Roosevelt Middle School

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

DIY Fleece Mittens

January 22, 2026
Start Time 4 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Learn how to use a sewing machine to make some cozy mittens for yourself or someone special. All Materials are provided. No prior sewing experience is needed. Registration is required.

Middle School Video Game / Esports Club

January 13 – May 12, 2026
Start Time 6-8p.m.
RSVP By January 24, 2026
Location Dubuque Esports League
Event For Middle School Students
Cost $100 For Scholarships - reference to DBQ City Leisure Services
Organization Dubuque Esports League
Contact Susie Quinn
Phone (563) 590-9169
Additional Information
Video Game / Esports Club

Antique Children’s Book Sale

January 24, 2026
Start Time 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location James Kennedy Public Library
Event For Teachers, Librarians, Parents, Children
Cost Free admission. $5 per book.
Organization James Kennedy Public Library
Contact Christa Palm
Phone (563) 875-8912
Additional Information
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.

Sun SHINE Squad

January 27, 2026
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. Snacks, giveaways, your ideas matter.

High Five: Portraits by Dubuque’s 5th Graders

January 7, 2026
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location Dubuque Museum of Art in the Millwork District - 1000 Jackson Street, suite 105 Dubuque
Event For Families
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Museum of Art
Contact Ivonne Simmonds
Phone (563) 580-9888
Additional Information
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: A Tale of Spring

January 30 – January 31, 2026
Start Time 7 p.m.
Location Steeple Square
Event For All ages
Cost sliding scale $0-50
Organization Groundswell Joy Collective
Contact Mary Kay McDermott
Phone (563) 213-6397
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Additional Information
Brigid's Flame will bring the tri-state community together to experience the joy and creativity of community singing, dancing, storytelling, silence, and puppetry!

Clarke University Softball Camps

January 31 – February 1, 2026
Location Gantz Athletic Center
Event For Softball players of all ages and abilities
Cost Prospect Camp: $75 + ($25 Pitching & Catching Camp) Youth Camp: $25 + (Free Pitching & Catching Camp)
Organization Clarke University Softball
Contact Claire Peachey
Phone (920) 723-8900
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Additional Information
The Clarke University Softball Team is hosting 2 Winter Camps! Prospect Camp: January 31st, 2026 Youth Camp: February 1st, 2026

Hobby Fair

January 14 – February 6, 2026
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
What do you collect or create? We want to see it! Showcase your passions and inspire the community by hosting a table at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Hobby Fair & Craft Supply Swap! Applications are due Friday 2/6. Event is Saturday, 2/14 from 1-3 pm. Apply in-person at the library or online.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

January 19, 2026
Start Time 7 a.m.
RSVP By January 12, 2026
Location Grand River Center
Event For Dubuque Community
Cost $30/11 and older; $20/ages 4-10; Free/age 3 and younger
Organization faces&voices
Additional Information
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.

Hobby Fair & Craft Supply Swap

February 14, 2026
Start Time 1 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Join us for an inspiring, community-driven celebration of creativity! Visit tables hosted by local hobbyists to receive inspiration, then browse our selection of free, donated craft supplies to help with your next project.

Pokémon Club

January 7 – April 8, 2026
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. Registration is required.

Minecraft Mania

January 14 – April 15, 2026
Start Time 5:30 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 7-14
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
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.

Beyond the Book Club

January 15 – April 16, 2026
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. Jan 15: Greenglass House Feb 19: Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge Mar 19: The Wild Robot Apr 16: In & Out the Window

LEGO Challenge

January 17 – April 18, 2026
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 5-12
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 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.

Family Book Bingo

January 17 – April 18, 2026
Start Time 2 p.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
Grab your family and try your luck at book bingo! We have great hardcover book prizes for kids. No registration required.

Reel Reads Cinema

January 24 – April 25, 2026
Start Time 2 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 6-12
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
View Flyer
Additional Information
Do you enjoy watching movies? Come to the library each month to enjoy a movie based on a book! Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite blankets, pillows, and stuffed friends, and enjoy some popcorn! You are welcome to bring your own covered drinks. Parents are encouraged to attend with your children!