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Art supplies surrounding a canvas with yellow text that says "4th Annual Tiny Art Show!" and the library's logo.

4th Annual Tiny Art Show: Kits Available June 1-18

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages

Show off your artistic talents in the fourth annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome.

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

Show off your artistic talents in the fourth annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome.

A clipart featuring Mario from the Super Mario series on a go kart.

Mario Kart Scavenger Hunt

06/01/2025 @ 12:00pm to 06/18/2025 @ 7:00pm
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families

Racers, start your engines! Get ready to race through the Children’s Department to find your favorite Mario Kart characters. If you locate all nine characters, you could earn a small prize.  

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

Racers, start your engines! Get ready to race through the Children’s Department to find your favorite Mario Kart characters. If you locate all nine characters, you could earn a small prize.  

Clipart of a paint palette with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple paints and a paintbrush.

Canvas & Clay: Tiny Art Show Preparation

Tuesday, June 17, 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 create your own tiny art piece for the library’s fourth annual Tiny Art Show! If you attend this program, you do not need to register for the Tiny Art Show kit.

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Register Now
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 create your own tiny art piece for the library’s fourth annual Tiny Art Show! If you attend this program, you do not need to register for the Tiny Art Show kit.

Petting zoo

Petting Zoo

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children, Families, All Ages

Rustic Chicken Petting Zoo

Ages: All Ages

Friday, June 20 at 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m.  and 1, 1:30, 2 pm

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Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Rustic Chicken Petting Zoo

Ages: All Ages

Friday, June 20 at 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m.  and 1, 1:30, 2 pm

A clipart featuring Mario from the Super Mario series on a go kart.

Mario Kart Scavenger Hunt

06/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/30/2025 @ 7:00pm
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families

Racers, start your engines! Get ready to race through the Children’s Department to find your favorite Mario Kart characters. If you locate all nine characters, you could earn a small prize.  

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

Racers, start your engines! Get ready to race through the Children’s Department to find your favorite Mario Kart characters. If you locate all nine characters, you could earn a small prize.  

A photo of perler beads on a peg board forming a rainbow.

Beads for Pride

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and fun at the library! Drop by and design your own vibrant perler bead keychains and/or necklace, perfect for showing your pride.

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

Celebrate Pride Month with creativity and fun at the library! Drop by and design your own vibrant perler bead keychains and/or necklace, perfect for showing your pride.

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.
Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, June 24, 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!

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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.
Image of different diamond painting stickers shaped like cute animals.

Mini Diamond Stickers

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Let's make some sparkles! Using colorful gems, create dazzling stickers perfect for decorating notebooks, water bottles, and more.

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

Let's make some sparkles! Using colorful gems, create dazzling stickers perfect for decorating notebooks, water bottles, and more.

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.
hooked on science

Hooked on Science

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

Hooked on Science

Friday, Jun. 27, 10 AM

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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

Hooked on Science

Friday, Jun. 27, 10 AM

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

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:

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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:

Puzzle Swap

Drop off Kids Puzzles

All Day 7/1 - 7/2
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

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

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

Goodnight Lunatone book cover

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/1 - 7/2
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

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

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

A picture of zines and supplies for making zines.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/03/2025 @ 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
 

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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
 

A picture of painted bubbles on a black canvas.

Bubbles Palette Party

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Enjoy a delicious refreshment as you follow along with a step-by-step video to create a stunning masterpiece. Don't miss out on this bubbly and artistic experience.

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

Enjoy a delicious refreshment as you follow along with a step-by-step video to create a stunning masterpiece. Don't miss out on this bubbly and artistic experience.

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.
Puzzle Swap

Drop off Kids Puzzles

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

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

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

Goodnight Lunatone book cover

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

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

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

Puzzle Swap

Drop off Kids Puzzles

All Day 7/5 - 7/17
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

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

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

Goodnight Lunatone book cover

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5 - 7/31
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
All Ages

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

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

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

A picture of zines and supplies for making zines.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 7:00pm
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
 

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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
 

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

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.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
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 clipart of a thunderbolt.

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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.
duke

Duke Otherwise

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

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

Duke Otherwise

Friday, Jul. 11, 10 AM

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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

Duke Otherwise

Friday, Jul. 11, 10 AM

Colorful Tetris blocks floating in the air

Cross Stitch Tetris Art

Tuesday, July 15, 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 Tetris-inspired cross stitch art. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

Open
Register Now
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 Tetris-inspired cross stitch art. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

A clipart of a thunderbolt.

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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.