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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.

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. 

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
 

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
 

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!

Waitlist
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!

Open
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.
One big, one medium, and one small paper box for playing cards..

DIY Card Keeper Box

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Teens

With a little paper folding magic, join us to make a card keeper box. No matter which cards you collect or play, make a stylish card deck box to keep them safe.

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

With a little paper folding magic, join us to make a card keeper box. No matter which cards you collect or play, make a stylish card deck box to keep them safe.

Puzzle Swap

Kids Puzzle Swap

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at 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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

20 sided dice wrapped in wire

D20 Necklace

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Teens

Proudly proclaim your gamer status with this necklace--and create a holder for your favorite die!

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

Proudly proclaim your gamer status with this necklace--and create a holder for your favorite die!

A clipart of a thunderbolt.

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

Thursday, July 24, 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!

Cancelled
Closed
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.
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

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

The Jolly Pops

Friday, Jul. 25, 10 AM

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

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

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:

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, July 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

SHINE (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art!

Open
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.
A clipart of a thunderbolt.

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

Thursday, July 31, 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
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.
Photo of author with her book called "The Mind Electric."

Virtual Author Visit: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone.

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.

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

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.

A picture of a tower made from popsicle sticks and clothespins.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/30/2025 @ 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
 

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
 

Art supplies surrounding a canvas with text "4th Annual Tiny Art Show!" and a logo for Carnegie-Stout Public Library.

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Closing Reception

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults, Families, All Ages

Enjoy tiny art and tiny snacks as you admire works from the 4th Annual Tiny Art Show one last time before the exhibit concludes. Artwork will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation.

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

Enjoy tiny art and tiny snacks as you admire works from the 4th Annual Tiny Art Show one last time before the exhibit concludes. Artwork will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation.

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.
Many colorful fabric hair ties

Sew Some Stylish Scrunchies

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you know how to use a sewing machine or not, sign up to sew some stylish scrunchies.  Materials are provided. 

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

Whether you know how to use a sewing machine or not, sign up to sew some stylish scrunchies.  Materials are provided. 

Clipart of a tan invitation coming out of an unsealed white envelope.

End of Summer Reading Lock-in Party - by invitation only

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 12 to 17. Earn your invitation to our afterhours Teen Lock-in Party by completing the Teen Summer Reading Program. We will have prizes, games, snacks, and lots of fun.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ages 12 to 17. Earn your invitation to our afterhours Teen Lock-in Party by completing the Teen Summer Reading Program. We will have prizes, games, snacks, and lots of fun.

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

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
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 picture of a cork photo holder, this one in the style of Micky Mouse.

Cork Photo Holders

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Display your favorite summer memories with this craft! We will turn simple corks into personalized photo holders.

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

Display your favorite summer memories with this craft! We will turn simple corks into personalized photo holders.

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.
Colorful artwork with silhouetted hot air balloon, palm trees, and city skyline against sunset and twilight skies, and text "SUNSET SILHOUETTES."

Sunset Silhouettes

Tuesday, August 19, 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 stunning sunset silhouette using watercolor paint and India inks. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

Upcoming
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 stunning sunset silhouette using watercolor paint and India inks. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

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.
Cover of author's book "10-31 Crime in Progress." Includes an image of state trooper gear: hat, gun, and badge.

Author event with retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley will talk about his book, "10-31 Crime in Progress," a memoir about his lifetime experience in law enforcement.

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

Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley will talk about his book, "10-31 Crime in Progress," a memoir about his lifetime experience in law enforcement.

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, August 24, 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:

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: