Holiday Break Activities at the Aalfs Downtown Library!
Join us at the Aalfs Downtown Library during holiday break for a number of family-friendly events - Crafternoons, Family Movie Friday, and more!
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Dec, 2024
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Dec, 2024
STEM Youth Events at the Library – December 28
Get registered for these STEM-themed events happening at the Aalfs Downtown Library on December 28 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!
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Sep, 2024
Library Open House on October 5!
The Library is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, October 5 from 10am – 1pm at the Aalfs Downtown Library. Drop-in to learn and see all the Library has to offer while enjoying a fun experience for the whole family!
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Sep, 2024
3 to Go Book Bundles!
September is Library Card Sign Up Month at the Sioux City Public Library, and this September the Library is launching 3 to Go, a new personalized book bundle service. Using 3 to Go, patrons or their children will receive three books hand-picked for them by Sioux City Public Librarians.
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Jul, 2024
Traditional African Storytelling and Drumming featuring Kofi Dennis on August 9 & 10
Experience West African stories, poetry, and drumming in this interactive and hands-on presentation featuring Kofi Dennis, Wolf Trap Performing Arts Master Teacher and Drummer. Perfect for preschool and elementary age children and their families. Free and open to everyone!
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Jul, 2024
Owl Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on July 31
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!
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Jul, 2024
Teen After-Hours: Karaoke @ the Library on July 19
Belt out your favorite karaoke songs while the lyrics project on our big screen. Have other mind-blowing skills you want to share? It's also open mic night! Performing not your thing? Bring your squad and enjoy the show from the audience. The Jolly Time Popcorn Bar will complete this rocking after-hours experience.
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Jul, 2024
Family Movie Fridays!
Come in from the heat to enjoy a free movie on the big screen. We'll provide the popcorn, courtesy of Jolly Time Popcorn. Feel free to bring your own beverage (must have a lid or resealable cap).
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Jul, 2024
Guided Meditation with The Expansion Center on July 17
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.
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Jun, 2024
Audubon Bird Presentation with Marla on July 10
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.