Library News
January’s Open Book Club: Eat the World by Marina Diamandis
Hailed by The New York Times for “redefining songs about coming of age, and the aftermath, with bluntness and crafty intelligence,” Marina delves even further into trauma, youth, and the highs and lows of relationships in these profound, autobiographical poems to form a collection that transcends the boundaries of music and literature.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: January 6 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! January 6th Movie: This 1985 comedy-drama co-stars the Queen of Pop in a film about a bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns. This leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Jammie Jam on January 4
Put on your PJs (or comfy clothes) and jump over to the January Jammie Jam! We’ll sing songs, read some snuggly stories, and make a cozy craft. Favorite stuffed animal friends are welcome, too!
Holiday Break Activities at the Aalfs Downtown Library!
Join us at the Aalfs Downtown Library during holiday break for a number of family-friendly events - Crafternoons, Family Movie Friday, and more!
Upcoming Events
1st Saturday Family Storytime: We Can Build It!
- May 3, 11 AM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 7, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Open Book Club - Special "All Iowa Reads" Session!
- May 12, 5 PM
- Security National Bank Conference Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Kids & Teens
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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 Tuesday at 11 am at the Perry Creek Library or Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Morningside Branch Library join us for a fun and interactive storytime for ages 0 through 5! Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills for future reading success!
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