Grimes Public Library

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

Full

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

Open

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

Waitlist

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.

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 (11/23)	Mon (11/24)	Tue (11/25)	Wed (11/26)	Thu (11/27)	Fri (11/28)	Sat (11/29)
All Day				Closing Library Closure 11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm–11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm Branches: Grimes Public Library
9 am			This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby Storytime 9:00am–9:30am 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Storytime Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages birth-24 months, but older children are 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. Reservation Jess - Working 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Working This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby & Toddler Open Play 9:30am–12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Birth to Pre-K Program Type: Open Play Unstructured time for children to socialize and play with a variety of toys and sensory items. All toys will be age appropriate for ages 0-3 but older children are 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.
10 am			Reservation Work Meeting - Kevin 10:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting Work Meeting	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: Meeting Room C/D 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
12 pm
1 pm	Reservation DCG Colts 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Baseball parent/team informational meeting. Reservation DCG Mock Trial 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Preparing for State Mock Trial			Reservation DCG Mock Trial 1:30pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Mock Trial State Preparation
2 pm	Reservation JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple 2:15pm–4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting JMS Mock Trial Practice - Purple		Reservation Work Meeting 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Work Meeting
3 pm	Reservation Pack 172 - Den Meetings 3:15pm–4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Den meetings for the pack. We will spread out into 6 different dens to work on den specific activities.
4 pm		Reservation Tutoring 4:15pm–5:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring	Reservation Graduate Research Study for Virtual Reality 4:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting I am a graduate student in computer science at Iowa State, but live in Grimes. I am in need of a neutral space to test out a new method for walking-in-place in virtual reality on some volunteer participants.
5 pm		Reservation Taal 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Purpose of Meeting Planning and rehearsing for an upcoming cultural event.	Reservation Taal 5:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Planning and rehearsing for an upcoming cultural event.
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Marble Maze 6:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Open Play This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Open Play Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. 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 Mentoring meeting 6:00pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Meeting with a friend who lives north of the metro - she is a therapist and wanting more information on starting a private practice. I currently run a practice and we're looking for a quiet private space to meet and discuss her questions.