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.
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.
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, August 15 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.
The newest episode of the Library's podcast features Katherine Center, who BookPage calls “the reigning queen of comfort reads." She is the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including How to Walk Away, Things You Save in a Fire, The Bodyguard, Hello Stranger, and her newest - The Rom-Commers.
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!
In this colorful, vanishing world of relish trays and brandy Old Fashioneds, J. Ryan Stradal has once again given us a story full of his signature honest, lovable yet fallible Midwestern characters as they grapple with love, loss, and marriage; what we hold onto and what we leave behind; and what our legacy will be when we are gone.
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!
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.
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).
Join us for a birthday celeBEARtion! 2024 marks the 80th birthday of Smokey the Bear! Only you (and all your closest friends!) can join Smokey Bear for birthday fun at the Library! The Sioux City Fire Department will be there to share fire safety tips and attendees can check out a fire engine up close! At this fun birthday celebration, you will not only meet Smokey Bear but get to sing Happy Birthday to him! Registration is required.
