Library News
Enjoy Internet at Home When You Borrow a Smarter Hotspot from the Library
Get free internet at home when you borrow a HotSpot from the Library! Smarter HotSpots are available for patrons to check out. Access the internet and preinstalled apps directly on the device or enable it as a hotspot and connect up to eight web-enabled devices to its mobile data for the internet.
eResources Spotlight: Kanopy
What is Kanopy? Kanopy is an app for your smart devices & TVs. Kanopy allows Library users to view movies, films, courses and documentaries for FREE. No ads or payments. Full-access Sioux City Public Library cardholders may view up to 5 films a month on Kanopy! How do I get Kanopy? Download the Kanopy app (Google Apps, Apple App Store),
eResources Spotlight: Libby
What is Libby? Libby is an app for your smart devices. Libby allows Library users to check out e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks for FREE.
Summer Reading At the Sioux City Public Library!
In addition to thousands of amazing books and resources that are FREE to Sioux City residents, patrons can look forward to a special kickoff event, lots of story times, reading to canine companions, family movie Fridays, visitors from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature center, a teen writing club, toddler dance party, LEGO events and much more! Sign up for our Kids
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 7, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Open Book Club - Special "All Iowa Reads" Session!
- May 12, 5 PM
- Security National Bank Conference Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 14, 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