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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – UPCYCLE!
By Sarah Smith, Adult Services Have you heard about the upcycling movement? Like recycling, upcycling finds a new purpose for objects that might otherwise be discarded or thrown away, but an upcycled object is turned into something more beautiful, useful, or enjoyable than it was […]
Dear Holmes in Dubuque
My name is Sherlock Holmes, Esq., and it is my distinct pleasure to invite you to apply as a consulting detective for one of my upcoming cases.
Staff Review: Paperbacks From Hell
by Ryan Bankson, Circulation Services Horror novels are like pizza; even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. Cheap, dated thrills that were horror tropes back when horror fiction was in its infancy still resonate with those of us readers that just can’t get enough […]
Learn to Knit the Easy Way!
We are always looking for fun new items to add to the Maker Space. This month we are featuring the Sentro Knitting Machine. The Sentro Knitting Machine is a loom knitting machine that makes the process of knitting so much faster than doing it by […]
C-SPL Reader of the Month: March
Meet the March Reader of the Month: Paul Kilgore Check out Paul Kilgore’s book list! Apply to be the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Paul: I’ve taught English at Senior High School for over 20 years. A perfect day for me is spending it with my […]
Award-winning Books for Children & Teens
Looking for award-winning books for children and teens? Check out these local and national lists.
C-SPL Reader of the Month: February
Check out Ben Maher-Jacobson’s book list! Apply to be the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Ben I am a marketing writer and freelance journalist. Before making an unexpected mid-pandemic career shift, I spent 10 years working as a newspaper reporter, editor and columnist. I have a […]
C-SPL January Reader of the Month
Becky Maher-Jacobson is a part-time Library Aide at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.She is also a band director in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Q. What is the best book you have read within the last year (or ever)? A. The best book that I have […]
Staff Review: Author Donald Ray Polluck
I was going through my ever growing “to be read” list recently, when I came across the ominous sounding The Devil all the Time, by Donald Ray Pollock. As with most of the titles on that doughty list of mine, I couldn’t remember what initially attracted me […]
Every Child Ready to Read
Do these five simple activities to help prepare your child for future reading success.
Six Essential Early Literacy Skills
Young children need a variety of skills to become successful readers. A panel of reading experts has determined that the following six early literacy skills become the building blocks for later reading and writing. Research indicates that children who enter school with more of these […]
Job Skills & Career Help
Below are some ways you can get started on the next step in your career or job search. If you have questions or need assistance, the librarians at the Reference Desk on the second floor are happy to help. You can visit in person, call […]
Library Tours
The library is pleased to offer tours for groups interested in learning more about how to use the library and its resources. *Please Note: Tours may not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions. * The Youth Services Department conducts tours for day cares, schools, scout troops, […]
College Prep Resources
Are you planning to attend college? Check out these college prep resources to help you get started on the right foot: Preparation Checklists Are you a student? A parent? An adult thinking about going back to school? Want to know how to prepare for college […]
Kid-friendly Websites
Looking for some fun and educational online outlets for your children? Check out these kid-friendly websites:
It’s a Whole New Way to Sew!
Take your creative projects to the next level with the PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 sewing and embroidery machine. For over 150 years, PFAFF® has supported artisans with modern technology and unparalleled power engineered in Germany. Using a PFAFF® embroidery machine will help you achieve outstanding results […]
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Technology can be a scary thing. If working at the Library has taught me one thing, it’s that technology is the future, and without at least some knowledge, you will be left at the curb. Job hunting is no longer done by filling out paper […]
Button, Button! Who’s Got the Button!
We do! The Maker Space is home to 2 button makers, and can make 2-1/4” and 1” size buttons. Create, print and assemble buttons for your next birthday party, social event or election. Design and print at home, or use the library computers and printer. […]
I Want to Be a Weather Person…and Other Uses for the Green Screen
Chroma key compositing, or chroma keying, is a special effects/post-production technique for compositing (layering) two images or video streams together based on color hues (Chroma range). Huh? Let’s make this simple. We’ve all watched the weather on the local news. Your favorite meteorologist is actually […]
What is a Maker Space?
A Maker Space is an area with a focus on creation—everything from music and videos to 3D printing, hobby laser projects and more! It’s a space where the community comes together and collaborates on projects that would not be financially feasible for the individual maker. […]
Staff Review: RX: A Graphic Memoir by Rachel Lindsay
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rat race? Yeah, me too. RX: a graphic memoir by Rachel Lindsay explores the rat race of corporate America from the viewpoint of a woman stuck in a vicious cycle. This quick read pairs Lindsay’s basic, yet poignant drawings with her no-nonsense, […]
C-SPL Reader of the Month: Bill Carroll
Adult Services Manager Bill Carroll has been selected as C-SPL Reader of the Month for June. Here he’s shared what kind of books offer him the best kind of escapism and shows what has most influenced who he is today. Q. Can you tell us about […]
A few books for National Astronaut Day
xploration. The date was selected in commemoration of Alan Shepard’s successful spaceflight on Freedom 7 on May 7, 1961 which made him the first American in space. As a librarian who loves reading about space explorations both real and imagined, I thought I’d share a few of my […]
Staff Review: All My Colors by David Quantick
All My Colors by David Quantick is the story of Todd Milstead. Described as an egotistical a-hole— he’s a wannabe writer who talks a great deal more about writing and writers, than actually doing the work. His eidetic memory makes him able to quote books […]
Staff Review: Portugal by Cyril Pedrosa
Simon Muchat bares this telling sentiment near the beginning of the newly translated graphic novel Portugal by writer and artist Cyril Pedrosa, which follows the character’s journey to reconnect with his past, present, and place in the world. Simon, a fictionalized version of Pedrosa, is an aloof art […]
Bingeworthy TV: Star Wars Rebels
By Amy Muchmore, Adult Services The animated series Star Wars Rebels takes place 14 years after Revenge of the Sith and 5 years before A New Hope. Galactic forces are getting stronger and Imperial forces are hunting down the remaining Jedi Knights all the while a fledgling rebellion is forming. […]
Staff Review: Spoonbenders
Spoonbenders, by Daryl Gregory made me laugh more than any other book I’ve read lately. Gregory’s story about the Amazing Telemachus family has clever dialog and plot, interesting characters, a tight-knit riotous family, and suspense. All these varying elements come together in a cohesive and enjoyable read. […]
BINGEWORTHY TV: Broadchurch
By Sarah Smith, Adult Services The British crime drama Broadchurch has an impressive cast of talented actors, and viewers are likely to recognize several faces including David Tennant and Olivia Colman, who play the main investigators. The series is set in a fictional coastal town of Broadchurch whose small […]