Dubuque County Library District

Programs & Events for Adults (Ages 16+)

Many programs require registration

Craft Club: Please register for the March Virtual Craft Club by February 17th.  March’s craft project is Pressed Flower Postcards.

Virtual: Saturday, March 11th, 11:00 AM – Noon

Asbury Branch: Monday, March 13th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Peosta/NICC Branch: Tuesday, March 14th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Farley Branch: Thursday, March 16th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Holy Cross Branch: Monday, March 27th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Epworth Branch: Wednesday, March 29th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Please register for the April Virtual Craft Club by March 17th.

Virtual: Saturday, April 8th, 11:00 – 12:00 PM

Holy Cross Branch: Monday, April 10th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Peosta/NICC Branch: Tuesday, April 11th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Farley Branch: Thursday, April 13th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Asbury Branch: Thursday, April 20th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Epworth, Thursday, April 27th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM


Cross Stitch Crash Course: (Ages 14+) Drop in to learn cross stitch basics and start a mini project. If you’re already experienced, bring your current project and have some company while you craft.  No registration required.

Peosta/NICC Branch: Thursday, April 12th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Farley Branch: Monday, April 17th, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Asbury Branch: Wednesday, April 26th, 11:00 AM – Noon


Dubuque County Extension Onion Plant Program: Learn tips and tricks to grow an onion crop in your garden with free onion plants! All participants will receive a free 50 to 75 count bag of onion plants and instructions on how to grow them through updates sent via email or U.S. Mail (upon request) during the growing season.  Register by March 31st.


Dubuque County Reads: The Dubuque County Library District will offer book discussions as part of this annual local program, created to encourage conversations around a common book.  The 2023 book is Sitting Pretty: the View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig.  Please register by April 3rd.

Farley Branch: Saturday, April 15th, 11:00 AM – Noon

Asbury Branch: Wednesday, April 19th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM


Mini Fandom Cross-stitch: (Adult & Teen) cross stitch a favorite character, logo, or fandom image, including books, movies, sports, & hobbies, all fans welcome!  No registration required.

Farley Branch: Wednesday, March 1st, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Asbury Branch: Thursday, March 2nd, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Epworth Branch: Thursday, March 23rd, 5:00 – 6:00 PM


Page Turners Book Club: Attend this monthly book club.  Copies of the book club selection are available at the Asbury Branch but can be sent to another branch upon request.  Register by visiting or calling the Asbury Branch (563-582-0008).

Asbury/ Virtual: Wednesday, March 15th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM  Discussion of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh


Sushi & Calligraphy: (Ages 16+) Join Jenn in a quick lesson on making veggie sushi (no raw meat), followed by some Japanese brush calligraphy basics. This program runs concurrently with the Children’s Let’s Make Sushi program so stick around to join the kids in enjoying some candy sushi.  Register by February 27th.

Epworth Branch: Tuesday, March 7th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Peosta/NICC Branch: Wednesday, March 8th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Holy Cross Branch: Thursday, March 9th, 6:00 – 7:00 PM


Tai Chi for Beginners: Learn Tai Chi to promote strength, flexibility and balance with a warm up, cool down, and 12 introductory forms.  This low-impact relaxing form of exercise is ideal for older individuals. This class is held twice a week over 8 weeks.  Register by March 31st.

Asbury Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning April 4th, 11:00 AM – Noon


 

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