Teens – Sioux City Public Library

12 Apr, 2024

2024 Book Lovers’ Book Sale: April 18 – 27

By admin|April 12th, 2024|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

It’s the most wonderful time of year - Book Sale Time! The Book Sale will run from April 18 through 27. This year's location is the also the location used last year, the former Chuck E Cheese site at the Southern Hills Mall. Park on the Barnes & Nobles side of the mall and use the outside door to enter. This used Book Sale is a Friends of the Sioux City Public Library fundraiser. Proceeds enrich public library service in Sioux City, funding children's summer reading initiative and providing books, recordings, online resources, and more!

2 Apr, 2024

Happy National Library Week! (April 7 – 13)

By admin|April 2nd, 2024|Adults, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries, the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in this fast-paced, online-focused world, libraries give everyone a green light to something truly special: a place to discover a great read, connect with others, and learn new skills.

30 Mar, 2024

Summer Internship Opportunity at the Sioux City Public Library!

By admin|March 30th, 2024|Adults, Library News, Teens|

Attention high school* & college students! The Sioux City Public Library is seeking an energetic person with a passion for literacy and a desire to share their enthusiasm for reading with young people in our community to serve in the Library's Youth Services Department as a Student Intern. The internship will run from approximately May 20th through August 2nd, 2024. *Must be at least 16 years old to apply.

29 Mar, 2024

Free Eclipse Glasses from the Library!

By admin|March 29th, 2024|Adults, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

Monday, April 8 is Solar Eclipse Day! Want to get the very best glimpse of this partial solar eclipse? Stop by any of the three Library locations (Aalfs Downtown, Morningside Branch, or Perry Creek Branch) to pick up your FREE Eclipse Glasses! One pair of glasses per family member, with a limit of 4 per family. Supplies are limited.

7 Mar, 2024

Razzle Dazzle Sewing Events with Amanda Browder and the Sioux City Art Center

By admin|March 7th, 2024|Adults, Events, Library News, Sioux City Reads, Teens, Youth|

In partnership with the Sioux City Art Center, the Sioux City Public Library is hosting sewing events at the Aalfs Downtown Library where community members can take part in the creation of the installation Razzle Dazzle with artist Amanda Browder! No experience is necessary. Materials will be provided.

25 Feb, 2024

Family History Collage Craft on March 3

By admin|February 25th, 2024|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Sioux City Reads, Teens, Youth|

Be an artist just like Jean from the Sioux City Reads novel 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey. All ages are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon on Sunday, March 3 making family history collages in the Gleeson Room at the Downtown Library. Scissors, poster board, scrapbooking paper, stickers, and paste will be provided. Participants should bring the family photos they wish to use in their collages.

20 Feb, 2024

Stop by the Downtown Library and Visit our Community-Created Mural

By admin|February 20th, 2024|Adults, Kids, Library News, Sioux City Reads, Teens, Youth|

A big THANK YOU to all our lovely library friends who helped our Communications & Graphics Specialist, Matti, create the beautiful window mural at the Downtown Library!

8 Feb, 2024

Family History Collage Craft on February 18

By admin|February 8th, 2024|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Sioux City Reads, Teens, Youth|

Be an artist just like Jean from the Sioux City Reads novel 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey. All ages are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon on Sunday, February 18 making family history collages in the Gleeson Room at the Downtown Library.

30 Jan, 2024

Mural Painting Drop-In Event on February 6

By admin|January 30th, 2024|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Sioux City Reads, Teens, Youth|

Stop by the Library on Tuesday, February 6th and help us PAINT our window mural! Visit the Aalfs Downtown Library to help paint the 2024 Sioux City Reads window mural! All ages are welcome to attend, and everyone will have a chance to add their mark to this “paint-by-numbers" style project - all supplies provided.

20 Dec, 2023

Crafternoons at the Library: December 27 – 30

By admin|December 20th, 2023|Events, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

Looking for something fun to do during Christmas break? Crafternoons at the Library have just what you need! The Maker Cart will be filled with supplies. Children, teens and their families are invited to join us in making the craft of the day, or they may choose to make their own creation using the Library’s wide variety of supplies and tools! All supplies will be provided.