Curious about Facebook but concerned about privacy? Interested in learning how to set up a profile or a page? Want to learn more about Facebook Live? This lecture offers an overview of Facebook's evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action. This talk is presented by Connections Area Agency on Aging and Senior Planet Partner Resources.
In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with rising star Emilia Hart about her latest novel, The Sirens—a story of two sets of sisters separated by time and connected by the power of the sea. We chat about compelling female characters, how the past informs our present, and why meeting readers is such a rewarding experience. Dangerous temptations await!
From a marine biologist and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences, a powerful debut about the uplifting story of a young Black scientist’s challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature’s most misunderstood animal—the shark.
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 through Memorial Day! 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.
