GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Events Calendar
It’s that time of the year again when we show our friends and family how much we appreciate them and all their hard work and support throughout the year. What better way to do this then with a handmade gift! Join us every Tuesday during December as we learn how to create handmade gifts from the heart! Most gifts can be made from everyday objects found around the house and the library will also supply some of the components needed each week, while supplies last!
Check out our Pinterest Board for additional instructions and ideas
Tuesday, Dec. 1st: DIY Photo Coasters
Tuesday, Dec. 8th: DIY Candles and Candle holders
Tuesday, Dec. 15th: DIY Clay Projects
- Air Dry Clay: 10 Great Tips to Know Before You Start a Project
- Clay dishes
- Clay decorations and ornaments
- Clay ring dishes
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd: DIY Chalkboard & Magnet Set
Tuesday, Dec. 29th: DIY String Art
Join us this fall for a New Family Reading Group! Each month we will read and discuss one popular book series that the whole family can enjoy.
December’s book series: Chronicles of Narnia
Check in each Wednesday for discussion questions and fun activities for the whole family.
Check out our Pinterest board for activities, crafts, and recipe ideas!
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd: Getting Started
Wednesday, Dec. 9th: Design your own magic wardrobe
- Use items from around your house to design your own mini wardrobe.
Wednesday, Dec. 16th: Design your own Coat of Arms
Wednesday, Dec 23rd: Create a map of Narnia
- Creating your own map is easy, all you need is paper and crayons or markers. Need some ideas to get started? Check these websites out
- Map Drawing with a printable template
- Draw your own fantasy map
It’s that time of year when we all turn to those tried and true family recipes that have stood the test of time. Join us each Thursday as we share our favorite family recipes and the stories behind them.
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Thursday, Nov. 5th:
Nov. 6th: Learn about historical figures you never knew were librarians!
Nov. 13th: Fun Friday fact: It is World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is celebrated every year on November 13th. If you are looking for ways to celebrate check out the Inspire Kindness Complete Guide and 13 Ways to Participate page!
Nov. 20th: Thanksgiving Jokes
Nov. 27th: Work off some of those Thanksgiving Calories with this fun dance!
Dec.4th: Check out this DJ Citizen Project from the Library of Congress and test out your mixing skills!!
Dec. 11th: What are librarians really like? You’d be surprised! Check out this great articles from Brightly, 8 Surprising Facts about your Local Librarian
Dec.18th: Today is the last day of Hanukkah. Happy Hanukkah!
Dec.25th: Merry Christmas! and Kwanzaa begins tomorrow!
Jan. 1st: Happy New Year! Here are some festive quarantine ideas to bring in the new year!
Jan. 8th: Looking to impress your friends and family? Check out these 35 random trivia facts from Good Housekeeping!
Jan. 15th: Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was born on this day in Atlanta Georgia? Check out this article from The History Channel to learn more about him!
Jan. 22nd: Is one of your favorite reads coming to the big screen?! Find out.
Jan. 29th: Groundhog Day is coming up. Learn about it’s history here.
Join us virtually this Winter on Saturdays as we get creative with new art projects, crafts, and experiments!
Check out our Pinterest Winter Wonderland Board for more ideas!
February Craft Ideas
- Saturday, Feb. 6th: Indoor Snowstorm
- Saturday, Feb. 13th: DIY Fake Snow
- Saturday, Feb. 20th: Tessellation Art
- Saturday, Feb. 27th: Crystal Snowflakes
January Craft Ideas
- Saturday, Jan. 2nd: Snow Globes
- Saturday, Jan. 9th: Finger Knitting
- Saturday, Jan 16th: Snow Slime
- Saturday, Jan. 23rd: Snowflake Art
- Saturday, Jan. 30th: Igloo Engineering
December Craft Ideas
- Saturday, Dec. 5th: Snow Painting
- Saturday, Dec. 9th: Winter Nature Art
- Dec. 19: Winter Solstice
- Saturday, Dec. 26th: Icicle Crafts
Make some cozy art out of yarn!
Recommended for ages 6 +
Kits available to pick up starting Jan. 2, while supplies last.
Join us for our LIVE virtual story time with lots of movement every Monday at 6:30 pm!
Find our monthly rhymes/craft/activity ideas
Jump into January
Join us virtually on Tuesdays this month as we jump into the new year with a new attitude! 2020 was a tough year for everyone so we are going to help you start fresh in 2021. We are going to explore ways to improve our physical and mental health, our nutrition and our outlook on life. Let’s start 2021 off right together!
Check out our Jump into January Pinterest Board for printables, tips & tricks and additional instructions!
Tuesday, Jan. 5th: Getting Started with Goal Setting
- Resolution Alternatives
- SMART Goals
- Use this template to write your own SMART goals
- Additional Resources
Tuesday, Jan. 12th: Physical Health
- Fitness Collection at the Library
- Online Workouts
Tuesday, Jan. 19th: Nutrition
- Nutrition 101
- Meal Prepping
- Additional Resources
- Library Resources
- Grocery List
- Weekly Meal Planners
- Option #1 Option #2
Tuesday, Jan. 26th: Sticking with It!
- Redefining Success
- The Life-Changing Power of Redefining How You Measure Success – Forbes
- 174,203 Ways to Measure Health (Besides the Scale) – Whole 9
- Do We Need to Redefine ‘Success’? – Thrive Global
- Motivation
- Additional Resources
- Library Resources
Starting on September 9th, homework help will be offered on Wednesdays, from 5-7 pm. This free tutoring service is offered Wednesdays from 5-7pm via Zoom or phone! Registration is required. Call the Library for additional information.
Check out our Tutoring Pinterest Board for additional tips and tricks
Subjects covered:
- English/Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Math
- Essay Review
Registration is required. Call the Library for additional information.