National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries, the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2024 is "Ready, Set, Library," illustrating the idea that in this fast-paced, online-focused world, libraries give everyone a green light to something truly special: a place to discover a great read, connect with others, and learn new skills.
Let us entertain you! Join us for a puppet show featuring trickster spider Anansi! Children can create their own puppet to take home after the curtains close. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
Attention high school* & college students! The Sioux City Public Library is seeking an energetic person with a passion for literacy and a desire to share their enthusiasm for reading with young people in our community to serve in the Library's Youth Services Department as a Student Intern. The internship will run from approximately May 20th through August 2nd, 2024. *Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
Monday, April 8 is Solar Eclipse Day! Want to get the very best glimpse of this partial solar eclipse? Stop by any of the three Library locations (Aalfs Downtown, Morningside Branch, or Perry Creek Branch) to pick up your FREE Eclipse Glasses! One pair of glasses per family member, with a limit of 4 per family. Supplies are limited.
Red Memory uncovers forty years of silence through the stories of individuals who lived through the decade of Maoist fanaticism between 1966 and 1976.
Idra Novey, author of the 2024 Sioux City Reads book, Take What You Need will join us via ZOOM for a live Q & A discussion at the Sioux City Art Center! Art Center attendees will be invited to ask their questions in a town hall style Q & A session. Social Hour begins at 2 pm with light refreshments - hors d'oeuvres and beverages. The Q & A Session will begin at 3 pm and seating is limited. Tickets will be available on a first come basis starting at 2 pm.
In partnership with the Sioux City Art Center, the Sioux City Public Library is hosting sewing events at the Aalfs Downtown Library where community members can take part in the creation of the installation Razzle Dazzle with artist Amanda Browder! No experience is necessary. Materials will be provided.
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, March 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.
The Sioux City Public Library has internet HOTSPOTS for checkout! Hotspots are available to full-service SCPL cardholders (18+) in good standing (no fees over $5 on your account) for a period of six weeks with no renewals.
Sábado, 16 de marzo - 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
