Library News
January’s Open Book Club: The View From Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani
Fed by the author’s cherished Italian roots comes a bighearted, hilarious novel of the the story of one woman’s determination to live a creative life that matters, with enough room left over for love. With a one-way ticket to Italy, Jess is determined to write a new story on her own terms–this time, in stone.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pajama-Rama on January 3
Party in your PJs at the Library at this cozy winter storytime! Enjoy snuggly warm stories, a super sing-along, and a fantastically fun craft! Don't forget to wear your favorite pajamas! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on December 27
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on December 27 at 11 am.
Crafternoons at the Library: December 22, 23, 26, and 29-31
These drop-in events are for all ages and happening from 2 to 3:30 pm on December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, and 31! All supplies provided.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Dec 17, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
North Middle School Christmas Carolers at the Library!
- Dec 18, 11:25 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Stories & Cuentos: An English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime
- Dec 20, 11 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Crafternoons at the Library: Design Your Own Gift Wrap
- Dec 22, 2 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
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Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm