Youth – Sioux City Public Library

16 Apr, 2025

2025 Book Lovers’ Book Sale: April 24 to May 3

By admin|April 16th, 2025|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Teens, Youth|

It’s the most wonderful time of year - Book Sale Time! The Book Sale will run from April 24 through May 3. This year's location is the also the location used last year, the former Chuck E Cheese site at the Southern Hills Mall. Park on the Barnes & Nobles side of the mall and use the outside door to enter. This used Book Sale is a Friends of the Sioux City Public Library fundraiser. Proceeds enrich public library service in Sioux City, funding children's summer reading initiative and providing books, recordings, online resources, and more!

8 Apr, 2025

1st Saturday Family Storytime: We Can Build It on May 3

By admin|April 8th, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

Get out your hard hats for storytime fun! Join us for a construction-themed storytime featuring tools and trucks and everything construction workers use. We'll dig into exciting books, hammer out some silly songs, and construct a creative craft.

5 Apr, 2025

STEM Youth Events at the Library on April 26

By admin|April 5th, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Technology, Teens, Youth|

Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on April 26 from 11 am to 12 noon! Ages 8-12 will use robotic building blocks to design and code on the Library’s iPad and ages 3-7 will have an imaginative journey with stories, beginning coding concepts, and the Library's Bee Bots!

4 Apr, 2025

Happy National Library Week! (April 6 – 12)

By admin|April 4th, 2025|Adults, Library News, Youth|

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 2025 is “Drawn to the Library." During this week take time to discover (or re-discover) what draws people into the library! Visit the library and bring your friends or family along. Encourage a friend to get a library card—it’s a simple act that opens up a world of opportunity. Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime. Libraries connect us to ideas, information, and each other—and they’re built for everyone.

22 Mar, 2025

1st Saturday Family Storytime: Pirates Ahoy! on April 5

By admin|March 22nd, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

Calling all scallywags to report for Pirate duty at the Library! We'll spin tales, sing sea shanties, and practice our seafarin’ skills! Afterwards, make a fun pirate craft and follow a treasure map to find the loot! Don’t miss out, or you’ll be saying “AAARRRGHH!”

10 Mar, 2025

Summer Internship Opportunity at the Sioux City Public Library!

By admin|March 10th, 2025|Adults, Library News, Teens|

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 27th through August 1st, 2025. *Must be at least 16 years old to apply.

8 Mar, 2025

STEM Youth Events at the Library on March 22

By admin|March 8th, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Technology, Teens, Youth|

Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on March 22 from 11 am to 12 noon! Ages 8-12 will code a secret handshake and ages 3-7 will have an imaginative journey with stories, beginning coding concepts, and the Library's Bee Bots!

1 Mar, 2025

Baby Storytime on March 8

By admin|March 1st, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

For adult parents/caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months. Join us for a 20-minute early literacy experience just for the little ones! Babies learn and engage with rhymes, songs, books, and bounces. After Storytime, enjoy play and social time. Comfy clothes suggested. Feel free to bring a blanket for you and baby to sit on the floor together. Chairs are also available. Free parking on weekends.

1 Feb, 2025

1st Saturday Family Storytime: Celebrate Dr. Seuss! on March 1

By admin|February 1st, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Youth|

Featuring a very special appearance by The Cat in the Hat. Create a Seuss-tastical craft after storytime!

1 Feb, 2025

STEM Youth Events at the Library on February 22

By admin|February 1st, 2025|Events, Kids, Library News, Technology, Teens, Youth|

Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on February 22 from 11 am to 12 noon! Ages 8-12 will build, meet, and play with Robo Chicken and ages 3-7 will have an imaginative journey with stories, beginning coding concepts, and the Library's Bee Bots!