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.
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! May 5th Film: This 2018 sci-fi/fantasy film starring Alden Ehrenreich explores the origins of one of the most famous characters of an epic sci-fi film series.(Rated PG-13)
It’s the most wonderful time of year - Book Sale Time! The Book Sale will run from April 24 through May 3. 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!
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! April 28th Film: After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic in this 1990 romantic drama (Rated PG-13).
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! April 21st Movie: A teenage girl teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show in this campy 1988 musical (Rated PG).
