Meet our August Reader of the Month – Ashley! I live in Dubuque with my husband, 3 sons, and 4 cats. I own a photography business in town (Rae of Light Photography) specializing in mostly weddings, but I will opening an actual studio in September. […]
Summer DIY season is in full swing! If you’re tackling projects around the house – from gardening to plumbing or painting – the library has the resources to help you every step of the way. Home Improvement Source is a free online resource available with […]
Say hello to our July 2026 Reader of the Month, Zach! We’ll let Zach introduce himself: Born and raised in Dubuque, I’ve always had a love for stories, whether I’m reading them, watching them, or stepping into them through cosplay. When I’m not working at […]
This month, we’re featuring Kari, a reader who turns to books for knowledge, perspective, and relaxation. Kari is not only a wife and mom of two (12 months and 2.5 years), she is also an adjunct professor of history at Emmaus University. A learner and […]
For more than a century, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library has connected our community with the arts — a tradition that began when the library first opened its doors in 1902. Today, that legacy continues through Art @ Your Library, a monthly celebration of local creativity […]
The Book Everyone is Talking About Dungeon Crawler Carl, the first book in Matt Dinniman’s series of the same name, came out in 2020, but the buzz around the book started to become inescapable around 2024. I still waited until 2025 to read it and […]
Say hello to Jason, our May Reader of the Month! Learn more about him in the Q&A below – and snag a few picks from his recommendation list here. I’m originally from Spokane, Washington, and my family and I moved to Dubuque seven years ago […]
Readers of Dubuque, Let’s Party! In January we invited you to join INSPIRE YOUR SHELF, the NEW Yearlong Adult Reading Challenge at Carnegie-Stout Public Library. Well, we have an exciting update – all adult readers are invited to join us for a party! On […]
Mark your calendar – A Novel Night Out with the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation is back! May 14 – 5-8 p.m. Join the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation on Thursday, May 14 from 5–8 PM at Dimensional Brewing Company for an evening of books, brews, and […]
For more than a century, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library has connected our community with the arts — a tradition that began when the library first opened its doors in 1902. Today, that legacy continues through Art @ Your Library, a monthly celebration of local creativity […]
Gracie, our Reader of the Month, shares her favorite romance reads, go-to reading setup, and the book that reignited her love of reading.
As of March 2026, digital magazines are now available solely in Hoopla. As a part of this change, Flipster will be removed from our digital resources. Hoopla’s BingePass offers instant access to more than 100 popular magazines, all available online and free with your library […]
This month’s Reader of the Month is Bernadette, a senior at Loras College majoring in secondary education and Spanish. Whether she’s serving as an RA, singing at church, or participating in her campus’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Club, Bernadette brings energy and heart to […]
For more than a century, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library has connected our community with the arts — a tradition that began when the library first opened its doors in 1902. Today, that legacy continues through Art @ Your Library, a monthly celebration of local creativity […]
This month’s Reader of the Month is Kate, a lifelong Dubuquer and passionate learner whose love of reading is deeply connected to curiosity, creativity, and perspective. Read on to learn more about the books and ideas shaping her journey and find her recommendations here. Hello! […]
Mary, our January 2026 Reader of the Month, is a Recruiting Coordinator at Medical Associates Clinic who approaches reading with curiosity and heart. A fan of mystery, historical fiction, and literary novels, Mary sees books as a way to both escape and better understand the […]
As 2025 comes to a close, all of us here at the library like to look back at the books we’ve read in the past year. Good and bad, short and long, fiction and nonfiction, it’s always interesting to assess our reading journeys in the […]
This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Lindsey, a reader whose love of books has grown with her from preschool storytimes to her years as a dedicated elementary school teacher. Even with reading comprehension challenges, Lindsey has never let anything dim her enthusiasm for stories – […]
November is National Family Literacy Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cozy fall StoryWalk with your family! Each StoryWalk features pages from a picture book displayed along a walking path, paired with prompts and simple activities to spark conversation […]
**UPDATE** Thank you to everyone who supported this food drive. We were able to donate 415 pounds of food to the Dubuque Food Pantry on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This November, Carnegie-Stout Public Library is giving thanks by giving back. From Wednesday, November 12 through […]
Meet Josh, our November Reader of the Month! A lifelong book lover and self-described “quiet reader,” Josh has been a stay-at-home dad for the past nine years and recently began working as a substitute associate in elementary schools. Whether he’s diving into an epic fantasy […]
November is National Family Literacy Month – a time to celebrate the joy of reading together and the important role families play in helping children build a lifelong love of books and learning. At Carnegie-Stout Public Library, we’re proud to support families year-round through storytimes, […]
Meet our October Reader of the Month – Dora! Dora’s love of books is deeply tied to her passion for education, community, and family. She describes her reading life as an invitation to imagine the world as it was, as it is, or as it […]
Meet our September Reader of the Month – Heather! Hi! My name is Heather. I am a registered nurse in Dubuque. I have been married for 10 years and my husband and I have 2 daughters, Audrey and Paige. In my spare time I enjoy reading, […]
Say hello to our August Reader of the Month – Savannah! She’s sharing her favorite reads, cozy reading rituals and her purr-fect sidekick, Nox.
Your Carnegie-Stout library card does more than check out books – it unlocks access to hundreds of dollars in free resources, services, and experiences every year. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth the trip to the library, read all about how the savings stack […]
Seeds for a fall harvest are now available at Carnegie-Sprout Seed Library! By mid-July, gardeners in Iowa have roughly 90 days left in the growing season, which means a fall harvest is still possible. Thanks to our friends at Nine Square Feet, an organization out […]
For most, summer means vacations, road trips and beach bags – but summer fun doesn’t always mix well with library books. Between spilled juice boxes and sandy fingers, it’s not always easy to pack books for every adventure. That’s where TumbleBooks come in! The TumbleBook […]
Meet the July C-SPL Reader of the Month , Celina! Celina rediscovered her love of reading in 2024, inspired to pick up her sister’s favorite books. From there she signed up for a Goodreads account and set herself a reading goal…then a bigger goal…to finally […]