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Flora Pool

Dubuque Hot Spots of Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/1 - 8/30
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families, All Ages

Search the Children’s Department for pictures of Dubuque’s children’s summer hot spots, find them all, and earn a small prize.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Search the Children’s Department for pictures of Dubuque’s children’s summer hot spots, find them all, and earn a small prize.

A picture of a tower made from popsicle sticks and clothespins.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Teens

Check the Activity table in the Teen Zone for an ongoing project, craft, or activity.

July   Create Your Own Zine  
August   Engineering Challenge
 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Check the Activity table in the Teen Zone for an ongoing project, craft, or activity.

July   Create Your Own Zine  
August   Engineering Challenge
 

postcard for show. Features pictures of some of the baskets that will be on display.

Art @ your library Show

All Day 8/2 - 8/30
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults, Families

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit featuring artists from the Midwest Basket Guild on Friday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Second Floor Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit featuring artists from the Midwest Basket Guild on Friday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A picture of a cork photo holder, this one in the style of Micky Mouse.

Cork Photo Holders

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Display your favorite summer memories with this craft! We will turn simple corks into personalized photo holders.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Display your favorite summer memories with this craft! We will turn simple corks into personalized photo holders.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs®, and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGOs® are appreciated. LEGO® creations will be exhibited in the library.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs®, and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGOs® are appreciated. LEGO® creations will be exhibited in the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Family Bingo

Family Book Bingo

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families

Ages 4 -16. Grab your family and head on down to try your luck at Book Bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback books for prizes. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Ages 4 -16. Grab your family and head on down to try your luck at Book Bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback books for prizes. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
line dancing at Adam's Dance Connection studio

Line Dancing with Carnegie-Stout

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready to kick up your heels with Carnegie-Stout and learn how to line dance! Adam Kieffer of Adam's Dance Connection will be your instructor, guiding adults ages 18+ through the basics of line dancing in four sessions held once a month.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to kick up your heels with Carnegie-Stout and learn how to line dance! Adam Kieffer of Adam's Dance Connection will be your instructor, guiding adults ages 18+ through the basics of line dancing in four sessions held once a month.

Colorful artwork with silhouetted hot air balloon, palm trees, and city skyline against sunset and twilight skies, and text "SUNSET SILHOUETTES."

Sunset Silhouettes

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own stunning sunset silhouette using watercolor paint and India inks. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own stunning sunset silhouette using watercolor paint and India inks. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Parachute Palooza

Parachute Palooza

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Do you LOVE running underneath a parachute? Come on down and join us for Parachute Palooza. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you LOVE running underneath a parachute? Come on down and join us for Parachute Palooza. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Pokeman Program

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Photo shows author on the left side, with two of their book covers to the right.

Virtual Author Visit: Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone.

Indoor Recess

Indoor Recess

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families

Rain? Too hot to play outside? Families head on down to the library for an hour of indoor recess with AC! Best for ages 5-10. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain? Too hot to play outside? Families head on down to the library for an hour of indoor recess with AC! Best for ages 5-10. 

Cover of author's book "10-31 Crime in Progress." Includes an image of state trooper gear: hat, gun, and badge.

Author event with retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley will talk about his book, "10-31 Crime in Progress," a memoir about his lifetime experience in law enforcement.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley will talk about his book, "10-31 Crime in Progress," a memoir about his lifetime experience in law enforcement.

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:

Photograph of presenter and physical therapist Lindsey Walton

Wellness Series with Unified Therapy Services - Ergonomics at Work (Home or Office)

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Wellness Series with Unified Therapy Services: Ergonomics at Work (Home or Office.)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wellness Series with Unified Therapy Services: Ergonomics at Work (Home or Office.)

Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens

SHINE (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

SHINE (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art!

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission for Youth

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, contact the department in the Library having this program.
Poster for Ukulele Time! features four photos, from one of the classes, of Ben instructing participants.

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Join librarian Ben every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs all geared toward beginners. If you are brand new to the instrument consider arriving early for help with tuning your uke.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Join librarian Ben every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs all geared toward beginners. If you are brand new to the instrument consider arriving early for help with tuning your uke.

EMPOWERMENTAL logo. Orange, green and blue on a white background. Logo is a line drawing of an eye with a shape in the iris with EMPOWERMENTAL beneath.

Advanced Self Defense for Individuals with Mobility Issues

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

This Advanced session of Self Defense for People with Mobility Issues is meant for people who have already attended an Introductory session of Self Defense with instructor Eryka Cook of Empowermental.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Advanced session of Self Defense for People with Mobility Issues is meant for people who have already attended an Introductory session of Self Defense with instructor Eryka Cook of Empowermental.

Photo shows author on the left side, with the cover of their book to the right.

Virtual Author Visit: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting

Library board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 4 p.m. in the Lacy Board Room, located on the third floor of the library.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

Library board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 4 p.m. in the Lacy Board Room, located on the third floor of the library.

Library will be Closed due to Labor Day Holiday

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Library will be closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Description:

Library will be closed in Observance of the Labor Day Holiday

Caitlyn Clark library card

Famous Iowans Scavenger Hunt

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

It’s library card sign up month! Hunt around the children’s area to find pictures of famous Iowans with library cards. Find them all to win a small prize. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

It’s library card sign up month! Hunt around the children’s area to find pictures of famous Iowans with library cards. Find them all to win a small prize. 

A photo of popsicles skills with cute illustrations on them.

Stick Together - Drop-in Program

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/30/2025 @ 7:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Teens

During librarian after school hours, drop in to the Teen Zone for a variety of activities.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

During librarian after school hours, drop in to the Teen Zone for a variety of activities.

A round flannel scarf

Infinity Scarf

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

An infinity scarf is a versatile and stylish accessory that can be worn in various ways and is perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit. It’s also an excellent project for beginner sewers!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An infinity scarf is a versatile and stylish accessory that can be worn in various ways and is perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit. It’s also an excellent project for beginner sewers!