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 Novey

Our 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 Library

Sign 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 Fines

The 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 Email

NextReads 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 Podcast

The 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 Online

You 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 Storytime

Wednesday, November 29 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am • Ages 0 – 5
Curious young minds experience the magic stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and developing early literacy skills for future reading success.

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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!

Thursday, November 30 • 3:30 – 4 pm
Informative and entertaining librarians from the Sioux City Public Library chat about good (and bad) books, unbox new books, answer questions, and so much more. Share your opinions in the comments during the Facebook Live broadcast! It’s an open discussion, and we invite you to join in so we can have a conversation with YOU!

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1st Saturday Family Storytime: Let It Snow! (Registration Required)

Saturday, December 2 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 – 11:45am
Snow is scattering, friends are gathering! Join us this December morning for a snowy storytime featuring books, songs, and activities about SNOW! After storytime, we’ll create our own magic snow to take home! Parking is free on weekends. Click here to get registered!

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Innovation Studio Drop-In Event

Monday, December 4 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 3 – 5 pm • Ages 8+
Experience hands-on exploratory learning at these drop-in events featuring science, technology, engineering, math, and MORE! The activities are geared towards ages 8+ but we welcome all ages with their caregiver. Each week will have a different featured activity.

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Library Storytime

Tuesday, December 5 • Perry Creek Branch Library • 11 – 11:30 am • Ages 0 – 5
Curious young minds experience the magic stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and developing early literacy skills for future reading success.

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Library Storytime

Wednesday, December 6 • Morningside Branch Library • 10:30 – 11 am • Ages 0 – 5
Curious young minds experience the magic stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and developing early literacy skills for future reading success.

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Career Cruiser

Thursday, December 7 • Morningside Branch Library Parking Lot • 10 am – 2 pm
The Career Cruiser offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public. The Cruiser is equipped with 8 workstations, internet and Career Representatives ready to help you explore job opportunities in your community and surrounding area!

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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!

Thursday, December 7 • 3:30 – 4 pm
Informative and entertaining librarians from the Sioux City Public Library chat about good (and bad) books, unbox new books, answer questions, and so much more. Share your opinions in the comments during the Facebook Live broadcast! It’s an open discussion, and we invite you to join in so we can have a conversation with YOU!

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¡Storytime en Español!

Sábado, 16 de Diciembre • Aalfs Downtown Library • 11 am
Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.[Storytime in Spanish on Saturday, December 16th at 11 am. Please join us for an hour of Spanish language stories, activities, and fun for the whole family! All are welcome! Parking is free on the weekends. All stories will be read in Spanish.]

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Interactive Holiday Movie – Rated PG (Registration Required)

Saturday, December 16 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 – 4 pm
Families are invited to join the Library for an interactive movie experience filled with activities and fun for the holidays! Registration required. Parking is free on weekends. Click here to get registered!

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Career Cruiser

Thursday, December 21 • Morningside Branch Library Parking Lot • 10 am – 2 pm
The Career Cruiser offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public. The Cruiser is equipped with 8 workstations, internet and Career Representatives ready to help you explore job opportunities in your community and surrounding area!

Open Book Club: Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. Ali

Monday, January 8 • Morningside Branch Library • 10 am
Join us the first Monday of the month for lively discussion with fellow reading enthusiasts. January’s title is Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. Ali. Open Book Club is free and open to the public.

Open Book Club: Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. Ali

Monday, January 8 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 5 pm
Join us the first Monday of the month for lively discussion with fellow reading enthusiasts. January’s title is Walk Through Fire by Yasmine S. Ali. Open Book Club is free and open to the public.

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1st Saturday Family Storytime

At 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 Library

Sign 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 Kindergarten

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!

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Weekly Storytimes at Perry Creek Branch and Morningside Branch Libraries

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!

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Reading Lists for Kids & Teens

Not sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more)