Children can learn much from the stories shared here and from interacting with others their own age. Curious young minds experience the magic that stories offer while developing social skills, building vocabulary, and developing early literacy skills for future reading success.
Reading aloud introduces the idea that stories are worth telling, that books are worth sitting down and listening to, and that the Library is a great place to explore the world with others. Join us!
Weekly Storytimes
Join us for a shared storytime experience for children not yet in school and their caregiver.
Tuesdays • 11:00-11:30 am
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Blvd. (Lower B, Plaza Professional Center)
(712) 255-2926
Wednesdays • 10:30-11:00 am
Morningside Branch Library
4005 Morningside Avenue
(712)255-2924
Youth News
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!
Family History Collage Craft on February 18
Be an artist just like Jean from the Sioux City Reads novel 'Take What You Need' by Idra Novey. All ages are invited to spend a relaxing afternoon on Sunday, February 18 making family history collages in the Gleeson Room at the Downtown Library.
¡Storytime en Español!
Sábado, 17 de febrero - 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
Mural Painting Drop-In Event on February 6
Stop by the Library on Tuesday, February 6th and help us PAINT our window mural! Visit the Aalfs Downtown Library to help paint the 2024 Sioux City Reads window mural! All ages are welcome to attend, and everyone will have a chance to add their mark to this “paint-by-numbers" style project - all supplies provided.
1st Saturday Family Storytime: Under the Sea on February 3
What could be Under the Sea? Sea Stars, Clown Fish, and Sharks galore! What ocean adventures will we explore? Attendees will experience fin-tastic fun through stories, songs and rhymes. Plus, make a splash with a colorful craft! All ages welcome. For February only – we’re having our 1st Saturday Family Storytime at the Morningside Branch Library! Registration is required.
¡Storytime en Español!
Sábado, 20 de enero - 11 am. Por favor acompáños para una hora de cuentos, actividades y diversión para toda la familia. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Estacionamiento es gratis los fines de semana.
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
Click here for a virtual tour!
Perry Creek Branch Library
2912 Hamilton Boulevard
Plaza Professional Center, Lower B
712-255-2926
Monday – Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm