Upcoming Events

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.

Change Management Planning

9:00am–5:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

Change Management team quarterly planning

Baby & Toddler Open Play

9:00am–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.

Grimes Clover Kids

3:30pm–4:45pm

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

3:15pm–4:30pm

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

9:45am–3:00pm

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.

Friends of the Grimes Public Library

6:00pm–8:00pm

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

6:30pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Plan scout activities

DSMALONGARMGROUP

5:00pm–7:30pm

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

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Interest Meeting

10:00am–11:30am

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.

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults

Health & Wellness

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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

11:15am–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Purpose of Meeting

EA team 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 MFP team supervisors

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.

University of Iowa MFP team meeting

9:00am–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

MFP grant team meeting

Hooks & Needles

10:00am–11:00am

Teens, Adults

Arts & Crafts

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.

Camp Dodge Chapter DAR

9:00am–12:00pm

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

5:00pm–8:00pm

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

City of Grimes EEC

1:00pm–2:30pm

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

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

Food Truck Fest

4:30pm–7:30pm

All Ages

Community Event

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.

Growing the Good Life

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Other, Workshop

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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

3:15pm–4:30pm

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.

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