Library News
The Toddler Summer Games on July 12
Jump, run, and go for the gold! Toddlers and their adult caregivers can celebrate the Summer Games by taking part in sports-themed activities and fun! Little ones can test their skills on the not-so-high jump and the hula hoop hop! We’ll also share a few sport-themed stories, and participants are encouraged to wear your favorite sports apparel! Come for the fun, stay for the medal ceremony where everyone is a winner! Registration is required.
Audubon Bird Presentation with Marla on July 10
Join us to learn about the efforts the Loess Hills Audubon Society is making to obtain the designation of Bird Friendly City for the City of Sioux City. Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society, will also share information about the current threats to birds and simple actions we can take to help protect them and enhance their habitat, citizen science aspects of data collection, bird watching tips, and birding app and book recommendations.
LEGOs at the Library on July 9
LEGO builders unite! Grades K - 5 use the Library’s LEGO collection and their imaginations to make cool creations while taking part in fun LEGO building challenges! Come anytime during this drop-in event.
Teen Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets on July 8
Make friendship bracelets inspired by your favorite books--or your favorite Tortured Poet! Snacks and bracelet supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Apr 8, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Apr 15, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Stories & Cuentos: An English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime
- Apr 18, 11 AM
- 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