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Read & Reflect Book Club

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

2nd Floor Fireplace at Grimes Public Library

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Fireplace

Age Group: Adults

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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.

Genealogy 101 (Part 3 of 3)

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

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Other

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Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

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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.

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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.

Suffrage and World War I: Iowa Connections

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Other, Special Event

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Special Event

Registration Required

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Join Iowa historical fiction author, Ann Hanigan Kotz, as she brings you through Iowa’s Suffrage and WWI years. Ann begins her program with the history of Iowa’s Suffrage movement and continues with the issues surrounding it.

Adaptive Equipment for Aging

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room B at Grimes Public Library

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Health & Wellness

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Led by Drake University occupational therapy student, Jessie Woodyard, this program will give educational guidance to older adults and their caregivers to learn how to maintain safety, independence, and confidence while aging by focusing on adapti

Crafty Saturday - Make & Take Pick-up

All Day 4/15 - 4/22

Lobby at Grimes Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Because Jana will be gone on the day of the April Crafty Saturday, this time it will be a Make & Take!

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

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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

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Mushrooms come in many different shapes, sizes and textures. Learn about fungi and ways to cook with it.

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Other, Workshop

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Adults

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other, Workshop

Registration Required

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This Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

Poetry Zine Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

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Other

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Teens, All Ages

Open

Library Branch: Grimes Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Other

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Zines are self-published mini magazines that are about any subject you can imagine.

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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 Abbi 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting meeting Reservation FHI Business Meeting 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Conduct business 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.		Reservation Work Training 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting work training Needs whiteboard	Reservation Work Training 9:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting work training Needs white board	Reservation KB 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Study Reservation Lion's Club 9:30am–1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting Lion's Club
10 am			Reservation Safety Class 10:00am–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting 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.	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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Women & Money 10:30am–11:30am Adults Special Event 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: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Gain confidence in your finances through education and personalized guidance, empowering you to make informed decisions and achieve your goals with clarity and purpose.
11 am						Reservation Hang Out 11:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting hanging out
12 pm		Reservation Polk County Strategic Planning Community Forum (Hosted by Grimes Chamber & Economic Development) 12:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Polk County has asked Grimes Chamber & Economic Development to host a "Polk County Strategic Planning Community Forum". I am requesting a three hour window, but I think the event will last no more than 90 minutes.	Reservation Hanging 12:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Out		Reservation Campbell Reservation 12:00pm–5:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C Purpose of Meeting Zoom PresentationCamp
1 pm			Reservation Ava Work Room 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Work from home!	This event is in the "School-Aged" group This event is in the "Teens" group Early Out 1:00pm–3:00pm School-Aged, Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "School-Aged" group 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: School-Aged, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stay busy at the Library during early dismissals. Virtual Reality, Nintendo Switch, and computers are available for play, as well as crafts and activities for kids in Meeting Room C/D and for teens on the Mezzanine. Brenton Arboretum will be visiting with hands on activities All About Birds! 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 Jewelry making 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Crafting.	Reservation Private Office Time 1:30pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting To have secluded private office time!		Reservation Dads and kids homeschool activity 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Group team building activities for homeschool dads and kids
2 pm	Reservation Short Film Readthrough 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting We are going to read through the script of a local short film being shot in Iowa.		Reservation Hanging 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Out :3		Reservation Cole, George, Lanae CFI 2:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Purpose of Meeting Job search Reservation Thursday Homeschool Group Weaving Class 2:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Our homeschool group will be doing a weaving class together.	Reservation hang out 2:30pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting hanging
3 pm	Reservation Girl Scout Meeting 3:00pm–4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Purpose of Meeting We are having our monthly meeting, we will need about 6 tables and chairs for our meeting. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Moments of Mindfulness 3:30pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Health & Wellness 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 B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at the Grimes Public Library for a session of guided meditation led by a trained community member.			Reservation American Heart Association 3:30pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting CPR
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
5 pm		Reservation Hidden Hills 2026 Annual Meeting 5:45pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting Hidden Hills Owners Association Annual Meeting	Reservation Tutoring 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 5 Purpose of Meeting Tutoring Reservation B.O. Exam (proctor) 5:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Purpose of Meeting Test proctoring		This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Hooks & Needles 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Edible Legos & Lego Play 6:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Open Play Event Details: Evening activities simple enough for your youngest, but fun enough for the whole family! Activities may include kitchen skills, art projects, games or storytime. Join us as we create Lego-inspired snacks and build with real Legos! 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 "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	Reservation DCGSA Board Meeting 6:45pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Purpose of Meeting DCG Softball Association monthly board meeting.	Reservation Study Session 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Purpose of Meeting Study
7 pm		Reservation Johnston Boys Cross Country Fundraising Committee 7:00pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Purpose of Meeting To discuss fundraising efforts for Johnston Boys Cross Country

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