October is HALLOW-READ month! Kids can log their reading and earn creepy badges all month long (October 1-31). Ages 0-5 have a goal of reading 30 books over the course of the month. Ages 6-18 have a goal of reading 5 hours over the course of the month. Hit the reading goal of 30 books or 5 hours read in October and earn an adorable Jack-O'-Lantern backpack plushie!
Carve out some time to party with pumpkins and pals! Enjoy seasonal stories and rhymes, followed by a fun craft and jack-o'-lantern hunt! Come for a gourd time!
Come enjoy traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea West Africa with Duniya Drum and Dance! This event is free and open to all ages.
Come in from the heat to enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Feel free to bring your own snack and beverage (must have a lid or resealable cap).
Join the Library and Reach Youth and Family Theatre for a preview of their upcoming musical! Hear songs from the musical, meet the actors, get photos with the cast, and enjoy an opportunity to ask questions about the Reach program.
Pop into Aalfs Downtown Library for a relaxing afternoon of board games from the Library's new board game collection! A variety of popular board and card games - from classic family games to modern favorites - will be waiting for you! All ages and skill levels are welcome at this drop-in event.
LEGO builders unite! Kids ages 4 - 11 can use the Library’s LEGO collection and their imaginations to make cool creations while taking part in fun LEGO building challenges! Come anytime during this drop-in event.
Jump start your summer of fun at the Library! Sing and dance at the Family Karaoke Party, create a mini video game themed terrarium, meet Sioux City Explorers baseball players and Slider - their mascot, make a character for the Library's mural, and much more! Plus, pick up your Summer Reading Starter Pack and sign up on the Beanstack App.
LEGO builders unite! Kids ages 4 - 11 can use the Library’s LEGO collection and their imaginations to make cool creations while taking part in fun LEGO building challenges! Come anytime during this drop-in event.
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!
