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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

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

Grimes Clover Kids

Soka Gakkai

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Kosen-Rufu Gongyo Meeting

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

Kosen-Rufu Gongyo Meeting

Girl Scout Troop 1297

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

monthly meeting

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

monthly meeting

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.

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.

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
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

Blessman Sewing Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:45am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To make personal hygiene kits to ship to South Africa.

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

To make personal hygiene kits to ship to South Africa.

River is Waiting

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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...

Book this month:  The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

About the book:

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 River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

About the book:

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

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

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

Plan scout activities

DSMALONGARMGROUP

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Longarm quilter education and sharing of information.

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

Longarm quilter education and sharing of information.

Women’s Bible Study

Thursday, May 7, 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

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

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. 

Upcoming
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.

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

PCW Book Club Default

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 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.

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