Library News
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Kristin Hannah!
The newest episode of the Library's podcast may just be the biggest one yet! Kristin Hannah (author of The Nightingale, The Great Alone, The Four Winds, The Women, and many more) is our guest on the newest episode of the Library's podcast, the First Fifty Pages.
¡Storytime en Español!
Sábado, 20 de abril - 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
Happy National Library Week! (April 7 – 13)
National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries, the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in this fast-paced, online-focused world, libraries give everyone a green light to something truly special: a place to discover a great read, connect with others, and learn new skills.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Library Puppet Show! on April 6
Let us entertain you! Join us for a puppet show featuring trickster spider Anansi! Children can create their own puppet to take home after the curtains close. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
Upcoming Events
Register for Sioux City True Crime: Cold Case Files via Zoom
- Apr 30, 6 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 1, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
1st Saturday Family Storytime: May the 4th Be With You!
- May 4, 11 AM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Open Book Club at Morningside - The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
- May 6, 10 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Open Book Club - The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
- May 6, 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
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