Library News
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Kate DiCamillo
The newest episode of the Library's podcast features the award-winning author Kate DiCamillo! She is the author of many books for young readers including Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe Horn Book Award, and the Theodor Geisel Medal.
Young Birders Backpack Kit Now Available!
The Loess Hills Audubon Society has donated a Young Birders Backpack Kit to the Sioux City Public Library! Thanks to a generous Mildred Anderson grant from the Juniour League of Sioux City, the Loess Hills Audubon Society was able to provide a birding backpack for kids that is available for checkout by full-access Sioux City Library cardholders that are 18+.
Green Thumb Plant Swap Meet on June 22
Trade houseplants, seeds, plant cuttings, outdoor greenery, or newly propagated plants, while meeting other plant aficionados and aspiring green thumbs from around the community—all in the spirit of "zero waste"!
Teen After-Hours Adventure: Mystery at Camp Harmony Hollow on June 21
Summer Camp at Harmony Hollow is usually full of outdoor fun and frolic. But suddenly it’s full of danger and discord: the Camp’s beloved mascot is missing! Was it foul play? Teens explore the Library for clues, solve puzzles, and complete fast-paced challenges to unravel the mystery. We’ll also have prizes and snacks for our tenacious teen detectives. For teens ages 12 - 18 - registration is required.
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
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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