Dubuque County Library District

Fire Truck Storytime
2024-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Meet a firefighter, learn about fire safety, and see the fire truck and ambulance from the Asbury Fire Department!

Kids Craft Club: Lanterns
2024-10-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
Join us for a monthly craft project for kids! In October we’re making fall themed Tissue Paper Lanterns. This fun and engaging craft will be gets kids creative and light up those chilly fall evenings

Craft Club: Papel Picado
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Discover the vibrant art of papel picado, where you’ll learn to create stunning decorative banners by delicately cutting intricate patterns into colorful tissue paper. Unleash your creativity and add a festive touch to any celebration with this traditional Mexican craft! RSVP Recommended, drop-ins welcome as supplies last. For ages 10+ including adults.

Tai Chi
2024-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Tai Chi consists of slow, fluid, gentle movements. It can be practiced almost anywhere and is accessible for individuals at any fitness level.
This 2 month twice weekly class is taught by a certified Tai Chi instructor and is suitable for beginners. Class is held Tuesday and Thursday mornings 11:00 – Noon September 3rd – October 31st. RSVP is required. RSVP HERE for all 16 classes.

Nature Squad
2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Farley Branch, 206 1st Street North, Farley, IA, 52046
Nature Squad: Bringing the fun of the outdoors into the library! Join us for hands-on nature-themed activities that will spark kids’ love for the natural world and encourage them to explore nature. In October we’re making nature journals!

Dubuque County Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting.

No Pressure Book Club
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053
Welcome to the No Pressure Book Club, a friendly space to chat about whatever books have captured your imagination lately. Join fellow book lovers for engaging conversations and insightful recommendations.

PIPER the Steam Organ
2024-10-26 12:30 - 14:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Orgelkids is an educational project designed to teach children about the pipe organ through hands-on experience. Launched in the Netherlands in 2009, the program features a specially designed organ assembly kit that allows participants to build and play a real, fully functional pipe organ. The “Piper” organ, built by Lambert & Fralick Organ Builders and used by the Central Iowa chapter of the American Guild of Organists (CIAGO), travels to various venues, where participants of all ages can explore the science and engineering behind the instrument by assembling and playing it. RSVP is recommended but drop ins are welcome to come watch the set up!

Fire Truck Storytime
2024-10-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045
Meet a firefighter, learn about fire safety, and see the fire truck and ambulance from the Epworth Fire Department!

Nature Squad
2024-10-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053

Intro to Italian
2024-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Master essential Italian phrases, learn about the culture, and explore a new language for FREE! This 3 week introductory course will cover everything from travel recommendations to ordering gelato and other phrases you’d need to to explore Italy like a local (or just show off at a local Italian restaurant!)
For ages 16+ RSVP recommended. Drop-ins welcome. RSVP for Week #1 (October 14th) registers you for the entire course.

Storytime
2024-10-29 09:00 - 09:30, 2024-11-05 09:00 - 09:30 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
Join Ms. Teresa for a half hour with some reading, rhymes, and playing with friends. Designed for children 2.5 – 5, but younger and older siblings or friends are welcome.

Storytime
2024-10-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Farley Branch, 206 1st Street North, Farley, IA, 52046

Nature Squad
2024-10-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045

Halloween Trivia Night
2024-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
Test your knowledge and join us for a thrilling trivia night at the library! Gather your friends, sharpen your wits, and compete for PRIZES while enjoying an evening of brain-teasing fun. Costumes are welcome but not required. RSVP recommended.

Craft Club: Papel Picado
2024-10-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053

Dog Day at the Library
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Meet adorable furry friends! The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is bringing dogs to the library for the ultimate Dog DAY! Learn about the mission of the Humane Society and meet some of their adoptable pups! Drop in any time during the open house.

Storytime
2024-11-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045

SNACKtivity
2024-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053
SNACKtivity, where creativity and fun come together through food! Join Ms. Julia to make Trail Mix.

Writer's Workshop
2024-11-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
In honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), join us for an exciting writer’s workshop at the library, where teens and adults can dive into the world of flash fiction and explore different writing styles. Unleash your creativity, experiment with new ideas, and connect with fellow writers in a fun and supportive environment! RSVP so we can have enough snacks for everyone!

Craft Club: Yarn Letters
2024-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Join us for this monthly crafting program. In November we’re making yarn letters. Designed for adults, teens welcome. RSVP recommended, drop-ins welcome as supplies last.

SNACKtivity
2024-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045

Chess Club
2024-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
Welcome to the timeless game of chess! Join us for engaging lessons where beginners and seasoned players alike can sharpen their skills and learn winning tactics and strategies.

Baby & Toddler Storytime
2024-11-06 09:00 - 09:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Songs, stories and socializing for children 0-2 and their big siblings and caregivers.

Storytime
2024-11-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002

Early Out Play
2024-11-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045
Drop-in between 2:30-4:00 for early out fun! Lego, games, crafts & more!

SNACKtivity
2024-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068

Chess Club
2024-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002

August Green Storyteller
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
August Green is a talker by nature and a storyteller by trade, with a unique blend of humor, energy, and relatability. “A modern day Andy Griffith with a twist of Garrison Keillor,” August Green has developed a distinctive style that combines traditional storytelling methods steeped in Southern tradition while seasoning the pot with a distinctively Midwestern attitude. August Green brings a joyful energy to each show that leaves a lasting impression and specializes in comedy for seniors.
