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Library News
All Iowa Reads Book Discussion: Distant Sons by Tim Johnston on May 12
Established in 2003, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. Join the Sioux City Public Library for a discussion on this year's book, Distant Sons by Tim Johnston.
2025 Book Lovers’ Book Sale: April 24 to May 3
It’s the most wonderful time of year - Book Sale Time! The Book Sale will run from April 24 through May 3. 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!
May’s Open Book Club: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: We Can Build It on May 3
Get out your hard hats for storytime fun! Join us for a construction-themed storytime featuring tools and trucks and everything construction workers use. We'll dig into exciting books, hammer out some silly songs, and construct a creative craft.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: April 28 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! April 28th Film: After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic in this 1990 romantic drama (Rated PG-13).
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