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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

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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 11:45am - 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)

Upcoming
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.

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

Satellite Voting

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Voting

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

Voting

Women’s Bible Dtudy

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:45pm - 3:15pm
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 EEC

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Employee Engagement Committee

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

Employee Engagement Committee

Library Closure

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

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 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

State Library of Iowa Roundtable

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

State Library of Iowa Roundtable Discussion

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

State Library of Iowa Roundtable Discussion

Food Truck Fest

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Parking Lot at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy dinner at the library! Food trucks will be located outside the library with food and drinks available for purchase.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Enjoy dinner at the library! Food trucks will be located outside the library with food and drinks available for purchase.

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.

DCGSA Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

DCG Softball Association board meeting.

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

DCG Softball Association board meeting.

Summitcreek Building Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B 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 B
Purpose of Meeting

Building Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

Women’s Bible Study

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:45pm - 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

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.