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
STEM Youth Events (Ages 4 – 12) on November 22
Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on November 22 at 11 am.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: DINOVEMBER on November 1
Celebrate DINOVEMBER with a Dinosaur storytime featuring books, songs, and activities about everyone’s favorite prehistoric reptiles. After storytime, we’ll make a fun dinosaur craft! Parking is free at the Aalfs Downtown Library on weekends.
Trivia @ the Library: A Teen After-Hours Event on October 30
Show off your smarts at this after-hours, teens-only trivia night! Bring the squad and play as a team or form a group with other attendees. This event is free and open to teens ages 12-18. Prizes and snacks provided! Registration is required. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Read-To-Me-Dogs in Costume on October 25
Children in grades K-5 are invited to drop-in and practice reading to gentle (and costumed!) canine listeners at the Library! Happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library Saturday, October 25 from 2 - 3 pm.
Hallow-Read: Kids Reading Challenge (October 1-31)
October is HALLOW-READ month! Kids can log their reading and earn creepy badges all month long (October 1-31). Ages 0-5 have a goal of reading 30 books over the course of the month. Ages 6-18 have a goal of reading 5 hours over the course of the month. Hit the reading goal of 30 books or 5 hours read in October and earn an adorable Jack-O'-Lantern backpack plushie!
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!
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