Library News
Sioux City True Crime Talk
Sarah, Local History Librarian Specialist at the Sioux City Public Library and a true crime fan herself will present several narratives of such homicides from Sioux City’s past using archived newspaper clippings, microfilm, and web resources.
¡Storytime en Español!
Sábado, 14 de Octubre, 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkins! on October 7
It’s pumpkin time! Join us on Saturday, October 7 at 11 am for stories, rhymes, and fun featuring pumpkins and all the things that make fall our favorite! After storytime, we’ll create a festive pumpkin craft. All ages welcome. Free parking on weekends! Registration is required.
October’s Open Book Club Title: Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
October's title is Trespasses by Louise Kennedy. Book Summary: Amid daily reports of violence, Cushla lives a quiet life with her mother in a small town near Belfast. By day she teaches at a parochial school; at night she fills in at her family’s pub. There she meets Michael Agnew, a barrister who’s made a name for himself defending IRA members.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jul 9, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Online Tools for Contacting Your Lawmakers - presented by Senior Planet Partner Resources
- Jul 10, 1 PM
- 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
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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