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: Closed

Week Calendar

Featured Events

COWC Spring Salads

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C/D

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spring brings a variety of fresh produce beyond asparagus. In this workshop, we will make some salads using fresh spring vegetables.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Navigating Life Essentials: Fraud Prevention

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an informative series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools needed for navigating adult life.

Senior Yoga

Senior Yoga

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga. This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e

COWC Bountiful Berries

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Berries are not only delicious and nutritious, but also can be used in many different recipes. We will prepare some easy dishes using this in-season fruit.

SBC June 2025

Silent Book Club @ Al's Dairy Freeze

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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

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.

Hooks and Needles with Comm. Crochet

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, June 28, 2025 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.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ready to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for our 3-hour, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics and embark on an exciting adventure!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
All Day	Closing Library Closure All Day 5/10 - 5/11 Branches: Grimes Public Library
9 am			Reservation Hohl Transport Training 9:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting New Hire Training	Reservation MANDT 9:00am - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Class presentation.		Reservation INVISION 9:15am - 1:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting meeting	Reservation McQuide 9:00am - 11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Grade, plan
10 am							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hooks & Needles 10:00am - 11:00am Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Yoga 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults 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: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Yoga instructor, Michelle Soyer, will lead older adults through easily accessible and chair yoga. This yoga class is specially designed for older adults seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, and overall well-being in a supportive e Reservation Grimes Chamber Lunch and Learn 11:00am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting Grimes Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn. Reservation Jesse Interview 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Interview			Reservation McQuide 11:00am - 1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Grade, plan
12 pm				Reservation Dana McNamara 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Career Planning Meeting Reservation Women’s Bible Study 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Women’s Bible Study	Reservation Math Help 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Math use.
1 pm			Reservation Math Help 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Math Help Reservation Hohl Transport Safety Training 1:15pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting New Hire Safety Training				Reservation McQuide 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Grade, plan
2 pm
3 pm					Reservation City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting City of Grimes Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting.
4 pm
5 pm		Reservation Central Iowa Authors 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room D Purpose of Meeting A write in for our writing & editing event in May.	Reservation Tutoring 5:15pm - 6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Andrea 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting study Reservation Jamie Study 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Study	Reservation Girl Scout Family Info Night 5:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting This is a family info night for new and current members! We will help with renewal for our current members and give our potential families a chance to see what Girl Scouts is and make friends in their troop!
6 pm			Reservation Cub Scout Pack 171 Committee 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Plan Cub Scout Events This event is in the "Adults" group. Mind Matters: healthy Living for Your Brain and Body 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Other 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Marcia Dicks, educational volunteer for the Des Moines chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will present a series about Alzheimer's and Dementia.		Reservation study room 6:00pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting study room use This event is in the "Adults" group. Silent Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site 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.