Library News
Stories & Cuentos: English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime on November 15
30 minutes of storytelling in English and Spanish along with a craft, activities, and fun for the whole family! 30 minutos de narración de cuentos en inglés y español, junto con de una manualidad, actividades y diversión para toda la familia!
Baby Storytime on November 8
For adult parents/caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months. Join us for a 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. Comfy clothes suggested. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together. Chairs are also available. Free parking on weekends.
November’s Open Book Club: Midwestern Food by Paul Fehribach
An acclaimed chef offers a historically informed cookbook that will change how you think about Midwestern cuisine.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: DINOVEMBER on November 1
Celebrate DINOVEMBER with a Dinosaur storytime featuring books, songs, and activities about everyone’s favorite prehistoric reptiles. After storytime, we’ll make a fun dinosaur craft! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jan 21, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Jan 28, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Sioux City Public Library Seed Swap
- Jan 31, 9 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
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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