Summer Reading – Adults – Sioux City Public Library https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org Fri, 22 May 2026 14:44:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour on June 9 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/bad-seeds-a-sioux-city-true-crime-downtown-walking-tour-on-june-9/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:10 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13462 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.
Inspired by this year’s summer reading theme, “Plant a Seed, Read,” the tour explores the “bad seeds” that grew into some of Sioux City’s most sensational cases.

When: Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library

*The tour will start at the parking lot on the west side of the Aalfs Downtown Library.*
-All stops are within a few blocks of the library in a compact loop – total walking distance is about 3/4 of a mile.
-It is recommended that attendees wear walking shoes and dress for outdoor weather.

Can’t make it to this June 9th walk? The same walk will happen again on July 18th!

]]> Adult Summer Reading Kickoff: Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on June 3 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/adult-summer-reading-kickoff-trivia-night-at-buffalo-alice-on-june-3/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:13:42 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13422 Kickoff Summer Reading with a Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice! Play some trivia, win books, and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Arrive early to get a table and play as a team or on your own. Each round gives players a chance to win exciting book prizes. Food and beverage may be purchased from Buffalo Alice staff.

Where: Buffalo Alice (1022 4th Street)
When: Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Who: Open to the Public — Free Admission (Buffalo Alice staff will be available if you wish to purchase food and drink)

]]> Intro to Gaming on July 17 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/online-tools-for-contacting-your-lawmakers-on-july-10/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12720 Ready to level up? In this introduction to gaming we’ll explore some of the basic concepts of video games and gaming. We’ll review the benefits of gaming and take a look at some popular games and consoles, including Nintendo Switch, XBox, and VR headsets. We’ll also demonstrate where to find free games and start playing! This talk is presented by Connections Area Agency on Aging and Senior Planet Partner Resources.

Where: Morningside Branch Library
When: Thursday, July 17 at 1 pm
Who: All Ages

]]> Board Game-a-Palooza on July 12 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/board-game-a-palooza-on-july-12/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:30:06 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12714 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!

What: Board Game-a-Palooza
When: Saturday, July 12 from 1 – 4 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)

Visit the Summer Reading webpage: http://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/summerreading/ for more information on all the summertime events or stop in at any Library location!

]]> Dungeons & Dragons Game Night on June 18 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/dungeons-dragons-game-night-on-june-18/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:15:42 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12573 Local games store Games King hosts a Dungeons & Dragons game night at the Library for ages 12 and above. All skill levels welcome!

What: Dungeons & Dragons Games Night
When: Wednesday, June 18 from 6 – 8 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: Ages 12 +

Visit the Summer Reading webpage: http://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/summerreading/ for more information on all the summertime events or stop in at any Library location!

]]> Adult Summer Reading Kickoff: Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on June 4 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/adult-summer-reading-kickoff-trivia-night-at-buffalo-alice-on-june-4/ Wed, 21 May 2025 14:25:36 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12400 Kickoff Summer Reading with a Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice! Play some trivia, win books, and learn more about the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Arrive early to get a table and play as a team or on your own. Each round gives players a chance to win exciting book prizes. Food and beverage may be purchased from Buffalo Alice staff.

Where: Buffalo Alice (1022 4th Street)
When: Wednesday, June 4 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Who: Open to the Public — Free Admission (Buffalo Alice staff will be available if you wish to purchase food and drink)

To learn about Adult Summer Reading and all the fantastic upcoming events, check out the Adult Summer Reading page.

]]> Owl Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on July 31 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/owl-presentation-july31/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:11:22 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=11621 Naturalists from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center are bringing some of their feathered friends to the Aalfs Downtown Library for a meet and greet to celebrate the finale of Adult Summer Reading. You will learn all about these owls and see them for yourself up close!

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
When: Wednesday, July 31 from 10 – 11 am
Who: For All Ages!

Visit our Adult Summer Reading webpage to learn more about how to win prizes this summer!

]]> Guided Meditation with The Expansion Center on July 17 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/guided-meditation-with-the-expansion-center-on-july-17/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:32:04 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=11593 Center yourself and unwind at the Aalfs Downtown Library with this hour-long guided meditation program led by specialists from The Expansion Center.

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
When: Wednesday, July 17 from 6 – 7 pm
Who: For All Ages!

Visit our Adult Summer Reading webpage to learn more about our exciting upcoming Adult Summer Reading events and how to read and win prizes this summer!

]]> Audubon Bird Presentation with Marla on July 10 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/audubon-bird-presentation-with-marla-july10/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:50:55 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=11566 Join us to learn about the efforts the Loess Hills Audubon Society is making to obtain the designation of Bird Friendly City for the City of Sioux City. Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society, will also share information about the current threats to birds and simple actions we can take to help protect them and enhance their habitat, citizen science aspects of data collection, bird watching tips, and birding app and book recommendations.

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
When: Wednesday, July 10 from 6 – 7 pm
Who: For All Ages!

Visit our Adult Summer Reading webpage to learn more about our exciting upcoming Adult Summer Reading events and how to read and win prizes this summer!

]]> Green Thumb Plant Swap Meet on June 22 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/plant-swap-meet-june22/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:16:21 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=11506 Trade houseplants, seeds, plant cuttings, outdoor greenery, or newly propagated plants, while meeting other plant aficionados and aspiring green thumbs from around the community—all in the spirit of “zero waste”!

Where: Morningside Branch Library
When: Saturday, June 22 from 11 am – 12 noon
Who: For All Ages!

Visit our Adult Summer Reading webpage to learn more about our exciting upcoming Adult Summer Reading events and how to read and win prizes this summer!

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