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Library Resources
Zoom: How To Be VTuber Virtual Workshop
Ages: 13 - 17 yrs. Tuesday, Mar. 8 4 p.m. Registration Required
A VTuber is an online streamer who uses a virtual avatar generated using computer graphics and motion capture software. To get the best experience out of the workshop, attendees will want to download the free software called Vroid Studio: vroid.com/en/studio.
DIY Mini Neon Sign
Ages: 13 - 17 yrs. Wednesday, Mar. 16 2 p.m. Registration Required
Neon signs are a colorful, nostalgic lighting installation that brightens up your décor in a fun and unique way. Materials provided.
Teen Poetry Slam
Ages: 13 - 17 yrs. Tuesday, Apr. 12 4 p.m. Registration Required Celebrate National Poetry Month at the library! Participate or experience a showcase of young poets expressing their works while enjoying coffee and pastries.
Upcycled Flower Garland
Ages: 13 - 17 yrs. Monday, Apr. 18 4 p.m. Registration Required
Don’t throw away your plastic grocery bags when you can turn them into a decorative garland instead! Materials provided; however, participants can bring their own plastic bags to upcycle.
Brainfuse: HelpNow
Expert tutors are available online daily from 2-11 p.m. to assist students in grades K-12 with Math, Science, Social Studies, English, SAT/ACT Prep, and more. Students can communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/ paste text or images, and graph homework problems. You can also record tutor sessions to replay with classmates and teachers.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
This free reading program encourages families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid foundation for school and learning success. Register anytime at the Children’s Help Desk to receive your packet.
ABCmouse.com
The ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is available on public computers in the Children’s Department. This free preschool and kindergarten resource features games, books, songs, and more.
TumbleBooks
The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that help teach children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. You’ll also find read-along books, language learning books, and educational games and puzzles. Access to this resource is open to all, no library card required. Visit www.carnegiestout.org/ learn to explore TumbleBooks.
Winter Fun
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Cross-country skiing and showshoeing is allowed in any of Dubuque’s parks or along the City’s trail systems when areas are completely covered with snow. Popular locations include Eagle Point Park and Bunker Hill Golf Course.
Bunker Hill Golf Course requires a minimum of three inches of snow cover and it is requested that tees and greens not be used. Tees are level, rectangular areas with wooden posts nearby, and greens are level, circular areas which are susceptible to snow compaction damage. Specific trails are not groomed, so come be the first to create a new trek! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing is available from sunrise to sunset.
Ice Skating
Dubuque’s outdoor ice skating rink is located at the corner of N. Grandview Ave. and Loras Blvd. It is equipped with two goals for hockey games, but can also be enjoyed for free skating. This rink is unsupervised and available to groups or individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. The rink is open daily from 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. and lights are available from 4 - 9:30 p.m. The light switch is located on a gray electrical utility box along Nowata St. No restroom facilities are available.
Public skating is available at the indoor rink at the Mystique Community Ice Center. Admission is $6 for all ages and $3 for skate rental. They also offer group packages. For more information, visit mystiqueicecenter.com.
Sledding
Sledding is allowed in all City parks and at Bunker Hill Golf Course. Please remember that sledding in any City park or on any City property is at your own risk.
