Small Game
Read our staff review of the debut novel “Small Game” by writer, musher, and adventurer Blair Braverman.
Board Books for Babies
Brightly colored and durable board books are the perfect way to introduce your baby to the joys of reading.
Art @ Your Library Holiday Show
The Art @ your library 2022 Holiday Show features all the local artists who have exhibited this year. These 16 artists are Lyndal Anthony, Marianne Black, Catherine Basten, Gail Chavenelle, Gary Fagan, Julie Ferring, Stephanie Funke, A. Alanda Gregory, Barbara Heitzman, Ellen Henkels, Pamela Hiatt, […]
Holiday Lights Recycling
Drop off your lights for recycling during regular library hours at the second floor Reference Desk.
Other Birds
An enchanting tale of secrets, lost souls, lonely strangers, and how the right flock can guide you home.
A Taste For Romance
Sink your teeth into these novels that combine a satisfying love story with culinary competitions.
Art @ Your Library: A City at Work
This special Art @ Your Library exhibit features prints made from large-format glass plate photography negatives taken in 1912 throughout the City of Dubuque. The prints were professionally produced by local artist and photographer Tim Olson. Historical information was provided by Mike Gibson, who served […]
Two New Out of This World Mysteries
Two new books out this October that feature very different murder mysteries in outer space.
Back-To-School Reading
Books with relatable characters and issues for can offer ease of mind for kids anxious about going back to school.
Picture Books for Disability Pride Month
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke July is Disability Pride Month. Spend some time this summer to broaden the perspectives of the young readers in your life with stories about people with disabilities. The following picture books are a great place to start. “Just Ask!” (Philomel Books, 2019) […]
Say Hello to Hoopla
Say hello to hoopla. This streaming service allows you to borrow and enjoy audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, television shows, magazines, and music. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it’s all FREE! Best of all, titles are available […]
In the Dream House
A C-SPL staff review of “In the Dream House,” a revolutionary memoir about domestic abuse by award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado.
Art @ Your Library, June-July
The latest Art @ Your Library exhibit “Diverse Voices” opens Friday, June 3.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
by Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated every May to recognize the contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islander-Americans. It is the perfect time of year to add more diverse voices to your bookshelf so you can celebrate these individuals all year […]
C-SPL May Reader of the Month
Meet May Reader of the Month: Abby Reiter Check out Abby’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Abby:A Dubuque native, I went to school and then tried out Los Angeles and Chicago for several years, working as a research librarian. Recently, […]
Get Fit with Your Library Card
Start your fitness journey by visiting the library to borrow a Fitness Kit.