We are kicking off Adult Summer Reading with Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30-8:30pm! Play some trivia, win books, and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program!
There is only one Cher, and for seven decades she has been showing us why. Cher holds the attention of the world with her voice, her acting, her style, her wit and her unstoppable spirit. Now, for the first time, she tells her story in her own voice – as honest as it is hilarious, as powerful as it is perceptive.
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm! June 2nd Film: In this 1995 comedy/drama starring Patrick Swayze, three drag queens are traveling cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town.
In this episode, Kelsey and Jenn talk with best-selling author Tim Johnston about his latest novel, Distant Sons—the All Iowa Reads selection for Adult Fiction for 2025. Random acts of misfortune, themes of masculinity and shame, and a small town haunted by great tragedy. It may surprise you or it could devastate you, but at the very least, be prepared to feel all the feels!
In this session, Sarah will revisit several of Sioux City’s most infamous cases, weaving together the facts, theories, and mysteries that have captivated residents for generations. Whether you missed her previous talks or simply can’t get enough of true crime, join us for an evening of fascinating local history—and maybe even share your own theories or memories as the stories unfold.
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! May 19th Film: In this 1950 film noir starring Sterling Hayden, a major heist goes off as planned, but then double crosses, bad luck, and solid police work cause everything to unravel.
In this episode, Jenn and Kelsey talk with bestselling author Nickolas Butler about his latest novel, A Forty-Year Kiss. Listen to hear what in-real-life overheard conversation sparked the inspiration for this life-affirming love story, how he crafts the sublime from the ordinary, and why second chances are so compelling.
Established in 2003, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. Join the Sioux City Public Library for a discussion on this year's book, Distant Sons by Tim Johnston.
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! May 12th Film: This 2023 drama is set in the international world of Western classical music and centers on a woman who is widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. (Rated R)
Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.
