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Events Calendar

Oct
2
Tue
Step It Up!
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join Get Fit Grimes challenge participants and get your daily steps in! Meet at the Library for a walk to accumulate steps. One loop is 0.6 miles and 2 loops is 1.2 miles. Group will leave the library at 5:05pm.

Oct
9
Tue
Get Fit Grimes Wrap-up
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us to wrap up our Get Fit Grimes Step Challenge. Team and Individual winners will be announced along with fun activities!

Apr
13
Sat
Rain Barrel Workshop @ Grimes Public Library
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Now is the time to prepare for a successful gardening season! Harness nature by collecting natural rainwater in a rain barrel, storing it until needed. This workshop will shed light on the proper way to care for and use a rain barrel, as well as how to make it visually appealing in your yard. Each registered participant will make a rain barrel free of charge and take it home at the end of the workshop. Space is limited; reserve your spot today!

Please register for this event.

If event is full, please check availability on one of our other dates:

March 30 Registration.

April 27 Registration.

Apr
27
Sat
Composting 101
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Take this class and get started with composting! Composting is the best way to get natural fertilizer for your garden as well as reduce your carbon footprint. Master Gardener, Mamta, will be on hand to answer questions and help your composting be a success.

Please register here. 

Oct
19
Sat
Harvest Soup
Oct 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Enjoy the harvest season by using all of the goodies from the garden to make easy and delicious soups. We will make and taste a variety of healthy soups using fresh ingredients.

Please register.

Nov
22
Fri
Adult Game Night: Code Names
Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us after hours for life size Code Games!

Help your team identify the enemy before the assassin strikes!

Ages 18+

Dec
6
Fri
Holiday Candles
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Make your own holiday herb and spice floating candles! These holiday shaped candles can float in bowls and jars and make a great seasonal addition to your home!

Ages 15+

Register here. 

Feb
15
Sat
Wellness Weekend: Back Health
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Physical therapist Brant Chambers offers expertise on a variety of health and wellness topics.

February session: Back Health

Back pain is common! We’ll look at common causes of back pain, lifting techniques that use proper body mechanics, and back exercises that promote strength and mobility.

Don’t miss sessions 2 and 3 of this series:

March 21 – Shoulder Health

April 18 – Bike Health

Mar
21
Sat
Canceled Wellness Weekend: Shoulder Health
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Physical therapist Brant Chambers offers expertise on a variety of health and wellness topics.

March session: Shoulder Health

In this session, we’ll discuss a variety of shoulder issues including the effects of poor posture on shoulder health. Learn exercises to prevent shoulder injuries and improve range of motion.

Don’t miss session 3 of this series:

April 18 – Bike Health

Apr
18
Sat
Canceled Wellness Weekend: Bike Health
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Physical therapist Brant Chambers offers expertise on a variety of health and wellness topics.

April session: Bike Health

In the last session of the series, ensure you stay on the trails this year by learning about common bike injuries, the benefits of proper bike fitting, and flexibility exercises.