Reader of the Month Archives

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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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February 5, 2026March 10, 2026Books, Reader of the Month, Learn, Resources, Adults

February 2026 Reader of the Month

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! […]

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January 6, 2026February 3, 2026Books, Reader of the Month, Library Services, Adults

January 2026 Reader of the Month

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 […]

December 2, 2025January 6, 2026Books, Reader of the Month, Library Services, Adults

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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November 3, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month, Learn, Resources, 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 […]

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October 1, 2025December 22, 2025Books, Reader of the Month, Resources, 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, […]

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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.

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 […]