Library News
Family Movie Friday on January 2 (Rated PG)
Join us for a family movie! The featured presentation is a newly released (2025) live-action family movie: When Hiccup befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon, their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Crafternoons at the Library: December 22, 23, 26, and 29-31
These drop-in events are for all ages and happening from 2 to 3:30 pm on December 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, and 31! All supplies provided.
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.
Upcoming Events
Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour
- Jun 9, 6:30 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jun 10, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch 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
Click here for a virtual tour!
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm