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
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pajama-Rama on January 6
Party in your PJs at the Library at this cozy winter storytime! Enjoy snuggly warm stories, a super sing-along, and a fantastically fun craft! Don't forget to wear your favorite pajamas! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on December 27
Get registered for these STEM-themed events (for Ages 4-12) happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on December 27 at 11 am.
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!
Baby Storytime on December 13
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.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: C is for Cookie on December 6
Get ready for a scrumptious collection of stories and songs about one of our favorite desserts - cookies! After storytime, we'll cook up a cookie counting craft! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
3 to Go Book Bundles!
The Sioux City Public Library has launched 3 to Go, a new personalized book bundle service. Using 3 to Go, patrons or their children will receive three books hand-picked for them by Sioux City Public Librarians.
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