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.
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 Makerspace Welcomes You Back
Starting in March, we’re welcoming everyone back into the Makerspace! The Makerspace 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 creative juices […]
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.