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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.

postcard for show. Features pictures of some of the baskets that will be on display.

Art @ your library Show

All Day 8/2 - 8/30
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults, Families

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit featuring artists from the Midwest Basket Guild on Friday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit featuring artists from the Midwest Basket Guild on Friday, August 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
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.
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
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.
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

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.

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

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.
Pokeman Program

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

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

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

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.
Indoor Recess

Indoor Recess

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families

Rain? Too hot to play outside? Families head on down to the library for an hour of indoor recess with AC! Best for ages 5-10. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain? Too hot to play outside? Families head on down to the library for an hour of indoor recess with AC! Best for ages 5-10. 

Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
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.
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

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.

Cancelled
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, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families

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.

Cancelled
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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.
Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

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.

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families
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.

Art @ your library Show

All Day 10/3 - 10/12
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Adults, Families

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit on Friday, October 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments and live music provided by NISOM.

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

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit on Friday, October 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees can meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments and live music provided by NISOM.

The cover of the book "Let's Play Monsters!" by Lucy Cousins. It features a friendly, dinosaur-looking monster holding a laughing little boy.

Spooky StoryWalk Storytime at the Bee Branch

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Offsite at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Families

Join us at the 22nd Street Bee Branch Creek Greenway for a lively outdoor storytime and a mini parade around the park. October’s StoryWalk title, “Let’s Play Monsters” by Lucy Cousins, will be the featured story at this event.

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

Join us at the 22nd Street Bee Branch Creek Greenway for a lively outdoor storytime and a mini parade around the park. October’s StoryWalk title, “Let’s Play Monsters” by Lucy Cousins, will be the featured story at this event.

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.
Toddler Time

Toddler Time

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.