Library News
Sioux City True Crime: Sensational Stories on October 20 and November 7
This session explores a wide-ranging collection of local cases pulled from different decades of Sioux City history. Moving beyond a single theme or time period, the presentation examines murders, mysteries, and shocking crimes that either captivated the community or slowly disappeared from public memory. Some stories may be familiar, others almost forgotten, but each offers a glimpse into the violence, tragedy, and human drama that have woven through Sioux City across generations and the lasting impact these events left behind. Presented by Sarah, Local History Librarian Specialist with the Sioux City Public Library.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Dino-vember on November 7
Celebrate with us at Dinosaur Storytime! Our prehistoric party will include pterrific books, dino-mite songs, and t-rexcellent activities. After Storytime, make a hatching dinosaur craft and experience our dinosaur sensory bin!
Adult Challenge: Sioux City Secrets Community Scavenger Hunt (October 1-31)
Hunt Sioux City for codes during this special trick-or-treat challenge for adults! Starting October 1, Look for clues on the Beanstack app (it's the same one we use for our Summer Reading Program) or by joining the challenge at siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.org.
Hallow-Read: Kids Reading Challenge (October 1-31)
October is HALLOW-READ month! Kids (ages 0-18) can log their reading and earn a prize just for registering and also when you hit your reading goal! Ages 0-5 have a goal of reading 30 books over the course of the month. Ages 6-18 have a goal of reading 5 hours over the course of the month.
Upcoming Events
Banned Books Week Discussion - Octavia Butler's Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
- Oct 10, 11 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Oct 14, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Register to view this event ONLINE - Sioux City True Crime: Sensational Stories
- Oct 20, 6 PM
- Aalfs Downtown 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