Summer Reading Program at Dubuque County Library

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Reading colors your world at Dubuque County Library this Summer! Join us for this year's Summer Reading Program, where we will be celebrating color, art, and cultural diversity around the world.

Participate in our Summer Reading Challenge by logging in how much you've read to earn prizes. Register starting on June 14 to start reading and journeying to each continent with your Reading Passport. As always, the Reading Challenge is open to all ages, birth through adult!

Your library is offering a plethora of clubs and special events to go along with our Summer Reading themes. Some of them will be held virtually on Zoom, while others will be offered as socially distanced outdoor activities. Registration for all Summer programs is open now!

See all Dubuque County Library Programs for Summer!

Important Summer Reading Program dates

June 14 - August 7: Summer Reading Challenge
May 1 - May 30: Register for the first 4 weeks of Summer programs and clubs
June 10 - June 12: Pick up supplies for first 4 weeks of virtual programs
June 30: Deadline to register for the last 4 weeks of Summer programs and clubs
July 8 - July 10: Pick up supplies for last 4 weeks of virtual programs
July 8 - July 10: Pick up prizes earned by July 1
August 12 - August 14: Pick up prizes earned by August 7

Socially Distanced Live Programs
All of our live programs this summer require masks and will be limited attendance to allow for social distancing

Body Painting (Family/All Ages)
Learn about the history of henna and other forms of body painting, then turn your arms into a temporary work of art.
Register HERE
Thursday, July 8: 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM at the Asbury Branch
Friday, July 9: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM at the Epworth Branch
Friday, July 9 at 1:30 AM - 2:15 PM at the Holy Cross Branch

Brent Allan's Colorful Carnival of Tales and Tails (Family/All Ages)
This hilarious show of puppets, stories, and silliness will be a blast for kids of all ages!
Register HERE
Thursday, July 15: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM at the Asbury Branch

Circus Variety Show (Family/All Ages)
Prepare to be amazed! Martika will bring the feel of the circus to the library with juggling, silk fans, hula hoop tricks, and much more.
Register HERE
Wednesday, June 16: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM at the Asbury Branch

Dubuque Conservation Society Animal Visit (Family/All Ages)
The Dubuque Conservation Board will bring live animals for you to learn about and meet.
Register HERE
Wednesday, July 14: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM at the Asbury Branch

How Beeswax Becomes Balm with the Iowa Honey Queen
Sponsored by the Dubuque Swiss Valley Bee Club, we will be visited by the 2021 Iowa Honey Queen, Abigail Kelley. She will be be conducting demos on how to make products from beeswax. Both sessions will meet at Swiss Valley Park, in the first pavilion on the left past the creek.
Register HERE
Thursday, July 27: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Family/ All Ages)
Thursday, July 27: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Ages 16+)

Kayaking with Dubuque Conservation (Ages 10+)
We'll be meeting experts from Dubuque Conservation Board at the water to learn kayaking basics at the Mines of Spain Catfish Creek at the Julien Dubuque Access. Park at Catfish Creek Foot Trail Lot. Limit of 15 people per session.
Register HERE
Wednesday, July 21: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 21: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pop-up Story Walk (Family/All Ages)
A temporary story walk about seeds and growing will "pop up" at Althaus Park in Asbury in the trail loop around the pond. Drop by anytime during the pop up time to read a picture book as you walk around the pond, do an activity with Leah from Iowa State Extension and Outreach, and pick up a simple, take-home kit with a craft and activity sheets from Dubuque County Library.
Wednesday, June 2: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Road Less Traveled Theatre Preview (Family/All Ages)
Join us for a sneak peak of part of the 2021 summer children's production by the Road Less Traveled Theatre, a retelling of Shakespeare's fantastical play The Tempest.
Register HERE
Monday, August 2: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM at the Asbury Branch
Wednesday, August 4: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM at the Peosta Branch
Friday, August 6: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM at the Epworth Branch

