September is Library Card Sign Up Month!

If you don't already have a Sioux City Public Library card, what are you waiting for? Get your library card today to access the vast array of resources available at the library. Library cards are FREE for Sioux City residents. Some of our patrons' favorite Sioux City Public Library card benefits include:

1. Books and Movies - The Sioux City Public Library has thousands of books and movies available for checkout TODAY! Or choose to browse the library catalog online at catalog.siouxcitylibrary.org and place items on hold for pickup at a Library location of your choice.
2. Library of Things - This collection offers items patrons can check out for entertainment, health, and safety. Check out the full collection at siouxcitylibrary.org/library-of-things.
3. 3 to Go - Can't decide what to read or need recommendations for a hard-to-please child? Submit a form online at siouxcitylibrary.org/3togo to get a personalized 3-book bundle!
4. eResources - Utilize the Library from the comfort of home on your smart device! Enjoy eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, and read-along books for kids on Libby. Stream or download songs on Freegal. Stream movies, shows, and kids' programs with Kanopy.
5. Book Club in a Bag - Looking to lead your own book club? Is your group having trouble picking a book? Check out a Book Club in a Bag kit!
6. Study Spaces and Meeting Rooms - Study rooms are available at the Aalfs Downtown Library and Morningside Branch Library on a first-come, first-served basis. For info on meeting spaces visit siouxcitylibrary.org/meeting-rooms.
7. Computers, Wifi, Mobile Printing, and Hotspots - The Aalfs Downtown Library and Morningside Branch Library offer computers, Wifi, and mobile printing. More info on mobile printing can be found at siouxcitylibrary.org/printing. The library also offers internet hotspots for checkout. For hotspot info please call the library at 712-255-2933.
8. Save $$$ - From July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025, Library patrons saved over 3 million dollars by borrowing physical Library materials vs. buying them. This figure does not include resources available on Libby, Kanopy, Freegal, databases, computer equipment, or facilities. Dollar for dollar, Sioux City Public Library invests its budget back into our community.

Getting a library card is quick and easy! Stop into any Sioux City library location to get your library card and start enjoying all these amazing resources and MORE!