Library News
Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on September 18
In honor of Library Card Sign Up Month, the Library is hosting our next Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30-8:30pm! Travel through the decades and see how much pop culture knowledge you know from the 1940s, 80s, or even 2010s!
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Jodi Picoult
The newest episode of the Library's podcast features the one-and-only Jodi Picoult - the number one New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels. Her works have been translated into 34 languages and there are over 40 million copies of her books in print. She has also narrated audiobooks and written five issues of DC Comics' Wonder Woman.
September’s Open Book Club: The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins
A riveting, must-read, year-in-the-life account of three teachers, combined with reporting that reveals what’s really going on behind school doors, by New York Times bestselling author and education expert Alexandra Robbins.
Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees!
Are you interested in promoting literacy and supporting a strong Sioux City Public Library? Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees! The Board is currently looking for two new members.
Upcoming Events
North Middle School Christmas Carolers at the Library!
- Dec 18, 11:25 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Stories & Cuentos: An English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime
- Dec 20, 11 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Crafternoons at the Library: Design Your Own Gift Wrap
- Dec 22, 2 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Crafternoons at the Library: Keychain Creation
- Dec 23, 2 PM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Crafternoons at the Library: Multi-media Snow Globes!
- Dec 26, 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
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