Library News
On Common Ground Documentary and Discussion on June 12
Join Ryan Allen and Brian Hazlett, editors of this year’s Summer Reading title On Common Ground, for a viewing of a documentary about this project followed by a discussion and Q&A session about On Common Ground.
Loess Hills Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on June 11
Come hear a naturalist from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center present at the Aalfs Downtown Library about the incredibly unique Loess Hills environment in which Sioux City is situated. You’ll come away with a new understanding and appreciation of our special ecosystem.
Teen Crafternoon: Felt Cactus on June 10
Make a totes adorbs felt cactus in a tiny terracotta pot! We’ll have all the supplies you need to create your very own cacti masterpiece. Registration is required,
Career Cruiser at the Morningside Branch Library on June 6
Looking for a new job, career change, or tips on how to ace an interview? Career Cruiser will be at the Morningside Branch Library on Thursday, June 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. It offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public.
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