A young boy reads a book to a white dog in a library. The image promotes Sioux City Public Librarys Read-To-Me Dogs summer reading event on June 9, 16, 23, and 30, with details and a call to click for more info.A young boy reads a book to a white dog in a library. The image promotes Sioux City Public Librarys Read-To-Me Dogs summer reading event on June 9, 16, 23, and 30, with details and a call to click for more info.
Graphic for Iowa Adventure Pass with a sunrise over a field. Text promotes reserving free passes to Iowa attractions with a library card, listing zoos, gardens, museums, and featuring the Sioux City Public Library logo.Graphic for Iowa Adventure Pass with a sunrise over a field. Text promotes reserving free passes to Iowa attractions with a library card, listing zoos, gardens, museums, and featuring the Sioux City Public Library logo.
Neon-style sign for “Monday Matinees @ Morningside” at Sioux City Public Library. Text reads, “Mondays @ Morningside Branch Library! Movie starts at 1pm” with film and ticket icons on a dark background.Neon-style sign for “Monday Matinees @ Morningside” at Sioux City Public Library. Text reads, “Mondays @ Morningside Branch Library! Movie starts at 1pm” with film and ticket icons on a dark background.
Colorful banner with the Statue of Liberty, fireworks, an American flag, and cartoon owls. Text promotes Sioux City Public Library’s Summer Reading event celebrating America’s 250th birthday on July 2 at the Aalfs Downtown Library.Colorful banner with the Statue of Liberty, fireworks, an American flag, and cartoon owls. Text promotes Sioux City Public Library’s Summer Reading event celebrating America’s 250th birthday on July 2 at the Aalfs Downtown Library.
Promotional banner for Sioux City Public Library’s Open Book Club, featuring To Save and to Destroy by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Event details: Monday, July 6th, 10-11am at Morningside Branch, 5-6pm at Aalfs Downtown Library.Promotional banner for Sioux City Public Library’s Open Book Club, featuring To Save and to Destroy by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Event details: Monday, July 6th, 10-11am at Morningside Branch, 5-6pm at Aalfs Downtown Library.

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Book Club in a Bag Kits Now Available

Adult patrons who are interested in leading their own book clubs, who are looking for recommendations for a book club, or people who want to share the same book with friends, can now check out a Book Club in a Bag kit from the Sioux City Public Library! 

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Upcoming Events

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Imagination Builders: All About Balance - Making Mobiles
  • Jun 29, 11 AM
  • Morningside Branch Library
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Monday Matinee at Morningside
  • Jun 29, 1 PM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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Library Storytime at Perry Creek Branch
  • Jun 30, 11 AM
  • Perry Creek Branch Library
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Read-to-Me Dogs
  • Jun 30, 2 PM
  • Aalfs Downtown Library
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Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
  • Jul 1, 10:30 AM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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Happy Birthday, America! Celebrating 250 Years
  • Jul 2, 2 PM
  • Aalfs Downtown Library
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Open Book Club at Morningside
  • Jul 6, 10 AM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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Monday Matinee at Morningside
  • Jul 6, 1 PM
  • Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
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LEGOs at the Library
  • Jul 6, 2 PM
  • Aalfs Downtown Library
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Open Book Club
  • Jul 6, 5 PM
  • Security National Bank Conference Room, Aalfs Downtown Library

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Kids & Teens

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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!

Weekly Storytimes at Perry Creek Branch and Morningside Branch Libraries

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!

Reading Lists for Kids & Teens

Not sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more)

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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