DALINC
Dubuque County Reads
Adults
Explore big ideas with fellow readers at engaging book discussions, hear fresh perspectives during our speaker panel, and connect with the author in a special talk. Discover events that challenge, inspire, and bring our community together. Learn more.
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Pick up a Free Copy of the Seed Keeper at a participating library or partner institution.*
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​*While supplies last.
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Public Libraries
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Carnegie-Stout Public Library
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Dubuque County Library District
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James Kennedy Public Library
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Cascade Public Library
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Academic Libraries
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Loras College Library
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University of Dubuque Library
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Divine Word College Library
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Wartburg Seminary Library
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Clarke University Library
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Partner Organizations
Dubuque Museum of Art
Voices Dupaco Building, 1000 Jackson St Suite 105, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Sisters of St. Francis
3390 Windsor Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001-1311
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Sisters of Charity, BVM
1100 Carmel Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52003
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Sisters of the Presentation
2360 Carter Rd
Dubuque, IA
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 E 3rd St
Dubuque, IA 52001
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Book Discussions
​March 2026 | Multiple Locations
Connect with your community through lively discussions of this year’s featured book, the Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson at 10 local libraries and additional partner sites.
Share your thoughts, hear new perspectives, and deepen your understanding of the themes that matter most.
Indigenous Speakers Panel
February 28, 2026 | Dubuque Museum of Art
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Indigenous leaders and advocates:
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Tinker Schuman
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Rubina Martini
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Jessica Engelking
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This panel will explore themes of land, water, and cultural resilience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from voices shaping environmental and social justice today.
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Diane Wilson Presentation
March 24, 2026 | Steeple Square
Celebrate Dubuque County Reads with award-winning author Diane Wilson, whose work explores identity, heritage, and healing. Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and conversation in the heart of Dubuque.
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