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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
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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
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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
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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
 

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
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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?

An image of realistic gummy bears.

The Gummy Bear Dare

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

How do you catapult a gummy bear over a barrier? How far will your gummy bear travel? Find out the answers to these questions as we engineer a catapult out of everyday items and test them out.

A picture of a paper sculpture.

Paper Sculpture Art Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

Children
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Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about artist Alexander Calder and create a vibrant paper sculpture. Whimsical and colorful, make your sculpture in whatever style and colors best first you.

A clipart of a thunderbolt.

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

Thursday, July 10, 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
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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!

★ Free Movie! A Complete Unknown

★ Free Movie! A Complete Unknown

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Movie/ Films

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Event Details:

Free movie, A Complete Unknown (2024). Biographical musical drama. Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan. 2 hours 20 minutes, rated R. Free seating is first come, first served.

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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

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Music @ your library: The DZ Combo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The DZ Combo is a Jazz Quartet based out of Dubuque, Iowa, playing original jazz music written by pianist and composer, Danny Zanger. They'll be performing an hour set of their songs for this concert.