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Library News
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on December 27
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on December 27 at 11 am.
Baby Storytime on December 13
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. 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.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: C is for Cookie on December 6
Get ready for a scrumptious collection of stories and songs about one of our favorite desserts - cookies! After storytime, we'll cook up a cookie counting craft! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
3 to Go Book Bundles!
The Sioux City Public Library has launched 3 to Go, a new personalized book bundle service. Using 3 to Go, patrons or their children will receive three books hand-picked for them by Sioux City Public Librarians.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: December 1 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm! December 1st Film: This sequel (1992 - Rated PG) to a very popular holiday film shares a similar premise to the original film: young boy gets separated from his family and has to stop a couple of bad guys from committing a robbery...but this time in New York City!
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
Click here for a virtual tour!
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