Event List

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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

Do you like Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones or Nate the Great books? Are you in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade? If so, this book club is for you! We will talk about the book, then participate in an enjoyable activity or craft. 

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.

Get crafty while helping our feathered friends! Build a simple bird feeder using everyday supplies.

Join Zoë from Dubuque Glass Recycling and make a mosaic with recycled glass.

Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes local indie-punk group, Patient Wolf to the Music @ your library stage to play a set of their original songs. 

Join the Dubuque Symphony for an engaging, child-friendly concert filled with lively orchestral music. It's a wonderful introduction to instruments and live performance.

Join Sunil Malapati as the Dubuque Shakespeare Project holds discussions regarding Shakespeare's tragedies and comedies.

Twelfth Night

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.

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.

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

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.

March is National Literacy Month, so celebrate by creating your own book cover for your favorite book! Design a cover that brings the book to life for you. Is ‘Diary of A Wimpy Kid’ your style? How about ‘Dragon Hunters’?

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.

Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

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.

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

In celebration of Dubuque County Reads, Carnegie-Stout Public Library will show the documentary film Women of the White Buffalo on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aigler Auditorium on the Library's 3rd Floor.

Celebrate National Pig Day with a morning of stories, hands-on activities, and playtime. Best for ages 6 and younger. No registration required.

Step into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters with an event full of themed crafts and activities. Make accessories and enjoy a stylish celebration of the popular film.

The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy!

Dogs love stories but can’t read to themselves!  Children in kindergarten through third grade are welcome to read a short book to a dog in the Youth Services program room.  Please do not bring your own pet; we will provide kid-friendly d