Classes & arts
AUG1
grimes · Grimes, IA
Classes & arts
Crafty Saturday
grimes
Craft still to be determined
Arts and craftsIndoors
Local calendar
Events in Grimes, IA
60 upcoming events near Grimes. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Lifelong learning
AUG4
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learning
Adult Book Club
grimes
Book this month: Just Add Water: My Swimming Life by Katie Ledecky About the book: Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming events. Time and again, the question is posed to her family, her coaches, and to her—what makes her a champion? Now, for the first time, she shares what it tak...
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Community & civic
AUG4
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Blessmen Sewing Group
grimes
Blessmen Sewing Group making personal hygiene kits to send to South Africa
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Community & civic
AUG5
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
DSMALONGARMGROUP
grimes
Longarm quilting education
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Community & civic
AUG7
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Book Sale
grimes
Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books! All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library. Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price. - Friday, August 7 from 9:00am to 5:30pm - Saturday, August 8 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
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Community & civic
AUG8
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Growing the Good Life
grimes
This Month's Topic: Seed Saving Basics There are many benefits to saving seeds from your own flowers and vegetables. We will cover the fundamentals of seed saving including harvesting (how, what and when), cleaning and storing.
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Community & civic
AUG8
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Book Sale
grimes
Stop in at the library during your weekend of garage sales and get some great deals on good books! All purchases help fund programs and materials for the library. Shop on Friday for the best picks; shop on Saturday for half-price. - Friday, August 7 from 9:00am to 5:30pm - Saturday, August 8 from 9:00am to 4:30pm
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
AUG12
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learning
University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting
grimes
meeting for MFP team supervisors
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG13
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
University of Iowa MFP team meeting
grimes
MFP team monthly meeting
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Classes & arts
AUG18
grimes · Grimes, IA
Classes & arts
Check Out What's Cooking at the Library
grimes
Fruits and vegetables can be used to create items that are not only decorative but also tasty. Get creative in this hands-on workshop and learn how to make some fun additions to your food.
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Community & civic
AUG19
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
FOCUS & FINISH DMAQG
grimes
DES MOINES AREA QUILTERS GUILD small group meeting to focus and finish projects.
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Classes & arts
AUG22
grimes · Grimes, IA
Classes & arts
Hooks & Needles
grimes
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.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
AUG25
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
SEP1
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Blessman Sewing Group
grimes
Sewing personal hygiene kits to ship to South Africa
Bring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
SEP9
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Read & Reflect Book Club
grimes
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. Each month features a new theme designed to spark meaningful conversation and promote well-being. Snacks provided.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Lifelong learning
SEP10
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learning
University of Iowa MFP team meeting
grimes
meeting for the MFP team grant
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
OCT6
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
Blessman Sewing
grimes
Sewing personal hygiene kits to be shipped to South Africa
Bring the grandkids
Outdoors & nature
OCT7
grimes · Grimes, IA
Outdoors & nature
Northwood Trail Owners Association Annual Meeting
grimes
Nothwood Trail Owners Association annual meeting
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Community & civic
OCT7
grimes · Grimes, IA
Community & civic
DSMALONGARMGROUP
grimes
Longarm information share and education.
Bring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
OCT7
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learning
University of Iowa MFP Supervisors meeting
grimes
MFP supervisors meeting
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
OCT8
grimes · Grimes, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
University of Iowa MFP team meeting
grimes
MFP grant monthly meeting
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Urbandale, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Indianola, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Altoona, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Johnston, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Ankeny, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Grimes, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Music & concerts
OCT2
7 PM
NorthPoint Church · Waukee, IA
Music & concertsFree
Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Johnston, IA
NorthPoint Church
Following a breakout year and a successful spring run, The Truth singer Megan Woods is bringing The Truth Tour back this fall for an extended 30-city run across the U.S. Building on the momentum of her first-ever headlining tour, Megan will continue sharing the songs and stories that have resonat...
