Kanopy- Stream Popular Movies

City residents of Dubuque can access streaming movies anytime through Kanopy:

"As 2018 comes to a close, we’re celebrating an amazing year of movies by highlighting the ten most popular films that we welcomed to Kanopy this year! From historical dramas, to heartwarming indies, to artistic documentaries, these films reflect the diverse viewpoints that are represented here at Kanopy. We're sure there’s something in this list for everyone!"

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#1 LOVING VINCENT (2017)

In the first fully painted feature film, 2018 Oscar-nominated LOVING VINCENT tells the story of the mysterious and tragic death of the world's most famous artist, Vincent van Gogh.

#2 KEDI (2016)

For thousands of years, hundreds of thousands of cats have roamed the metropolis of Istanbul freely, becoming an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich.

#3 HEARTS BEAT LOUD (2018)

Single dad Frank (Nick Offerman) and daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery after their first song becomes an Internet breakout.

#4 MY FRIEND DAHMER (2017)

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel, this is the haunting, sad, funny, true story of the adolescent Jeffrey Dahmer in high school—before he became one of America's most infamous serial killers.

#5 BOY (2010)

Acclaimed director Taika Waititi (HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE) presents a creative coming-of-age comedy set in 1984, following an eleven-year-old Michael Jackson fanatic nicknamed "Boy.”

#6 WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (2014)

Housemates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires who are trying to get by in modern society. They are just like anyone else —except they're immortal and must feast on human blood.

#7 THE LOVE WITCH (2016)

In this stylish tribute to—and feminist revision of—1960s technicolor horror, a modern-day witch uses spells and magic to get men to fall in love with her.

#8 THE MISEDUCATION OF CAMERON POST (2018)

After getting caught with another girl in the backseat of a car on prom night, titular character Cameron Post is sent to a gay conversion therapy center.

#9 THE YOUNG KARL MARX (2017)

This gripping biopic tells the story of how a 26-year-old Karl Marx met Friedrich Engels and created a movement that would change the course of political history.

#10 FACES PLACES (2017)

89-year old Agnes Varda, one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, and acclaimed 33-year-old French photographer and muralist JR, co-direct this enchanting documentary/road movie.

FY17 Library Budget Presentation Video

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Director Susan Henricks gave a presentation to the Dubuque City Council last evening about the Library's Fiscal Year 2017 budget recommendations. Here's the video:


For more information, see the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.

Colorful, pocket-sized copies of Carnegie-Stout Public Library's Annual Report are available for free at the library.

FY16 Library Budget Presentation Video

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Director Susan Henricks gave a presentation to the Dubuque City Council this week about the Library's Fiscal Year 2016 budget recommendations. Here's the video:

For more information, see the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget.

Copies of Carnegie-Stout Public Library's Annual Report are available for free at the library. This year's report is in the form of an attractive calendar with historical photos, facts and figures, and upcoming library events.

FY15 Library Budget Presentation Video

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Director Susan Henricks gave a presentation to the Dubuque City Council last night about the Library's fiscal year 2015 budget recommendations. Here's the video:


For more information, see the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget.

You can pick up a copy of the Annual Report for Carnegie-Stout Public Library by stopping in, or on our website.

FY14 Library Budget Presentation Video

Carnegie-Stout Public Library Director Susan Henricks gave a presentation to the Dubuque City Council last night about the Library's fiscal year 2014 budget recommendations. Here's the video:


For more information, see the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget.

Comment: Prefer Mystery Movies

Library patron comment submitted at a movie screening:

Prefer mystery movies & movies that are not silent. Thank you.

Library staff reply:

Carnegie-Stout Public Library shows a movie suitable for adult audiences one evening each month. We try to show movies from a broad range of genres and eras in hopes of appealing to as many people as we can. We have shown several mystery movies over the last few years, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, Witness for the Prosecution, Vertigo, The Killing, The Thief, Murder on the Orient Express, The Departed, and Shutter Island. All of these had sound.

Of course we will continue to show more mystery movies in the future. When selecting titles, we must be able to acquire non-theatrical public performance rights for the movies, and they must be readily available on new DVDs. If you have specific titles you'd like us to consider, please let our library staff know in person, by email at yourlibrarian@dubuque.lib.ia.us or by phone at 563-589-4225.

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Press Release: Local Man Leaves Generous Gift to Carnegie-Stout

The Carnegie-Stout Public Library has received a gift of $1,067,182.00 from the estate of James Arthur Mutschler.   James Arthur Mutschler, known by his friends as “Art,” was born on November 19, 1919 in East Dubuque, the son of Arthur and Effie Mutschler.  James’ grandfather owned a leather goods business in East Dubuque; his father was an accountant at Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works. 

James enlisted in the Armed Forces during WWII.  When the new recruits were in lines awaiting orders, an officer yelled out, “Who wants to be in the Marine Corps?”  A boy behind Art yelled “I do!” and shoved Art forward, which is how he became a U.S. Marine. As one of the few and the proud, serving in the Marine Corps from 1944 to 1946, he was stationed in the Southwest Pacific as a communications specialist.  His battle experiences included Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands and were followed by service in post-war Japan.  It was especially fitting that Art served in Japan during the post-war transition, as he was the epitome of a humanitarian, with a friendly, easy-going personality. Pictures of that time show him with a big grin and arms around Japanese people; he did not see himself as an occupier.  He was a man with a big heart.

Art’s stint in the Marine Corps and his fine analytical mind were good preparation for his future career with the railroad. He began as an operator for the Illinois Central Railroad, primarily manning the stations at Portage (Galena) and the East Cabin (East Dubuque) during a 45-year career. There, Art exhibited his traits of reliability, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail. He received several commendations for safety when he noticed and reported things amiss as trains traveled past his post.  He lived in a small home on Rosedale Avenue in Dubuque and walked to work – in East Dubuque – every day.  He would set out about an hour ahead of time and, knowing the rail schedule, was able to take a shortcut across the railroad bridge.

He adopted many unwanted and abandoned pets over the years. His last dog was a cute Jack Russell terrier-type that was a constant companion. Art was a lover of classical music, the outdoors and was a conservationist with a passion for walking and hiking. When he retired, Art enjoyed using his life-time pass on the railroad to travel around the United States.  He also traveled throughout the world.

Art was an avid reader and relished spending time at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. He always read newspapers, magazines and checked out railroad books.  He drove a truck and parked it up the street so that he could get in a good walk, and avoid paying parking meters.  Library staff remembers Mr. Mutschler as a “dear man who always had a smile and a big hello.”  He died one year ago this coming Sunday – March 25, 2011 at the age of 91. 

He lived modestly, yet was a quiet and generous contributor to many conservation, art, literary, humane, historical, and progressive causes. Mr. Mutschler remembered his favorite organizations upon his death, leaving bequests to the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. The Library has a trust fund established in Mr. Mutschler’s name and plans to dedicate the funds to the expansion of library services.  To this end the Library will embark on a community survey in the next month.  Responses from Dubuque’s residents will be very important as we seek to evaluate the level of interest in expanding library services.  Some people will receive a survey in the mail; please take a few minutes to complete it and return it in the stamped envelope that will be provided.  For those who do not receive a survey in the mail, the Library will offer an online survey.  Announcement of the date of the survey and when the survey will be launched on the library’s web site will be made in April.