Adults

4 Apr, 2026

Sioux City True Crime: A Century of Suspicion, Part 2 on April 25 and 28

By |April 4th, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Local History|

Sioux City has never been short on secrets. From unsolved murders to headline-making trials, crime has shaped our community’s history for more than a century. Join Local History Librarian Specialist, Sarah Enright, as she uncovers one gripping case from each decade of the 20th century. This "Part 2" session will cover each remaining case that was not voted on in the fall sessions. If you missed Part 1 - do not fret! These cases stand on their own and require no prior knowledge.

8 Mar, 2026

Seed Swap on April 11

By |March 8th, 2026|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

On Saturday, April 11 from 1 to 3 pm, visit the Aalfs Downtown Library for a Seed Swap - Kickstart your garden with a visit to the Sioux City Public Library. We are giving away free flower seed packets to help our community bloom! Select up to 15 packets per person. Do you have seed to swap or share? Feel free to bring any seeds you’d like to share with members of the community.

28 Feb, 2026

Puzzle Competitions on March 28 and March 31 – Registration FULL

By |February 28th, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Sioux City Reads|

Register your team of 4-6 puzzlers and work to complete a 750 piece puzzle for a chance to win prizes! All teams will complete the same puzzle. Puzzles are designed for adults, but families with older children are welcome to form a team. Smaller teams may be combined with other teams at the event. * Due to demand, groups may only register for one puzzle event.

27 Feb, 2026

Video Presentation: Memories of Five Nisei on March 25

By |February 27th, 2026|Adults, Events, Library News, Sioux City Reads|

On Wednesday, March 25 at 6 pm, join us for a video presentation: Memories of Five Nisei at the Aalfs Downtown Library. Video Summary: Five second-generation Japanese Americans share memories of their lives, with a focus on the World War II internment camp experience. The Nisei speakers, who are all in their 80s and 90s, will also compare their camp experiences with the detention centers in Texas for Central American refugees.