Library News
Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour on July 18
Step into Sioux City’s past with Local History Librarian Specialist Sarah Enright on Bad Seeds: A Sioux City True Crime Downtown Walking Tour. This guided walking tour loops through the heart of downtown, beginning and ending at the Sioux City Public Library. Along the way, you’ll visit the real locations where shocking crimes unfolded, uncovering the people, motives, and moments that left lasting marks on the community.
After-Hours @ The Library: Teen Trivia Night on July 17
Show off your mad trivia skills at this after-hours, teens-only event! Bring the squad and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. Two categories for first place: highest scoring team ages 12-14 and highest scoring team ages 15-18. Prizes and snacks provided. Prizes and snacks provided. Registration is required.
Teen Crafternoon: Holographic Kneading Putty on July 13
Teens will create putty with holographic mica powder for kneading, thinking, stress relief, and fun! All teens will go home with 6 ounces of putty in a customizable container. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Popcorn Tasting Event on July 11
Sample a variety of popcorn flavors and vote for your favorite! All ages welcome at this family-friendly event happening from 2 to 3 pm on Saturday, July 11 at the Aalfs Downtown Library.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jul 22, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Puzzle Competition - Adult Summer Reading 2026
- Jul 22, 6 PM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Innovation Studio: Spintronics - Exploring Parallel Circuits
- Jul 23, 2 PM
- 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