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Art @ your library® Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/25
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Art @ your library® Show in the second floor rotunda featuring three talented local artists John Bly, Mary Lee Marting, and Robert Valentine. Check out Jewelry Maker...

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

Art @ your library® Show in the second floor rotunda featuring three talented local artists John Bly, Mary Lee Marting, and Robert Valentine.

An ornate stone column

Architecture Days Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Arches, beams, and columns… Learn the ABCs of architecture as you find photos of Dubuque landmarks hidden around the children’s department. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Arches, beams, and columns… Learn the ABCs of architecture as you find photos of Dubuque landmarks hidden around the children’s department. Registration is not required.

Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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.
A large orange cartoon cat lounging with his head on his hands.

Garfield the Cat Party

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Garfield is starring in a new movie! Help us celebrate the beloved star of almost 80 books at an epic bash featuring Garfield trivia, Garfield button-making, candy lasagna, and mor...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Garfield is starring in a new movie! Help us celebrate the beloved star of almost 80 books at an epic bash featuring Garfield trivia, Garfield button-making, candy lasagna, and more. Registration is required.

Cave Painting

The First Stories: Adventures in Cave Painting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about how humans told stories in ancient times? Come learn about the art of storytelling before there was the written word. Kids will get to make their own s...

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

Have you ever wondered about how humans told stories in ancient times? Come learn about the art of storytelling before there was the written word. Kids will get to make their own stories through cave paintings to take home and share.

Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
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...

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, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up. 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 and up. 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.

Friends of the Library Books & More Sale - Members Only Day

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library presents its semi-annual Books and More Sale.  Huge sale with great prices.  Includes new fictions, history, biography, games, media,...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library presents its semi-annual Books and More Sale.  Huge sale with great prices.  Includes new fictions, history, biography, games, media, audio books, children's books, specialty items, collectab

Slip-Proof Felt Coasters

Slip-Proof Felt Coasters

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

These slip-proof, felt coasters will grace your desk, keep it dry, and even make a great Father's Day gift! This craft will involve using a blanket stitch along the edges, so come ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

These slip-proof, felt coasters will grace your desk, keep it dry, and even make a great Father's Day gift! This craft will involve using a blanket stitch along the edges, so come prepared to hone your fine-motor skills.

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.

Friends Spring Books & More Public Sale

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

The public invited! The Friends of the Library presents its semi-annual Books and More Sale.  Huge sale with great prices.  Includes new fictions, history, biog...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The public invited!

Last Day Friends Spring Books & More Public Sale

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Open to the public! The Friends of the Library presents its semi-annual Books and More Sale.  Huge sale with great prices.  Includes new fictions, history, biog...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Open to the public!

An ornate stone column

Architecture Days Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/28 - 5/31
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Arches, beams, and columns… Learn the ABCs of architecture as you find photos of Dubuque landmarks hidden around the children’s department. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Arches, beams, and columns… Learn the ABCs of architecture as you find photos of Dubuque landmarks hidden around the children’s department. Registration is not required.

Colorful Creative Creatures

Colorful Creative Creatures

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this program, we will play with different paints and inks and work together to create colorful creatures. Come ready to get messy and let your creativity run free!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

In this program, we will play with different paints and inks and work together to create colorful creatures. Come ready to get messy and let your creativity run free!

The cover of "Tidesong" by Wendy Xu featuring a young girl by a shore seeing the tail of a mermaid.

Beyond the Book Club

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk. M...

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

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

A photograph of paintbrushes and small pots of paint with the words "3rd Annual Tiny Art Show!" displayed on a pink background.

3rd Annual Tiny Art Show: Kits Available!

All Day
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Show off your artistic talents in the third annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Artworks will display at the library d...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 124
Event Details:

Show off your artistic talents in the third annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Artworks will display at the library during the month of July. Participate in three easy steps:

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.
An image of Keith Haring's piece "Best Buddies" which features two silhouetted figures with an arm around one another.

Keith Haring Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy an artsy scavenger hunt throughout the children’s section of the library! Find 10 pieces of the colorful, iconic artwork of Keith Haring and you could earn a small prize.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy an artsy scavenger hunt throughout the children’s section of the library! Find 10 pieces of the colorful, iconic artwork of Keith Haring and you could earn a small prize.

Miles Lewis

Beginning Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Do you like Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones and Nate the Great books? If so, this book club is for you! This club is for 1st through 3rd graders. We will talk about the book and t...

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

Do you like Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones and Nate the Great books? If so, this book club is for you! This club is for 1st through 3rd graders. We will talk about the book and then participate in an enjoyable activity or craft.

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, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children
Pokémon Club:

For ages 6 to 12. Meet other Pokémon trainers at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library’s Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome! Registrati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 36

Pokémon Club

For ages 6 to 12. Meet other Pokémon trainers at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library’s Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome! Registration is required.
An illustration of children playing on larger-than-life books.

Bridge to Reading Party!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy hands-on activity stations, tasty treats, and all kinds of fun as you explore this year’s Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award nominees! Vote for your favorite story and ente...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy hands-on activity stations, tasty treats, and all kinds of fun as you explore this year’s Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award nominees! Vote for your favorite story and enter for your chance to win a copy of all ten amazing titles.

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.
Clipart of children making crafts at a table.

Drop-in Craft Table

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
Event Details:

Stop by each week in the Children's Department and create a simple yet fun craft. Crafts best for ages 2 - 5 and will be led by our summer teen volunteers.

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Stop by each week in the Children's Department and create a simple yet fun craft. Crafts best for ages 2 - 5 and will be led by our summer teen volunteers.

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.
kid chef

Kid Chefs

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Kid Chefs Ages: 9 - 14 yrs.    4 - 5:30 p.m. Registration Required Calling all kids who have an interest in cooking, food, and learning to help make mea...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kid Chefs

Ages: 9 - 14 yrs.   

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Registration 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.
color science

STEM Lab: Color Science

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages:7-9 Friday, Jun. 7 3:30 p.m. Registration Required. Start your colorful adventures! Join us for hands-on color themed science experiments.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages:7-9

Friday, Jun. 7

3:30 p.m.

Registration Required.

Start your colorful adventures! Join us for hands-on color themed science experiments.

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.
Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, June 8, 2024 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.
A bumble bee midflight taking a sip of tea from a teacup.

Honeybee Tea

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

You are invited to a tea party at the library to honor the honeybee and sample some delectable honey treats.

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You are invited to a tea party at the library to honor the honeybee and sample some delectable honey treats.

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.