Library News
The Sioux City Reads 2024 title is Take What You Need by Idra Novey!
The Sioux City Reads program, a community-based reading initiative where a book chosen by Sioux Cityans becomes the basis for a series of programs, discussions, and events; returns with a new title for 2024: Take What You Need by Idra Novey.
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!
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Let It Snow on December 2
Snow is scattering, friends are gathering! Join us December 2 for a snowy storytime featuring books, songs, and activities about SNOW! After storytime, we'll create our own magic snow to take home! All ages welcome. Free parking on weekends! Registration is required.
Razzle Dazzle Sewing Events with Amanda Browder and the Sioux City Art Center
In partnership with the Sioux City Art Center, the Sioux City Public Library is hosting three sewing events where community members can take part in the creation of the installation Razzle Dazzle with artist Amanda Browder! No experience is necessary. Materials will be provided.
Upcoming Events
Register for the ZOOM Link to Sioux City True Crime: Infamous Cases
- May 20, 6 PM
- Virtual Event
Sioux City True Crime: Infamous Cases
- May 20, 6 PM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 21, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 28, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch 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