Children can learn much from the stories shared here and from interacting with others their own age. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and developing early literacy skills for future reading success.
Reading aloud introduces the idea that stories are worth telling, that books are worth sitting down and listening to, and that the Library is a great place to explore the world with others. Join us!
Weekly Storytimes
Join us for a shared storytime experience for children not yet in school and their caregiver.
Tuesdays • 11:00-11:30 am
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Blvd. (Lower B, Plaza Professional Center)
(712) 255-2926
Wednesdays • 10:30-11:00 am
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
(712)255-2924
Youth News
Join the ‘100 Books to Read Before You Turn 100’ Reading Challenge
Sioux City readers are invited to read and win with our newest Beanstack challenge - 100 Books to Read Before You Turn 100! To get started: download the free Beanstack app on your device or visit siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.com!
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Library Puppet Show on February 7
Join us for a puppet show featuring some of our favorite underwater friends! Children can create their own puppet to take home after the curtains close! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
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.
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on January 24
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on Saturday, January 24 at 11 am.
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 Sioux City Public Library Book Review Challenge!
Sioux City readers are invited to read, write, and win with our newest Beanstack challenge. To get started: download the free Beanstack app on your device or visit siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.com!
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