Read and Win Big Prizes!
Beanstack
Opportunities to win Summer Reading Prizes are waiting for you in the Beanstack app! The user-friendly Beanstack app (iOS, Android) makes it easy to sign up, track activities and reading, and earn badges for chances to win great prizes this summer!
Get started by downloading the free app for iOS or Android, or visit the Sioux City Public Library’s Beanstack page to create an account.
Bingo Cards:
Stop in to any Sioux City Public Library location and pick up a Bingo Reading Challenge card! Bring completed Bingo cards to the Upper Level desk at the Aalfs Downtown Library for a free book (*prizes are limited). Bingo cards are one of the many ways you can earn tickets on the Beanstack App towards prizes. Complete as many cards as you can between June 1 – July 31.
News and Updates
Audubon Bird Presentation with Randy on June 19
Come learn about the history of the National Audubon Society and the Loess Hills Audubon Society from Randy Williams, member of the Loess Hills Audubon Society. Randy will also introduce us to the sport of birding (and share intel on local birding hotspots!) and highlight some of the tools — both old and new — available to help people become involved in this highly rewarding activity.
On Common Ground Documentary and Discussion on June 12
Join Ryan Allen and Brian Hazlett, editors of this year’s Summer Reading title On Common Ground, for a viewing of a documentary about this project followed by a discussion and Q&A session about On Common Ground.
Loess Hills Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on June 11
Come hear a naturalist from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center present at the Aalfs Downtown Library about the incredibly unique Loess Hills environment in which Sioux City is situated. You’ll come away with a new understanding and appreciation of our special ecosystem.
Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off: Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice on June 5
On Wednesday, June 5, Adult Summer Reading will kick-off with a Trivia Night at Buffalo Alice’s on historic 4th Street! While you are testing your pop culture knowledge across the decades you can get more information on the Adult Summer Reading program (June 1 - July 31).
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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
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Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm