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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.

Photos of a DIY Kumihimo which is a circular cardboard with notches.

Kumihimo Braiding

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/25/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in to the Teen Zone during the month of May to create a simple yet elegant braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braids and cords out of threads. This activity is av...

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

Drop in to the Teen Zone during the month of May to create a simple yet elegant braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braids and cords out of threads. This activity is available during Teen Librarian hours.

Photograph of singer/songwriter Joel Sires. Sires is standing outside on a sunny day wearing sunglasses.

Music @ your library: Joel Sires

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes back singer-songwriter Joel Sires and guitarist Jacob Lampman to the Music @ your library® stage. This event is free and open to the public. ...

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

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes back singer-songwriter Joel Sires and guitarist Jacob Lampman to the Music @ your library® stage. This event is free and open to the public. Adults age 21 and older may bring their own wine or beer.

Sewing 101

Buttons and Bobbins

Monday, May 6, 2024 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 and registration is required.

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple sewing project to take home. Materials are provided and 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.
An image with the text "Roblox" on top, featuring multiple blocky characters including a knight, pizza delivery person, a cheerleader, and a robot.

Let's Play Roblox®

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Each month, participants will play a different game. Play with other Roblox enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. Participants will be interacting in a variety of virtual...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Each month, participants will play a different game. Play with other Roblox enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. Participants will be interacting in a variety of virtual worlds using private servers on the platform.

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.
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
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: All Ages
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.
★ Free Architecture Days Movie!

★ Free Architecture Days Movie!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Movie/ Films
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

A 2:00 p.m. matinee, the free Architecture Days movie, Safety Last! (1923). Silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd. B&W, 1 hours 13 minutes, not rated. Free seating is first come,...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Event Details:

A 2:00 p.m. matinee, the free Architecture Days movie, Safety Last! (1923). Silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd. B&W, 1 hours 13 minutes, not rated. Free seating is first come, first served.

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: 31
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.

A screenshot of the character No Face from the movie "Spirited Away."

Ghibli Craft Studio

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love movies like “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Howl’s Moving Castle”? Come to the library to create your own soot sprites, No Face bookmarks, and other artsy creat...

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

Do you love movies like “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Howl’s Moving Castle”? Come to the library to create your own soot sprites, No Face bookmarks, and other artsy creations at this Studio Ghibli-inspired event.

Art of different colored hands raised up with the text "Sign up to be a Teen Volunteer" in front of them.

Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation, Private School/Group Tour
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library is seeking student volunteers to assist with the Children's Summer Reading Program. Those age 13 (or those that will enter 8th grade in the fall) to 18 who are interest...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation, Private School/Group Tour
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

The library is seeking student volunteers to assist with the Children's Summer Reading Program.

Art of different colored hands raised up with the text "Sign up to be a Teen Volunteer" in front of them.

Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation, Private School/Group Tour
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The library is seeking student volunteers to assist with the Children's Summer Reading Program. Those age 13 (or those that will enter 8th grade in the fall) to 18 who are interest...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation, Private School/Group Tour
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The library is seeking student volunteers to assist with the Children's Summer Reading Program.

Perspective Drawing 101

The Art of the Graphic Novel: Perspective Drawing 101

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the iconic art styles of graphic novels and the artists’ use of perspective drawing. Teens will learn techniques in drawing in 2- and 3-p...

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

In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the iconic art styles of graphic novels and the artists’ use of perspective drawing. Teens will learn techniques in drawing in 2- and 3-point perspective in both pencil and illustration ink.

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

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.

Photos of a DIY Kumihimo which is a circular cardboard with notches.

Kumihimo Braiding

05/28/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop in to the Teen Zone during the month of May to create a simple yet elegant braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braids and cords out of threads. This activity is av...

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

Drop in to the Teen Zone during the month of May to create a simple yet elegant braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braids and cords out of threads. This activity is available during Teen Librarian hours.

A picture of a brown bear plushie.

DIY Fluffy Plushie

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sew a sweet and adorable plushie while learning simple sewing techniques. This activity is easy and fun, as well as a great way to use up random socks.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sew a sweet and adorable plushie while learning simple sewing techniques. This activity is easy and fun, as well as a great way to use up random socks.

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 with the words Teen Advisory Group, featuring a girl reading and a boy playing video games.

Teen Advisory Group: Teen Hangout

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Games, crafts, and more! Explore a craft or activity while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for teens. Questions? Call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

Games, crafts, and more! Explore a craft or activity while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for teens. Questions? Call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248.

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.
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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...

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
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.

Photo of a hand placing a sticker on a sunflower sticker mosaic.

Color by Sticker!

06/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/18/2024 @ 7:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Participate in a fun and collaborative activity in the Teen Zone by applying colored stickers to a large coded grid, and watch as a vibrant mosaic image is slowly revealed! This ac...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Participate in a fun and collaborative activity in the Teen Zone by applying colored stickers to a large coded grid, and watch as a vibrant mosaic image is slowly revealed! This activity is available during Teen Librarian hours. 

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: 12
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.