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Category: Spotlight

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May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Books, Reader of the Month, Adults, Spotlight

Reader of the Month – May 2026

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 […]

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May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Books, Adults, Spotlight

Inspire Your Shelf – Fresh Start Party

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 […]

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April 20, 2026April 24, 2026Spotlight

A Novel Night Out with C-SPL Foundation

Mark your calendar – A Novel Night Out with the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation is back! May 14 – 5-8 p.m. Join the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Foundation on Thursday, May 14 from 5–8 PM at Dimensional Brewing Company for an evening of books, brews, and […]

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April 14, 2026April 14, 2026Art, Spotlight

Art @ Your Library – April & May 2026

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 […]

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April 3, 2026April 3, 2026Reader of the Month, Adults, Spotlight

Reader of the Month – April 2026

Gracie, our Reader of the Month, shares her favorite romance reads, go-to reading setup, and the book that reignited her love of reading.

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March 10, 2026March 13, 2026Resources, Library Services, Spotlight, Digital Library, Magazines

Using Digital Magazines in Hoopla

As of March 2026, digital magazines are now available solely in Hoopla. As a part of this change, Flipster will be removed from our digital resources. Hoopla’s BingePass offers instant access to more than 100 popular magazines, all available online and free with your library […]

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Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Monday-Thursday
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