Our October 2026 Reader of the Month is Abigail, a student at Emmaus University! When she’s not studying, you can find her working as a barista or as a studio assistant and teacher at a local pottery studio. A lifelong reader, Abigail loves combining her […]
Our September 2026 Reader of the Month is Kate, a licensed marriage and family therapist and published poet (under her maiden name, Kadleck). You can often find her sipping on a cold brew or cuddled up with her husband and dogs on the couch. Learn […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gracie, our Reader of the Month, shares her favorite romance reads, go-to reading setup, and the book that reignited her love of reading.
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 – […]
Join the 2025 Great Reading Challenge and check for Reading Roulette categories here!
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 […]
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 […]
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Check out the top reads of 2024! Here are the most-borrowed books from the library last year.
Are you a DINKWAD or DINKWAC? You’ll probably enjoy these comics and graphic novels.
