Grinnell Library

05/24/2026

Grinnell Public Library will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!

05/23/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend that's inside and free? Come to your library and hang out with us! We are open our regular hours this weekend and are closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Throwback Thursday: Wappingers Lake was a popular spot of recreational fun for the residents of Wappingers Falls. During the winter it was a popular ice skating spot for locals and many people from out of town. Hundreds of people, young and old, were often seen ice skating and playing games on the ice. Adults, who had to work all day, were also seen skating the length of the lake at night under the moonlight. The Lions Club installed flood lights on the lake in the 1930s for night time ice skating.

The Lake also helped to supply large quantities of ice each year until about 1920. There were several ice houses built throughout the village including in homes, dairy shops, and butcher shops to help keep food frozen during the summer months. Larger ice houses were built at O’Farrell’s Point, Mill Street, and Spring Street. The ice industry helped provide work for a lot of men who were temporarily unemployed due to the weather.

05/19/2026

Everyone had a fun time at Arlo's Discovery Storytime featuring local author Roland Brown II! A huge thank you to Mr. Brown for stopping by and sharing the story with us.

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

There are just a couple of spots left for the Mixed Media Workshop on Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 - 3:30 PM in the Community Room. For adults of all ages, no registration is required.

05/13/2026

Join us for a special Storytime featuring the new Children’s book from local author Roland Brown II. Arlo's Discovery Storytime will take place on Tuesdays, May 19th from 10:00 - 10:45 AM and Wednesday, May 20th from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. For 18 months to 5 years old in the backyard. No registration is required.

05/11/2026

Join us in creating Mosaic Coasters on Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Community Room. For ages 11 - 17, registration is required.

05/07/2026

New month, new display! We've collected quite a few Lost & Found items recently, from water bottles and glasses to jackets, toys, and more. If you think something might belong to you or your family, stop by and take a look.

All items will be held until Sunday, May 31st. If you spotn something that's yours, please let us know so we can reunite you with your Lost treasure!

05/06/2026

Chelsea Acree, a movement specialist, will lead the class through a series of exercises to move and warm the body, which will leave you feeling longer, taller, and connected. Strengthen, Stretch, and Stabilize will take place on Thursday, May 7th - June 18th from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Community Room. For adults of all ages, no registration is required.