Colorful Hallow-Read banner with plush Halloween characters, slap bracelets, Beanstack logo, and text promoting a reading challenge from October 1–31 with prizes. Decorative bats, moon, and pumpkins in the background.Colorful Hallow-Read banner with plush Halloween characters, slap bracelets, Beanstack logo, and text promoting a reading challenge from October 1–31 with prizes. Decorative bats, moon, and pumpkins in the background.
A woman holds a finger to her lips, signaling silence, with text: Sioux City Secrets Scavenger Hunt. Join the challenge on Beanstack. Sioux City Public Library logo appears in the corner.A woman holds a finger to her lips, signaling silence, with text: Sioux City Secrets Scavenger Hunt. Join the challenge on Beanstack. Sioux City Public Library logo appears in the corner.
StoryMoves Active Storytime for ages 3-8 at the Aalfs Downtown Library, featuring sessions on October 22, 29, and November 5, 12 at 11:30am, hosted by Sioux City Public Library and Briar Cliff University.StoryMoves Active Storytime for ages 3-8 at the Aalfs Downtown Library, featuring sessions on October 22, 29, and November 5, 12 at 11:30am, hosted by Sioux City Public Library and Briar Cliff University.
Poster for 1st Saturday Family Storytime Dinovember at Sioux City Public Library on November 7 at 11am, including registration information and address.Poster for 1st Saturday Family Storytime Dinovember at Sioux City Public Library on November 7 at 11am, including registration information and address.

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Vote for the 2026 Sioux City Reads Book!

Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to completing challenges and attending book discussions. Now through November 30, cast your vote to help select the next Sioux City Reads title. Copies of each book are available for check out at any Sioux City Public Library location.

Library of Things at the Sioux City Public Library!

Starting July 1, the Sioux City Public Library will allow resident card holders to borrow from our new Library of Things!  A Library of Things gives residents a chance to try something new without investing in it first and promotes sustainability in allowing residents access to seldomly used household items. The Library of Things collection at the Sioux City Public Library will provide new resources for residents to explore areas of interest, try out new leisure activities, and gain access to items where cost or storage space may be an obstacle.

First Fifty Pages Podcast with Emilia Hart

In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with rising star Emilia Hart about her latest novel, The Sirens—a story of two sets of sisters separated by time and connected by the power of the sea. We chat about compelling female characters, how the past informs our present, and why meeting readers is such a rewarding experience. Dangerous temptations await!

Upcoming Events

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Library Storytime at Perry Creek Branch

  • Oct 20, 11 AM
  • Perry Creek Branch Library
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Sioux City True Crime: Sensational Stories

  • Oct 20, 6 PM
  • Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
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Library Storytime at Morningside Branch

  • Oct 21, 10:30 AM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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StoryMoves Active Storytime

  • Oct 22, 11:30 AM
  • Aalfs Downtown Library
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Reference Roundtable on Facebook Live!

  • Oct 22, 3:30 PM
  • Virtual Event
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Baby Storytime

  • Oct 24, 9:30 AM
  • Aalfs Downtown Library
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Halloween Puzzle Competition

  • Oct 24, 11 AM
  • Garretson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
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Monday Matinee at Morningside

  • Oct 26, 1 PM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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Library Storytime at Perry Creek Branch

  • Oct 27, 11 AM
  • Perry Creek Branch Library

Kids & Teens

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

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