Library News
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!
Vote for the 2025 Sioux City Reads Book!
Join the Sioux City Public Library for Sioux City Reads, a community-based reading initiative where Sioux Cityans are involved every step of the way – from book selection to completing challenges and attending book discussions. Now through November 30, cast your vote to help select the next Sioux City Reads title. Copies of each book are available for check out at any Sioux City Public Library location.
Monday Matinee @ Morningside: November 25 at 1 pm
Look for a different movie every Monday at 1 pm through Memorial Day. November 25th Film: A widowed cleaning woman takes a well-deserved trip to Europe in this 2022 historical comedy drama.
Upcoming Events
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Feb 26, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Celebrate Dr. Seuss!
- Mar 1, 11 AM
- Gleeson Room, Aalfs Downtown Library
Library Storytime at Morningside Branch
- Mar 5, 10:30 AM
- Garretson Room, Morningside Branch Library
Kids & Teens
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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 Tuesday at 11 am at the Perry Creek Library or Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Morningside Branch Library join us for a fun and interactive storytime for ages 0 through 5! Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills for future reading success!
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
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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