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.
Celebrate “Star Wars Day” with out-of-this-world books from a galaxy far, far away! We’ll share outer space stories, test our Jedi skills, and make a cosmic craft to take home! All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
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!
Sábado, 20 de abril - 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
Let us entertain you! Join us for a puppet show featuring trickster spider Anansi! Children can create their own puppet to take home after the curtains close. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
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.
Looking for a new job, career change, or tips on how to ace an interview? Career Cruiser will be at the Morningside Branch Library on Thursday, March 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. It offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public.
