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Women’s Bible Study

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Bible Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Willow HIlls HOA Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA turnover meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Purpose of Meeting

HOA turnover meeting.

Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly community meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly community meeting

Library Closure

All Day 5/9 - 5/10
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Tutoring

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Study Room 4 at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tutoring

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

Interest Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To inform people about our non-profit Classical homeschool community starting in Fall of 2026.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

To inform people about our non-profit Classical homeschool community starting in Fall of 2026.

5 25 COWC

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. 

Open
Registration Required
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.

Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

EA meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

EA team meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

EA team meeting

Summit Creek Church

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting Space.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting Space.

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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.

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.

Summitcreek Building Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Building Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Building Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

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

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

MFP grant team meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:15pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Women’s Bible Study

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

May 2026 Hooks

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.

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.

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.

May SBC

Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Grimes Clover Kids

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grimes Clover Kids- Presentations + Topic: Birds/Nests

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Purpose of Meeting

Grimes Clover Kids- Presentations + Topic: Birds/Nests

John's Development

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Reading

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Reading

PEO Chapter PE

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

PEO Chapter Meeting to discuss fundraising

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

PEO Chapter Meeting to discuss fundraising

Camp Dodge Chapter DAR

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Camp Dodge Chapter DAR Meeting and Program

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Camp Dodge Chapter DAR Meeting and Program

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Purpose of Meeting

Weekly Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A