Summer Reading – Kids – Sioux City Public Library https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:40:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.7 Family Movie Friday on July 25 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/family-movie-friday-on-july-25/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:39:25 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12758 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).

Check the Summer Reading Events Calendar for the movie title or give the Library a call at 712-255-2933 ext. 2231.

What: Family Movie Friday! (Rated PG)
When: Friday, July 25 at 10 am
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: For All Ages

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!

]]> Trivia @ the Library: A Teen After-Hours Event on July 18 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/trivia-the-library-a-teen-after-hours-event-on-july-18/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12727 Show off your smarts at this after-hours, teens-only trivia night! Bring the squad and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. Prizes and snacks provided.

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What: Trivia @ the Library: A Teen After-Hours Event (Registration Required)
When: Friday, July 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: Ages 12 -18

***Staff will check in Teen participants at the Parking Lot Door from 6:15-6:30 p.m. No admittance after 6:40 pm, as the doors will be locked. Call 712-255-2933 ext. 2231 prior to the event to request late admittance. Adults will be let into the Library from that same door (Parking Lot Door) at 8:30 p.m. for pick up.

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!

]]> 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!

]]> Wiggle, Giggle, Play! Toddler Game Day! on July 11 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/wiggle-giggle-play-toddler-game-day-on-july-11/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:00:31 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12660 Toddlers and their adult caregivers are invited to join us for fun and games at the Library! After we read a story or two, little ones can participate in obstacle course challenges like walking on the balance beam, crawling through “tunnels,” and a bean bag toss – all perfect for exploring large motor skills.

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What: Wiggle, Giggle Play! Toddler Game Day! (Registration Required)
When: Friday, July 11 from 10 – 11 am
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: Ages 2 and Under (and their Adult Caregiver)

*This event for ages 2 and under. Please leave older children at home or bring another caregiver to help them enjoy resources in the Library.

]]> Teen Crafternoon: Boho Yarn Tapestry on July 7 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/teen-crafternoon-boho-yarn-tapestry-on-july-7/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:30:23 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12656 Learn the textile art of weaving and make your own boho-chic yarn tapestry. All supplies and snacks will be provided.

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What: Teen Crafternoon: Melted Crayon Art (Registration Required)
When: Monday, July 7 from 2 – 3 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: Ages 12 -18

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!

]]> LEGOs at the Library on July 3 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/legos-at-the-library-on-july-3/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:52:11 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12653 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.

What: LEGOs at the Library
When: Thursday, July 3 from 2 – 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!

]]> Family Yoga on June 28 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/family-yoga-on-june-28/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12588 Renew your mind, body and spirit in this session for the whole family! Learn basic yoga poses and mindfulness exercises to keep you grounded and healthy. We’ll share tools like stretching and movement to bring more joy into your day during this hour-long session.

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What: Family Yoga (Registration Required)
When: Saturday, June 28 from 11 am to 12 noon
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: For All Ages

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!

]]> The Tortoise and The Hare: Rematch! (with Climb Theatre) on June 23 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/the-tortoise-and-the-hare-rematch-with-climb-theatre-on-june-23/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:12:16 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12583 Sal the Tortoise and Speedy the Hare have met each other at the starting line before, but this time they’re playing to win. While Sal wants to push ahead and finish the level, Speedy jumps at every side quest that comes his way. The answer to this puzzle might require two player mode… Together, they’ll learn how to level up in ways they wouldn’t expect. Presented by actors from Climb Theatre of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Both shows – 1:30 pm and 3 pm – are the same show.

 

Register for the 1:30 pm show:

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Register for the 3 pm show:

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What: The Tortoise and The Hare: Rematch! (Registration Required)
When: Monday, June 23 at 1:30 and 3 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: For All Ages

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!

]]> High Tech Hi-Jinks: A Teen After-Hours Mystery on June 20 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/high-tech-hi-jinks-a-teen-after-hours-mystery-on-june-20/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:10:58 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12576 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.

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What: High Tech Hi-Jinks: A Teen After-Hours Mystery (Registration Required)
When: Friday, June 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: Ages 12 -18

***Staff will check in Teen participants at the Parking Lot Door from 6:15-6:30 p.m. No admittance after 6:40 pm, as the doors will be locked. Call 712-255-2933 ext. 2231 prior to the event to request late admittance. Adults will be let into the Library from that same door (Parking Lot Door) at 8:30 p.m. for pick up.

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!

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