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Did you know you can watch the recordings of Miss Teresa's storytimes anytime? Just email Miss Teresa at teresaj@dubcolib.org to get the links!
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Story Starters - Upper Elementary (2nd - 5th Grade)
Join us every Wednesday at 12:00pm for a story starter geared towards upper elementary-aged students. Sit down at home with drawing or painting supplies, Legos or blocks, or just lean back and listen as we read the first one or two chapters of a book aloud with Miss Kayla. Meet a variety of classics and new titles throughout the month and maybe you'll just want to check a few of them out to find out how they end!
Register HERE
Wednesday, December 2: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, December 9: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday, December 16: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
NO STORY STARTERS ON DECEMBER 23
Wednesday, December 30: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Register to join Miss Kayla live for Story Starters, or watch them weekly on YouTube.
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Story Starters - Early Elementary (K - 2nd Grade)
Join us every Thursday at 10:00am for a story starter geared towards early elementary-aged students. Sit down at home with drawing or painting supplies, Legos or blocks, or just lean back and listen as we read the first one or two chapters of a book aloud with Miss Teresa.
Register HERE
Thursday, December 3: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, December 10: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, December 17: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
NO STORY STARTERS ON DECEMBER 24 OR 31
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Email Miss Teresa at teresaj@dubcolib.org to get the link to the weekly recordings of her Early Elementary Story Starters to enjoy at home anytime that works for you!
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Family Holiday Trivia (All Ages) *No Recording*
Join us for monthly Family Trivia, about a variety of topics. These programs will be offered virtually, and registration will be open until the day before the program.
Register HERE
Thursday, December 3: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 19: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Kids BYOBooks (Preschool - 5th Grade) *No Recording*
Join us for a new program - BYOBook (bring your own book). Each month, we'll meet up in Zoom to share our favorite books on a set topic. In December, we're asking you to bring your favorite book right now AND a book you love about families. If you don't have a copy of the book, we can pull it up on shared screen during the program, so everyone can see.
Register HERE for the Children's BYOBooks
Register HERE for the Family BYOBooks
Monday, December 7: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Children - 1st - 5th Grade)
Tuesday, December 29: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Family: Parents + Preschool/Kindergarten)
Seasons of the Farm (Preschool - 5th Grade)
Join Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau for an important, hands-on, and free program! We all have a favorite season. What is yours? Discover what farmers do to keep their farms running year-round, and make your own "snow". Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE.
Tuesday, December 8: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Children's Craft Club (K - 3rd Grade)
Twice a month, join us for a fun, hands-on craft for kids. Supply bags for December crafts will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Tuesday, December 8: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Winter Snow Globe)
Tuesday, December 22: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Winter Wreath)
Science Club (1st - 5th Grade)
Each month we'll have a topic, experiment, or project related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). In December, we're learning about earthquakes and building seismometers. Supply bags for the December project will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Wednesday, December 9: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, December 17: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, December 19: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Fairy Tale Club (Pre-K - 4th Grade)
Twice a month, join us for a fairy tale story followed by a craft to go along with that week's tale. Supply bags for December crafts will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Thursday, December 10: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (The Snow Queen)
Thursday, December 17: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (The Pine and the Winter Sparrow)
Kid's Trivia (1st - 5th Grade)
Each month, join us for a fun, kid-friendly game of trivia, hosted on Kahoot. It is easiest to play if you have two devices on which you can access Internet, but if you only have one, we can make it work. December's theme is Let It Snow.
Register HERE
Saturday, December 12: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, December 12: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Home Scavenger Hunt (All Ages) *No Recording*
Find something striped, something shiny, and something round! Go! Race to be the first to find different objects around your house and bring them back to the screen.
Register HERE
Monday, December 14: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday, December 28: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children's Book Club (3rd - 5th Grade) *No Recording*
Join Miss Kayla to discuss a children's book each month at this Book Discussion Group. December's book is Holes by Louis Sachar. The book will be provided by the library if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Wednesday, December 16: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, December 19: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lego Explorers (All Ages)
Each month, we'll have a new Lego Explorers theme, with a story and challenges to go along with it. December's theme is Bank Robbery.
Register HERE
Monday, December 21: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 29: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beat the Winter Blues Family Scavenger Hunt (All Ages)
Take part in our social distancing treasure hunt, to find all the supplies to make yourself (or a loved one) a post-holiday gift. All you need to do to take part is register, and over the holiday break we'll email you the first clue. Then follow the clues you find on the hunt to collect each piece of the DIY gift. Please register by December 11.
Register HERE
Monday, December 28 - Sunday, January 3
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Also, be on the lookout for information about our Winter Reading Program, using READsquared, starting in December over the holiday break!
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Teen Programs
Iowa's Specialty Crops (6th - 12th Grade)
Join Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau, for an important, hands-on, and free program! We know Iowa is a prime corn and soybean state, but what about our other crops? What else is Iowa good at growing? Join us as we dive into these other specialty crops and complete a related, hands-on activity. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE.
Tuesday, December 1: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen BYOBooks (6th - 12th Grade) *No Recording*
Join us this month for a new program - BYOBook (bring your own book). Each month, we'll meet up in Zoom to share our favorite books on a set topic. In December, we're asking you to bring your favorite book right now AND a book you love about families. If you don't have a copy of the book, we can pull it up on shared screen during the program, so everyone can see.
Register HERE
Tuesday, December 1: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Teen Book Club (6th - 12th Grade)
Join us monthly to discuss a different book title. December's book is So You Want To Be a Wizard by Diane Duane. The book will be provided by the library if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Wednesday, December 9: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Monday, December 28: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Teen Craft Club (6th - 12th Grade)
Join us monthly to make a different craft. December's craft is Watercolor and Salt Bookmarks. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Saturday, December 12: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Monday, December 14: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Teen Cross-stitch Club (6th - 12th Grade)
Join us monthly to start off a different mini cross-stitch craft. In December, we'll be doing Disney Minis, Part 2. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Wednesday, December 30: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Adult Programs
Dial-In Device Advice *No Recording*
Need ebook help with Bridges, Overdrive, or Libby on your smartphone or tablet? Need help figuring out Zoom? Let Jenn offer some device advice by calling (319) 343-8454. Offered weekly on Mondays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. No pre-registration needed. This program will NOT be offered on December 23 or 30.
Adult BYOBooks *No Recording*
Join us this month for a new program - BYOBook (bring your own book). Each month, we'll meet up in Zoom to share our favorite books on a set topic. In December, we're asking you to bring your favorite book right now AND a book you love about families. If you don't have a copy of the book, we can pull it up on shared screen during the program, so everyone can see.
Register HERE
Wednesday, December 2: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Amaryllis Bulb Program with ISU
Decorate a bulb pot with festive burlap and learn how to make your bulb grow best. This program costs $10 per person (for partial cost of supplies). There are still six kits available! Contact Jenn at jennm@dubcolib.org if you are interested in one of the remaining kits.
Register HERE
Live Virtual Program on Thursday, December 3: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Adult Cross-stitch Club
Join us monthly to start off a different mini cross-stitch craft. In December, work on winter minis. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Tuesday, December 8: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, December 10: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Adult Craft Club
Join us monthly to make a different craft. December's craft: Winter Watercolor Bookmarks. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, November 20.
Register HERE
Tuesday, December 15: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Page Turners Book Group
Join us monthly to discuss a different book title. December's title: TBA. If you'd like a copy of the book provided for you, please register by Friday, November 20, for the December title.
Register HERE
Thursday, December 17: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
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