This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Early Out Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Early Out: Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ... View Details This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Early Out 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Storytime: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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 "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Escape Room: Pandora's Box 4:15pm–5:30pm Other Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "School-Aged" group Tail Waggin Readers Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Reading Skills Age Group: School-Aged Tail Waggin' Readers: Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes... REGISTER HERE View Details This event is in the "School-Aged" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Tail Waggin Readers 9:00am–11:00am Reading Skills Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Reading Skills Event Details: Strengthen your reading skills! Register for 15 minutes of reading aloud and 5 minutes of play with a therapy dog. Your child may bring their own book to read or come a few minutes early to choose a library book. If your child is able, we encourage them to attend this program on their own. Parents are free to wait in the Library. Registration is required. *This program is also a great way to introduce children who are hesitant around animals to a trained therapy pet! REGISTER HERE 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Growing the Good Life Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Perennials and Plant Swap Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Growing the Good Life 2:00pm–3:00pm Other, Workshop Upcoming 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: Perennials and Plant Swap
This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Simple Tools Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop Age Group: All Ages Family Night: Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Family Night: Simple Tools 6:00pm–6:30pm Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play, Workshop 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby Storytime Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Baby Storytime: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby Storytime 9:00am–9:30am Storytime 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Open Play Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Baby and Toddler 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 atten... View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Baby & Toddler Open Play 9:30am–12:00pm Open Play 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Storytime: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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 "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Early Out Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Early Out: Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room ... View Details This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Early Out 1:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 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.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Storytime: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime 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.
Change Management Planning Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Change Management team quarterly planning May 1 2026 Fri Change Management Planning 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Change Management team quarterly planning
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby & Toddler Open Play Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Open Play Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Baby and Toddler 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 atten... View Details This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group May 2 2026 Sat Baby & Toddler Open Play 9:00am–12:00pm Open Play 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.
Grimes Clover Kids Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Grimes Clover Kids May 2 2026 Sat Grimes Clover Kids 3:30pm–4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Grimes Clover Kids
Pack 172 - Den Meetings Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Den meetings for 5 cub scout dens. May 3 2026 Sun Pack 172 - Den Meetings 3:15pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Den meetings for 5 cub scout dens.
Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Plan scout activities May 5 2026 Tue Cub Scout Pack 171 Leader Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Plan scout activities
Library Closure All Day 5/9 - 5/10 Grimes Public Library Closing May 9 - 10 2026 Closing Library Closure All Day 5/9–5/10 Branches: Grimes Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Check Out What's Cooking at the Library Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Check Out What's Cooking at the Library: 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 dish... Learn about the cheese making process and discover an easy cheese recipe you can make at home. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:00pm–7:00pm Health & Wellness Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D 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. Learn about the cheese making process and discover an easy cheese recipe you can make at home. 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.
EA meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 2:00pm Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: EA team meeting May 13 2026 Wed EA meeting 11:15am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting EA team meeting
University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: meeting of MFP team supervisors May 13 2026 Wed University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting 2:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting meeting of MFP team supervisors
This event is in the "Adults" group Read & Reflect Book Club Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Read & Reflect Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Club Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a welcoming monthly book club in partnership with Pink Couch Wellness! Together, we’ll explore fiction and nonfiction books that inspire connection, reflection, and growth.
University of Iowa MFP team meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library Purpose of Meeting: MFP grant team meeting May 14 2026 Thu University of Iowa MFP team meeting 9:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting MFP grant team meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hooks & Needles Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Hooks and Needles: Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide sup... 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Hooks & Needles 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Gather with fellow crocheters and knitters to work on your own project or start a new project. All experience levels are welcome. For those new to these hobbies we will provide supplies for you to use. We ask that more established crocheters and knitters bring their own supplies if able. 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.
Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library View Details May 19 2026 Tue Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A