Aalfs Downtown Library
529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept. thru May) 1pm – 5pm
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
712-255-2933
*Temporarily Closed for Renovation
Perry Creek Branch Library
(Lower B, Plaza Professional Center)
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
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Summer Fun at the LibraryJoin us for a universe of stories this summer! There will be innovative activities to keep kids’ minds sharp, their imaginations active, and their creativity sparked. Come to our special events, plus, read your way to awesome prizes. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar for the full line-up of activities. |
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Brainfuse JobNow/VetNowThe Library is excited to introduce Brainfuse JobNow/VetNow for all our full-access library patrons. With Brainfuse you can access an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of educational, career, and veteran needs. Brainfuse offers live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators to assist you with writing a resume, preparing for a job interview, or navigating the VA system. Brainfuse also offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as preparatory tests – including the GED, HiSET, ACT, SAT, and USCIS citizenship test. |
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Open Book Club Titles for 2019Sioux City Public Library is excited to announce the Open Book Club picks for 2019! Read from this selection of acclaimed titles at your leisure or in time to attend a spirited discussion held the first Monday of each month, 10 am at our Perry Creek Branch Library and 5:30 pm at our Aalfs Downtown Library. Open Book Club is free and open to all. June’s title is Sex-Crime Panic: A Journey to the Paranoid Heart of the 1950s by Neil Miller. Click here to see the complete 2019 list. |
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Morningside Branch Library RenovationWe are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated interior renovation of our Morningside Branch Library is underway. The Morningside Branch book return will be inaccessible from May 13 – 20 (possibly longer) due to repairs. During the temporary closure of the building, enjoy continued Library service at both the Aalfs Downtown Library and Perry Creek Branch Library. Starting October 20 and throughout the renovation, Perry Creek will add new Saturday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (May 25 will be the last Saturday open at the Perry Creek Branch Library). |
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Pay Library Fees OnlineYou no longer have to wait until your next visit to take care of library fees. You can now quickly and easily pay library fines by credit card from any internet-connected device using your Sioux City Public Library card number and four-digit PIN (birth month and day) to sign in. |
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Transparent Language OnlineTransparent Language offers over 100 languages and a wide variety of learning activities. Transparent Language also has an app, so you can learn a new language whenever and wherever you’d like! |
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Need Technology Help?Make an appointment with one of our Library Techies during regular business hours at Aalfs Downtown Library. One-on-one consultations will provide tech assistance and can cover a range of topics including library resources, patron-owned devices (such as eReaders, tablets, and smart phones), social media, computer software, and more! Call 712-255-2933 ext. 2221 to schedule now! |
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Reading Recommendations Now OnlineWaiting your turn to read the latest from Jonathan Kellerman? Looking for a book similar to Where the Crawdads Sing? Check out our new Reading Recommendations web page for expert read-alike suggestions created by your very own Sioux City Public Library staff. Whether you’re in the mood for quirky characters or pulse-pounding action, Library staff can help you find your next great read. Call a librarian at 712-255-2933 ext. 2221 for your personalized book recommendations. |
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“Check It Out” radio series“Check It Out,” a series featuring book recommendations from Sioux City Public Library staff, airs Tuesdays at 7:42am and 5:18pm on KWIT-KOJI: FM90. Each segment spotlights a staff favorite from our collection. (more) |
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Ancestry Genealogy SearchDiscover your family’s history for free with the library version of Ancestry.com. Find U.S. Federal Census records, passenger lists, birth, death, marriage and military records and much more. It is only available on the Aalfs Downtown Library computers, so bring your library card and start discovering! |
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Library StorytimeTuesday, May 28 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am |
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Library StorytimeWednesday, May 29 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 10:30 – 11 am |
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Open Book ClubMonday, June 3 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 10 – 11 am |
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Open Book ClubMonday, June 3 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 5:30 – 6:30 pm |
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Outdoor Concert Featuring Duke OtherwiseTuesday, June 4 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 am – 12 noon • All Ages |
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Jedi Training AcademyThursday, June 6 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm • All Ages |
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Family Movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)Friday, June 7 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 10 am – 12 noon |
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Innovation Studio (Registration Required)Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm • Grades 4 to 8 |
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Teen After-Hours Event: A Library Space Odyssey (Registration Required)Friday, June 21 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Grades 6 to 12 |
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Starlab (Registration Required)Friday, June 28 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 5 sessions between 9:30 am – 12 noon • Ages 5 and Up (Adults welcome!) |
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Teen Book Club (Registration Required)Every Thursday, July 11 – August 1 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 10:30 am – 12 pm • Grades 6 to 12 |
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Superstar Toddler Time (Registration Required)Friday, July 12 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 10 – 11 am • Ages 3 and Younger |
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Teen Event: Galaxy Painting (Registration Required)Wednesday, July 17 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm • Grades 6 to 12 |
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Summer Fun at the LibraryJoin us for a universe of stories this summer! There will be innovative activities to keep kids’ minds sharp, their imaginations active, and their creativity sparked. Come to our special events, plus, read your way to awesome prizes. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar for the full line-up of activities. |
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1,000 Books Before KindergartenSharing books and stories is important to your child’s brain development. Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge that brings you and your child closer together while developing their vocabulary and preparing them to become a stronger reader. Learn how to get started! |
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Library StorytimeCurious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and learning to match spoken sounds with written words. Please join us! (more) |
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1st Saturday Family StorytimeAt 11 am the first Saturday of each month, October through May, families with preschool through early elementary age children experience entertaining stories, catchy songs, and memorable rhymes. Hands-on activities extend the story beyond the pages of the book. Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends! |
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Reading Lists for Kids & TeensNot sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more) |