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Library News
Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees!
Are you interested in promoting literacy and supporting a strong Sioux City Public Library? Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees! The Board is currently looking for a new member.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Celebrate Dr. Seuss on March 7
You could not, would not want to miss a storytime as fun as this! Featuring a very special appearance by The Cat in the Hat. Create a Seuss-tastical craft after storytime!
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on February 28
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on Saturday, February 28. Ages 4-8 will explore coding concepts with the Library's Bee Bots and Ages 9-12 will build model electrical circuits using Spintronics.
Get Ready for Sioux City Reads 2026
The Sioux City Reads program returns with a new title for 2026: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger. Community members are invited to join the Library for a variety of Sioux City Reads events occurring throughout March.
Sioux City Reads Writing Contest
We want to know how this book impacted you! Write an original written work, no longer than one page, inspired by the 2026 Sioux City Reads title, The River We Remember. Submit your poem by Tuesday, March 31 in-person at any Library location or via the online form.
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