Digital Backpack

Welcome to the Digital Backpack!

Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.

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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.

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
View Flyer
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.

Experience 4-H Day

October 19, 2025
Start Time 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.
RSVP By October 19, 2025
Location Peosta Community Center | 7896 Burds Rd #9646, Peosta, IA 52068
Event For Elementary and Middle School Students
Cost FREE
Organization Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Contact Kelsie Kinne
Phone (563) 583-6496
View Flyer
Additional Information
Discover the exciting world of 4-H and Clover Kids! Join our open house for an afternoon of hands-on activities, games, and prizes for kids and families. No pre-registration required.

Kids Night Out

October 17, 2025
Start Time 5:30p.m.- 8:30p.m.M
RSVP By October 17, 2025
Location Graber Sports Center
Event For Boys & Girls Pre-K to 6th Grade
Cost $28 per participant ($25 + $3 Fee)
Organization Loras College Women's Basketball
Contact Justin Busch
Phone (563) 588-7947
View Flyer
Additional Information
Loras College Women's Basketball Camps: Kids Night Out Pizza and drinks provided Games, bounce house AND MORE

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
View Flyer
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
View Flyer
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.

L&MOP Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers

October 11 – December 13, 2025
Start Time 10 a.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Preschoolers and their families
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
View Flyer
Additional Information
The L.&M.O.P. concert series is for preschool children and their families. Children will leave each concert with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop to enjoy! The Northeast Iowa School of Music sponsors this series. An adult must accompany children. No registration required.

Grab & Go Activity Kits

September 1 – December 31, 2025
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Preschool - Elementary students
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
View Flyer
Additional Information
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.

Famous Iowans Scavenger Hunt

September 1 – September 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
View Flyer
Additional Information
It's Library Card Sign Up Month! Hunt around the children’s area for famous Iowans on library cards. Find them all to win a small prize.

Ghost Who? Scavenger Hunt

October 1 – October 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
View Flyer
Additional Information
Visit the children’s section of the library to see if you can find all of the book characters dressed up as ghosts—if you find them all, you can earn a small prize!