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712.255.2933

Betsy Thompson
Betsy Thompson
Library Director
Ext. 251

Sara Doyle
Sara Doyle
Reference & Reader Services
Ext. 254

Jeanette Bobeen
Jeanette Bobeen
Children & Family Services
Ext. 233

Marla Kerr
Marla Kerr
Circulation Services
Ext. 213

Troy Jennings
Troy Jennings
Technical Services
Ext. 243

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Mission: The Sioux City Public Library connects people and ideas to empower and enrich our community — Adopted by the Board of Trustees, June 2009

We value the public’s trust; diversity in the Library’s collection of materials; quality service provided by expert, skillful staff who are responsive to the changing needs of the community; and, supporting individuals in their enjoyment of reading and their lifelong pursuit of learning.
 
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Make a Donation
If you wish to make a donation toward the purchase of books or recordings, if you wish to give a memorial in honor of a loved one, or if you would like to further the Library mission through a gift to the Foundation Endowment, please contact Library Director Betsy Thompson via email at bthompson@siouxcitylibrary.org or call 712.255.2933 ext. 251 and visit with her about what you have in mind.
Library People
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Sioux City Public Library Foundation
Sioux City Public Library FoundationEnhancing Library Excellence Today, Endowing Library Excellence for Tomorrow

The Sioux City Public Library Foundation is a non-profit, public benefit corporation that supports the Sioux City Public Library mission and benefits the community by receiving, managing and dispersing funds to ensure Library excellence. Your contribution is tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

Sioux City Public Library Foundation President:
Timothy S. Bottaro

Friends of the Sioux City Public Library
Friends of the Sioux City Public Library The Friends Board organizes a used book sale each spring and funds Library projects with the proceeds. Additional support is gathered through contributions from people like you. Celebrate the enjoyment of using your public library! Since 1965, financial support from The Friends for print and recorded media, children’s programming and outreach, computers, and online resources has helped the Sioux City Public Library provide the excellent service we enjoy today.

Friends of the Sioux City Public Library President:
John McGuire

Library Board of Trustees
Appointed by City Council, this 7-member board serves as the citizen's governing body for the Public Library.
President: Jay E. Denne
Vice President: Janet Plathe
Secretary: Lisa M. Kroger
Derek Albert
Barbara Bensen
Cathy Perley
Mary Ann Schuldt

Library Publications
Library Publications
Strategic Plan  Requires Adobe Reader
Annual Report 2008-2009  Requires Adobe Reader
Book Remarks (newsletter)  Requires Adobe Reader
Library Events
Library Events
Library Locations
Library Locations
The Wilbur Aalfs (Main) Library
Morningside Branch
Perry Creek Branch
Library Policies
Library Policies
Circulation  Requires Adobe Reader
Conduct in the Library  Requires Adobe Reader
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