Library News
STEM Youth Events at the Library – November 23
Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library in November and December! Ages 8-12 will use robotic building blocks to design and code on the Library’s iPad and ages 3-7 will have an imaginative journey with stories, beginning coding concepts, and the Library's Bee Bots!
Baby Storytime on November 23
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. After Storytime, enjoy play and social time. 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.
Career Cruiser at the Morningside Branch Library on November 21
Looking for a new job, career change, or tips on how to ace an interview? Career Cruiser will be at the Morningside Branch Library on Thursday, November 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. It offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public.
Vote for the 2025 Sioux City Reads Book!
Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to completing challenges and attending book discussions. Now through November 30, cast your vote to help select the next Sioux City Reads title. Copies of each book are available for check out at any Sioux City Public Library location.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Nov 20, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Goodwill's Career Cruiser at the Morningside Branch Library
- Nov 21, 10 AM
- Morningside Branch Library
Coding Storytime featuring Bee Bots! (Ages 3-7)
- Nov 23, 11 AM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Nov 27, 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