Join a welcoming community of readers this fall and sign up for the Inspire Your Shelf: Branching Out challenge! Carnegie-Stout’s yearlong reading challenge for adults, Inspire Your Shelf, has announced the fall challenge theme of Branching Out. We’ve announced new monthly reading challenges, season-long non-reading […]
Alex is a phlebotomist, dialysis patient, and retired thespian who came to Dubuque to slow down and somehow ended up doing the opposite. He spends his time between treatments with the coolest nurses in town, catching the latest films at the theater, and on his […]
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 […]
The Book Everyone is Talking About Dungeon Crawler Carl, the first book in Matt Dinniman’s series of the same name, came out in 2020, but the buzz around the book started to become inescapable around 2024. I still waited until 2025 to read it 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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Picture books to share with your little ones for Arab American Heritage Month.
