Educational Camps, Clubs & Events

Girls will get to meet the City of Dubuque's horticulturist, Kelly Goossen, and take a tour of the city's greenhouse! Check out their banana tree Learn about Monarch butterflies Make butterfly crafts Plant a butterfly pollinator plant to take home

Games, crafts, and more! Explore a craft or activity while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for teens. Questions? Call Haidee at (563) 589-4225, ext. 2248.

Make a fun craft, do a fun stem activity and learn how to be your own Superhero with Girl Scouts!

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. Available while supplies last.

Give your books a little extra flare with this unique approach. This increasingly popular viral craft turns books into mini masterpieces. Materials provided; however, participants may bring their own books to paint. Registration is required.

Using old greeting cards from all occasions, make a new Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card, a gift tag, or another new item.

Make a personalized bracelet to keep or gift using colored crystals to represent your birth month and/or those of your family and friends. Registration is required.

KIDS SPRING YOGART • AGES 4 - 11 (2 hr) Join us as we host a Hop Into Spring: Kids Yoga Workshop with Miss Krissy! In this two-hour offering, yogis will explore the practices of yoga + mindfulness + arts/crafts + enjoy a snack + more Spring themed activities! We hope to see you there!

Reading instruction is delivered Monday through Friday mornings by certified district teachers. An optional enrichment opportunity will be offered in the afternoons to keep kids involved in learning-all because we believe that students immersed in learning are positioned to be better readers.

Celebrate another year of Girl Scouts with a party fit for a pop star! Make friendship bracelets! Take pics in the photo booth! Sing songs! Play a trivia game! Dress up like a pop star! Do a fun guitar craft! Make memories with friends silver and gold!

Garfield is starring in a new movie! Help us celebrate the beloved star of almost 80 books at an epic bash featuring Garfield trivia, Garfield button-making, candy lasagna, and more. Registration is required.

Do you love movies like “Spirited Away,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” or “Howl’s Moving Castle”? Come to the library to create your own soot sprites, No Face bookmarks, and other artsy creations at this Studio Ghibli-inspired event. Registration is required.

Have you ever wondered about how humans told stories in ancient times? Come learn about the art of storytelling before there was the written word. Kids will get to make their own stories through cave paintings to take home and share! Registration is required.

Each Monday we have an all day summer camp at our office that will offer great hands on enrichment activities for students.

Explore the iconic art styles of graphic novels and the artists’ use of perspective drawing. Teens will learn techniques in drawing in 2- and 3-point perspective in both pencil and illustration ink. Registration is required.

These felt, slip-proof coasters will grace your desk, keep it dry, and even make a great gift! This craft will involve hand-sewing with a blanket stitch, so come prepared to hone your fine motor skills. Registration is required.

Three weeks of courses are offered to students in grades 1-7 in the areas of science, math, technology, engineering, visual and performing arts, aviation, and culinary arts.

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

Learn the ABCs of architecture as you find photos of Dubuque landmarks hidden around the children’s department.

Drop in to the Teen Zone to create a simple yet elegant braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braids and cords out of threads. This activity is available during Teen Librarian hours.

Rising Star Theatre Company is offering five summer workshop opportunities for students of all ages. From musical offerings to an audition workshop to improv and even a camp for the little ones, RSTC has something for everyone! Sign up at: https://risingstartheatrecompany.com/education.cfm

Summer STEM camp- Camp Invention A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by qualified local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on experiences every year.

Join us for an exciting week of YogART Camp, where yoga + art = SUPERKIDS! This camp combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. Kids ages 6-11 will tap into their inner courage and creativity while discovering how to positively impact the world. M-Th 10am-2pm

Please join us for a fun day of outdoor activities at the Miracle League Park on Saturday, June 15. There will be games, prizes, piñatas, puppet shows, and bounce houses. All activities are FREE and the first 200 will receive a free ice cream. Food trucks will also be on site during the event.

Once upon a time the campers got together to hear fairy tales about animals we have living among us. Join us as we read stories, hang out with animals, and have fun with make believe along the way.

Do you like areas with lots of plants? How about locations that are dry? Throughout camp, we will focus on different habitats including prairie, wetland, desert, and aquatic. Where are they located? What animals and plants live in these areas? Come take a stroll with us.

Students will participate in classes and hands-on activities exploring mathematics, data science, and their integration across STEM disciplines. They will have the opportunity to interact with many college students and staff and explore the university in this full college experience.

Includes an overnight at the River Museum. How would you survive in the wilderness? What would you use to build a shelter, start a fire, or find food? You will learn skills for living in the wild, as well as, how various species go about it.

Join us for an exciting 2-day YogART Camp, where yoga + art = SUPERKIDS! This camp combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. Kids ages 3-5 will tap into their inner courage and creativity while discovering how to positively impact the world. M & T 10am-12pm

How would you survive in the wilderness? What would you use to build a shelter, start a fire, or find food? You will learn skills for living in the wild, as well as, how various species go about it. You will go on an American Adventure within the summer exhibit and make choices along the way.

Do you like to unravel mysteries? Put your sleuthing skills to the test and solve pretend wildlife trafficking cases. You will also learn about the role of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service in protecting species. Join us as we investigate and learn about how to keep certain species safe.

Do you have what it takes to go for the gold? We will challenge records set in the animal kingdom as we attempt to outcompete wildlife champions in a variety of events.

Camp Bear Creek is a Christian Summer Camp located in Wyoming, Iowa, just 45 minutes from Marion! We offer partial and week-long sleep away camps for kids in grades K-12. Join us for general camp programs or choose a specialty camp like Music, Arts, & Drama, Sports, Water Adventures, and more!

Inspire your inner maker and scientist during this week of discovery and innovation. Each day we will solve challenges using basic materials and learn how inventors’ “crazy” inventions changed the world. Then, experiment with designing and bringing your own great ideas and inventions to life.

Clarke University is thrilled to host some of your favorite long-standing summer activities and introduce a few new ones for 2024! Programs cover a wide range of ages and interests, each proudly led by Clarke faculty with the help of area professionals and alumni.

Join us for an exciting week of YogART Camp, where yoga + art = SUPERKIDS! This camp combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. Kids ages 6-11 will tap into their inner courage and creativity while discovering how to positively impact the world. M-Th 10am-2pm

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

Hang out with other trainers and Read, Trade, Learn, Create, and Play all things Pokémon. Trading Card Game, Nintendo DS, and Pokémon Go gamers are welcome. Registration Recommended.

Tuesdays at the library all summer long will have fun activities and workshops in drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, and more. Registration is required for each program. Participants are eligible to enter for a special art-themed prize pack.

REGISTER NOW for summer camp at Ewalu Camp & Retreat Center! Programs for grades 1-12 & special needs As an accredited Lutheran-Christian outdoor ministry, Ewalu offers a variety of programs all summer for youth, guided by trained counselors. No child is turned away for reasons of financial need.

Come learn to sew on a sewing machine! You will create projects perfect for beginners; No previous sewing experience necessary. Registration is required.

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.

Grab your kiddos and head to the library for a morning of moving and grooving! We will listen to songs and stories, play with scarves and shakers, and have so much silly fun together. Best for ages 2 through 6, though all are welcome to attend.

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. Registration is required.

Join us for an exciting 2-day YogART Camp, where yoga + art = SUPERKIDS! This camp combines the creative, calming practices of yoga and art into one amazing event. Kids ages 3-5 will tap into their inner courage and creativity while discovering how to positively impact the world. M & T 10am-12pm

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. Creations will be exhibited in the library. The program will be held in the Aigler Auditorium on the 3rd floor.

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