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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
 

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
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
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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Duke Otherwise

Friday, July 11, 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

Duke Otherwise

Friday, Jul. 11, 10 AM

Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
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

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?

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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
 

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.

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.

LEGO Challenge

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Children, Families
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.

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.

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.

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
 

Automatism Art Workshop

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

Experiment with different art mediums and styles like art extraordinaire Joan Miro. Create a unique artwork inspired by automatism and abstract expressionism. 

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.

Clay Electric Circuits

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

Learn about electricity by making colorful electric circuits out of clay.

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.

LEGO Challenge

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Children, Families
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
Children, Families
Gaming/ Social Activity
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Ages 4 -16. 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.

Parachute Palooza

4:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children
Gaming/ Social Activity
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you LOVE running underneath a parachute? Come on down and join us for Parachute Palooza. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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.

Indoor Recess

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Families
Gaming/ Social Activity
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rain? Too hot to play outside? Families head on down to the library for an hour of indoor recess with AC! Best for ages 5-10. 

Sun SHINE Squad

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

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.