Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, will examine several of Sioux City's infamous cold cases. Using the library's archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, and web resources, Sarah will present facts about the crimes, theories, and law enforcement efforts throughout the years. Memories and input from attendees will be encouraged as the cases are discussed.
Told through the perspective of its charming and irresistible narrator, The History of a Difficult Child is about what happens when mother, God, and country are at odds, and how one difficult child finds her voice. There are two in-person sessions each month and a virtual option for those who can't make the in-person meetings!
It’s the most wonderful time of year - Book Sale Time! The Book Sale will run from April 18 through 27. This year's location is the also the location used last year, the former Chuck E Cheese site at the Southern Hills Mall. Park on the Barnes & Nobles side of the mall and use the outside door to enter. This used Book Sale is a Friends of the Sioux City Public Library fundraiser. Proceeds enrich public library service in Sioux City, funding children's summer reading initiative and providing books, recordings, online resources, and more!
The newest episode of the Library's podcast may just be the biggest one yet! Kristin Hannah (author of The Nightingale, The Great Alone, The Four Winds, The Women, and many more) is our guest on the newest episode of the Library's podcast, the First Fifty Pages.
National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries, the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in this fast-paced, online-focused world, libraries give everyone a green light to something truly special: a place to discover a great read, connect with others, and learn new skills.
Attention high school* & college students! The Sioux City Public Library is seeking an energetic person with a passion for literacy and a desire to share their enthusiasm for reading with young people in our community to serve in the Library's Youth Services Department as a Student Intern. The internship will run from approximately May 20th through August 2nd, 2024. *Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
Monday, April 8 is Solar Eclipse Day! Want to get the very best glimpse of this partial solar eclipse? Stop by any of the three Library locations (Aalfs Downtown, Morningside Branch, or Perry Creek Branch) to pick up your FREE Eclipse Glasses! One pair of glasses per family member, with a limit of 4 per family. Supplies are limited.
Red Memory uncovers forty years of silence through the stories of individuals who lived through the decade of Maoist fanaticism between 1966 and 1976.
Idra Novey, author of the 2024 Sioux City Reads book, Take What You Need will join us via ZOOM for a live Q & A discussion at the Sioux City Art Center! Art Center attendees will be invited to ask their questions in a town hall style Q & A session. Social Hour begins at 2 pm with light refreshments - hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The Q & A Session will begin at 3 pm and seating is limited. Tickets will be available on a first come basis starting at 2 pm.
In partnership with the Sioux City Art Center, the Sioux City Public Library is hosting sewing events at the Aalfs Downtown Library where community members can take part in the creation of the installation Razzle Dazzle with artist Amanda Browder! No experience is necessary. Materials will be provided.
