Library News
Sioux City True Crime: Cold Case Files on April 30
Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, will examine several of Sioux City's infamous cold cases. Using the library's archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, and web resources, Sarah will present facts about the crimes, theories, and law enforcement efforts throughout the years. Memories and input from attendees will be encouraged as the cases are discussed.
Reading Recommendations: Teen Romance!
Looking for that next Teen Romance novel that will give you all the feelings? We have some swoon-worthy titles at the Sioux City Public Library!
1st Saturday Family Storytime: May the Fourth Be With You! on May 4
Celebrate “Star Wars Day” with out-of-this-world books from a galaxy far, far away! We’ll share outer space stories, test our Jedi skills, and make a cosmic craft to take home! All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
May’s Open Book Club: The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
Told through the perspective of its charming and irresistible narrator, The History of a Difficult Child is about what happens when mother, God, and country are at odds, and how one difficult child finds her voice. There are two in-person sessions each month and a virtual option for those who can't make the in-person meetings!
Upcoming Events
Register for Sioux City True Crime: Cold Case Files via Zoom
- Apr 30, 6 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 1, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
1st Saturday Family Storytime: May the 4th Be With You!
- May 4, 11 AM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Open Book Club at Morningside - The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
- May 6, 10 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Open Book Club - The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
- May 6, 5 PM
- Security National Bank Conference Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 8, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Kids & Teens
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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!
Each week on Tuesday at 11 am at the Perry Creek Library or Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Morningside Branch Library join us for a fun and interactive storytime for ages 0 through 5! Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills for future reading success!
Locations:
Aalfs Downtown Library
529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept – May) 1pm – 5pm
Click here for a virtual tour!
Free parking on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
712-255-2924
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Click here for a virtual tour!
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm