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★ Free Movie! Bugonia

★ Free Movie! Bugonia

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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, Bugonia (2025). Black Comedy. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. 1 hour 58 minutes.

L&MOP Concert Series

Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Music/ Dance/ Performance

Age Group:

Preschool, Children, Families
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Families
Program Type: Music/ Dance/ Performance
Event Details:

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!

Reading With Rover

Reading with Rover

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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

Dubuque Shakespeare Project

Dubuque Shakespeare Project

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

Julius Ceasar

Lego Club

LEGO Challenge

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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.

Family Bingo

Family Book Bingo

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Children, Families
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.

Picture of flowers created in the style of stained glass in a frame.

Foiled Again!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Get ready to get foiled, on purpose! We will crinkle, color, outline, and turn plain aluminum into a bold, shiny design that pops.

Examples of previous positivity cards made by teen volunteers.

Sun SHINE Squad

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 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
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!

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Age Group

Reel Reads Cinema

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Families
Movie/ Films
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy watching movies? Come to the library each month to enjoy a movie based on a book! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite blankets, pillows, and stuffed friends, and enjoy some popcorn!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Living on My Own: Self Defense for Younger Adults

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nervous about venturing out into the wider world? Whether you’ve recently started college, are a high school senior, or you're just getting started on your own as an adult, this class will help you to be ready for whatever life throws at you.

Reading with Rover

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool, Children
Storytime
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

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 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.

Measure for Measure

Reading Roundtable Adult Book Discussion- "Revolutionary Summer" by Joseph J. Ellis

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion/ Club
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.

Introduction to Self Defense for Individuals with Mobility Issues

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration Required
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?

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.

Movie Night @CarnegieStout

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Movie/ Films
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Event Details:

Details coming soon. Please visit Movie Night @CarnegieStout. 

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.

Library Closed due to Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Description:

Library will be Closed in Observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Library Board Meeting
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

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.

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.

Movie Night @CarnegieStout

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Movie/ Films
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie/ Films
Event Details:

Details coming soon. Please visit Movie Night @CarnegieStout. 

Reading with Rover

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool, Children
Storytime
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

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.