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Braille Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/20–1/31
All Ages
Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Celebrate National Braille Literacy Month by finding and feeling Braille letters hidden throughout the children’s area. Solve the riddle to earn a small prize while learning about accessible reading. For all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

National Seed Swap Day Celebration

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Families, All Ages
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the third floor to explore booths from local gardening businesses and organizations, gather inspiration, and plan your garden for the season ahead.

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

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation's Puzzle for a Purpose

10:00am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Gaming/ Social Activity
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Families
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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Families
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dementia Simulation Experience

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Lecture/ Presentation
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

More than six million Americans live with some form of dementia which impacts more than just their memory.

This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Families
Storytime
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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
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

Beginning Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
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 or Nate the Great books? Are you in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade? If so, this book club is for you! We will talk about the book, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Pokémon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Families
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini Pom Pom Pets

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

Cute, fuzzy, and totally customizable! Create mini pom pom critters using yarn, glue, and accessories. Whether it's a fluffy animal, a silly monster, or something entirely new, these pets are perfect for keeping or gifting. 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art @ your library Opening Reception

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Second Floor Gallery
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

The public is invited to the First Fridays opening reception of the new Art @ your library show to meet the artists, enjoy conversation and light refreshments, purchase original artwork, and experience live music by NISOM.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Love Is In The Air Photo Shoot

9:00am–5:00pm
Families, All Ages
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a short 15-minute photo shoot with photographer Ashley Regan. Use our green screen to show love for the library by holding your favorite book. You will receive your family photos digitally.

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

Dubuque Shakespeare Project

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion/ Club
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

Join Sunil Malapati as the Dubuque Shakespeare Project holds discussions regarding Shakespeare's tragedies and comedies.

Hamlet

This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Families
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.
This event is in the "Families" group

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Families
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
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 or flyer at the Recommendations Desk with a list of books for upcoming discussions.

This event is in the "Families" group

Baby Rhyme Time

10:30am–11:00am
Families
Storytime
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

Kindness Rocks

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

Inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, create your own rocks with positive, uplifting messages to inspire all those who gaze upon them. 

Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Event Details:

Envision 2030 is a community-wide visioning process in which library services has been selected as one of the community's top ten needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Storytime
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.

Friends of Library Meeting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Private Staff
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Private Staff