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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Open Book Club Titles for 2023!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. There are two discussion times available – 10 am at the Morningside Branch Library and 5 pm at the Aalfs Downtown Library. Open Book Club is free and open to all. October’s title is Trespasses by Louise Kennedy. Click here to see the complete 2023 list. |
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Not Accepting Book & Media Donations at This TimeThe Sioux City Public Library is asking all Library lovers who wish to donate books to the Library to please hold on to them for the next couple of months. All donations are processed in the lower level of the Downtown Library and the Library’s elevator is currently out of order. The estimated repair time is 8-10 weeks. Without your donations, the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library wouldn’t be able to support the Library like they do. The proceeds from their annual Book Lover’s Book Sale funds numerous Library purchases and programs each year, including both the Youth and Adult Summer Reading programs. The most recent sale grossed over $66,000 and this is all due to the Friends’ hard work and your generous donations throughout the year. Please watch the Library’s website/social media for updates on the status of accepting donations. Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library and the Sioux City Public Library! |
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Internet for All InitiativeThe Sioux City Public Library has been awarded funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to provide 1,900 Internet-connected devices to Sioux City residents.The Internet for All program will make internet-connected devices available for extended checkout from the Library, such as: HotSpots, 5G Routers, Laptops, and Tablets. Devices will be available to all Sioux City Residents (ages 18+) with a full-service Library Card in good standing. Right now devices can be checked out from the Aalfs Downtown Library and beginning on Monday, January 9 they will also be available for check out at the Morningside Branch Library. For more detailed information: click here for the Internet for All webpage. |
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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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Open Book Club: Trespasses by Louise KennedyMonday, October 2 • Morningside Branch Library • 10 am |
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Open Book Club: Trespasses by Louise KennedyMonday, October 2 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 5 pm |
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Library StorytimeTuesday, October 3 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am • Ages 0 – 5 |
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Goodwill Career CruiserWednesday, October 4 • Morningside Branch Library Parking Lot • 10 am – 2 pm |
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Library StorytimeWednesday, October 4 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am • Ages 0 – 5 |
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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!Thursday, October 5 • 3:30 – 4 pm |
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1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkins! (Registration Required)Saturday, October 7 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 – 11:45am |
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Baby Storytime! (Registration Required)Saturday, October 14 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 9:30 to 9:50 am |
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¡Storytime en Español!Sábado, 14 de Octubre • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 am |
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Baby Storytime! (Registration Required)Saturday, October 21 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 9:30 to 9:50 am |
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Baby Storytime! (Registration Required)Saturday, October 28 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 9:30 to 9:50 am |
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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 October’s 1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkins! |
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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) |