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Blessmen Sewing Group

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:45am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Making personal hygiene kits to be sent to South Africa

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

Making personal hygiene kits to be sent to South Africa

Secret life of sunflowers

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Book Club:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required.&n...

Event Details:

Book this month:  The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta MolnarAbout the book:When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out h...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Multiple copies of the month's book are available to check out at the circulation desk or the drive-through.  This book club is for ages 18+ and no registration is required. 

Book this month:  The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar

About the book:

Friends of Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends board meeting

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

Friends board meeting

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of the Friends of the Grimes Public Library.

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

Meeting of the Friends of the Grimes Public Library.

Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

University of Iowa MFP Supervisors team meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of the University of Iowa MFP Grant supervisors

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

Meeting of the University of Iowa MFP Grant supervisors

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly MFP team grant meeting

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

Monthly MFP team grant meeting

Grimes Dems monthly meeting

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Grimes Area Democrats monthly meeting.

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

Grimes Area Democrats monthly meeting.

GTGL Perennials

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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. 

Event Details:

Learn about different perennials for shade and sun.   We will discuss dividing and moving plants for those that have an established garden and help new gardeners get started. ...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Learn about different perennials for shade and sun.   We will discuss dividing and moving plants for those that have an established garden and help new gardeners get started.

Library Closure

All Day
Grimes Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library
Healthy Living for Brain and Body

Mind Matters: healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia. Learn how certain behaviors...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.

 

Senior Yoga

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga.  This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance th...

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga.  This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e

Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting.

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

City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting.

Girl Scout Family Info Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a family info night for new and current members! We will help with renewal for our current members and give our potential families a chance to see what Girl Scouts is and m...

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

This is a family info night for new and current members! We will help with renewal for our current members and give our potential families a chance to see what Girl Scouts is and make friends in their troop!

INVISION

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 1:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

meeting

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

meeting

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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...

Event Details:

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 b...

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.

Johnston Forevergreens 4-H Club

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

4-H Club monthly meeting Thank you!

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

4-H Club monthly meeting
Thank you!

Grimes Clover Kids May Meeting

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly club meeting

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

Monthly club meeting

EEC

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly EEC meeting

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

Monthly EEC meeting

Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
COWC Spring Salads

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C 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...

Event Details:

Spring brings a variety of fresh produce beyond asparagus.  In this workshop, we will make some salads using fresh spring vegetables. 

Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Spring brings a variety of fresh produce beyond asparagus.  In this workshop, we will make some salads using fresh spring vegetables. 

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.

Reserved for Summer Reading

All Day 5/21 - 6/30
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Reserved for Summer Reading

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

Reserved for Summer Reading

Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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