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Library News
Baby Storytime on December 14
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.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: December 9 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day! December 9th Movie: This classic film, released in 1971, is the story of an unconventional friendship between an elderly woman and a depressed teenage boy.
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Leif Enger
In this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with Leif Enger to chat about his latest book, I Cheerfully Refuse. Part romance, part nautical adventure, part love letter to stories, this sweetly hopeful piece of dystopian fiction has it all! You'll cheerfully refuse to put this one down!
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Penguin Parade on December 7
Waddle on down to the Library for a penguin-filled storytime! We will have books, songs and activities celebrating our favorite black and white, flightless birds! After storytime, stay for an adorable penguin craft.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: December 2 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day. December 2 Film: This movie, released in 2015, is a spooky take on the holidays inspired by an old folk legend. Look forward to festive frights!
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