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Library News
Book Discussion: Take What You Need by Idra Novey on March 2
Join fellow Sioux City Readers in-person at the Morningside Branch Library for a lively discussion about the 2024 Sioux City Reads book, 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey on Saturday, March 2 from 11 am to 12 noon. No registration needed.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Celebrate Dr. Seuss on March 2
You could not, would not want to miss a storytime as fun as this! We'll read books, sing songs, have fun and play, as we enjoy Dr. Seuss's special day! Create a Seuss-tastical craft after storytime. Special guest appearance by the Cat in the Hat! All ages welcome. Registration is required. Free parking on weekends!
Stop by the Downtown Library and Visit our Community-Created Mural
A big THANK YOU to all our lovely library friends who helped our Communications & Graphics Specialist, Matti, create the beautiful window mural at the Downtown Library!
Virtual Author Talk with Idra Novey on February 28
Sioux City Public Library's Reader Services Librarian, Michael, will host a virtual conversation on Zoom with Idra Novey, author of the 2024 Sioux City Reads book - Take What You Need.
Virtual Book Discussion: Take What You Need by Idra Novey on February 20
Join fellow Sioux City readers for a virtual book discussion on February 20th from 12 Noon to 1 pm about the 2024 Sioux City Reads book - Take What You Need by Idra Novey. Register for this session with your email address to receive a Zoom link on the day of the discussion.
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
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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
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Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm