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Library News
August’s Open Book Club: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
In this colorful, vanishing world of relish trays and brandy Old Fashioneds, J. Ryan Stradal has once again given us a story full of his signature honest, lovable yet fallible Midwestern characters as they grapple with love, loss, and marriage; what we hold onto and what we leave behind; and what our legacy will be when we are gone.
Owl Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on July 31
Naturalists from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center are bringing some of their feathered friends to the Aalfs Downtown Library for a meet and greet to celebrate the finale of Adult Summer Reading. You will learn all about these owls and see them for yourself up close!
Teen After-Hours: Karaoke @ the Library on July 19
Belt out your favorite karaoke songs while the lyrics project on our big screen. Have other mind-blowing skills you want to share? It's also open mic night! Performing not your thing? Bring your squad and enjoy the show from the audience. The Jolly Time Popcorn Bar will complete this rocking after-hours experience.
Family Movie Fridays!
Come in from the heat to enjoy a free movie on the big screen. We'll provide the popcorn, courtesy of Jolly Time Popcorn. Feel free to bring your own beverage (must have a lid or resealable cap).
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration on July 18
Join us for a birthday celeBEARtion! 2024 marks the 80th birthday of Smokey the Bear! Only you (and all your closest friends!) can join Smokey Bear for birthday fun at the Library! The Sioux City Fire Department will be there to share fire safety tips and attendees can check out a fire engine up close! At this fun birthday celebration, you will not only meet Smokey Bear but get to sing Happy Birthday to him! 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