Library News
Cemetery Walk at Graceland Park Cemetery on October 11
Beneath the quiet stones of Graceland Park Cemetery lie stories of lives cut short, secrets buried deep, and crimes that shook Sioux City. Join Sarah Enright, Local History Librarian Specialist, for a one- hour walking tour on Saturday, October 11 from 10 to 11 am, where you’ll visit the gravesites of crime victims and hear the true stories behind the investigations and headlines.
October’s Open Book Club: Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones by Priyanka Mattoo
From a wry, insightful, and very funny new voice, here is one woman’s peripatetic search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pumpkin Patch Party on October 4
Carve out some time to party with pumpkins and pals! Enjoy seasonal stories and rhymes, followed by a fun craft and jack-o'-lantern hunt! Come for a gourd time!
Library of Things at the Sioux City Public Library!
Starting July 1, the Sioux City Public Library will allow resident card holders to borrow from our new Library of Things! A Library of Things gives residents a chance to try something new without investing in it first and promotes sustainability in allowing residents access to seldomly used household items. The Library of Things collection at the Sioux City Public Library will provide new resources for residents to explore areas of interest, try out new leisure activities, and gain access to items where cost or storage space may be an obstacle.
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