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April 2025 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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.

River is Waiting

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book this month:  The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

About the book:

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Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, May 12, 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:

Learn about the cheese making process and discover an easy cheese recipe you can make at home. 

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

May 16 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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)

May 2026 Hooks

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 16, 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.

May SBC

Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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Escape Room: Pandora's Box

4:15pm–5:30pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you open Pandora's Box in this Greek Mythology themed escape room? For ages 9-17. Registration required.

Registration opens March 24th.

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. 

Growing the Good Life

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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: Perennials and Plant Swap

Poetry Zine Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, All Ages
Other
Open
Registration Required
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.

Library Closure

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

Team Puzzle Race

10:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
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.

Library Closure

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

Growing the Good Life

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Opening Late for Governor's Day

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

Babysitting Basics Workshop

9:00am–3:00pm
Teens
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of babysitting with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County.

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. 

Introduction to Stargazing

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Other, Special Event, Technology Class
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Special Event, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Look to the skies this summer with some introductory guidance from a member of the Des Moines Astronomical Society.  Learn what to look for out in space and how to use our brand-new telescopes available for check-out.

Library Closure

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

Poetry Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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. 

Family Trivia Night: America Edition

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Other, Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your knowledge about the United States as we celebrate our country turning 250 years old!  

Each team can have up to four players; at least one of which must be at least 16 years old.  

Library Closure

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

National Treasure Escape Room

2:00pm–4:00pm
School-Aged, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: School-Aged, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Work together to solve patriotic-themed puzzles to see if you can unlock the national treasure! 

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. 

Book Sale

9:00am–5:30pm
All Ages
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.&nbsp

Book Sale

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
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.&nbsp

Growing the Good Life

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Other, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Poetry Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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. 

Library Closure

All Day 9/5–9/7
Closing
Branches:
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