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Adult Summer Reading

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Read and Win Big Prizes!

Beanstack

Opportunities to win Summer Reading Prizes are waiting for you in the Beanstack app! The user-friendly Beanstack app (iOS, Android) makes it easy to sign up, track activities and reading, and earn badges for chances to win great prizes this summer!

Get started by downloading the free app for iOS or Android, or visit the Sioux City Public Library’s Beanstack page to create an account.

Bingo Cards:

Stop in to any Sioux City Public Library location and pick up a Bingo Reading Challenge card! Bring completed Bingo cards to the Upper Level desk at the Aalfs Downtown Library for a free book (*prizes are limited). Bingo cards are one of the many ways you can earn tickets on the Beanstack App towards prizes. Complete as many cards as you can between June 1 – July 31.

Adult Summer Reading Kickoff: Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice!

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Wednesday, June 4 • Buffalo Alice (1022 4th Street) • 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Kickoff Summer Reading with a Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice! Play some trivia, win books, and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program! Arrive early to get a table and play as a team or on your own. Each round gives players a chance to win exciting book prizes. The event is FREE and food and beverage may be purchased from Buffalo Alice staff.

June Events

Using Facebook

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Dungeons & Dragons Game Night with Games King

Flyer for Sioux City Public Library’s Summer Reading Dungeons & Dragons Game Night, featuring dice, game miniatures on a grid, D&D Player’s Handbook, and illustrated characters reading books.

CANCELED – Protecting Your Personal Information Online

A person typing on a laptop with a digital padlock graphic, promoting Sioux City Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading event on protecting personal info online, presented by Connections and Senior Planet.

July Events

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Online Tools for Contacting Your Lawmakers

Colorful promotional image for Sioux City Public Library’s Summer Reading Board Game-a-Palooza, featuring board game pieces, dice, animated dragons, and illustrated kids reading books.

Board Game-a-Palooza

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Introduction to Gaming

A flyer for Sioux City Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Puzzle Competition, with pixel art of books and game items, next to a photo of diverse hands assembling blue puzzle pieces.

Puzzle Competition

News and Updates

Intro to Gaming on July 17

Ready to level up? In this introduction to gaming we'll explore some of the basic concepts of video games and gaming. We'll review the benefits of gaming and take a look at some popular games and consoles, including Nintendo Switch, XBox, and VR headsets. We'll also demonstrate where to find free games and start playing! This talk is presented by Connections Area Agency on Aging and Senior Planet Partner Resources.

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Locations:

Aalfs Downtown Library

529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept – May) 1pm – 5pm
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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

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