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Escape Room: Pandora's Box

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens

Can you open Pandora's Box in this Greek Mythology themed escape room? For ages 9-17. Registration required.

Registration opens March 24th.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you open Pandora's Box in this Greek Mythology themed escape room? For ages 9-17. Registration required.

Registration opens March 24th.

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. 

April 2025 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

 

This Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

Poetry Zine Workshop

Poetry Zine Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, All Ages

Zines are self-published mini magazines that are about any subject you can imagine.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Zines are self-published mini magazines that are about any subject you can imagine.

Library Closure

All Day 5/9 - 5/10
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
May 16 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles?  Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.  

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

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.

Library Closure

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
May 2026 Growing

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

 

This Month's Topic: Beaded Dragonflies

We will get creative in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 Month's Topic: Beaded Dragonflies

We will get creative in this workshop as we make a beaded dragon fly for our potted plants. 

Opening Late for Governor's Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Babysitting Basics Workshop

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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. 

June 11 Stargazing

Introduction to Stargazing

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Look to the skies this summer with some introductory guidance from a member of the Des Moines Astronomical Society.  Learn what to look for out in space and how to use our brand-new telescopes available for check-out.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Special Event, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Look to the skies this summer with some introductory guidance from a member of the Des Moines Astronomical Society.  Learn what to look for out in space and how to use our brand-new telescopes available for check-out.

Library Closure

All Day 6/20 - 6/21
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Night:

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

America Trivia

Family Trivia Night: America Edition

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Test your knowledge about the United States as we celebrate our country turning 250 years old!  

Each team can have up to four players; at least one of which must be at least 16 years old.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your knowledge about the United States as we celebrate our country turning 250 years old!  

Each team can have up to four players; at least one of which must be at least 16 years old.  

Library Closure

All Day 7/3 - 7/5
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

National Treasure Escape Room

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Aged, Teens

Work together to solve patriotic-themed puzzles to see if you can unlock the national treasure! 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Work together to solve patriotic-themed puzzles to see if you can unlock the national treasure! 

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. 

2026 Book Sale

Book Sale

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books!  All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library.  Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price.&nbsp

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books!  All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library.  Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price.&nbsp

2026 Book Sale

Book Sale

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books!  All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library.  Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price.&nbsp

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Other
Event Details:

Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books!  All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library.  Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price.&nbsp

Aug 2026 Growing

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Growing the Good Life:

This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. 

 

This Month's Topic: Seed Saving Basics

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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 Month's Topic: Seed Saving Basics

Poetry Night

Poetry Night

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Poetry Night:

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop

Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms.  The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more. 

Library Closure

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/10 - 10/12
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/25/2026 @ 4:00pm to 11/29/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24 - 12/27
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library