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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.

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Book cover is black with the title written in elegant, celtic-type font/lettering and flowering vines

Reading Roundtable Adult Book Discussion - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us monthly February through November for our new book club "Reading Roundtable" a book discussion for adult readers. Pick up a bookmark at the Recommendations desk with a list...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

Join us monthly February through November for our new book club "Reading Roundtable" a book discussion for adult readers. Pick up a bookmark at the Recommendations desk with a list of books for upcoming discussions.

Cave Painting

The First Stories: Adventures in Cave Painting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about how humans told stories in ancient times? Come learn about the art of storytelling before there was the written word. Kids will get to make their own s...

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

Have you ever wondered about how humans told stories in ancient times? Come learn about the art of storytelling before there was the written word. Kids will get to make their own stories through cave paintings to take home and share.

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: 12
Event Details:

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

EMPOWERMENTAL logo. Orange, green and blue on a white background. Logo is a line drawing of an eye with a shape in the iris with EMPOWERMENTAL beneath.

Self Defense for New Grads

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Nervous about venturing out into the wider world? Get a confidence boost and improve your self-defense skills at this hands-on class with instructor Eryka Cook of Empowermental.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Nervous about venturing out into the wider world?

Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Families
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...

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, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming/ Social Activity
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up. 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 and up. 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.
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: 7
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.

Poster for Ukulele Time! features four photos, from one of the classes, of Ben instructing participants.

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Join librarian Ben every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs all geared toward beginners. If you are brand new to the instr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play the ukulele? Join librarian Ben every other Tuesday to work on chords, exercises, and songs all geared toward beginners. If you are brand new to the instrument consider arriving early for help with tuning your uke.

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

Slip-Proof Felt Coasters

Slip-Proof Felt Coasters

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

These slip-proof, felt coasters will grace your desk, keep it dry, and even make a great Father's Day gift! This craft will involve using a blanket stitch along the edges, so come ...

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

These slip-proof, felt coasters will grace your desk, keep it dry, and even make a great Father's Day gift! This craft will involve using a blanket stitch along the edges, so come prepared to hone your fine-motor skills.

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.

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!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

This meeting is being held in the first floor Program Room of the Library. Library board meetings are typically held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November an...

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

This meeting is being held in the first floor Program Room of the Library.

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.
Colorful Creative Creatures

Colorful Creative Creatures

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In this program, we will play with different paints and inks and work together to create colorful creatures. Come ready to get messy and let your creativity run free!

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

In this program, we will play with different paints and inks and work together to create colorful creatures. Come ready to get messy and let your creativity run free!