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Library News
Family Board Games with The Dealt Hand on June 15
The Dealt Hand will bring their impressive collection of board and card games and their mad hosting skills for a fun afternoon of gaming at the Library. Play an old favorite or learn how to play the newest trending board games. For all ages - registration is required.
On Common Ground Documentary and Discussion on June 12
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.
Loess Hills Presentation with Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center on June 11
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.
Teen Crafternoon: Felt Cactus on June 10
Make a totes adorbs felt cactus in a tiny terracotta pot! We’ll have all the supplies you need to create your very own cacti masterpiece. Registration is required,
Career Cruiser at the Morningside Branch Library on June 6
Looking for a new job, career change, or tips on how to ace an interview? Career Cruiser will be at the Morningside Branch Library on Thursday, June 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. It offers resume assistance, job search resources, education and training directly to your community at no charge to the public.
Upcoming Events
Kids & Teens
Join us for a summer of activities to keep kids’ minds sharp, their imaginations active, and their creativity sparked. Come to our special events, plus, read your way to awesome prizes using Beanstack to track your progress. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar for the full line-up of activities.
Sharing books and stories is important to your child’s brain development. Join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge that brings you and your child closer together while developing their vocabulary and preparing them to become a stronger reader. Learn how to get started!
Each week on Wednesday at 10:30 am join us on our Library Storytime Facebook Page for a fun and interactive storytime! Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills for future reading success!Your Content Goes Here
Not sure what to read? Check out our reading lists of age-appropriate books by grade and subject. (more)
Locations:
Aalfs Downtown Library
529 Pierce Street
712-255-2933
Monday – Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday (Sept – May) 1pm – 5pm
Click here for a virtual tour!
Free parking on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
712-255-2924
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Click here for a virtual tour!
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm