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Dubuque
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Library Information Consortium

DALINC connects libraries in the tri-state area and provides collaborative events and programming for area residents, including the Dubuque County Reads program and the Dubuque Area History Expo. 

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.

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Featured Events

  • Speaker Panel: Indigenous Voices on Water, Land, and Justice
    Speaker Panel: Indigenous Voices on Water, Land, and Justice
    45 days to the event
    Speaker Panel: Indigenous Voices on Water, Land, and Justice
    Sat, Feb 28
    Dubuque
    Join us for a powerful conversation featuring Indigenous leaders and advocates working at the intersection of environmental justice and cultural survival. This event is free and open to the public.
  • Seeds and Stories: Author Talk by Diane Wilson
    Seeds and Stories: Author Talk by Diane Wilson
    69 days to the event
    Seeds and Stories: Author Talk by Diane Wilson
    Tue, Mar 24
    Dubuque
    Join acclaimed author Diane Wilson for an inspiring keynote on her novel The Seed Keeper. Wilson will share stories of Indigenous resilience, ecological stewardship, and the sacredness of seeds. A Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public.

Dubuque County Reads 2026

Program Overview

Dubuque County Reads is a community-wide reading program that brings people together through books, conversation, and cultural events. This year’s theme explores ecological sustainability, Indigenous identity, and cultural heritage with two featured titles:

How You Can Participate:

  • Pick Up a Free Book
    Starting in January, visit any of the 9 participating libraries to receive a free copy of The Seed Keeper (while supplies last). Attend a a story time event James Kennedy, Carnegie-Stout, Dubuque County, or Cascade Public libraries to receive a free copy of Berry Song (while supplies last). Books will also be available for checkout and for purchase at River Lights Bookstore. 

  • Join a Book Discussion
    Throughout March, libraries across Dubuque County will host adult book discussions. These are great opportunities to share ideas and connect with others.

  • Bring the Kids to a Storytime at your local public library
    Enjoy family-friendly storytimes and activities inspired by Berry Song at select public libraries.

  • Attend Special Events

    • Kickoff & Book Distribution: Free books at participating libraries

    • Indigenous Speakers Panel: February 28 at the Dubuque Museum of Art

    • Expo-Style Event: Hands-on activities and exhibits at the National Mississippi River Museum on March 4. 

    • Author Keynote: Diane Wilson, March 24 at Steeple Square

    • Additional art, conservation, and cultural programs throughout the season

      • Movie Nights

      • Seed Giveaways

      • Lectures 

      • Art Workshops

Why Participate?
By joining Dubuque County Reads, you’ll help foster literacy, cultural understanding, and community dialogue. Whether you attend one event or all of them, your involvement makes a difference.

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