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Category: Teens
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
C-SPL Staff review of “Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou,” a dreamy and upbeat comic about the end of the world.
YA Reads for Mental Health Awareness Month
Young adult reading suggestions for Mental Health Awareness Month
Novels In Verse
In honor of National Poetry Month, consider reading a novel in verse.
Discover Your Past
Discover your ancestors or learn about local people and places from the past .
Books to Celebrate Black Voices
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services While we should treat ourselves to a wide range of voices all year round, Black History Month is the perfect time to remind ourselves that stories by and about Black people do not need to be saved for one month […]
Most-Borrowed Books of 2022
Check out the top most-borrowed books of 2022!
Native Stories for Middle-Schoolers
Interesting and inspiring chapter books for kids ages 8-12.
Learning Resource for All Ages
BrainFuse HelpNow is an on-demand learning platform for all ages that you can access with your Carnegie-Stout Public Library card.
Comics for Cat Lovers
The purr-fect list for cat-loving comic readers.
Pride Month Reads
Celebrate Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ voices.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
by Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated every May to recognize the contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islander-Americans. It is the perfect time of year to add more diverse voices to your bookshelf so you can celebrate these individuals all year […]
Learn a New Language
Choose from 110+ languages to learn for free with your Dubuque resident library card and Transparent Language Online.
Celebrate Fandom at JanFanCon
Celebrate all things fandom throughout the month of January at JanFanCon!
National Book Award YA Winner & Read-Alikes
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services The National Book Awards are presented every fall by the National Book Foundation to celebrate the best writing in America. The categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature. While all of the 2021 winners are probably […]
10 Reasons to Try the Libby App
If you haven’t tried the Libby app yet, here are 10 great reasons why you should.
Drop Everything and Read
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Drop Everything and Read Day is held every year on Beverly Cleary’s birthday, April 12, to celebrate the beloved author and encourage reading. In fact, this celebration lasts the whole month of April and is designed to remind folks of […]
Award-winning Books for Children & Teens
Looking for award-winning books for children and teens? Check out these local and national lists.
Job Skills & Career Help
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 […]
Library Tours
The library is pleased to offer tours for groups interested in learning more about how to use the library and its resources. *Please Note: Tours may not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions. * The Youth Services Department conducts tours for day cares, schools, scout troops, […]
College Prep Resources
Are you planning to attend college? Check out these college prep resources to help you get started on the right foot: Preparation Checklists Are you a student? A parent? An adult thinking about going back to school? Want to know how to prepare for college […]