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! […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Check out these picture books about feelings to help children explore, identify, and understand their emotions.
Picture books to share with your little ones for Arab American Heritage Month.
Check out these youth titles to help incorporate more Black voices into your reading routine.
Check out this imagination-building, screen-free digital speaker for little listeners.
April is National Poetry Month, which makes it the perfect time to share books full of rhythm, rhyme, and raucous fun with the young people in your life.
Brightly colored and durable board books are the perfect way to introduce your baby to the joys of reading.
Books with relatable characters and issues for can offer ease of mind for kids anxious about going back to school.
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) […]
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 […]
Each new year welcomes the chance to set new goals (or accomplish old ones). If this is the year you’ve vowed to learn a new language, finish that home improvement project, or simply read more… Carnegie-Stout Public Library can help you make it happen! Learn […]
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Now that the weather is cooling off and pumpkins are adorning our porch steps, it is the perfect time for families to celebrate all things sweetly spooky with their little ones. Since there is no better way to celebrate than […]
Teachers, did you know the library has special Teacher Library Cards for educators working in private or public schools and childcare facilities in the city of Dubuque? So long as they are intended for classroom use, they allow up to 30 books to be checked […]
This summer, the library youth services department was lucky enough to have not one, not two, but THREE AmeriCorps members to help with community outreach efforts! Meet Sarah Russo, Shaneen Upal, and Calasandra Spray. Sarah is from Albany, New York, and has a Library Science […]
Explore this online collection of animated, narrated picture books and read-along chapter books.
If you haven’t tried the Libby app yet, here are 10 great reasons why you should.
Looking for award-winning books for children and teens? Check out these local and national lists.
Do these five simple activities to help prepare your child for future reading success.
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 […]
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 […]
