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White text reads "Movin' Groovin' Mornings" over a blue sky. Four children of varying skin tones dance on green grass below.

Movin' Groovin' Mornings

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
Event Details:

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for a morning of moving and grooving! We will listen to songs and stories, play with scarves and shakers, and have so much silly fun togeth...

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

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for a morning of moving and grooving! We will listen to songs and stories, play with scarves and shakers, and have so much silly fun together.

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.
Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, July 12, 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.
Nate the Great and the Star-Spangled Parrot

Beginning Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.
Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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.
Photo of a puffy paper ice cream sculpture. The top is painted with pink and purple swirls; the bottom has a waffle cone pattern. Image is from BarleyandBirch.com

Ice Cream Cone Sculptures

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a sweet treat, a hands-on art project, and a read-aloud of the picture book biography “Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat ...

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a sweet treat, a hands-on art project, and a read-aloud of the picture book biography “Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better” by Glenda Armand, Kim Freeman, and Keith Mallett. 

Jolly pops

The Jolly Pops

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque ArboretumThe Jolly PopsFriday, Jul. 25, 10 AMCome rock with The Jolly Pops Band. Enjoy a blast of high energy music, movement, fun learning, a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

The Jolly Pops

Friday, Jul. 25, 10 AM

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
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.

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.

White text reads "Movin' Groovin' Mornings" over a blue sky. Four children of varying skin tones dance on green grass below.

Movin' Groovin' Mornings

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
Event Details:

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for a morning of moving and grooving! We will listen to songs and stories, play with scarves and shakers, and have so much silly fun togeth...

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

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for a morning of moving and grooving! We will listen to songs and stories, play with scarves and shakers, and have so much silly fun together.

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.
Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, August 9, 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.
A to Z Animal Mysteries #4: Dolphin Detectives

Beginning Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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.
Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is 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.
Book cover with three girls walking across a crosswalk.

Beyond the Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 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...

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.

 

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

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.
Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is 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.
Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, September 13, 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.
Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, September 20, 2025 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.
Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Whether or not you're a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away. Registration is 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.
L&MOP Concert Series

Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

Saturday, October 11, 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, October 11, 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.
Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, October 18, 2025 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, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families
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.

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.
L&MOP Concert Series

Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

Saturday, November 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, November 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.