Carnegie-Stout Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

Carnegie-Stout Public Library
360 W 11th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
United States

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/22)	Mon (2/23)	Tue (2/24)	Wed (2/25)	Thu (2/26)	Fri (2/27)	Sat (2/28)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Hoover on the Road Traveling Exhibit All Day 2/9–2/26 All Ages Exhibit This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Second Floor Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: Come visit the traveling Herbert Hoover Exhibit on display at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library from February 9 to February 26. This exhibit is made possible by the Hoover Presidential Foundation and the Alliant Energy Foundation.
9 am		This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Time 9:30am–10:00am Families Storytime This event is in the "Families" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:00am Families Storytime This event is in the "Families" group 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 Baby Rhyme Time 10:30am–11:00am Families Storytime This event is in the "Families" group 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group 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.
11 am
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Self Defense 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Boost your confidence and improve your self-defense skills at this hands-on, participant-lead class with instructor Eryka Cook of Empowermental. Eryka has decades of experience and a black belt in Karate and she wants you to feel empowered!
1 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Visit: Smithson's Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults Lecture/ Presentation Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Forces for Good: Abolitionists in the Old Lead Mine Region 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Lecture/ Presentation This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation Event Details: Historian Tracey Lee Roberts will present "Forces for Good: Abolitionists in the Old Lead Mine Region" in the 3rd Floor Auditorium at Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026.			This event is in the "Adults" group ★ Free Matinee! Lilies of the Field 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Movie/ Films This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie/ Films Event Details: Free matinee, Lilies of the Field (1963). A comedy drama starring Oscar winner Sidney Poitier. 1 hour 34 minutes, black & white, and not rated. The first 100 attendees get free bags of Dubuque’s best popcorn!			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Indigenous Voices: Land, Water, and Justice 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Lecture/ Presentation Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation Event Details: Join Carnegie-Stout at the Dubuque Museum of Art at 1000 Jackson St. Suite 105 on Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. for a special event starting the 2026 Dubuque County Reads program. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Reel Reads Cinema 2:00pm–4:00pm Children, Families Movie/ Films Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Open Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Movie/ Films Registration Required Event Details: Do you enjoy watching movies? Come to the library each month to watch 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 2026 Black History and Reading Challenge 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Book Discussion/ Club This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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:
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Melty Bead Mania 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library to get creative with melty beads! Use patterns to create your favorite familiar characters or freehand any design using beads that melt into a solid piece of artwork.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sun SHINE Squad 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion/ Club, Gaming/ Social Activity Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Tiny Treasure Boxes 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Turn everyday materials into a tiny, detailed treasure box! Upcycle trading cards and decorative elements to build a mini container that's perfect for storing your favorite little items.	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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Ukulele Time! Adult Ukulele Lessons 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Music/ Dance/ Performance, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 "All Ages" group Hoover on the Road Speaker Series 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Lecture/ Presentation This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Carnegie-Stout Public Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Lecture/ Presentation Event Details: Join Author and Historian Lisa Ossian as she discusses President Herbert Hoover's Global Famine Survey and the formation of UNICEF.