Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Mar 10 Cooking

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, March 10, 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:

Fermented foods are good for a healthy gut and overall health. Learn about some fermented foods and how to make them.

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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.

March 14 Good Life

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, March 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: Seed Starters and Plant Markers

Get a jump start on your spring planting  with a variety of seeds and make some fun and unique plant markers.

March SBC

Silent Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 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
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.

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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.

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.

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Library Closed

All Day 4/1–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Poetry Open Mic Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the power of words at the Grimes Public Library's Poetry Open Mic Night! Open to ages 18 and up, this event is your chance to share your voice.

Library Closure

All Day 5/9–5/10
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/23–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Opening Late for Governor's Day

9:00am–12:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Zoo To You

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Performance
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join an educator from Blank Park Zoo for a special Zoo to You presentation. Learn more about a variety of animals as they showcase some of the animals from their education department. All ages welcome.

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. 

Library Closure

All Day 6/20–6/21
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 7/3–7/5
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 10/10–10/12
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

11/25/2026 @ 4:00pm–11/29/2026 @ 5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 12/24–12/27
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2026 @ 4:00pm–01/02/2027 @ 9:00am
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 1/16–1/18
Closing
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Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 2/13–2/15
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 3/27–3/28
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/8–5/9
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 5/29–5/31
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library