Library News Archives – Page 22 – Sioux City Public Library

25 Oct, 2022

Sioux City Reads 2023 Nominee: The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian

By Matti|October 25th, 2022|Adults, Events, Sioux City Reads|

Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a new community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to attending programming and book discussions together. In the Sioux City Reads book nominee The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian, a luxurious African safari turns deadly for a Hollywood starlet and her entourage in this riveting historical thriller. Bohjalian presents a blistering story of fame, race, love, and death set in a world on the cusp of great change.

24 Oct, 2022

Sioux City Reads 2023 Nominee: On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark

By Matti|October 24th, 2022|Adults, Events, Sioux City Reads|

Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a new community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to attending programming and book discussions together. 2023 Sioux City Reads book nominee On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark is an emotional narrative of love and resilience. A young couple confronts the start of Argentina’s Dirty War in the 1970s, and their daughter searches for truth twenty years later.

20 Oct, 2022

Sioux City Public Library Announces: Sioux City Reads

By Matti|October 20th, 2022|Adults, Events, Sioux City Reads, Teens|

Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a new community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to attending programming and book discussions together.

7 Jun, 2022

July’s Open Book Club Title: The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin

By Matti|June 7th, 2022|Library News, Open Book Club|

Sioux City Public Library is excited to announce the Open Book Club picks for 2022! Read from this selection of acclaimed titles at your leisure or in time to attend a spirited discussion held the first Monday of each month. Open Book Club is free and open to all.

10 May, 2022

Sioux City Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff with Duke Otherwise!

By Matti|May 10th, 2022|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

The Sioux City Public Library is getting ready for summer and the Library’s Summer Reading Program! Join us for a special Kickoff Event on June 1 at 11am in Peter’s Park next to the Morningside Library Branch at 4005 Morningside Ave. in Sioux City.

10 May, 2022

Enjoy Internet at Home When You Borrow a Smarter Hotspot from the Library

By Matti|May 10th, 2022|Library News, Technology|

Get free internet at home when you borrow a HotSpot from the Library! Smarter HotSpots are available for patrons to check out. Access the internet and preinstalled apps directly on the device or enable it as a hotspot and connect up to eight web-enabled devices to its mobile data for the internet.

8 May, 2022

eResources Spotlight: Kanopy

By Matti|May 8th, 2022|eResources, Library News, Streaming Video|

What is Kanopy? Kanopy is an app for your smart devices & TVs. Kanopy allows Library users to view movies, films, courses and documentaries for FREE. No ads or payments. Full-access Sioux City Public Library cardholders may view up to 5 films a month on Kanopy! How do I get Kanopy? Download the Kanopy app (Google Apps, Apple App Store), select "Get Started" and enter your library: Sioux City Public Library. Enter your Library card # and PIN (your pin is your 2-digit month then day of your birthday in MMDD format, unless you have changed it.) Create a Kanopy

1 May, 2022

eResources Spotlight: Libby

By Matti|May 1st, 2022|eAudiobooks, eBooks, eResources, Library News|

What is Libby? Libby is an app for your smart devices. Libby allows Library users to check out e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks for FREE.

28 Apr, 2022

Summer Reading At the Sioux City Public Library!

By Matti|April 28th, 2022|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

In addition to thousands of amazing books and resources that are FREE to Sioux City residents, patrons can look forward to a special kickoff event, lots of story times, reading to canine companions, family movie Fridays, visitors from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature center, a teen writing club, toddler dance party, LEGO events and much more! Sign up for our Kids & Families newsletter at siouxcitylibrary.org/kidsevents for all the details on the Summer Reading Program at the Library. But wait, there’s MORE – the Library will also have a Summer Reading Program for Adults! Adults can earn badges for doing activities

28 Apr, 2022

Thank You Book Sale Volunteers!

By Matti|April 28th, 2022|Events, Library News, Volunteer Opportunities|

The Friends of the Sioux City Public Library Book Lovers Book Sale concluded on April 16 and was the largest book sale the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library has held. An estimated 100,000 volumes in 2,500+ very heavy boxes amassed from 3 years of donations were sorted, moved, and organized by our volunteers. This was a huge undertaking, but the Sioux City area community rose to the occasion.