DCLD Kids: STEM Maze Design
2025-11-04 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045
Join Miss Julia to use STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills to design your own maze! For kids 5-12.

Teens @ the Library
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
Cut up old comic books and get ready for the new year! Teens will get to create their own personalized 2026 planner with a variety of comics and characters. For ages 13-17.

Preschool Storytime
2025-11-05 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Join Teresa for stories, songs, fingerplay, wiggles, and hands-on activities. Designed for ages 2 and 3, but all children are welcome!
Please note: Storytime is automatically cancelled when local schools are closed or delayed due to weather.

Epworth Storytime
2025-11-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-12 11:00 - 11:30 | Epworth Branch, 110 Bierman Road, Epworth, Iowa, 52045
Join Teresa for a time of stories, songs, fingerplay, wiggles, and hands-on activities. Designed for ages 2.5 to 4.
Please note: Storytime is automatically cancelled when local schools are closed or delayed due to weather.

Holy Cross Preschool Storytime
2025-11-05 13:45 - 14:15, 2025-11-12 13:45 - 14:15 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053
Join Teresa for stories, songs, fingerplay, wiggles, and hands-on activities. Designed for ages 4 and up, but all children are welcome!
Please note: Storytime is automatically cancelled when local schools are closed or delayed due to weather.

DCLD Kids: STEM Maze Design
2025-11-05 15:00 - 15:30 | Farley Branch, 206 1st Street North, Farley, IA, 52046

Yarn Spinners
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Calling all handicrafters! New and experienced crafters are invited to bring their current project and discuss crafting and enjoy casual conversation.

Baby Storytime
2025-11-06 09:30 - 10:00, 2025-11-13 09:30 - 10:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Songs, fingerplay and reading, followed by a time of open play and making friends. Interactive play designed for children 0-24 months.

Please note: Storytime is automatically cancelled when local schools are closed or delayed due to weather.

DCLD Kids: STEM Maze Design
2025-11-06 16:30 - 17:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002

Teens @ the Library
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053

The Journey Back: A Virtual Walk With Holocaust Survivors
2025-11-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
RSVP Required: To register call 563-582-0008 and ask for Gabby or Lydia

To view all VR sessions click HERE

Walk with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival while you discover the power of virtual reality through 360-degree immersive technology. This exhibition is a global game-changer, revolutionizing the field of Holocaust memory through innovative technology and transportive storytelling.

The films have received global recognition and awards from a variety of prestigious film festivals, including World Premiere at South by Southwest, Jury Award Winner at Nashville Film Festival, Winner of Best VR Storytelling at Cinequest Film and VR Festival, official selection at Vancouver International Film Festival, and many more. Participants have the option to watch as many as five documentary films, each film about 15 minutes long.

This experience is provided free of charge, thanks to the generous support of the Diana C. Hunter Mobile VR Trunk Program.

Virtual reality technology is not recommended for children. All participants must be 18+.

DCLD Kids: STEM Maze Design
2025-11-10 16:15 - 16:45 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
2025-11-11 | Iowa
The Asbury, Epworth, Farley and Holy Cross branches of the Dubuque County Library District will be closed in observation of Veterans Day. NICC will be open.

Craft Club: Wood Slice Coasters
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Farley Branch, 206 1st Street North, Farley, IA, 52046
Paint your own set of wood slice coasters! RSVP encouraged, walk-ins welcome while supplies last. For teens and adults.

DCLD Kids: Gratitude Wreaths
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Get ready for Thanksgiving by joining Julia to make gratitude wreaths.

Craft Club: Wood Slice Coasters
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Holy Cross Branch, 895 Main Street, Holy Cross, Iowa, 52053

Puzzle Palooza - Competition & Fundraiser @ Locals
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Off-Site: Locals, 107 W Main St, Epworth, IA, 52045
Join us for Puzzle Palooza – a special puzzle fundraising event with the Friends of the Library held at Locals Bar in Epworth
Each team will have 2 hours to complete the same 500-piece puzzle. The first team to finish wins!
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The teams get to keep their event puzzle as well!
Space is limited (12 teams max) $60 per team of (4) people. Participants must be ages 21+. Register 1 person from your team as a captain ahead of the event. This will reserve your team’s spot in the competition.
Check in starts at 6:00. Puzzling begins at 6:30 pm.
Registration is Required.
All funds from this event directly benefit the Dubuque County Library District for an enhanced library experience for our community, ensuring up-to-date resources, varied programs, and an inclusive space for all ages!
Looking for the Puzzle Palooza at the Library in Asbury on November 15th? Click HERE

Puzzle Palooza - Competition & Fundraiser
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Asbury Branch, 5290 Grand Meadow Drive, Asbury, Iowa, 52002
Join us for Puzzle Palooza – a special puzzle fundraising event with the Friends of the Library.
Each team will have 2 hours to complete the same 500-piece puzzle. The first team to finish wins!
Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Each team keeps their event puzzle as well!
Space is limited (12 teams max) $60 per team of (4) people. Participants must be ages 13+. Register 1 person from your team as a captain ahead of the event. This will reserve your team’s spot in the competition.
Check in starts at 9:30. Puzzling begins at 10 am.
Registration is Required.
All funds from this event directly benefit the Dubuque County Library District for an enhanced library experience for our community, ensuring up-to-date resources, varied programs, and an inclusive space for all ages!
Looking for the Puzzle Palooza at Locals in Epworth on November 13th? Click HERE

DCLD Kids: Gratitude Wreaths
2025-11-17 16:15 - 16:45 | Peosta Branch, 8342 NICC Drive, Peosta, Iowa, 52068
