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Dec 6 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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:

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM THE USUAL TIME

This Month's Topic: Winter Swag

Add some scent and color to your home with a swag made of greens, ribbons and natural elements.

Dec SBC

Silent Book Club @ Grimes Public Library

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

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.

Dec 16 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Finger foods and snack mix are handy to have around this time of year. Get ready for the Holidays with some ideas for your next party or family get-together.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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.

Dec 20 Craft

Crafty Saturday

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Come create an ornament filled with tiny books!

Choose your favorite books of all time, make it a keepsake of the books you read this year, or fill it with titles you've read with a loved one.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, January 24, 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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Gingerbread Jamboree

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Community Event, Special Event
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: All Meeting Rooms
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a morning full of holiday festivities. Enjoy a hot drink by a crackling fire, build a gingerbread house as a family, find the Elf on the Shelf, peruse the Giving Tree and so much more. This will be an event you won't want to miss.

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.

Friend Speed Dating

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Community Event, Special Event
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to make new connections? Join us for Friend Speed Dating—a fun, low-pressure event designed to help you meet new people and spark new friendships!

Library Closure

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm–01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 1/18–1/19
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closure

All Day 2/15–2/16
Closing
Branches:
Grimes Public Library

Library Closed

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

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

Library Closure

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

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