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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

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.

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. 

Dollar Dine-In

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for some summer meals that won't break the bank? Join us at the library as we explore cost-effective courses sourced from dollar stores.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for some summer meals that won't break the bank? Join us at the library as we explore cost-effective courses sourced from dollar stores.

Pack 172 - Advancement

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Cub scouts receive their rank patches and awards. No food will be served.

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

Cub scouts receive their rank patches and awards. No food will be served.

Reserved for Summer Reading

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Room is reserved for library Summer Reading Use.

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

Room is reserved for library Summer Reading Use.

Family Night

Family Night: Bird Feeders

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
Age Group:
All Ages
Family Night:

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Open Play

Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adult Not Required

Children and teens aged 6 and older may be left unattended at library activities, however we encourage parents to attend with children who may need additional assistance with the activity. 

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Baby Storytime:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are welcome to attend. 

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.

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Baby & Toddler Open Play

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Open Play
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Baby and Toddler Open Play:

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to atten...

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Open Play

Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are welcome to attend.

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.

Blessman Sewing Group

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

Book of Lost Hours

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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 Book of Lost Hours 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 Book of Lost Hours by Wally Lamb

About the book:

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

Bear reading a book surrounded by woodland animals

Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime:

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. 

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.