Jefferson Middle School

January is International Creativity Month, so come show your creativity at the library! In this program, your creativity and imagination will be brought to life through writing and drawing while creating your own book/story! Registration is required.

The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words.

One Week Only - EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT - January 12-18 https://dubuquesymphony.org/youth-music-camp

Gather at Jackson Park at 12:30 p.m. for a march beginning at 12:45 p.m. The Tribute ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the Multicultural Family Center. Immediately after, there will be a reception. The work of student honorees and honorable mentions will be displayed at Carnegie Stout Public library.

This clinic is open to boys and girls in Pre-K–8th grade and is all about learning skills, having fun, and loving the game. The clinic will be led by our college coaches and players.

Kids Take the Stage offers creative dramatics and theater classes for kids of all skills levels. A variety of classes are offered with one or more classes available to each grade level from Kindergarten thru 8th. Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Financial assistance is available.

Get ready to get foiled, on purpose! We will crinkle, color, outline, and turn plain aluminum into a bold, shiny design that pops. Registration is required.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Check in 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Introductions/ Skills & Drills 11:45 AM - Questions & Recap

Video Game / Esports Club

Visit the James Kennedy Public Library's Antique Children's Book Sale in Dyersville to buy children's picture books from the 1960s through the late 1990s. Funds raised benefit the children's play area.

This portrait installation features over 700 fifth-grade student photography portraits from Dubuque Community Schools, created through the expanded Arts Trek program at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Brigid's Flame will bring the tri-state community together to experience the joy and creativity of community singing, dancing, storytelling, silence, and puppetry!

The Clarke University Softball Team is hosting 2 Winter Camps! Prospect Camp: January 31st, 2026 Youth Camp: February 1st, 2026

Join faces&voices for this annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast served at 7 a.m.; program begins at 7:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to attend! Activities related to the day's topics will be available for youth attendees age 10 and younger.

Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Registration is required.

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

Read a new title each month and then meet up for book discussion and a unique activity related to the book. Please register and pick up books at the Children’s Help Desk. Jan 15: Greenglass House Feb 19: Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge Mar 19: The Wild Robot Apr 16: In & Out the Window

Calling all LEGO® fans! Come to the library to build, create, and have fun. The library provides the LEGO®, and you provide the know-how! Donations of LEGO® are appreciated. LEGO® 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 book prizes for kids. No registration required.

A StoryWalk is a fun, educational, activity that places the pages of a book along a popular walking route. StoryWalk combines the joy of reading with all the benefits of being active outside. Located at the 22nd Street Bee Branch Greenway and at the Dubuque Arboretum.