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Art @ your library® Show

All Day 4/6 - 5/25
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
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.

Architecture Days Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
Exhibit
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.

The First Stories: Adventures in Cave Painting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

LEGO Challenge

10:00am - 11:00am
Gaming/ Social Activity
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 Book Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gaming/ Social Activity
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.

Friends of the Library Books & More Sale - Members Only Day

12:00pm - 6:30pm
Book Sale
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

12:00pm - 6:30pm
Book Sale
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The public invited!

Last Day Friends Spring Books & More Public Sale

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Book Sale
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!

Architecture Days Scavenger Hunt

All Day 5/28 - 5/31
Exhibit
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.

Colorful Creative Creatures

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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!

Beyond the Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Discussion/ Club
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.

3rd Annual Tiny Art Show: Kits Available!

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Show off your artistic talents in the third annual Carnegie-Stout Public Library Tiny Art Show! People of all ages and abilities are welcome. Artworks will display at the library during the month of July. Participate in three easy steps:

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.

Keith Haring Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1 - 6/18
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy an artsy scavenger hunt throughout the children’s section of the library! Find 10 pieces of the colorful, iconic artwork of Keith Haring and you could earn a small prize.

Beginning Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Discussion/ Club
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

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

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.

Pokémon Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36

Pokémon Club

For ages 6 to 12. Meet other Pokémon trainers at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library’s Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome! Registration is required.

Bridge to Reading Party!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy hands-on activity stations, tasty treats, and all kinds of fun as you explore this year’s Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award nominees! Vote for your favorite story and enter for your chance to win a copy of all ten amazing titles.

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.

Drop-in Craft Table

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Stop by each week in the Children's Department and create a simple yet fun craft. Crafts best for ages 2 - 5 and will be led by our summer teen volunteers.

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.

Kid Chefs

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kid Chefs

Ages: 9 - 14 yrs.   

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Registration 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.

Dave Mehrl Jazz Concert

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Music/ Dance/ Performance
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance
Event Details:

Can you name that tune? Stop by the library for a relaxing set of jazz standards performed by David Mehrl, of Cascade, Iowa. Mehrl plays keyboard, sings, and accompanies himself with bass foot pedals, to provide a full sound.

STEM Lab: Color Science

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages:7-9

Friday, Jun. 7

3:30 p.m.

Registration Required.

Start your colorful adventures! Join us for hands-on color themed science experiments.

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.

Reading with Rover

10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Honeybee Tea

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

You are invited to a tea party at the library to honor the honeybee and sample some delectable honey treats.

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

9:15am - 9:45am
Storytime
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.