Library News
February’s Open Book Club: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, Michael Finkel gives us one of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of our times, a riveting story of art, theft, love, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost.
All the Feels: Kids Reading Challenge (December 22 – January 31)
We're launching All the Feels – Kids Winter Reading Challenge (For Ages 0-18)! Now through January 31 kids can log their reading and earn an emoji backpack plushie!
Join the ‘Read 100 Books Before You Turn 100’ Reading Challenge
Sioux City readers are invited to read and win with our newest Beanstack challenge - Read 100 Books Before You Turn 100! To get started: download the free Beanstack app on your device or visit siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.com!
Seed Swap on January 31
On Saturday, January 31 from 12 noon to 2 pm, visit the Morningside Branch Library for a Seed Swap - Bring the family or gardening buddies! Quantities of each type of seed are limited. While you are here check out some of our amazing books on gardening and plants! Each attendee can choose up to 5 free packets of seed. Do you have seed to swap or share? Feel free to bring any seeds you’d like to share with members of the community.
Upcoming Events
All Iowa Reads - Open Book Club
- May 11, 5 PM
- Security National Bank Conference Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 13, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- May 20, 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