Jefferson Middle School

DIY Upcycled Wall Art

November 25, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Danielle Day
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Turn fabric scraps into fabulous wall art! With just a touch of creative flair, you’ll design a one-of-a-kind piece to display at home or give as a homemade gift. Registration is required.

Discover Troop 94 & Troop 194: Open House Event

November 25, 2025
Start Time 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location Local 94, UAW Union Hall | 3450 Central Ave, Dubuque
Event For Middle School and High School Youth
Cost Free
Organization Troop 94, Troop 194 and Northeast Iowa Council
Contact Joey Lueck or Kary Waite
Phone (563) 556-4343
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Additional Information
Do you enjoy adventures? Come meet the members of Troop 94 and Troop 194 at our open house! Discover what we’re all about, explore hands-on activities, and learn more about the fun adventures Scouts have!

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt

November 1 – November 30, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Blending two wonderful things together: Dinosaurs and the Festivities of Fall! Can you find all the Fall Dinosaurs in the Children’s section of the library?

Join Dubuque County 4-H

September 23 – December 1, 2025
Start Time On-Going
Location Dubuque County Extension Office
Event For Elementary, middle, and high school students
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
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Additional Information
Looking for a place where kids can learn new skills, make friends, and have fun? Join Dubuque County 4-H! Youth in grades K–12 can explore hands-on projects, community service, leadership opportunities, and more. From STEM and art to animals and cooking, there’s something for everyone in 4-H.

Pokémon Club

November 5 – December 3, 2025
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Meet other Pokémon trainers at Pokémon Club! Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon Go gamers are all welcome. Parents are also welcome to attend.

No-Sew Sock Penguins

December 9, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
What do you get when you combine one fuzzy sock, some fluff, and a little imagination? The cutest winter penguin you’ve ever seen. Registration is required.

Beyond the Book Club

September 11 – December 11, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 9-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
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.

September-December Youth Art Classes

September 6 – December 13, 2025
Location Bluff Strokes Art Center 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Grades 3-5, middle school, high school
Cost Varies
Organization Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact Rachel Daack
Phone (563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
Monthly Saturday art classes for 3 age groups, grades 3-5, middle school, and high school. Meet other creative sorts, make art, and learn!

Dubuque AYSO Indoor Winter League

January 6 – March 3, 2026
RSVP By December 15, 2025
Location Five Flags Center 405 Main St. Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All school Aged kids, Pre-K-High School
Organization AYSO Region 419 Dubuque
Contact Renae Horstman
Phone (563) 599-4238
Additional Information
Indoor Winter Soccer is a 5v5 fast paced and exciting way to play soccer. This is recreational soccer and geared toward having fun! This exciting 8-week league is a great way for kids of all ages to get out and play during the cold winter months. No experience is needed! Register Now!

Sun S.H.I.N.E. (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement) Squad

September 30 – December 16, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Shine like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art! Participants will work on a variety of volunteering projects while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming space for tweens/teens.

American Girl Time Travelers

September 17 – December 17, 2025
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Lora LoBianco
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
This monthly library-sponsored event brings history to life through the beloved stories of the American Girl historical characters. Each session highlights one historical doll, exploring her time period and the real-life history that shaped her world. Registration is required.

Cello Rooted Private Lessons

September 29 – December 19, 2025
Location Centrally Rooted, 2230 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA
Event For Elementary, Middle and High School Students
Organization Centrally Rooted
Contact Laci Hoffman or Dan McNamara
Phone (563) 500-7641
Additional Information
Sign your child up for Private Rooted Music Lessons. Weekly music lessons with opportunities for performance in the areas of voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, saxophone, flute, trumpet, percussion, clarinet, song writing and now CELLO!

December Art Activities

November 22 – December 19, 2025
Location Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Grades 3 through high school
Cost Varies Scholarships are available.
Organization Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact Rachel Daack
Phone (563) 239-9377
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Additional Information
November and December Art Programming YOUTH ONLY GRADES 3-5 AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES HIGH SCHOOL ZINE AND BOOK BINDING ADULTS+ UPCYCLE SEWING: MAKE A TOTE WITH RADRAGS (12+) HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WITH HANDPICK’D (14+) ARTFUL HOLIDAYS: MIXED MEDIA ALL AGES

Family Book BINGO

October 18 – December 20, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Families
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover and other book prizes for kids. No registration is required.

LEGO Challenge

October 18 – December 20, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 4-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
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.

Folded Book Vase

December 22, 2025
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Danielle Day
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Give old books a fresh purpose in this eco-friendly craft! We’ll transform recycled pages into charming book vases- complete with artificial flowers, ribbon, and your imagination. Registration is required.

Winter Gnomes

December 23, 2025
Start Time 3 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Learn about the Swedish Tomte while we make our own gnomes to warm our homes this winter. Registration is required.

Fall 2025 Program Guide

September 1 – December 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Our Fall and Winter 2025 Program Guide is here! Find all the details on storytimes, book clubs for all ages and special events happening from late August through the end of the year.

FASST Winter Track Club

January 25 – February 21, 2026
Start Time 5:00p.m.
RSVP By January 1, 2026
Location University of Dubuque Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center | AY McDonald Indoor Track 150 McCormick St Ext, Dubuque, IA
Event For Open to all school-aged children, grades K-12
Cost $100-$125 depending on grade level
Organization FASST
Contact Melissa Gunnelson
Phone (563) 580-6066
Additional Information
Winter track club includes 4 practices on Sunday evenings (January 25 - February 15) and participation in track meet on Saturday, February 21. This is a great opportunity for students to be active during the winter months and learn about or further develop their skills.

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

December 1 – December 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
There are lots of famous snowmen in books! We’ve hidden some of them in the children’s section of the library. Can you find them all before they melt?

Iowa Reading Research Center Survey for Parents/Caregivers of K-6 Students

May 26 – December 31, 2025
Location Virtual
Event For Caregivers of students in Grades K-6
Cost Free
Organization Iowa Reading Research Center
Contact Leah Zimmermann
Phone (319) 335-5324
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Additional Information
The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) invites parents and caregivers of K-6 students to complete a brief online survey. Survey results will help the IRRC understand and create resources related to parent/caregiver understanding and perceptions of literacy assessments and related supports.

UD Softball Youth Camp

January 24 – January 24, 2026
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
RSVP By January 23, 2026
Location UD Campus - Veterans Memorial Turf Center
Event For 8-12 Years Old
Cost $65
Organization University of Dubuque Softball
Contact Kristen Duross
Phone (207) 590-1224
Additional Information
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Check in 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Introductions/ Skills & Drills 11:45 AM - Questions & Recap