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Adult Book Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

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Book this month: We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

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Hooks & Needles

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Be part of our continuing Community Crochet! Create a granny square and contribute to our growing blanket. Each square you contribute will put you in the drawing to win the blanket once it is completed.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

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Health & Wellness

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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There are over 7000 different varieties of apples around the world. Some are delicious to eat fresh and others are good for cooking. We will discuss and sample some recipes using apples grown in Iowa.

The History of Prohibition in Iowa

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Special Event

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

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One hundred years ago the United States was under the Prohibition laws of the 1920s, but that didn’t necessarily keep everyone from having a drink. Iowa was filled with bootleggers and illegal whiskey stills.

Inkathon

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Other, Workshop

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Teens, Adults

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Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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Inkathon is a writing challenge in November where you set your own writing goal to push yourself to write as many words as you can. There are writing events hosted throughout the month to help you reach your goal.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Inkathon

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm

Grimes Public Library

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Other, Workshop

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Teens, Adults

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Age Group: Teens, Adults

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All Day	Reservation Reserved for Summer Reading All Day 7/1–7/31 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Reserved for Summer Reading
9 am			This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby Storytime 9:00am–9:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Required This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby & Toddler Open Play 9:30am–12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Open Play Hands-on, guided experiments, crafts, and play designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Required This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	Reservation Sara Klaessy 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Work meeting Reservation Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Meeting Reservation KF 9:45am–11:45am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting I will be taking test #2 for my certification for being a Montessori teacher. I need to reserve 4 hours to take this test. I will likely be done before the 4 hours are over.	Reservation Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Girl SCouts of Greater Iowa Meeting	Reservation Hohl Transport Training 9:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting New Hire training Reservation Casey's Data Team 9:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Team meeting	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby and Toddler Open Play 9:00am–12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Open Play Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Required This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
10 am		Reservation Tutoring 10:30am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring		This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Required This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime at the Amphitheater 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Thursday Storytimes will be held outside at the Amphitheater if the weather allows Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Required This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.		Reservation Iowa Malayalee Association 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Malayalam School discussion
11 am			Reservation Safety Training 11:00am–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Training. Reservation Tutoring 11:15am–12:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Work meeting - Jamie Lyle 11:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Work meeting Reservation Dalton Gustafson - Casey's 11:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Casey's Finance Team Meeting Reservation KF 11:45am–1:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting I will be taking test #2 for my certification for being a Montessori teacher. I need to reserve 4 hours to take this test. I will likely be done before the 4 hours are over.			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Growing the Good Life 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Other, Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. THIS IS A CHANGE OF TOPIC FROM THE SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE. Savvy Succulents will now be held in September. We will get creative again in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants.
12 pm				Reservation Working 12:45pm–2:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting working	Reservation Heather S. 12:45pm–2:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Work space	Reservation Heather S. 12:45pm–2:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Work space
1 pm		Reservation Tutoring 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Apiary 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Apiary	Reservation Emma 1:30pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation Tutoring - Timmerman 1:30pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Movies 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Movie This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: PG movies and popcorn on Wednesdays! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Not Required Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. Reservation Tutoring - Timmerman 1:30pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	This event is in the "School-Aged" group S'mores Pops 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Workshop Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Calling all cooks! Enjoy a food-themed story then make and taste your own kid-approved treat. Registration is required - please note any food allergies at registration. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Not Required Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. Food Program We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.	Reservation Hohl Transport Safety Training 1:15pm–3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting New Hire Safety Training
2 pm
3 pm			Reservation American Heart Association 3:30pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting CPR
4 pm
5 pm		Reservation Guardian Care of Iowa 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Room Use.	Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Reservation Grimes Book Club 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting New book club starting for discussion.		Reservation DSM Area Longarm Quilters 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Learn and share ideas about Longarm quilting
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Bubbles 6:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Open Play This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Open Play Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult Not Required Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. Reservation Beaverbrooke HOA 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Quarterly HOA meeting Reservation DSM Photo Booth 6:00pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Meeting.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. Squash is readily available at this time of year and there are many recipes that can be made with this healthy and easy vegetable. Learn about this underrated summer produce. Disclaimer(s) Food Program We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns. Reservation Green Meadows North HOA Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Green Meadows North HOA Meeting	Reservation Harini Prasanna 6:00pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Dance practice

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