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April 2025 GTGL

Growing the Good Life

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This Month's Topic: Perennials and Plant Swap

Poetry Zine Workshop

Poetry Zine Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

River is Waiting

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book this month:  The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

About the book:

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Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the cheese making process and discover an easy cheese recipe you can make at home. 

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Read & Reflect Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

May 2026 Hooks

Hooks & Needles

Saturday, May 16, 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.

May 16 puzzle race

Team Puzzle Race

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room C/D at Grimes Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
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)

May SBC

Silent Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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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3 pm

Moments of Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellness
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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Check Out What's Cooking at the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Grimes Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C/D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this interactive cooking series where we will highlight delicious recipes from cookbooks in our collection. A library staff member will demonstrate how to make the dishes with patron participation. Supplies are provided and registration is required. 

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

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Food Program

We cannot guarantee that food programs at the library will be free of allergens. Please contact library staff to further discuss food allergy concerns.