Library News
Protecting Your Personal Information Online on June 26
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We'll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it's OK -or not- to share your personal information online. This talk is presented by Connections Area Agency on Aging and Senior Planet Partner Resources.
High Tech Hi-Jinks: A Teen After-Hours Mystery on June 20
Teens explore the Library for clues, solve puzzles, and complete fast-paced challenges to unravel this after-hours mystery! "League of Heroes," a fully immersive virtual reality gaming experience is set to premiere at the Sioux City Public Library. Siouxland Teens can't wait to play the high-tech game, powered by HAL, the "League of Heroes" A.I. Games Master. But then HAL goes missing! It’s up to our teen detectives to solve the mystery of who took HAL and where they hid him! Prizes and snacks provided. Registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons Game Night on June 18
Local games store Games King hosts a Dungeons & Dragons game night at the Library for ages 12 and above. All skill levels welcome!
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Emilia Hart
In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with rising star Emilia Hart about her latest novel, The Sirens—a story of two sets of sisters separated by time and connected by the power of the sea. We chat about compelling female characters, how the past informs our present, and why meeting readers is such a rewarding experience. Dangerous temptations await!
Upcoming Events
Imagination Builders: Press Play (Start) - All About Buttons
- Jun 16, 11 AM
- Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jun 18, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Innovation Studio: Robo Wunderkind - Critter Coding Creations
- Jun 19, 2 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Imagination Builders: Daring Dragons (with Bee Bots)
- Jun 23, 11 AM
- 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