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Library News
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Jodi Picoult
The newest episode of the Library's podcast features the one-and-only Jodi Picoult - the number one New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels. Her works have been translated into 34 languages and there are over 40 million copies of her books in print. She has also narrated audiobooks and written five issues of DC Comics' Wonder Woman.
September’s Open Book Club: The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins
A riveting, must-read, year-in-the-life account of three teachers, combined with reporting that reveals what’s really going on behind school doors, by New York Times bestselling author and education expert Alexandra Robbins.
Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees!
Are you interested in promoting literacy and supporting a strong Sioux City Public Library? Join the Sioux City Public Library Board of Trustees! The Board is currently looking for two new members.
First Fifty Pages Podcast with Ruth Ware
The newest episode of the Library's podcast features Ruth Ware, number one bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs. Westaway, The Turn of the Key, One by One, The It Girl, and Zero Days. Her books have sold more than 9 million copies, been published in more than 40 languages, and have been optioned for both film and TV.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Marc Cameron on August 20
Join the Sioux City Public Library and Book People for an Author Talk & Book Signing with Marc Cameron on Tuesday, August 20 at 6pm at the Aalfs Downtown Library. Bestselling author and former U.S. Marshall Marc Cameron will visit the Sioux City Public Library to talk about his latest book in the popular Arliss Cutter thriller series, Bad River. Cameron is also the author of the New York Times Bestselling Tom Clancy Jack Ryan novels and the Jericho Quinn series.
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