Sioux City Reads is a community-wide reading initiative with the goal of providing educational opportunities and fun activities while bringing readers together around one book in ways relevant to the Sioux City community.
Bookmark this page or sign up for our e-newsletter HERE for updates on events, programs and activities for Sioux City Reads.
Vote For Your Favorite – Now through November 30
2026 Sioux City Reads Nominees
Now through November 30, cast your vote to help select the next Sioux City Reads title.
This year the Library selected books from the mystery genre. The chosen book will serve as inspiration for events, discussions, and challenges throughout the upcoming 2026 Sioux City Reads initiative. The winner will be announced in January.
News and Updates
Family History Collage Craft on March 3
Be an artist just like Jean from the Sioux City Reads novel 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey. All ages are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon on Sunday, March 3 making family history collages in the Gleeson Room at the Downtown Library. Scissors, poster board, scrapbooking paper, stickers, and paste will be provided. Participants should bring the family photos they wish to use in their collages.
Book Discussion: Take What You Need by Idra Novey on March 2
Join fellow Sioux City Readers in-person at the Morningside Branch Library for a lively discussion about the 2024 Sioux City Reads book, 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey on Saturday, March 2 from 11 am to 12 noon. No registration needed.
Stop by the Downtown Library and Visit our Community-Created Mural
A big THANK YOU to all our lovely library friends who helped our Communications & Graphics Specialist, Matti, create the beautiful window mural at the Downtown Library!
Virtual Author Talk with Idra Novey on February 28
Sioux City Public Library's Reader Services Librarian, Michael, will host a virtual conversation on Zoom with Idra Novey, author of the 2024 Sioux City Reads book - Take What You Need.
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