Scavenger Hunts (Family/All Ages)
This summer, DCLD will host two at-your-own-pace, town-wide scavenger hunts, loosely based on beloved book and TV characters.
Register HERE
July 12 - July 23: Carmen SanDiego Hunt in Epworth
August 9 - August 20: Flat Stanley in Peosta

Family Virtual Programs

Bizarre History of Iowa (Family/All Ages)
This program provides a time portal back to the early days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, psychic phenomena, and UFOs.
Register HERE
Monday, July 12: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Family Trivia Tournament (Family/All Ages)
Join us for biweekly qualifying rounds for a final trivia match of the four winning teams. Feel free to play, even if the competition and the prize isn't your goal.
Register HERE
Thursdays, June 17, July 1, 15, 29, August 5: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Juneteenth Party (Family/All Ages)
Celebrate the history and achievements of Black culture in America with crafts and trivia. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Saturday, June 19: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Kids' Table Cooking Classes (Family/All Ages)
Join us for two live virtual cooking classes with a professional chef from The Kids' Table in Chicago, as they walk you through the recipes from start to finish. An adult must be present. Recipes and lists of ingredients and necessary supplies will be emailed to you prior to the program.
Register HERE
Tuesday, June 22: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Middle Eastern Falafel)
Tuesday, July 27: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Chocolate Icebox Cake)

Lumberjack Lore (Family/All Ages)
From Paul Bunyun to the Hodag, this program is filled with all of the Lumberjack traditions, superstitions, and legends.
Register HERE
Monday, June 21: 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Midsummer Fairy Party (Family/All Ages)
Come! Now a roundel and a fairy song! Learn about the mysterious and sometimes spooky history of fairies, the Fey Folk, from around the world with crafts and activities. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Thursday, June 24: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pre-K Programs

Early Elementary Story Starters (Recommended Pre-K - 1st Grade)
Sit down at home with drawing supplies, Legos, or just listen as Miss Teresa reads the first chapter or two of a different book aloud each week.
Register HERE
Thursdays June 17,24, July 1,8,15,22,29, August 4: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Story Time in the Park
Each week, Miss Teresa will share a big book from around the world at a different park in Dubuque County. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Register HERE
Wednesdays June 16,23,30, July 7,14,21,28, August 4: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Zoom Story Time
Join Miss Teresa for books, rhymes, and socialization time virtually.
Register HERE
Thursdays June 17,24, July 1,8,15,22,29, August 4: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Children's Programs

Animals of the World (Recommended for K+)
Journey to each continent to learn about the amazing animals that live around the world, followed by a craft each week. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesdays June 15,22,29, July 13,20,27, August 3: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Anime Character Drawing (Recommended for 2nd-6th Grade)
Learn the basics of drawing cute anime characters from professional illustrator Addie Afable of Artistic Dragon.
Register HERE
Wednesday, June 23: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Culture Club (Recommended for 2nd Grade-5th Grade)
Learn about different countries and cultures on each continent with crafts, activities, and recipes each week. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Thursdays June 17,24, July 1,15,22,29, August 5 at 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Fairy Tale Club (Recommended for K+)
Visit countries around the world through fairy tales and folktales. We'll read a story each week, then do a craft to go along with it. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Wednesdays June 16,23,30, July 14,21,28, August 4

Farm in a Glove (Recommended for K-5th Grade)
Do you know what seeds need to germinate? Find out while you watch seeds grow in a glove with Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau! This program has supply kits; register by June 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, August 3: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Kids' Art Club (Recommended for K-3rd Grade)
Learn about a different type of art each week and complete your own art project. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Mondays June 14,21,28, July 12,19,26, August 2: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunches Around the World (Recommended for K-5th Grade)
Are you curious what kids in other countries are eating for lunch? Learn more about world cultures with an interactive activity with Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau. This program has supply kits; register by June 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, July 13: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Olympic Colors (Recommended for K-5th Grade)
Celebrate the start of Summer Olympics by designing a flag for your own made-up country and learning a little Olympic history. This program has supply kits; register by June 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Thursday, July 22: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Soil Painting (Recommended for K-5th Grade)
Learn about one of Iowa's most important natural resources and create a "masterpiece" using soil with Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, June 15: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Upper Elementary Story Starters (Recommended for 2nd-5th Grade)
Explore a new book each week with Miss Kayla. Color, play with Legos, or just listen as Miss Kayla reads the first chapter or two from a different book each week.
Register HERE
Fridays June 18,25, July 2,16,23,30, August 6: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Teen Programs

