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
Email
kduross@dbq.edu
Phone
(207) 590-1224
Website
https://www.udsoftballcamps.com/
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https//:dbqesports.org/clubs
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
isimmonds@dbqart.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
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
Email
youth@carnegiestout.org
Phone
(563) 589-4225
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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!