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Sunshine & warm weather has us excited for beach read season!
Sunshine & warm weather has us excited for beach read season!

Our Team

Hello, and welcome to Wandering Raccoon Books! Your local, independent bookshop in Grimes, Iowa! We stock new books for all ages, plus a selection of other items like puzzles, games, and tasty local treats! We are incredibly proud to have been named Des Moines Parent's Family Favorite Bookstore: Runner-Up for 2025!

You can find us at 250 W 1st. St. in Grimes; Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm. We also provide a UPS Access Point within the shop. For more information about this service, please visit our UPS Access Point page.

Where are we?

250 W 1st. St., Suite A, open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm.