What do you wonder about Halloween?

Send us your questions:

• in social media comments under this event post
• email:kelly@grimeslibrary.org

We will post our answers on Oct. 29 at 4 pm.

The people of Star Wars challenge you to read as many books as you can in October.

Offical Star Wars Reads resources and printables

Star Wars themed activities every October Thursday:

Oct. 1 – Star Wars media to borrow from the library

Oct. 8 – Star Wars crafts (pick up your kit at the door while supplies last)

Oct. 15 – Star Wars themed food

Oct. 22 – Star Wars virtual Trivia

Oct. 29 – Star Wars virtual escape room

Join us virtually this October for our new series, Upcycle October. Each Tuesday we will introduce a new upcycle project you can do from the comfort of your home with common household items. The library will supply some necessary items each week. Available while supplies last. Call the library for curbside pickup.

Check out our Upcycle October Pinterest Board for additional ideas

• Tuesday, Oct. 6th: Rolled Magazine Picture Frames
• Tuesday, Oct. 13th: Tin Can Transformation
• Tuesday, Oct. 20th: Sock Puppets
• Tuesday, Oct.27th: Plarn (plastic bag) Weaving

Starting on September 9th, homework help will be offered on Wednesdays, from 5-7 pm. This free tutoring service is offered by a licensed educator.  All tutoring will be done via Zoom. 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.

Join us in the park as we create a Kokedama inspired hanging plant.  Kokedama, translated “moss ball,” is a Japanese form of garden art. The craft of kokedama is a reflection of the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, the art of appreciating beauty in the world’s natural imperfection.

Registration is required.

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. 

November’s book series: TBD

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!

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. 

October’s book series: TBD

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!

Check out our Pinterest Board for additional ideas!

Finish your own hanging 14″ X 15″ chalkboard!

Registration Required

Your supplies will be available to pick up starting Oct. 1

Video Guide for Chalkboards

Stop by the Library on Thursday, September 3rd and Thursday,
September 17th and pick up your mystery craft grab bag! We will
include ideas on what you could create with your mystery items or
you could get creative and design your own artwork! Grab bags
will be placed outside the front door. Available while supplies
last. Call the library for curbside pickup.

Grab your family members and start hunting!  Check out our Scavenger Hunt Pinterest Board for additional ideas. 

• Thursday, August 13th: Iowa Scavenger Hunt 
• Thursday, August 27th: Around the House
• Thursday, September 10th: A hiking we will go!
• Thursday, September 24th: Fall Bucket List 
• Thursday, October 8th: A walk around the neighborhood 
• Thursday, October 22nd: Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Lists will be available at the library and online. Win a prize just for trying!

Call the library for curbside pickup.