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Being with Bunnies

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we welcome cuniculturist Bobbi Jo Bellmann, from Bellmann Bunnies, who will tell us all about her rabbitry. You might even be able to pet some bunnies! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome cuniculturist Bobbi Jo Bellmann, from Bellmann Bunnies, who will tell us all about her rabbitry. You might even be able to pet some bunnies! 

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.
This event is in the "Children" group

Beyond the Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club
Age Group:
Children

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book.

 

Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

 

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

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book.

 

Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pout Pout Fish Family Storytime

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

The Pout-Pout Fish is getting his big screen debut. Join us at the library to celebrate with a read aloud, games, and activities in honor of our favorite sullen sea creature. 

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

The Pout-Pout Fish is getting his big screen debut. Join us at the library to celebrate with a read aloud, games, and activities in honor of our favorite sullen sea creature. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, March 21, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

Monday, March 23, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

In-Person Author Event: Meet Diane Wilson

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion/ Club, Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet Diane Wilson, author of the 2026 Dubuque County Reads book selection, "The Seed Keeper," on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. This free event will be held at Steeple Square and is open to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club, Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

Meet Diane Wilson, author of the 2026 Dubuque County Reads book selection, "The Seed Keeper," on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. This free event will be held at Steeple Square and is open to the public.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group

Time for Turtles!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we welcome a Dubuque County Conservation naturalist to tell us all about turtles. Our guests will include a box turtle, a painted turtle and a map turtle. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome a Dubuque County Conservation naturalist to tell us all about turtles. Our guests will include a box turtle, a painted turtle and a map turtle. 

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Self Defense for Individuals with Mobility Issues

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have questions about what you could do to help keep yourself safe? Do you have limitations or struggles with your mobility, flexibility, or relationship with your body that make you feel less confident?

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

Do you have questions about what you could do to help keep yourself safe? Do you have limitations or struggles with your mobility, flexibility, or relationship with your body that make you feel less confident?

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting

Library board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 4 p.m. in the Lacy Board Room, located on the third floor of the library.

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

Library board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 4 p.m. in the Lacy Board Room, located on the third floor of the library.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Reel Reads Cinema

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Movie/ Films
Age Group:
Children, Families

Do you enjoy watching movies? Come to the library each month to enjoy a movie based on a book! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite blankets, pillows, and stuffed friends, and enjoy some popcorn!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy watching movies? Come to the library each month to enjoy a movie based on a book! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite blankets, pillows, and stuffed friends, and enjoy some popcorn!

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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

Monday, March 30, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Rhyme Time

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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!

Upcoming
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

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

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.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group

April Fool's Day Idea Session

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday/ Library Closure, Lecture/ Presentation
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to laugh! Kids will explore silly, kid-safe prank ideas and create a few playful tricks of their own—just in time for April Fool's Day. Join us for a fun, imaginative session full of giggles and good-natured mischief.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday/ Library Closure, Lecture/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to laugh! Kids will explore silly, kid-safe prank ideas and create a few playful tricks of their own—just in time for April Fool's Day. Join us for a fun, imaginative session full of giggles and good-natured mischief.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jewelry Making: Hoops and More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Learn to make your own wire earring hoops and ear wires using a Wig Jig jewelry tool. This is a great introduction to jewelry making!

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

Learn to make your own wire earring hoops and ear wires using a Wig Jig jewelry tool. This is a great introduction to jewelry making!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Paint & Bloom

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Celebrate spring with a relaxing cherry blossom paint session! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to create your own soft, dreamy Sakura scene. 

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

Celebrate spring with a relaxing cherry blossom paint session! Follow a step-by-step tutorial to create your own soft, dreamy Sakura scene. 

Library Closed due to Easter Holiday

All Day
Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Library Closed in Observance of the Easter Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Description:

Library Closed in Observance of the Easter Holiday

This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

Monday, April 6, 2026 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.