STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on November 22
Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on November 22 at 11 am.
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Oct, 2025
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Oct, 2025
1st Saturday Family Storytime: DINOVEMBER on November 1
Celebrate DINOVEMBER with a Dinosaur storytime featuring books, songs, and activities about everyone’s favorite prehistoric reptiles. After storytime, we’ll make a fun dinosaur craft! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
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Sep, 2025
Trivia @ the Library: A Teen After-Hours Event on October 30
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! Registration is required. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
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Sep, 2025
Read-To-Me-Dogs in Costume on October 25
Children in grades K-5 are invited to drop-in and practice reading to gentle (and costumed!) canine listeners at the Library! Happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library Saturday, October 25 from 2 - 3 pm.
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Sep, 2025
Hallow-Read: Kids Reading Challenge (October 1-31)
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!
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Aug, 2025
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkin Patch Party on October 4
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!
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Aug, 2025
3 to Go Book Bundles!
The Sioux City Public Library has launched 3 to Go, a new personalized book bundle service. Using 3 to Go, patrons or their children will receive three books hand-picked for them by Sioux City Public Librarians.
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Jul, 2025
Duniya Drum and Dance on August 8
Come enjoy traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea West Africa with Duniya Drum and Dance! This event is free and open to all ages.
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Jul, 2025
Family Movie Friday on July 25
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).
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Jul, 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Preview on July 22
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.