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All Dubuque County Library programming will continue to be offered online through Zoom or as social distancing activities that families can complete on their own time.

Registration is required for almost all programs. Zoom links and passwords will be emailed to all participants prior to each program.

We will be recording most of our virtual programs. The ones without recordings are marked as such. The recordings will be available afterwards to anyone who registers, so even if you are unable to make it to one of the live events, we encourage you to register for any programs that interest you to receive the recording to watch on your own time.
See all Dubuque County Library Programs for March!


Children and Family Programs

Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-6)
Join Miss Teresa for 20 minutes of readaloud time, rhymes, and early literacy activities.
Register HERE
     Thursdays @ 9:30 AM
Watch Story Time with Miss Teresa, and learn about shadows! Email Teresa at teresaj@dubcolib.org for the links to more of her weekly story times.
Puppet Story Time (Ages 3-6)
Join Miss Teresa for this new story time with a twist. Listen to familiar stories, presented with a different style of puppets each time.
Register HERE
     Monday, March 1: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
     Monday, March 15: 4:30 PM - 5:00 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. March's theme is Across the Galaxy.
Register HERE
     Monday, March 1: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
     Monday, March 29: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM


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, March 3: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
     Wednesday, March 10: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
     Wednesday, March 17: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
     Wednesday, March 24: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
     Wednesday, March 31: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Miss Kayla reads from The Canyon's Edge by Dusti Bowling. Register to join Miss Kayla live for Story Starters, or watch them weekly on YouTube.

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, March 4: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
     Thursday, March 11: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
     Thursday, March 18: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
     Thursday, March 25: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Story Starter recordings are posted publicly on our YouTube page every week, but you can also register to listen live.

Family 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, March 4: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
     Saturday, March 13: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM


Girl Power Party (All Ages)
Join us for this celebration of girls and women everywhere for National Women's History Month! We'll learn about some famous women and do some crafts and activities to go along with the stories. There will be three parts of the program - one geared towards preschool, one towards elementary-aged children, and one towards teens. Supply bags for all three crafts will be provided by the library if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Monday, February 8: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Kids' Craft Club (K - 3rd Grade)
Three times a month, join us for a fun, hands-on craft for kids. Supply bags for March crafts will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Tuesday, March 9: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Edible Truffula Trees)
     Tuesday, March 16: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Dr. Seuss Oobleck)
     Tuesday, March 30: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (St. Patrick's Day Headband)


Homemade Toys for Toddlers (Ages 18-36 Months)
Together you and your child can make stimulating and developmentally appropriate toys and games from items around the house or in the recycle bin. An adult must be present.
Register HERE
     Wednesday, March 10: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
     Wednesday, March 24: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM


Fairy Tale Club (Pre-K - 3rd Grade)
Three times a month, join us for a fairy tale story followed by a craft to go along with that week's tale. Supply bags for March crafts will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Thursday, March 11: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Little Red Riding Hood)
     Thursday, March 18: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (Twelve Dancing Princesses)

     Thursday, March 25: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM (The Cucumber Thief)

Science Club (1st - 4th Grade)
Each month we'll have a topic, experiment, or project related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). In March, we'll be learning about astronomy and making constellation viewers. Supply bags for the March project will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Saturday, March 13: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
     Monday, March 22: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
     Wednesday, March 24: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Cooking with Kids' Table: St. Paddy's Cupcakes (K - 12th Grade)
Join us for a live virtual cooking class! Professional chefs from The Kids' Table, a children's cooking school based in Chicago, will walk you through a recipe from start to finish. A list of ingredients will be provided to everyone who registers beforehand; you will need to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand, though most should be common, household items. Children must have an adult present, as we will be baking with a stove. This class is limited to 15 families or "screens" on Zoom.
Register HERE
     Monday, March 15: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Doing ART with Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)
This process-focused program will introduce developmentally appropriate art activities designed to encourage imagination and increase hand strength.
Register HERE
     Tuesday, March 16: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Cooking with Kids' Table: Potato Rosemary Pizza (K - 12th Grade)
Join us for a live virtual cooking class! Professional chefs from The Kids' Table, a children's cooking school based in Chicago, will walk you through a recipe from start to finish. A list of ingredients will be provided to everyone who registers beforehand; you will need to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand, though most should be common, household items. Children must have an adult present, as we will be baking with a stove. This class is limited to 15 families or "screens" on Zoom.
Register HERE
     Wednesday, March 17: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Children's Book Group (3rd - 5th Grade) *No Recording*
Join Miss Kayla to discuss a children's book each month at this Book Discussion Group. March's book is Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. The book will be provided by the library if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Wednesday, March 31: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Teen Programs


Teen Craft Club (6th - 12th Grade) *No Recording*
Join us monthly to make a different craft. In March, make a mosaic coaster. Supplies will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Saturday, March 13: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
     Tuesday, March 23: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM


Teen Cross-stitch Club (6th - 12th Grade) *No Recording*
Join us monthly to start off a different mini cross-stitch craft. Supplies for a rainbow mini will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
      Saturday, March 27: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

      Monday, March 29: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Teen Make-up Day (6th - 12th Grade) *No Recording*
Have you picked up a craft bag (or two), missed the Zoom session, and been confused about where to start...or just haven't had the time? Join us to make up a missed craft or cross-stitch with company!
Register HERE
     Saturday, March 27: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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.

Adult Make-up Day *No Recording*
Have you picked up a craft bag (or two), missed the Zoom session, and been confused about where to start...or just haven't had the time? Join us to make up a missed craft or cross-stitch with company!
Register HERE
     Tuesday, March 2: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM


Adult Cross-stitch Club *No Recording*
Join us monthly to start off a different mini cross-stitch craft. Supplies for a clover mini will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
     Tuesday, March 9: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
     Wednesday, March 31: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM


Adult Craft Club
Join us monthly to make a different craft. Supplies for a Hexagonal Shelf craft will be provided if you register by Friday, February 19.
Register HERE
       Tuesday, March 16: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
       Saturday, March 27: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Page Turners Book Group
Join us monthly to discuss a different book title. If you'd like a copy of the book provided for you, please register by Friday, February 19, for the March title.
Register HERE
     Thursday, March 18: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

March Passive Programs

Drop by any of the five Dubuque County Library Branches anytime in March to make a paper flower for Spring.

Also, the week of March 15, be on the lookout for our monthly Grab n Go bags with several easy crafts and activity sheets to take home, offered while supplies last at all five DCLD branches.
Questions??? Feel free to reach out to:

Children's Librarian, Kayla Ferguson
kaylaf@dubcolib.org

Adult and Teen Librarian, Jenn Matters
jennm@dubcolib.org.
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