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 – Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 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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Sioux City Reads 2024 Title: Take What You Need by Idra NoveyOur 2024 Sioux City Reads title is Take What You Need by Idra Novey. Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a new community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to attending programming and book discussions together. Announcements of upcoming events will be posted on the Library’s Facebook page, via Library e-newsletters, and on the Library’s website. Find copies of Take What You Need by Idra Novey in our Catalog here or through the Libby app. |
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Book Club in a Bag Kits Now Available!Adult patrons who are interested in leading their own book clubs, looking for recommendations for a book club, or people who want to share the same book with friends can now check out a Book Club in a Bag kit from the Sioux City Public Library! What’s included: handy book club tote bag, six (6) copies of a book curated to spark conversation, and a sheet with tips for hosting a book discussion and questions that can help start the conversation. Click here to learn more about or to place a hold on a Book Club Kit! |
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Stay Up-to-Date on Kids & Teen Events at Your LibrarySign up for our Kids & Families Newsletter to receive emails with info about events for kids and teens happening at the Sioux City Public Library. Click here to get signed up! |
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SCPL Eliminates Overdue FinesThe Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees board members voted to permanently eliminate overdue fines for full-service Sioux City Public Library cards, a move that benefits at least 75% of the Library’s cardholders. What does that mean for you? It means that if you are a resident of Sioux City (or own property in Sioux City, or are a resident of one of the surrounding towns and have purchased a full-service card), worrying about overdue fines is a thing of the past! For more information click here. |
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Library Events Streaming Live!We want to reach you wherever you are with informative, fun, and engaging events. Join staff from the Library’s Reference Department on Thursdays at 3:30 pm, as they discuss good (and bad) books, favorite genres, films, and much more. Come join the conversation on the Sioux City Public Library Facebook page! |
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Reading Recommendations Directly to Your EmailNextReads newsletters deliver reading recommendations directly to your inbox. These monthly newsletters are written by the award-winning book experts at NoveList and link directly to our catalog, making it easy for you to get more information or to place a hold. Choose from ten different NextReads newsletters, each one focused on a genre or topic. See the list of newsletter topics covered and get signed up here. |
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The First Fifty Pages PodcastThe Sioux City Public Library has a podcast! The First Fifty Pages is a collaboration between the Sioux City Public Library and Sioux City’s local NPR station, KWIT-KOJI. This monthly podcast will inform you on books, library culture, and reading trends and will also keep you up-to-date on the happenings at your local library. You can listen via KWIT’s website or download the episodes via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and PlayerFM. |
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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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“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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Library StorytimeWednesday, November 29 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am • Ages 0 – 5 |
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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!Thursday, November 30 • 3:30 – 4 pm |
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1st Saturday Family Storytime: Let It Snow! (Registration Required)Saturday, December 2 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 – 11:45am |
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Innovation Studio Drop-In EventMonday, December 4 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 3 – 5 pm • Ages 8+ |
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Library StorytimeTuesday, December 5 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am • Ages 0 – 5 |
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Library StorytimeWednesday, December 6 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am • Ages 0 – 5 |
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Career CruiserThursday, December 7 • Morningside Branch Library Parking Lot • 10 am – 2 pm |
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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!Thursday, December 7 • 3:30 – 4 pm |
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¡Storytime en Español!Sábado, 16 de Diciembre • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 am |
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Interactive Holiday Movie – Rated PG (Registration Required)Saturday, December 16 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm |
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Career CruiserThursday, December 21 • Morningside Branch Library Parking Lot • 10 am – 2 pm |
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Open Book Club: Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. AliMonday, January 8 • Morningside Branch Library • 10 am |
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Open Book Club: Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. AliMonday, January 8 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 5 pm |
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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! Click here to register for December’s 1st Saturday Family Storytime: Let It Snow! |
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Stay Up-to-Date on Kids & Teen Events at Your LibrarySign up for our Kids & Families Newsletter to receive emails with info about events for kids and teens happening at the Sioux City Public Library. Click here to get signed up! |
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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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Weekly Storytimes at Perry Creek Branch and Morningside Branch LibrariesEach 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! |
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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) |