Kids – Sioux City Public Library https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:47:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 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: September 24 and 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 
September 24 and October 1 & 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.

]]> Baby Storytime on August 15 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/baby-storytime-on-august-15/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:58 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13648 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 15)
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.

]]> Baby Storytime on August 8 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/baby-storytime-on-august-8/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:30 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13638 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 8)
Who: Babies 0 – 12 months and their caregivers

Questions? Call Youth Services at (712) 255-2933 ext. 2231

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

]]> Family Movie Friday on July 31 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/family-movie-friday-on-july-31/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:58:13 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13640 Come into the Aalfs Downtown Library and enjoy a recent release on our big screen. Feel free to bring your own covered beverage. Popcorn provided by JOLLY TIME Popcorn.

*See the Summer Reading Calendar for the full list of movies showing.

What: Family Movie Friday (Rated PG)
When: Friday, July 31 at 10 am
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.)
Who: For All Ages

]]> Baby Storytime on July 25 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/baby-storytime-on-july-25/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:00:09 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13629 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, July 25)
Who: Babies 0 – 12 months and their caregivers

Questions? Call Youth Services at (712) 255-2933 ext. 2231

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

]]> Popcorn Tasting Event on July 11 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/popcorn-tasting-event-on-july-11/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:14 +0000 https://www.siouxcitylibrary.org/?p=13602 Sample a variety of popcorn flavors and vote for your favorite!

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 2 to 3 pm
Where: Aalfs Downtown Library
Who: For All Ages

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