Event List

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

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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.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, August 18, 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...

Fruits and vegetables can be used to create items that are not only decorative but also tasty. Get creative in this hands-on workshop and learn how to make some fun additions to your food.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

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.

Fruits and vegetables can be used to create items that are not only decorative but also tasty. Get creative in this hands-on workshop and learn how to make some fun additions to your food.

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.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, August 22, 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.

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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.

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...

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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

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, September 9, 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.

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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.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Library Closure

All Day 10/10 - 10/12

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, October 14, 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.

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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.

City of Grimes EEC

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Employee Engagement CommitteeGreg's Final Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Employee Engagement Committee

Greg's Final Meeting

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Veteran's Day

All Day

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, November 11, 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.

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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.

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Library Closure

11/25/2026 @ 4:00pm to 11/29/2026 @ 5:00pm

Grimes Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, December 9, 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.

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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.