Family Movie Friday on July 31
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.
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Jul, 2026
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Jul, 2026
Baby Storytime on July 25
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.
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Jul, 2026
Popcorn Tasting Event on July 11
Sample a variety of popcorn flavors and vote for your favorite! All ages welcome at this family-friendly event happening from 2 to 3 pm on Saturday, July 11 at the Aalfs Downtown Library.
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Jul, 2026
Little Sprouts Jamboree on July 10
Little sprouts (Ages 2 and Under) and their adult caregiver are invited to a lively hour of musical fun, stories, and dancing at the Library! Registration is required.
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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
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
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!