Kids – Sioux City Public Library https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:32:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on November 28 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/stem-youth-events-ages-4-12-on-november-28/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:31:11 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13846 Innovation Studio (Ages 9 – 12)

Youth attendees will code using the Library’s iPads and Blue Bots to conquer challenges.

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Innovation Studio – Saturday, November 28: 11 am at Aalfs Downtown Library

 

 

 

 

STEM Playground (Ages 4 – 8) Children balancing on colorful, triangular stepping stones in a library.

Children will listen to stories and explore the basics of electrical currents, learning engineering concepts through creative play and independent thinking using Squishy Circuits.

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]]> 1st Saturday Family Storytime: Dino-vember on November 7 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/1st-saturday-family-storytime-dino-vember-on-november-7/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:30:09 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13763 Celebrate with us at Dinosaur Storytime! Our prehistoric party will include pterrific books, dino-mite songs, and t-rexcellent activities. After Storytime, make a hatching dinosaur craft and experience our dinosaur sensory bin!

Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.

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Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce Street)
When: Saturday, November 7 at 11 am
Who: All Ages

Registration is limited to 50 children. If you register and then find you will not make it, please cancel your registration before the event so that others may attend. You can cancel your registration by following the link in the confirmation email you receive.

For questions, please contact the Youth Services desk at 712-255-2933 ext. 2231.

]]> StoryMoves Active Storytime: November 5 & 12 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/storymoves-active-storytime-october-22-29-and-november-5-12/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:29:21 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13786 For Ages 3-8 
November 5 & 12
11:30 am
Aalfs Downtown Library

Build healthy habits while developing a love of reading in children. Led by students from Briar Cliff University’s Exercise and Health Sciences program, each session blends storytime with simple movement activities such as hopping, jumping, balancing, and playful games.  

]]> Read-to-Me Dogs in Costume on October 31 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/read-to-me-dogs-in-costume-on-october-31/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:59 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13811 Children in grades K-5 are invited to drop-in and practice reading to gentle (and costumed!) canine listeners at the Aalfs Downtown Library!

Costumes welcome!

When: Saturday, October 31 from 2 to 3 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
Who: Grades K-5

]]> Hallow-Read: Kids Reading Challenge (October 1-31) https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/hallow-read-kids-reading-challenge-october-1-31-2/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:15:18 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13741 October is HALLOW-READ month!

Kids (ages 0-18) can log their reading and earn a prize just for registering and also when you hit your reading goal!

Ages 0-5 have a goal of reading (or having read to them) 30 books over the course of the month.

Ages 6-18 have a goal of reading 5 hours over the course of the month.

You can register for HALLOW-READ today and start earning badges and tracking your kid’s books/minutes through the end of the month (October 31). Start by downloading or opening the free Beanstack app on your phone (it’s the same one we use for our Summer Reading Program) or you can visit the Beanstack website:

CLICK HERE to be directed to the Beanstack website.

Questions? Stop in to the Library or give us a call at 712-255-2933 ext. 2234.

]]> 1st Saturday Family Storytime: Silly Spooky Stories on October 3 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/1st-saturday-family-storytime-silly-spooky-stories-on-october-3/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:55:05 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13720 Cackle, giggle, and howl at the Library! Together we’ll celebrate the season with stories and rhymes. Test your silliest skills on a scavenger hunt, and afterwards, decorate and take home your very own mini pumpkin!

Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.

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Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce Street)
When: Saturday, October 3 at 11 am
Who: All Ages

Registration is limited to 50 children. If you register and then find you will not make it, please cancel your registration before the event so that others may attend. You can cancel your registration by following the link in the confirmation email you receive.

For questions, please contact the Youth Services desk at 712-255-2933 ext. 2231.

]]> StoryMoves Active Storytime: October 1 & 8 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/storymoves-active-storytime-september-17-24-and-october-1-8/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:01:13 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13685 For Ages 3-8 
October 1 and 8
11:30 am
Aalfs Downtown Library

Build healthy habits while developing a love of reading in children. Led by students from Briar Cliff University’s Exercise and Health Sciences program, each session blends storytime with simple movement activities such as hopping, jumping, balancing, and playful games.  

]]> Baby Storytime on September 12 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/baby-storytime-on-september-12/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13717 For adult parents/caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months.

Join us for a 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. After Storytime, enjoy play and social time. Comfy clothes suggested. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together. Chairs are also available. Free parking on weekends.

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce Street)
When: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30 am (Next Storytime: Saturday, September 12)
Who: Babies 0 – 12 months and their caregivers

***If older children are also coming, please bring another caregiver to help them enjoy resources throughout the Library while you attend Baby Storytime.

]]> Join the Sioux City Public Library Book Review Challenge! https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/join-the-sioux-city-public-library-book-review-challenge/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:16 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=12984 Sioux City readers are invited to read, write, and win with our newest Beanstack challenge.

To participate in the Book Review Challenge:

  • Visit siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.com or download the free Beanstack app on your device to make an account.
  • Join the Sioux City Public Library Book Review Challenge.
  • Read a book (or books) of your choice from the Library.
  • Write a review on Beanstack and you will be entered to win prizes!*  (Each review receives 1 raffle entry in our prize drawing.)
  • This is an ongoing challenge. Winners will be emailed. Winners are limited to 1 prize per calendar year. Reviews may be used to assist in recommending books to other readers.
  • Need help? Call the Library at 712-255-2933 during open hours.

Happy reading!

]]> Baby Storytime on August 22 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/baby-storytime-on-august-22/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:25:06 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13667 For adult parents/caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months.

Join us for a 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. After Storytime, enjoy play and social time. Comfy clothes suggested. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together. Chairs are also available. Free parking on weekends.

Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce Street)
When: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30 am (Next Storytime: Saturday, August 22)
Who: Babies 0 – 12 months and their caregivers

***If older children are also coming, please bring another caregiver to help them enjoy resources throughout the Library while you attend Baby Storytime.

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