Jul 29 2026 Wed Northwood Trail HOA Meeting 5:30pm–7:45pm Jul 29 2026 Wed Northwood Trail HOA Meeting 5:30pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Northwoood Trail Association quarterly meeting for the members Set up 5:30-6 Meeting time 6-7:45pm
This event is in the "School-Aged" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am School-Aged Storytime This event is in the "School-Aged" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Crafty Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Crafty Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B 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+. Craft still to be determined
Aug 2 2026 Sun Soka Gakkai 1:00pm–3:30pm Aug 2 2026 Sun Soka Gakkai 1:00pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Kosen-Rufu Gongyo meeting
Aug 4 2026 Tue Blessmen Sewing Group 9:45am–3:00pm Aug 4 2026 Tue Blessmen 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 Blessmen Sewing Group making personal hygiene kits to send to South Africa
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Adult Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Adult Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Book Club 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: Just Add Water: My Swimming Life by Katie LedeckyAbout the book:
Aug 5 2026 Wed DSMALONGARMGROUP 5:00pm–7:30pm Aug 5 2026 Wed 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 quilting education
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–5:30pm All Ages Community Event, Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Book Sale 9:00am–5:30pm Community Event, Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Other Event Details: Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books! All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library. Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price. 
This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–12:00pm All Ages Community Event, Other This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Book Sale 9:00am–12:00pm Community Event, Other Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event, Other Event Details: Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books! All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library. Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price. 
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Growing the Good Life 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Other, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2026 Sat Growing the Good Life 11:00am–12:00pm Other, Workshop Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D 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: Seed Saving Basics
Aug 11 2026 Tue Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm Aug 11 2026 Tue Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Hi there, I am requesting this room for August 11, 12th and 13th; 9a-5p each day, please.
Aug 12 2026 Wed Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm Aug 12 2026 Wed Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Hi there, I am requesting this room for August 11, 12th and 13th; 9a-5p each day, please.
Aug 12 2026 Wed University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm Aug 12 2026 Wed University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting meeting for MFP team supervisors
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Read & Reflect Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2026 Wed Read & Reflect Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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.
Aug 13 2026 Thu Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm Aug 13 2026 Thu Iowa STEM Scale-Up Training FIRST Tech Challenge 9:00am–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Hi there, I am requesting this room for August 11, 12th and 13th; 9a-5p each day, please.
Aug 13 2026 Thu University of Iowa MFP team meeting 9:30am–4:30pm Aug 13 2026 Thu University of Iowa MFP team meeting 9:30am–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting MFP team monthly meeting
Aug 18 2026 Tue Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm Aug 18 2026 Tue Grimes Public Library Board of Trustees 5:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Check Out What's Cooking at the Library 6:00pm–7:00pm Health & Wellness 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. Fruits and vegetables can be used to create items that are not only decorative but also tasty. Get creative in this hands-on workshop and learn how to make some fun additions to your food. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Hooks & Needles 10:00am–11:00am Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Hooks & Needles 10:00am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Poetry Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Other, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Poetry Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Other, Workshop Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Workshop Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms. The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.
Sep 1 2026 Tue Blessman Sewing Group 9:45am–3:00pm Sep 1 2026 Tue 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 Sewing personal hygiene kits to ship to South Africa
Sep 2 2026 Wed DSMALONGARMGROUP 5:00pm–7:30pm Sep 2 2026 Wed 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 quilting education
Sep 3 2026 Thu Grimes Area Democrats Monthly Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Sep 3 2026 Thu 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 meeting
Sep 5 - 7 2026 Library Closure All Day 9/5–9/7 Closing Sep 5 - 7 2026 Closing Library Closure All Day 9/5–9/7 Branches: Grimes Public Library