Naturalists from the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center are bringing some of their feathered friends to the Aalfs Downtown Library for a meet and greet to celebrate the finale of Adult Summer Reading. You will learn all about these owls and see them for yourself up close!
Center yourself and unwind at the Aalfs Downtown Library with this hour-long guided meditation program led by specialists from The Expansion Center on July 17 from 6 - 7 pm.
Join us to learn about the efforts the Loess Hills Audubon Society is making to obtain the designation of Bird Friendly City for the City of Sioux City. Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society, will also share information about the current threats to birds and simple actions we can take to help protect them and enhance their habitat, citizen science aspects of data collection, bird watching tips, and birding app and book recommendations.
Trade houseplants, seeds, plant cuttings, outdoor greenery, or newly propagated plants, while meeting other plant aficionados and aspiring green thumbs from around the community—all in the spirit of "zero waste"!
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.
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.
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.
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).
Read. Renew. Repeat. The 2024 theme for Summer Reading encourages individuals and communities to be more sustainable - either by using the Library and sharing resources or by recycling goods rather than throwing them away.
