Upcoming Events

Calling all elves! Here is your chance to make and wrap a few holiday gifts before the big Christmas tree is lit at the library. Join us in front of the Christmas tree in the rotunda after the program for a tree lighting event. 

Join us for the Library’s annual tree lighting ceremony for its 18-foot Christmas tree decorated in full Victorian splendor.  The Senior High School Madrigal Singers will provide holiday music and singalongs around the tree.  Children ca

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

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Carnegie-Stout in the third floor auditorium for a live Watch Party or enjoy the Virtual Author Talk from home, on a computer or smart phone. Internet access is required.

You provide the sweater and we provide the ugly! Participants will use the supplies to decorate their garment however they wish.

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.

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book.

Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

Free movie, The Holdovers (2023). Comedy/drama starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa. 2 hours 13 minutes. Rated R. Free seating is first come, first served.

The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy!

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

Join us to learn how to create art using fabric, needle, and thread. This hands-on workshop is great for all artists, amateur or expert. Best for ages 6-10.

Adults are welcome to accompany children in this workshop.

Get ready to kick up your heels with Carnegie-Stout and learn how to line dance!

SHINE (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art!

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.

Does your little one love to create? Love playdough? Don't want the mess at home? This is your chance to enjoy playing with playgough with your child.

Learn how to use a sewing machine and complete a simple sewing project to take home. Materials are provided. Registration is required.

Library board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except for November and December) at 4 p.m. in the Lacy Board Room, located on the third floor of the library.

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.

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.