MusicFree
Community & civic
AUG1
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
AUG2
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
No Sunday Card Crafting Class This Month
johnston
There is no Sunday Paper Card Crafting session in January, May, or August to allow staff prep time for upcoming programs. As usual, registration for next month’s class opens at 9:00 AM on the first Monday after the first Sunday of the month. Upcoming Registration Dates: - February Card Crafting: Opens Monday, January 5 at 9:00 AM - June Card Crafting: Opens Monday, May 4 at 9:00 AM - September Card Crafting: Opens Monday, August 3 at 9:00 AM
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
AUG3
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG6
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
AUG8
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
AUG10
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG13
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
AUG13
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
Thursday Night Book Club
johnston
This month's book is James by Percival Everett.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
AUG17
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
AUG20
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
johnston
This month's book is Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
AUG20
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
AUG24
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG27
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
AUG31
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
SEP3
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
SEP10
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
SEP10
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
SEP14
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
SEP17
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
SEP17
johnston · Johnston, IA
Lifelong learning
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
johnston
This month's book is People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.
Classes and talksIndoors
Community & civic
SEP21
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
SEP24
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
SEP28
johnston · Johnston, IA
Community & civic
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
johnston
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
AUG6
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Community & civic
UpLift Book Discussion: There Is No Place for Us
urbandale
Join us for a book discussion of Pulitzer Prize-Winner Brian Goldstone's There Is No Place for Us, whose work illuminates the true magnitude, causes, and consequences of the new American homelessness—and shows that it won’t be solved until housing is treated as a fundamental human right. Multiple copies can be checked out at the front desk. Check out The Community Crate, a museum-style exhibit that discusses some of the most pressing topics in housing, on display during National Night out on...
IndoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
AUG11
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Double Booked Evening Book Club
urbandale
Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. This month's title is The Death of the Authorhttps://catalog.urbandalelibrary.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=3.1033.0.0.3&type=Keyword&term=the%20art%20thief&by=KW&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=TOM=*&query=&page=0&searchid=3by Nnedi Okorafor. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a monthly email with all of our upcoming book club discussion titles, meeting dates, and any book club-related news.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Senior programs
AUG12
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Senior programs
Optimal Aging Across the Lifespan
urbandale
What does it mean to optimally age? Each person’s experience is unique, and there’s no single right way to grow older. But one thing is certain: living your best life at any age comes from making thoughtful choices. In this engaging session, Jen Jones explores practical ways to plan and support lifelong well‑being, from nurturing cognitive vitality to embracing learning opportunities that keep us curious and connected. Join Jen for a conversation about how thoughtful choices can shape a life...
Classes & arts
AUG13
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Classes & arts
Craft Club
urbandale
*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was reimagined for all crafters!
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG20
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Page Turners Book Club
urbandale
Page Turners meets every 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM. This month's title is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a monthly email with all of our upcoming book club discussion titles, meeting dates, and any book club-related news.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG26
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Double Booked Afternoon Book Club
urbandale
Double Booked Afternoon meets every 4th Wednesday at 1:00 PM. This month's title is Baronsby Austin Frerick. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a monthly email with all of our upcoming book club discussion titles, meeting dates, and any book club-related news.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Lifelong learning
SEP8
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Lifelong learning
Author Talk with Allen Eskens
urbandale
Join us for a virtual discussion with author Allen Eskens, author of The Quiet Librarian, the 2026 All Iowa Reads selection.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
SEP9
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Lifelong learningHappens regularly
Double Booked Evening Book Club
urbandale
Double Booked Evening meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 PM. This month's title is The Quiet Librarian by Alan Eskens. Stay up to date by subscribing to our Book Club eNewsletter and get a monthly email with all of our upcoming book club discussion titles, meeting dates, and any book club-related news.
Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Classes & arts
SEP10
urbandale · Urbandale, IA
Classes & arts
Craft Club
urbandale
*Previously called Spinning Yarns, but was reimagined for all crafters!
Arts and craftsIndoors