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

March 14 Good Life

Growing the Good Life

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

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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: Seed Starters and Plant Markers

Get a jump start on your spring planting with a variety of seeds and make some fun and unique plant markers.

March SBC

Silent Book Club

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

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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Genealogy 101 (Part 3 of 3)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on, three-part series designed to help you uncover your family’s history. Learn how to begin your research, organize information, and use free online resources.

April 2026 Hooks

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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12 am	Closing Library Closure 11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm–11/30/2025 @ 8:00pm Branches: Grimes Public Library
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2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Growing the Good Life 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Other, Workshop 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: 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. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Week 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Other 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in any afternoon this week to get some volunteer hours in before the end of the year. Volunteers will be helping us prepare for our large community event, Gingerbread Jamboree! No registration required. Ages 12-18. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Week 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Other 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in any afternoon this week to get some volunteer hours in before the end of the year. Volunteers will be helping us prepare for our large community event, Gingerbread Jamboree! No registration required. Ages 12-18. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Week 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Other 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in any afternoon this week to get some volunteer hours in before the end of the year. Volunteers will be helping us prepare for our large community event, Gingerbread Jamboree! No registration required. Ages 12-18. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Week 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Other 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in any afternoon this week to get some volunteer hours in before the end of the year. Volunteers will be helping us prepare for our large community event, Gingerbread Jamboree! No registration required. Ages 12-18. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Week 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Other 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: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Drop in any afternoon this week to get some volunteer hours in before the end of the year. Volunteers will be helping us prepare for our large community event, Gingerbread Jamboree! No registration required. Ages 12-18. 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.