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Library News
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!
Family Movie Friday on June 19
Come into the Library and enjoy a recent release on our big screen. Feel free to bring your own covered beverage. Popcorn provided by JOLLY TIME Popcorn.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Kids & Teens
Join us for a summer of activities to keep kids’ minds sharp, their imaginations active, and their creativity sparked. Come to our special events, plus, read your way to awesome prizes using Beanstack to track your progress. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar for the full line-up of activities.
Sharing books and stories is important to your child’s brain development. Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge that brings you and your child closer together while developing their vocabulary and preparing them to become a stronger reader. Learn how to get started!
Each week on Wednesday at 10:30 am join us on our Library Storytime Facebook Page for a fun and interactive storytime! Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills for future reading success!Your Content Goes Here
Not sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more)
Locations:
Aalfs Downtown Library
529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept – May) 1pm – 5pm
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Free parking on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
712-255-2924
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
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Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm