Sioux City Public Library

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
712-255-2924
Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Perry Creek Branch Library
(Lower B, Plaza Professional Center)
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm

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	The Great American Read Between May and October, we’re taking part in PBS’s national campaign to discover America’s favorite novel. Pick up one of the handouts at any Sioux City Public Library location and join us for the summer and fall seasons of reading, voting, prizes, events, and the reveal of America’s most loved novel!
	Summer Fun at the Library Join us for 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.
	Open Book Club Titles for 2018 Sioux City Public Library is excited to announce the Open Book Club picks for 2018! 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 pm at our Morningside Branch Library. Open Book Club is free and open to all. July’s title is The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson. Click here to see the complete 2018 list.
	Transparent Language Online We’re excited to introduce Transparent Language Online for our full-access patrons. Transparent 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!
	Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center Be creative with content from leading craft/hobby magazines and books. Including over 700 videos, this database gives detailed how-to information on topics such as knitting, quilting, beading, model building, scrapbooking, and kids’ crafts.
	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!
	Small Engine Repair Reference Center Fix mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, chainsaws, and more. Procedures for routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) are available in full-text PDF documents.
	Practice Tests and Computer Skills An interactive online learning platform, Learning Express Library features over 770 practice tests and tutorials for learners of all ages. In this database you’ll find job search and workplace skills improvement guides, career certification and licensing exam prep, college and graduate school admissions practice tests, GED exam preparation (HiSET in Iowa), help for children looking to practice and improve their reading, writing and math skills, and video tutorials on popular software and computer basics.
	Reading Recommendations Now Online Waiting your turn to read the latest from Lee Child? Looking for a book similar to A Man Called Ove? 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.
	“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)
	Ancestry Genealogy Search Discover 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!
	NoveList Book discovery is easier than ever using NoveList in the Library catalog. Whether you’re looking for the next book in a series, for a read-alike recommendation, or for professional reviews, NoveList offers the tools necessary to find your next great read! This feature is located below the holdings information for select fiction and nonfiction titles in the Library catalog.

	Imagination Builders Monday, June 18 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 am – Noon • Grades 1 to 3 Experience stories beyond the pages of the books through this hands-on, STEAM-based Storytime.
	Library Storytime Tuesday, June 19 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am Library Storytime is a unique place for young children and their caring adults to explore the world together. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read.
	Read-To-Me Dogs Tuesday, June 19 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 3 pm • Grades K to 5 Practice reading to eager canine ears from K-9 STARS at this drop-in event. The K-9 STARS are trained therapy stars with STARS Inc.
	Library Storytime Wednesday, June 20 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am Library Storytime is a unique place for young children and their caring adults to explore the world together. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read.
	Teen Book Club Every Thursday in June – June 7, June 14, June 21, & June 28 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 10:30 am – 12 pm • Grades 6 to 10 Read an amazing novel, The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, and take part in creative activities like designing a discussion journal, fun book-related art projects, and directing a book trailer on iMovie. Participants will be given a free copy of the book the first day of book club. Participation limited. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or register by calling 712-255-2933 ext. 2231.
	Innovation Studio: Electricity and Circuits Part 1 – REGISTRATION FULL Thursday, June 21 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm • Grades 4 to 8 Explore science, technology, engineering and math by tinkering, experimenting and collaborating to solve real world problems. Registration is now full for this event.
	Teen After-Hours Event: A Rock N Roll Mystery Friday, June 22 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 6:30 – 8:30 pm • Grades 6 to 10 Rock and Roll is here to stay. Or is it? The coveted autographed guitar of Sioux City’s rock legend goes missing. Teens search the Library to find clues to solve the case. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or register by calling 712-255-2933 ext. 2231.
	Imagination Builders Monday, June 25 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 am – Noon • Grades 1 to 3 Experience stories beyond the pages of the books through this hands-on, STEAM-based Storytime.
	Library Storytime Tuesday, June 26 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am Library Storytime is a unique place for young children and their caring adults to explore the world together. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read.
	Read-To-Me Dogs Tuesday, June 26 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 3 pm • Grades K to 5 Practice reading to eager canine ears from K-9 STARS at this drop-in event. The K-9 STARS are trained therapy stars with STARS Inc.
	Library Storytime Wednesday, June 27 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am Library Storytime is a unique place for young children and their caring adults to explore the world together. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing the early literacy skills needed to be ready to read.
	Open Book Club Monday, July 9 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 10 – 11 am Join us each month for lively discussion with fellow reading enthusiasts! July’s title is The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson.
	Open Book Club Monday, July 9 • Morningside Branch Library • 5 – 6 pm Join us each month for lively discussion with fellow reading enthusiasts! July’s title is The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson.

	Summer Fun at the Library Join us for 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.
	1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Sharing 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!
	Library Storytime Curious 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)
	1^st Saturday Family Storytime At 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!
	Reading Lists for Kids & Teens Not sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more)

The Great American Read

Need Technology Help?

Ancestry Genealogy Search

NoveList

Read-To-Me Dogs

Innovation Studio: Electricity and Circuits Part 1 – REGISTRATION FULL

Read-To-Me Dogs

1st Saturday Family Storytime

1^st Saturday Family Storytime