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Category: Books

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December 29, 2025December 29, 2025Books, Adults, Staff Review, Spotlight

Staff Picks: Favorite Books of 2025

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 […]

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025Books, Reader of the Month, Library Services, Adults, Spotlight

December 2025 Reader of the Month

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 – […]

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December 2, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Adults, Spotlight

2025 Great Reading Challenge

Join the 2025 Great Reading Challenge and check for Reading Roulette categories here!

Text saying "November Storywalks" is in front of an orange background. On the left, a photo of a storyboard is along a paved path. On the right, a storyboard is on a wooded path.
November 19, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Parents & Caregivers, Kids

November StoryWalks

November is National Family Literacy Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cozy fall StoryWalk with your family! Each StoryWalk features pages from a picture book displayed along a walking path, paired with prompts and simple activities to spark conversation […]

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November 3, 2025December 22, 2025Resources, Books, Reader of the Month, Learn, Library Services, Adults, Digital Library

November 2025 Reader of the Month

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 […]

A man and two children read a book under blankets. The logo says "National Family Literacy Month".
October 27, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Learn, Resources, Parents & Caregivers, Learning, Kids

Celebrate National Family Literacy Month at Carnegie-Stout

November is National Family Literacy Month – a time to celebrate the joy of reading together and the important role families play in helping children build a lifelong love of books and learning. At Carnegie-Stout Public Library, we’re proud to support families year-round through storytimes, […]

A woman stands holding a book in front of an orange and brown background with orange books, leaves and pumpkins. A cat sleeps on a pile of books.
October 1, 2025December 22, 2025Resources, Books, Reader of the Month, Library Services, Adults

October 2025 Reader of the Month

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 […]

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September 2, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month, Adults

September 2025 Reader of the Month

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, […]

A photograph of a person holding a book on a bulletin board with stickers and the name "Savannah."
August 1, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month, Adults

August 2025 Reader of the Month

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.

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July 25, 2025December 22, 2025Seed Library, Books, TV & Movies, Learn, Resources, Services, Library Services, Adults, Teens, Kids, Maker Space, Digital Library, Newspapers, Magazines

Borrow More – Spend Less

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 […]

A large tablet shows a homescreen for TumbleBook Library - a white screen with colorful children's book covers. The text next to it says "kid friendly" "travel friendly" and "free resource"
July 9, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Learn, Resources, Parents & Caregivers, Learning, Library Services, Kids, Digital Library

Let TumbleBooks Travel With You!

For most, summer means vacations, road trips and beach bags – but summer fun doesn’t always mix well with library books. Between spilled juice boxes and sandy fingers, it’s not always easy to pack books for every adventure. That’s where TumbleBooks come in! The TumbleBook […]

July 1, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

July 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet the July C-SPL Reader of the Month , Celina! Celina rediscovered her love of reading in 2024, inspired to pick up her sister’s favorite books. From there she signed up for a Goodreads account and set herself a reading goal…then a bigger goal…to finally […]

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June 2, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

June 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Maggie, the June 2025 Reader of Month!

C-SPL May 2025 Reader of the Month
May 1, 2025June 2, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

May 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Natalie, the May 2025 Reader of Month!

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April 9, 2025May 6, 2025Learn, Books, Parents & Caregivers, Kids

Arab American Heritage Month Picture Books

Picture books to share with your little ones for Arab American Heritage Month.

C-SPL April 2025 Reader of the Month
April 2, 2025May 1, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

April 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Emma, the C-SPL April 2025 Reader of Month!

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March 3, 2025May 6, 2025Books, Adults, Teens, Staff Review

“Pet” Staff Review

An eerie and thought-provoking tale that packs a punch.

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March 3, 2025April 2, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

March 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Cori, the C-SPL March 2025 Reader of Month!

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February 5, 2025March 3, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

February 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Tanya, the C-SPL February 2025 Reader of Month!

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February 3, 2025March 14, 2025Books, Learn, Parents & Caregivers, Teens, Kids

Black History Month Books for Youth

Check out these youth titles to help incorporate more Black voices into your reading routine.

Top Reads of 2024
January 16, 2025March 3, 2025Books, Adults, Teens, Kids

Top Reads of 2024

Check out the top reads of 2024! Here are the most-borrowed books from the library last year.

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January 2, 2025February 5, 2025Reader of the Month, Books

C-SPL January 2025 Reader of the Month

Meet Angie, the C-SPL January 2025 Reader of Month!

December 11, 2024January 13, 2025Books, Adults

2024 Great Reading Challenge

Submit your 2024 reading totals here!

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December 3, 2024January 2, 2025Books, Reader of the Month

C-SPL December Reader of the Month

Meet Marie, the C-SPL December 2024 Reader of Month!

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November 1, 2024December 3, 2024Books, Reader of the Month

C-SPL November Reader of the Month

Meet Megan, the C-SPL November 2024 Reader of Month!

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October 10, 2024November 4, 2024Books, Parents & Caregivers, Kids

Hispanic Heritage Chapter Books for Halloween

Check out these spectacularly spooky chapter books for middle graders by Latinx authors.

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October 1, 2024November 1, 2024Books, Reader of the Month

C-SPL October Reader of the Month

Meet Sara, the C-SPL October 2024 Reader of Month!

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September 4, 2024October 1, 2024Books, Reader of the Month

C-SPL Sept. Reader of the Month

Meet David, the C-SPL Sept. 2024 Reader of Month!

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August 6, 2024October 1, 2024Books, Adults, Staff Review

Comics for Dog Moms & Cat Dads

Are you a DINKWAD or DINKWAC? You’ll probably enjoy these comics and graphic novels.

Terry Morton, C-SPL August 2024 Reader of the Month
August 1, 2024September 4, 2024Books, Reader of the Month

C-SPL August Reader of the Month

Meet Terry, the C-SPL August 2024 Reader of Month!

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