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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

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.

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.

Library Closure

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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.