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Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/31/2025 @ 7:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Check the Activity table in the Teen Zone for an ongoing project, craft, or activity.

July   Create Your Own Zine  
August   Engineering Challenge
 

The Swimmers book cover.

Reading Roundtable Adult Book Discussion - The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

Adults
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 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.

A clipart of a thunderbolt.

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Families
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.

line dancing at Adam's Dance Connection studio

Line Dancing with Carnegie-Stout

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Music/ Dance/ Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to kick up your heels with Carnegie-Stout and learn how to line dance! Adam Kieffer of Adam's Dance Connection will be your instructor, guiding adults ages 18+ through the basics of line dancing in four sessions held once a month.

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.

Introduction to Self Defense for Individuals with Mobility Issues

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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?

Jolly pops

The Jolly Pops

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

The Jolly Pops

Friday, Jul. 25, 10 AM

From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond by Dave Markward

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

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

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:

Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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
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!

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.

Living on My Own: Self Defense for Younger Adults

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Nervous about venturing out into the wider world? Whether you’ve recently started college, are a high school senior, or you're just getting started on your own as an adult, this class will help you to be ready for whatever life throws at you.

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Drop off Kids Puzzles

All Day 7/5–7/17
All Ages
Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Day 7/5–7/31
All Ages
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Pokémon have escaped into the library and have taken over some children’s books! Help us catch all the Pokémon so we can return the books to the way they were. 

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Check the Activity table in the Teen Zone for an ongoing project, craft, or activity.

July   Create Your Own Zine  
August   Engineering Challenge
 

Cross Stitch Tetris Art

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own Tetris-inspired cross stitch art. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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.

DIY Card Keeper Box

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

With a little paper folding magic, join us to make a card keeper box. No matter which cards you collect or play, make a stylish card deck box to keep them safe.

Kids Puzzle Swap

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Starting July 1st, bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! During the weeks, exchange children’s puzzles in good condition (2 to 100 pieces) for a coupon. Then, come back on Friday July 18 to exchange the coupon for a new-to-you puzzle.

D20 Necklace

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Proudly proclaim your gamer status with this necklace--and create a holder for your favorite die!

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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.

The Jolly Pops

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Summer Reading Program
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Summer Library Program at the Dubuque Arboretum

The Jolly Pops

Friday, Jul. 25, 10 AM

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Discussion/ Club
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:

Sun SHINE Squad

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
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.

B.O.L.T. (Board of Library Teens) Team

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to spark change and make an impact? The B.O.L.T. Team is your chance to help with library and community service projects. Get involved and be the spark!

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.

Virtual Author Visit: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Lecture/ Presentation
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Event Details:

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

Dubuque Hot Spots of Summer Scavenger Hunt

All Day 8/1–8/30
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families, All Ages
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
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.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Check the Activity table in the Teen Zone for an ongoing project, craft, or activity.

July   Create Your Own Zine  
August   Engineering Challenge
 

4th Annual Tiny Art Show Closing Reception

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Families, All Ages
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:

Enjoy tiny art and tiny snacks as you admire works from the 4th Annual Tiny Art Show one last time before the exhibit concludes. Artwork will be for sale and proceeds will benefit the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation.

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.

Sew Some Stylish Scrunchies

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you know how to use a sewing machine or not, sign up to sew some stylish scrunchies.  Materials are provided. 

End of Summer Reading Lock-in Party - by invitation only

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Ages 12 to 17. Earn your invitation to our afterhours Teen Lock-in Party by completing the Teen Summer Reading Program. We will have prizes, games, snacks, and lots of fun.

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.

Minecraft Mania

5:30pm–6:45pm
Children, Teens
Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Cork Photo Holders

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Display your favorite summer memories with this craft! We will turn simple corks into personalized photo holders.

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.

Sunset Silhouettes

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a friend and head to the library to make cool art, eat snacks, and learn how to make your own stunning sunset silhouette using watercolor paint and India inks. This program is for ages 10 and up–including adults!

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.

Author event with retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Retired Iowa State Trooper Bob Hurley will talk about his book, "10-31 Crime in Progress," a memoir about his lifetime experience in law enforcement.

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Discussion/ Club
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows: