Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! April 7th Movie: This 1971 film (Rated R) is set in 1951, and tells the story of a group of high schoolers who are coming of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied North Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically.
Calling all scallywags to report for Pirate duty at the Library! We'll spin tales, sing sea shanties, and practice our seafarin’ skills! Afterwards, make a fun pirate craft and follow a treasure map to find the loot! Don’t miss out, or you’ll be saying “AAARRRGHH!”
We are closing out the 2025’s Sioux City Reads season with Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30pm! Answer pop culture questions from across the decades plus a couple rounds inspired by the 2025 Sioux City Reads book, Unmask Alice by Rick Emerson.
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! March 24th Movie: This 2011 (Rated PG-13) biographical drama film is based on the life and career of England's first female Prime Minister.
Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on March 22 from 11 am to 12 noon! Ages 8-12 will code a secret handshake and ages 3-7 will have an imaginative journey with stories, beginning coding concepts, and the Library's Bee Bots!
Before advancements in forensic science and DNA analysis, Sioux City faced many unexplained crimes and fatalities. Sarah, our Local History Librarian Specialist, will explore several of these local cases.
Sharing news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s completely false. This talk will explain why it has become easier to create and spread misinformation and will introduce you to tools that help you evaluate news sources as well as review helpful fact-checking sites. This talk is presented by Senior Planet Partner Resources.
For adult parents/caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months. Join us for a 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. After Storytime, enjoy play and social time. Comfy clothes suggested. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together. Chairs are also available. Free parking on weekends.
Unmask Alice is a true story of contagious deception. It’s the story of a doomed romance and a vengeful celebrity. Of a lazy press and a public mob. Of two suicidal teenagers, and their exploitation by a literary vampire.
Featuring a very special appearance by The Cat in the Hat. Create a Seuss-tastical craft after storytime!
