Upcoming Events

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

Grimes Leadership Academy

9:00am–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

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.

Women’s Bible Study

12:00pm–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

Willow HIlls HOA Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Purpose of Meeting

HOA turnover meeting.

Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly community meeting

Library Closure

All Day 5/9–5/10

Closing

Branches:

Grimes Public Library

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

Summitcreek Staff Meeting

9:00am–5:00pm

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

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

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.

Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn

10:30am–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Purpose of Meeting

Hosting a Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn.

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

Summit Creek Church

11:30am–4:30pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Meeting Space.

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.

Summitcreek Building Meeting

9:00am–1:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Building Meeting ; They are without a building for a month

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

Women’s Bible Study

11:00am–2:15pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room D

Purpose of Meeting

Women’s Bible Study

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.

Team Puzzle Race

10:00am–1:00pm

Teens, Adults

Other

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you enjoy putting together puzzles? Get a team of four together to compete against other teams to see who can finish a 500 piece puzzle first.

Registration Required. (ONLY REGISTER 1 PERSON PER TEAM)

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.

Silent Book Club

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Book Club

Open

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

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.

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- Presentations + Topic: Birds/Nests

John's Development

3:00pm–4:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

Reading

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Food Program

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Accompanying Adult Required