Our MISSION
Dubuque Area Library Information Consortium (DALINC) is a non-profit organization that exists to encourage, coordinate, and develop programs and services for librarians and other professionals in order for libraries to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of their communities.



2027 Adult Book Pick
All The Beauty in The World
BY Patrick Bringley

2027 Youth Book Pick
Cat Nap
By Brian Lies

Dubuque County Reads 2027
Join the Read!

One county, one shared read. Each year, Dubuque County Reads brings libraries and community partners together around a common book to promote literacy, spark civic conversation, and encourage respectful dialogue on the issues that matter to us.
Book discussions and other events run March through April 2027.
2027 programming is made possible by DRA Core Grant, Community Foundation of Dubuque Rural Libraries Grant, and Friends of Carnegie-Stout Public Library.
All Upcoming EVENTS

DCR Fundraiser Fall 2026Wed, Oct 28Online Fundraiser
Meet the Author - DCR 2027Tue, Apr 06Location is TBD
Book Discussions - DCR 2027March-April 2027Location is TBD


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DCR FUndraiser
What Your Purchase Supports
Proceeds support Dubuque County Reads, a county-wide community reading program that brings people together through shared reading experiences, discussions, and educational events.
Funds help cover the cost of books, speaker events, and other educational community programming.
