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National Arbor Day with trees.

Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/1 - 4/19
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Every year the last Friday in April is designated as Arbor Day. Learn about local native trees by completing the tree scavenger hunt in the children’s department of the library. No...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Families
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Every year the last Friday in April is designated as Arbor Day. Learn about local native trees by completing the tree scavenger hunt in the children’s department of the library. No registration required.

 

Photo shows author Jodi Picoult with close-up of her book "By Any Other Name."

Virtual Author Talk: Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.Step into Spring with us as we chat...

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.

Photo shows Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming and the cover of "The Tree Book."

Virtual Author Talk: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.Join us as Smithsonian Horticultura...

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.

Stock image of duct tape in different colors.

Duct To It!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Is there anything duct tape can't do? Try your hand at making wallets, flowers, and other crafts completely out of duct tape.

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

Is there anything duct tape can't do? Try your hand at making wallets, flowers, and other crafts completely out of duct tape.

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, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 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: 22
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.
A photograph of Stephanie Foo on a pink background. At top left the Dubuque County Reads logo. At bottom left the cover of "What My Bones Know."

In-Person Author Event: Meet Stephanie Foo

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Meet Stephanie Foo, author of the 2025 Dubuque County Reads book selection, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma, on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. This fre...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

Meet Stephanie Foo, author of the 2025 Dubuque County Reads book selection, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma, on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Photo of two hands holding a cactus pincushion made out of green felt.

Cactus Pincushions

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own felt cactus pincushions. This program is for ages 10 and older—including adults! ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own felt cactus pincushions. This program is for ages 10 and older—including adults!

Photo of instant ramen mixed with seasoning and green onions.

Remake Your Ramen

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ramen noodles are a quick and easy snack, but they can be even better by adding other food that makes them into a meal. Elevate your ramen with a variety of unique ingredients and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ramen noodles are a quick and easy snack, but they can be even better by adding other food that makes them into a meal. Elevate your ramen with a variety of unique ingredients and create a new recipe. 

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.
National Arbor Day with trees.

Arbor Day Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/21 - 4/30
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Every year the last Friday in April is designated as Arbor Day. Learn about local native trees by completing the tree scavenger hunt in the children’s department of the library. No...

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

Every year the last Friday in April is designated as Arbor Day. Learn about local native trees by completing the tree scavenger hunt in the children’s department of the library. No registration required.

 

A pile of buttons and thread wound on bobbins

Buttons and Bobbins

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple sewing project to take home. Materials are provided. Registration is required.

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple sewing project to take home. Materials are provided. Registration is required.

Photo shows author Gregg Hurwitz alongside a cover of his book, titled "Nemesis: An Orphan X Novel."

Virtual Author Talk: The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.Do you love action-packed adventure...

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.

April 4, 1968 by Michael Eric Dyson

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, April 27, 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:

Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, April 29, 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: 15
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.
Photo of author Dr. Rosmarin and the cover of his book "Thriving with Anxiety."

Virtual Author Visit: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety...

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.

Dubuque Bike Coop logo: Coop in large letters with the two "o's" forming the wheels of a bicycle. "Dubuque Bike" is set below the word "coop" in smaller letters. Black text and image on a white background.

Bike Maintenance with the Dubuque Bike Coop

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Kick-off Bike to Work Week with confidence! An expert from the Dubuque Bike Coop will bring a mobile bike repair station to the library to teach participants the basics of bicycle ...

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Kick-off Bike to Work Week with confidence! An expert from the Dubuque Bike Coop will bring a mobile bike repair station to the library to teach participants the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance and answer any questions. 

Photo of author with cover of her book titled "Julie Chan is Dead."

Virtual Author Visit: On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.Grab your popcorn, grab your friend...

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.

Neon yellow "Hello!" on a black background.

DIY Mini Neon Signs

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own miniature neon signs. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults! Suppli...

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own miniature neon signs. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults! Supplies are limited; registration is required for all participants.

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 author Rachelle Bergstein and the cover of her book, titled "The Genius of Judy."

Virtual Author Visit: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.You’re invited to an online intimat...

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. Internet access is required. Register and ask questions of the author here.

Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, May 21, 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.
Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, June 11, 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.
Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, June 29, 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:

Minecraft Gaming

Minecraft Mania

Wednesday, July 9, 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.
From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond by Dave Markward

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 27, 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:

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: 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.