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Groundhogs Everywhere!

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the children's department of the library to decorate a groundhog cutout. By the end of the month, the wall behind the Children's Help Desk will be filled with the furry fello...

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

Visit the children's department of the library to decorate a groundhog cutout. By the end of the month, the wall behind the Children's Help Desk will be filled with the furry fellows.

Medgar and Mylie by Joy-Ann Reid

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 2025 Black History and Reading ChallengeBook Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:Fe...

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:

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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 of a cardboard tray with a playdough marble maze set up.

Playdough Marble Maze

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a colorful marble maze using nothing but cardboard and playdough! This hands-on STEM activity is best for ages 6 through 11.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Create a colorful marble maze using nothing but cardboard and playdough! This hands-on STEM activity is best for ages 6 through 11.

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will hear stories, rhymes, and songs during this interactive program. This program gives your child the opportunity to hear di...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will hear stories, rhymes, and songs during this interactive program. This program gives your child the opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get to know other families.

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.
Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, February 25, 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
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! Participants will work on a variety of voluntee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.
Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
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 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.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
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.

Introduction to Self Defense for Individuals with Mobility Issues

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have questions about what you could do to help keep yourself safe? Do you have limitations or struggles with your mobility, flexibility, or relationship with your body that ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you have questions about what you could do to help keep yourself safe? Do you have limitations or struggles with your mobility, flexibility, or relationship with your body that make you feel less confident?

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will hear stories, rhymes, and songs during this interactive program. This program gives your child the opportunity to hear di...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will hear stories, rhymes, and songs during this interactive program. This program gives your child the opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get to know other families.

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.
Poster for Ukulele Time! features four photos, from one of the classes, of Ben instructing participants.

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
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 instr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Monster Fun

Monster Fun

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your monster creations alive with step-by-step instructions for how to draw them. Use the stickers, moveable eyes and provided art supplies, then you get to take this activit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your monster creations alive with step-by-step instructions for how to draw them. Use the stickers, moveable eyes and provided art supplies, then you get to take this activity kit home with you.

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.
Pokeman Program

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 5, 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
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.  

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
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.
Band Logo. Text in caps reads "Simple Company against a black and blue backdrop with stars.

Music @ your library®: Simple Company

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes Simple Company to the Music @ your library® stage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to th...

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

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes Simple Company to the Music @ your library® stage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

L&MOP Concert Series

Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
Event Details:

The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy! T...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance
Event Details:

The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy!

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.
Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Dogs love stories but can’t read to themselves!  Children in kindergarten through third grade are welcome to read a short book to a dog in the Youth Services program room.&nbs...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Dogs love stories but can’t read to themselves!  Children in kindergarten through third grade are welcome to read a short book to a dog in the Youth Services program room.  Please do not bring your own pet; we will provide kid-friendly d

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.
Gray image of a black eyed susan flower with the words "Wild Ones Tri-State Driftless Area"

Native Plant Resources with Wild Ones

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we host Wild Ones, Tri-State Driftless Chapter, to discuss native plants.Wild Ones works to connect people and native plants for a healthy environment. As Native plants ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us as we host Wild Ones, Tri-State Driftless Chapter, to discuss native plants.

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Book cover for "James" by Percival Everett, featuring a large yellow "J" and text in yellow, white, and blue.

Reading Roundtable Adult Book Discussion- James by Percival Everett

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us monthly, February through November, for our book club "Reading Roundtable"; a book discussion for adult readers. Pick up a bookmark or flyer at the Recommendations Desk wit...

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

Join us monthly, February through November, for our book club "Reading Roundtable"; a book discussion for adult readers. Pick up a bookmark or flyer at the Recommendations Desk with a list of books for upcoming discussions.