Library News
Sioux City Reads Writing Contest
We want to know how this book impacted you! Write an original written work, no longer than one page, inspired by the 2026 Sioux City Reads title, The River We Remember. Submit your poem by Tuesday, March 31 in-person at any Library location or via the online form.
Be Our Next Library Director!
The City of Sioux City seeks a dynamic forward-thinking Library Director with a passion for public service and a dedication to community connection.
March’s Open Book Club: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Both a complex, spellbinding mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life, The River We Remember offers an unflinching look at the wounds left by the wars we fight abroad and at home, a moving exploration of the ways in which we seek to heal, and a testament to the enduring power of the stories we tell about the places we call home.
Sioux City Reads Title for 2026: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
Sioux City Reads returns with a new title for 2026: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger! Sioux Cityans chose this title by voting on the Library’s website. This book will become the basis for a month of programs and discussions in March.
Upcoming Events
Stories & Cuentos: An English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime
- Apr 18, 11 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Apr 22, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Sioux City True Crime: a Century of Suspicion, Part 2
- Apr 25, 11 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