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Art @ your library June July 2025

Art @ your library Show

All Day 6/20 - 6/25
Second Floor Rotunda at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Exhibit

Age Group:

Adults, Families
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Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Second Floor Rotunda
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Event Details:

The public is invited to attend an opening reception of the latest “Art @ Your Library” exhibit featuring nine artist members of Key City Creative Center on Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, June 24, 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
Register Now
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!

Clipart of children making crafts at a table.

Drop-in Craft Table

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Families
Register Now
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
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.

Image of different diamond painting stickers shaped like cute animals.

Mini Diamond Stickers

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Let's make some sparkles! Using colorful gems, create dazzling stickers perfect for decorating notebooks, water bottles, and more.

hooked on science

Hooked on Science

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Summer Reading Program

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Families, All Ages
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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

Hooked on Science

Friday, Jun. 27, 10 AM

Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson

2025 Black History and Reading Challenge

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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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:

A picture of zines and supplies for making zines.

Teen Activity Table - Drop-in Program

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 07/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Teen Zone at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Teens
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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
 

A picture of painted bubbles on a black canvas.

Bubbles Palette Party

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Enjoy a delicious refreshment as you follow along with a step-by-step video to create a stunning masterpiece. Don't miss out on this bubbly and artistic experience.

A picture of zines and supplies for making zines.

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
View Details
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
 

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 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
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?

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Mario Kart Scavenger Hunt

06/20/2025 @ 9:00am–06/30/2025 @ 7:00pm
Preschool, Children, Teens, Families
Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens, Families
Program Type: Exhibit, Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Racers, start your engines! Get ready to race through the Children’s Department to find your favorite Mario Kart characters. If you locate all nine characters, you could earn a small prize.  

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.

Mini Diamond Stickers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make some sparkles! Using colorful gems, create dazzling stickers perfect for decorating notebooks, water bottles, and more.

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.

Hooked on Science

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

Hooked on Science

Friday, Jun. 27, 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:

Drop off Kids Puzzles

All Day 7/1–7/2
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 7/1–7/2
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

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–07/03/2025 @ 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
 

Bubbles Palette Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a delicious refreshment as you follow along with a step-by-step video to create a stunning masterpiece. Don't miss out on this bubbly and artistic experience.

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 off Kids Puzzles

9:00am–5:00pm
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

9:00am–5:00pm
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. 

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
 

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.

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.

Duke Otherwise

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

Duke Otherwise

Friday, Jul. 11, 10 AM

Cross Stitch Tetris Art

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
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
Upcoming
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