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2 May, 2023

All Iowa Reads Event: How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

By |May 2nd, 2023|Adults, Events, Library News, Open Book Club|

Established in 2003, the purpose of All Iowa Reads is to foster a sense of unity through reading. Iowans are encouraged to come together in their communities to read and talk about a single book title in the same calendar year. Join the Sioux City Public Library for a discussion on this year's book, How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu. When: Monday, May 22 at 5 pm Where: Aalfs Downtown Library (529 Pierce St.) BOOK SYNOPSIS From funerary skyscrapers to hotels for the dead to interstellar starships, Sequoia Nagamatsu takes readers on a wildly original and

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8 May, 2022

eResources Spotlight: Kanopy

By |May 8th, 2022|eResources, Library News, Streaming Video|

What is Kanopy? Kanopy is an app for your smart devices & TVs. Kanopy allows Library users to view movies, films,  courses and documentaries for FREE. No ads or payments. Full-access Sioux City Public Library cardholders may view up to 5 films a month on Kanopy! How do I get Kanopy? Download the Kanopy app (Google Apps, Apple App Store), select "Get Started" and enter your library: Sioux City Public Library. Enter your Library card # and PIN (your pin is your 2-digit month then day of your birthday in MMDD format, unless you have changed it.) Create a Kanopy

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28 Apr, 2022

Summer Reading At the Sioux City Public Library!

By |April 28th, 2022|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

In addition to thousands of amazing books and resources that are FREE to Sioux City residents, patrons can look forward to a special kickoff event, lots of story times, reading to canine companions, family movie Fridays, visitors from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature center, a teen writing club, toddler dance party, LEGO events and much more! Sign up for our Kids & Families newsletter at siouxcitylibrary.org/kidsevents for all the details on the Summer Reading Program at the Library. But wait, there’s MORE – the Library will also have a Summer Reading Program for Adults!  Adults can earn badges for doing activities

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28 Apr, 2022

Thank You Book Sale Volunteers!

By |April 28th, 2022|Events, Library News, Volunteer Opportunities|

The Friends of the Sioux City Public Library Book Lovers Book Sale concluded on April 16 and was the largest book sale the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library has held. An estimated 100,000 volumes in 2,500+ very heavy boxes amassed from 3 years of donations were sorted, moved, and organized by our volunteers. This was a huge undertaking, but the Sioux City area community rose to the occasion.

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