Educational Camps, Clubs & Events

ALL students in the Dubuque community are invited to participate in this year’s MLK Tribute. Students will create an entry and submit it through December 1, 2023. K-5 Themes: Kindness, Fairness & Friendship. 6-12 Theme: Till what end? Honorees will be recognized at a community gathering in January.

Calling all elves and their families! This is our chance to make and wrap a few holiday gifts before the big Christmas tree lighting event at 2pm in the rotunda of the library.

Each month, participants will play a different game with other Roblox enthusiasts and tackle fun challenges together. *If you have never played Roblox before, you will need to have your parent/guardian set up your account before the program.

Discuss how you and your daughter can get involved with girl scouts. Get signed up and find a local troop while kids can work on a small activity or craft.

Discuss how you and your daughter can get involved with girl scouts. Get signed up and find a local troop while kids can work on a small activity or craft.

Do you like Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones and Nate the Great books? If so, this book club is for you. This club is for 1st-3rd graders. We will talk about the book and then participate in an enjoyable activity or craft. Register at the Children's Help Desk and pick up your copy of the book.

Read or listen to a story with some furry friends in the first-floor program room. Do not bring your own pet; we provide kid-friendly dogs each month. Registration not required.

Explore exciting artists, inventors, and other makers in this program series that encourages kids to try out new ways to create, learn, and express themselves. For ages 6 to 10. Registration is required.

Discuss how you and your daughter can get involved with girl scouts. Get signed up and find a local troop while kids can work on a small activity or craft.

Discuss how you and your daughter can get involved with girl scouts. Get signed up and find a local troop while kids can work on a small activity or craft.

Are you interested ingoing on an adventure? Join us for a deep dive into a fascinating topic each month.

Whether or not you’re a Minecraft whiz, sign up for this game-playing night to test your skills and build away!

Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback book prizes for kids.

Bring the whole family to discover gaming on a new level: the floor!

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGOs®, and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGOs® are appreciated. LEGO® creations will be exhibited in the library. The program will be held in the Aigler Auditorium on the 3rd floor.

What evidence of wildlife do you see out the window? Tracks in the snow? Birds in the trees? Squirrels at the feeder? Many species have amazing abilities, which include adaptations, to survive the cold. Together, let's discover secrets to wildlife winter survival.

What evidence of wildlife do you see out the window? Tracks in the snow? Birds in the trees? Squirrels at the feeder? Many species have amazing abilities, which include adaptations, to survive the cold. Together, let's discover secrets to wildlife winter survival.

Do opossums hang by their tails? Will touching a frog or toad give you warts? Are bats really blind? Join us as we answer these questions, explore additional wildlife myths, and discover the truth about our wild neighbors.

Do opossums hang by their tails? Will touching a frog or toad give you warts? Are bats really blind? Join us as we answer these questions, explore additional wildlife myths, and discover the truth about our wild neighbors.

What did you look like at two years old? How will that change by the time you are a teenager? Let's come together to learn how animals and plants grow through their stages of life.

TCG League is a way for more advanced Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! players to get together and have fun. Each month we will focus on a particular trading card game. Bring your cards and enjoy a night of friendly competition. NEW PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

Species are becoming endangered worldwide and the NMRMA is on the case. As a wildlife investigator, you will track their moves, find out what they eat, and watch the environment around them to understand why certain species are disappearing. Let's crack the case together!

What did you look like at two years old? How will that change by the time you are a teenager? Let’s come together to learn how animals and plants, grow through their stages of life.

Species are becoming endangered worldwide and the NMRMA is on the case. As a wildlife investigator, you will track their moves, find out what they eat, and watch the environment around them to understand why certain species are disappearing. Let’s crack the case together!

Games, crafts, and more! Explore a craft or activity while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for teens.

Create your own Shrinky Dink designs and learn how to make them into a signature piece that you will take home. Registration Required.

Harness the science of speed with LEGO. Build a LEGO racecar and then test it out on a race track. Materials provided.

Read a new title each month and meet up for discussion and a activity related to the book. Register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk.

Stop in every month for a fun, crafty activity for all ages! Grab & Go bags are ready for pick up on the first of every month at the Children's Help Desk.

Girl Scout Troops are looking for local girls to join in on the fun. You can choose to join a troop and begin new adventures or become a Juliette and do it on your own with your Caregiver. Make friends gain skills and have fun while doing it!

All aboard! From barges and dredge boats to trains, become a river boat captain and conductor in the same day. We will explore transportation on and along the Mississippi River.

Look! Listen! Sniff! Touch! Taste! How do your senses compare with other species in nature? We will discover senses certain wildlife rely on more than others. Get ready for a sensational day.

The groundhog may think he knows how to predict an early spring, but understanding weather and climate takes skill. You will learn the difference between the two, as well as, find out how wildlife adapts to survive in various temperatures and precipitation patterns.

What would your role be? It takes many people to help run the museum. Would you step into the world of education or be responsible for the care of the many species that live here? You will learn about the important roles at the museum and see where you would best fit.

Huddle up! Flock, herd, pack, and school are examples of how species in nature work together. We will learn about these partnerships and why teamwork is important.

What is that species? Where does that stream flow? Learn about what is living in your neighborhood, plus how you and others can impact locations miles away. Come find out what's in your watershed.

The expectant and parenting program/young parent support group supports youth aged 19-20 and younger through a support group. The group provides a space where young parents are able to meet and discuss areas they need support in or want to learn more about.

This is a flyer for families wanting to get more information on becoming a host family for an exchange student. I am a representative with ISE and have hosted 5 students- two currently enrolled at Hempstead. This is a phenomenal experience.

Tutoring in all subjects available to grades 6-12 Middle School- Monday & Wednesday from 3:30-5 High School- Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-5