Happy Birthday, America! Celebrating 250 Years on July 2
Let's party like it's 1776! Honor America's 250th anniversary by making your own patriotic craft creations at this drop-in event from 2 to 4 pm.
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Jun, 2026
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Jun, 2026
Seeking Sasquatch 2: A Teen After-Hours Mystery on June 26
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.
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Jun, 2026
Pokémon-a-thon! on June 24
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!
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Jun, 2026
Read-To-Me-Dogs Every Tuesday in June
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.
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Jun, 2026
Teen Crafternoon: Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bag on June 10
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.
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Jun, 2026
Build a Bird Habitat Event on June 13
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.
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May, 2026
Summer Reading Celebration on June 4
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.
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May, 2026
Baby Storytime on May 16
Join us for 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones (babies ages 0-12 months and their families)! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together (chairs available). Comfy clothes suggested. Free parking on weekends.
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Apr, 2026
1st Saturday Family Storytime: How Does Your Garden Grow? on May 2
Explore the Library with friends from the garden! Read colorful stories, craft a paper nature crown, and search for hidden pollinators around the Library!
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Mar, 2026
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on April 25
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on Saturday, April 25. Ages 4-8 will explore concepts of balance with towers and bridges and Ages 9-12 will build remote-controlled hydraulic claws.