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.
Fevre Dream
by Ryan Banks, Adult Services Are you a fan of “A Song of Ice and Fire” and eagerly anticipating the long awaited sixth volume, “Winds of Winter”? The bad news is that fans have been waiting over a decade for the next installment of Martin’s […]
C-SPL April Reader of the Month
Meet April Reader of the Month: Paul Zurawski Check out Paul’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Paul:I am the Young and Emerging Adult Librarian at the James Kennedy Public Library and also co-owner of Dyersville Comics and Games. I love […]
Art @ Your Library, April-May
Visit the latest Art @ Your Library exhibit featuring artists Marianne Black & Julie Ferring.
Like A Sister
by Sarah Smith, Adult Services I tore through “Like a Sister,” the latest novel by Kellye Garrett, in a single weekend and it kept me guessing right up to the end. I highly recommend this stand-alone story to anyone who enjoys a mystery packed with […]
Picture Books for Women’s History Month
by Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Happy Women’s History Month! One of the best ways to celebrate with children is to read a picture book biography! There are many wonderful books about women throughout history, some stories are more familiar than others, but all are worth […]
C-SPL March Reader of the Month
Meet March Reader of the Month: Amy Gilligan Check out Amy’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Amy:I have been a journalist at the Telegraph Herald for more than three decades. As a young reader, I wanted to write books when […]
The Maker Space Welcomes You Back
Starting in March, we’re welcoming everyone back into the Maker Space! The Maker Space is open to all ages, but an adult must accompany children ages 12 and younger. Don’t know where to start on your next craft project or need some help getting those […]
Mystery Mayhem
by Ryan Bankson Looking for a good mystery? Here’s one librarian’s take on the five best mysteries that C-SPL has to offer.
Art @ Your Library
Stephanie Funke and Pamela Hiatt featured artists for Art @ Your Library on display Feb. 4-March 22.
C-SPL February Reader of the Month
Meet February Reader of the Month: Noah Johnson Check out Noah’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Noah:I am an aspiring actor that is set to double major in Theatre Arts and History at Augustana College down in Rock Island, Illinois. […]
Achieve Your Goals with C-SPL
Each new year welcomes the chance to set new goals (or accomplish old ones). If this is the year you’ve vowed to learn a new language, finish that home improvement project, or simply read more… Carnegie-Stout Public Library can help you make it happen! Learn […]
Introducing the Epson F570 Sublimation Printer!
Learn more about what you can create with the sublimation printer in the Maker Space.
Accessible Entertainment
Sure, streaming has its advantages for those with reliable internet service and that can afford monthly subscriptions. But DVDs aren’t dead yet. In fact, the library has a collection of nearly 20,000 DVDs and Blu-ray that you can access for free with your library card. […]
C-SPL January Reader of the Month
Meet January Reader of the Month: Kelly Francois Check out Kelly’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Kelly:I am married with two young children (and about 10 animals). I am a Probation/Parole Officer and also enjoy teaching at the University of […]
Celebrate Fandom at JanFanCon
Celebrate all things fandom throughout the month of January at JanFanCon!