Library News
November’s Open Book Club: Midwestern Food by Paul Fehribach
An acclaimed chef offers a historically informed cookbook that will change how you think about Midwestern cuisine.
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.
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!
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!
Upcoming Events
Sioux City True Crime - Stories Beneath the Stone: Cemetery Walk at Graceland Park Cemetery
- Oct 11, 10 AM
- Virtual Event
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Oct 15, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Stories & Cuentos: An English-Spanish Bilingual Storytime
- Oct 18, 11 AM
- Aalfs Downtown Library
Kids & Teens
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