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RR Feb

Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Feb 14 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This Month's Topic: The Language of Flowers

Learn about the language of flowers and make a mini valentine bouquet. 

Feb 2026 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are many dried beans that are healthy and easy to use in everyday recipes.  How to soak, prepare and cook beans will be covered.  

SBC Feb

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

Feb 2026 Hooks

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 blanket once it is completed.

March 2026 Gene

Genealogy 101 (Part 2 of 3)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history.  Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Age Group

Baby Storytime

9:00am–9:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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

9:30am–12:00pm
Birth to Pre-K
Open Play
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.

EHDI Baby/Toddler Time

9:30am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention is hosting a Baby/Toddler Time for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families.

Women’s Bible Study

12:45pm–3:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

Dana McNamara

3:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Career Planning Meeting

Teen Tuesday: Pizza Taste Test Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hands-on crafts and activities for tween and teen patrons (9-18) once a month.

Nothing is better than the real deal, but which snacks come close? Come rank your favorite pizza flavored snacks. No registration required. 

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. 

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.

Sarah Schaefer

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Collaboration

Tutoring

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Tutoring

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Rubik's Cubing Workshop

5:00pm–6:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Rubik's Cubing Workshop for kids of Des Moines Christian School

North Ridge PTO

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

North Ridge PTO meeting

MyPC Demo

9:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

MyPC Demo.

Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth to Pre-K
Storytime
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.

MFP - Kari Musselman

10:00am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Supervisor Mtg

Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn

10:30am–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

Study

12:45pm–2:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

Study

Early Out

1:00pm–3:00pm
School-Aged
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. 

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. 

Shanna

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

business meeting

University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting

2:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

meeting of the MFP team supervisors

Gabriel

4:00pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Purpose of Meeting

test 

St Boniface

4:30pm–5:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Faith formation

DCG After Prom Family Dance Committee

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

DCG After Prom Family Dance Committee

Read & Reflect Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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.

MFP Monthly team meeting

9:00am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

MFP grant monthly meeting