Anime Drawing (6th-12th Grade)
Learn some basics of anime art style drawing from professional illustrator Addie Afable of Artistic Dragon.
Register HERE
Wednesday, June 23: 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Art in Color (6th-12th Grade)
Join us each week to learn about a different color and what that color means on different continents, then complete a quick activity or art creation. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Mondays June 14,21,28, July 12,19,26, August 2: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Crafting the Continents (6th-12th Grade)
Celebrate arts and crafts from around the world by creating crafts from (or inspired by) each continent. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Thursdays June 17,24, July 1,15,22,29, August 5: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Origins of Our Food (6th-12th Grade)
Do you know where your food comes from? Learn at this interactive session with Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau. This program has supply kits; register by June 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, July 13: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Soil Painting (6th-12th Grade)
Learn about one of Iowa's most important natural resources and create a "masterpiece" using soil with Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, June 15: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Two Truths and a Lie (6th-12th Grade)
Do you know what is the truth and what is a lie when it comes to the ground beneath your feet and the animals around you? Join Rachel from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau for this interactive program. This program has supply kits; register by June 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesday, August 3: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Teen Book Club (6th-12th Grade)
Visit books and authors from around the globe at this monthly book club.
Register HERE
Fridays, June 25, July 16, August 6: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Wreck This Journal (6th-12th Grade)
Based off the popular art journal, join us biweekly to tear up, write down, and create during this unique program. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Wednesdays June 16,30, July 14,28, August 4

Adult Programs

Armchair Travel (Ages 16+)
Offered alternately during the lunch hour and in the evening, this biweekly program will take you to museums and virtual visits around the world.
Register HERE
Mondays, June 21, July 12, July 26: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Mondays, June 14, June 28, July 19, August 2: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Adult Craft Club (Ages 16+)
This summer version of our monthly craft club will focus on a creation from (or inspired by) each of the continents. This program has supply kits; register by May 30 to receive a kit from the library.
Register HERE
Tuesdays, June 15,22,29, July 13,20,27, August 3: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dial-in Device Advice
Call Jenn at 319-343-8454 if you need help with Bridges, your smartphone, Zoom, or other devices. No registration needed for this program.
Mondays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, or by appointment

History of Color (Ages 16+)
Each week, learn about the meaning of a different color and its influences around the world on fashion, religion, family, flags, and more! Resources and activities will be shared, but this program will not have a supply kit.
Register HERE
Wednesdays, June 16,23,30, July 14,21,28, August 4: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

How to R2 (Ages 16+)
Learn how to register and use ReadSquared (R2), the website/app that we will primarily be using to keep track of how much you've read for the Summer Reading Challenge.
Register HERE
Tuesday, June 1: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 3: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Mowing for Monarchs (Ages 16+)
Learn about this program, which is an effort to encourage Dubuque County residents, cities, and county departments to establish residential pollinator habitat. Presented by the Dubuque Conservation Board.
Register HERE
Monday, July 26: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Summer Book Club (Ages 16+)
Join us for a monthly book club, offered at different times to accommodate your schedule.
Register HERE
Thursdays, June 24, July 22: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesdays, June 22, July 27: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Track Summer Reading with ReadSquared

Starting June 14, register yourself and your family members at dubcolib.readsquared.com or find the ReadSquared app to easily log in from your phone or mobile device. If you do not have access to a device or reliable Internet at home, stop by the library or call your local branch to have them log in your reading.

Earn points by reading, listening to audiobooks, attending programs, and completing missions. Points earned go towards earning badges. When a badge is earned, a prize is awarded. There are two sets of dates for prize pick-ups - July 8-10 for prizes earned by July 1, and August 12-14 for prizes earned by August 7.

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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