Library News – Sioux City Public Library

13 Jun, 2026

Seeking Sasquatch 2: A Teen After-Hours Mystery on June 26

By admin|June 13th, 2026|Events, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Teens, Youth|

Teens explore the Library for clues, solve puzzles, and complete fast-paced challenges to unravel this after-hours mystery! "League of Heroes," a fully immersive virtual reality gaming experience is set to premiere at the Sioux City Public Library. Siouxland Teens can't wait to play the high-tech game, powered by HAL, the "League of Heroes" A.I. Games Master. But then HAL goes missing! It’s up to our teen detectives to solve the mystery of who took HAL and where they hid him! Prizes and snacks provided. Registration is required.

10 Jun, 2026

Pokémon-a-thon! on June 24

By admin|June 10th, 2026|Events, Kids, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Youth|

Calling all Trainers! Join us for an all-day Pokémon celebration across the Sioux City Public Library system. Hunt down your favorite Pokémon in on epic library-wide scavenger hunts and try your hand at some cool Pokémon crafts. Different branches will host different activities, so journey around to catch 'em all!

10 Jun, 2026

Family Movie Friday on June 19

By admin|June 10th, 2026|Events, Kids, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Teens, Youth|

Come into the Library and enjoy a recent release on our big screen. Feel free to bring your own covered beverage. Popcorn provided by JOLLY TIME Popcorn.

10 Jun, 2026

Read-To-Me-Dogs Every Tuesday in June

By admin|June 10th, 2026|Events, Kids, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Youth|

Practice reading to gentle canine listeners at this drop-in event featuring specially trained therapy dogs. No registration required. Happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library every Tuesday in the month of June from 2 - 3 pm.

8 Jun, 2026

Build a Bird Habitat Event on June 13

By admin|June 8th, 2026|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Local History, Summer Reading - Adults, Teens, Youth|

Build and decorate your own bird house and bird feeder! All ages welcome at this family-friendly event happening from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13 at the Aalfs Downtown Library.

3 Jun, 2026

Teen Crafternoon: Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bag on June 10

By admin|June 3rd, 2026|Events, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Teens, Youth|

Teens will create one-of-a-kind reusable bags using t-shirts, scissors, and fabric markers. Bring your own t-shirt or use one of our thrifted shirts! Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

22 May, 2026

Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour on June 9

By admin|May 22nd, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Local History, Summer Reading - Adults|

Step into Sioux City’s past with Local History Librarian Specialist Sarah Enright on Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour. This guided walking tour loops through the heart of downtown, beginning and ending at the Sioux City Public Library. Along the way, you’ll visit the real locations where shocking crimes unfolded, uncovering the people, motives, and moments that left lasting marks on the community.

9 May, 2026

June’s Open Book Club: The Lilac People by Milo Todd

By admin|May 9th, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Open Book Club, Reader Services|

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and In Memoriam, a moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of pre-war Berlin to survive first the Nazis and then the Allies, while protecting the ones he loves.

5 May, 2026

Summer Reading Celebration on June 4

By admin|May 5th, 2026|Events, Kids, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Teens, Youth|

Jump start your summer of fun at the Library at this drop-in event! Sing and dance at the Family Karaoke Party, visit the Creation Stations to make seed bombs and more, go on a scavenger hunt, decorate a flower to add to the Library's mural, and much more! Plus, pick up your Summer Reading Starter Pack and sign up on the Beanstack App.

5 May, 2026

Adult Summer Reading Kickoff: Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on June 3

By admin|May 5th, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Summer Reading - Adults|

We are kicking off Adult Summer Reading with Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30-8:30pm! Play some trivia, win books, and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program!