Grimes Public Library

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Grimes Public Library
200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Jan 10 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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: Houseplant Help

We will discuss what to look for and keep your houseplants happy in the middle of winter.

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

Jan 17 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

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)

Jan 20 COWC

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Pasta can be hearty and cozy during the winter months. We will take a look at some easy and versatile recipes using noodles.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/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.

Feb 7 - Train Exhibit

DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

Open during library hours.

No Registration required.

Feb 8 - Train Exhibit

DesMoiNTrak Train Exhibit

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

DesMoiNTrak is an N scale T-TRAK modular railroad club located in Des Moines, Iowa. Come see the model railroad and villages set up in our meeting room.

No Registration required.

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, February 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.

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Time	Sun (10/08)	Mon (10/09)	Tue (10/10)	Wed (10/11)	Thu (10/12)	Fri (10/13)	Sat (10/14)
All Day		Closing Library Closure All Day Branches: Grimes Public Library Description: The Library is closed.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Community Coffee 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Patrons are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows during these unstructured morning gatherings at the Library. The Library provides coffee, games, newspapers, and more for patrons to enjoy during this leisurely time at the library. 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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 "Birth to Pre-K" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth to Pre-K Storytime This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Birth to Pre-K 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Growing the Good Life - Autumn Fun 11:30am–12:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This ongoing series provides opportunities to learn about crafts, food, and gardening while also allowing for hands-on practice. Trying to decide what to do with your old garden terra cotta pots? Join us to make a fall decoration using a garden terra cotta pot and get some ideas for your own pots.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm							Reservation IAIC 2:00pm–4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly IAIC club meeting
3 pm					Reservation German Lessons 3:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting German Lessons
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesdays: Faux Glass Art 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Workshop This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Join us once a month for hands-on crafts and activities for teens aged 9-18. This month, create your own stained glass that would fool any art collector! 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.	Reservation St Boniface 4:30pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Religious education
5 pm			Reservation Tutoring 5:15pm–6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Tutoring
6 pm			Reservation Candidate meet & greet- Nancy Baker Curtis 6:00pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Meet with district 3 residents to answer questions for school board election.