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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
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.

Gene part 3

Genealogy 101 (Part 3 of 3)

Thursday, April 9, 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.

April 2026 Hooks

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, April 11, 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.

Suffs and WW1

Suffrage and World War I: Iowa Connections

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Join Iowa historical fiction author, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she brings you through Iowa’s Suffrage and WWI years. Ann begins her program with the history of Iowa’s Suffrage movement and continues with the issues surrounding it.

Aging Resources

Adaptive Equipment for Aging

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Led by Drake University occupational therapy student, Jessie Woodyard, this program will give educational guidance to older adults and their caregivers to learn how to maintain safety, independence, and confidence while aging by focusing on adapti

April Crafty Saturday 2026

Crafty Saturday - Make & Take Pick-up

All Day 4/15 - 4/22
Lobby at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

April 2026 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures.  Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it. 

April 2025 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Perennials and Plant Swap

Poetry Zine Workshop

Poetry Zine Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Zines are self-published mini magazines that are about any subject you can imagine.

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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

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

Poetry Open Mic Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Performance
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 15 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Crafty Saturday - Make & Take Pick-up

All Day 4/15–4/22
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member.  All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill.  Open to everyone aged 16+.

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

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.

Early Out

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

Focus & Finish

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Small group from the DMAQG (Des Moines Area Quilters Guild.) We will gather to focus on and finish projects associated with the guild.

St Boniface

4:30pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Faith formation

Dance practice

6:15pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Dance practice

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.

Interest Meeting

1:00pm–2:15pm
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 opening in Fall of 2026.

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.

Artist Reception

9:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Purpose of Meeting

Artist Reception

Tiny Art Gallery

All Day 4/19–4/25
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Art Display Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

John’s Development

3:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Purpose of Meeting

Reading

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 6 cub scout dens.

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.

Tutoring

4:15pm–5:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Tutoring

Family Night: Portraits

6:00pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Open Play
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

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.

Data & Analytics Commitments

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

Casey's Data & Analytics Fiscal Year Planning

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.

American Heart Association

3:30pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

CPR

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