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-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

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 (6/21)	Mon (6/22)	Tue (6/23)	Wed (6/24)	Thu (6/25)	Fri (6/26)	Sat (6/27)
All Day	Closing Library Closure All Day 6/20–6/21 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 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. 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 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.				This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group Baby & Toddler Open Play 9:00am–12:00pm Birth to Pre-K Open Play This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group 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				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 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 "School-Aged" group Blank Park Zoo Storytime 10:00am–10:30am School-Aged Storytime This event is in the "School-Aged" group Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Songs, rhymes, books, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate for ages 2-5, but any age is welcome to attend. Ruby is a plush red panda who loves to read! During this 30-minute pre-K storytime, we will read a book with Ruby and meet an animal friend from Blank Park Zoo. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafty Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to do a craft at the library, led by a staff member. All materials are provided, and each participant goes home with something they made, as well as a new crafting skill. Open to everyone aged 16+. Craft still to be determined
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Summer Movies 1:00pm–3:00pm All Ages Movie This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: PG movies and popcorn on Wednesdays! 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 "School-Aged" group ASAP Mini Camp 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+. 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 "School-Aged" group ASAP Mini Camp 1:00pm–2:00pm School-Aged Arts & Crafts, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Aged" group Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: School-Aged Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join an instructor from ASAP (After School Arts Program) a nonprofit from Des Moines bringing quality access to arts education. Spend two days exploring costume design and working on your own handmade creation! Ages 7+. 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Night: Mermaid Storytime with Blue Zoo 6:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Storytime This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room C/D Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: A mermaid from Blue Zoo will be joining us for a special Mermaid Storytime! All ages are welcome and pirate, mermaid, or any ocean themed costumes are encouraged! 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 Poetry Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Other, Workshop This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other, Workshop Join our gatherings focused on enjoying poetry in all of its many forms. The program will vary from month to month and will include different activities including guest poets, poetry workshops, informational presentations and more.		This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Trivia Night: America Edition 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Other, Special Event Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Upcoming Library Branch: Grimes Public Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Test your knowledge about the United States as we celebrate our country turning 250 years old! Each team can have up to four players; at least one of which must be at least 16 years old.