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

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Gaming/ Social Activity

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming/ Social Activity
Event Details:

Register Online Here

A picture of several different pets made out of yarn material.

Mini Pom Pom Pets

Thursday, February 5, 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:

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. 

Photo of author Vanessa Riley and close-up of book titled "Fire Sword & Sea."

Virtual Author Visit: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture/ Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

A Postcard for the new art show featuring a sample from each of the four artists - two photography, one watercolor painting, and one oil painting.

Art @ your library Opening Reception

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Second Floor Gallery at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Age Group:

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.

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Love Is In The Air Photo Shoot

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Program Room at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Age Group:

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.

Dubuque Shakespeare Project

Dubuque Shakespeare Project

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion/ Club

Age Group:

Adults
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

Photo shows author, Dr. Lindsey Stewart and the cover of her book "The Conjuring of America."

Virtual Author Visit: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event at Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture/ Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

★ Free Movie! Sinners

★ Free Movie! Sinners

Thursday, February 12, 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, Sinners (2025). Historical Horror. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles. 2 hours 17 minutes.

L&MOP Concert Series

Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

Saturday, February 14, 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, February 14, 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

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Age Group

Friends of Library Meeting

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

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.

Movie Matinee @CarnegieStout

2:00pm–5:00pm
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. 

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.

2026 Black History and Reading Challenge

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Discussion/ Club
Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion/ Club
Event Details:

faces & voices Cultural Celebrations 

2026 Black History and Reading Challenge

Book Discussions will take place on the following Sunday of each month at 3:00pm as follows:

    Library Closed for Veterans Day

    All Day
    Closing
    Branches:
    Carnegie-Stout Public Library

    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. 

    Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

    10:00am–10:30am
    Preschool, Children, Families
    Music/ Dance/ Performance
    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Library Closing at 5:00 p.m. due to the Thanksgiving Holiday

    5:00pm–7:00pm
    Closing
    Branches:
    Carnegie-Stout Public Library
    Description:

    Library will be Closing at 5:00pm in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday

    Library Closed due to Thanksgiving Holiday

    All Day 11/26–11/27
    Closing
    Branches:
    Carnegie-Stout Public Library
    Description:

    Library Closed in Observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday

    Friends of Library Meeting

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

    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. 

    Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers Concert

    10:00am–10:30am
    Preschool, Children, Families
    Music/ Dance/ Performance
    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Library Closed due to Christmas Holiday

    All Day 12/24–12/25
    Closing
    Branches:
    Carnegie-Stout Public Library
    Description:

    Library will be Closed in Observance of the Christmas Holiday

    Library Closed due to New Year's Holiday

    All Day 12/31–1/1
    Closing
    Branches:
    Carnegie-Stout Public Library
    Description:

    Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31, 2026 for New Year's Eve, and Thursday, January 1, 2027 for New Year's Day Observance.