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Suminagashi Greeting Cards Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink. Create your own greeting cards. Adults only. Registration is required. Oak View Branch | Saturday, February 11, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
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Learn about buildings designed by local architects Wallace Dow, Joseph Schwarz, and the partnership of Perkins and McWayne. Presented by Siouxland Heritage Museum. Downtown Library | Thursday, February 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Super Snacks Book Buzz at WoodGrain Brewing Company
101 South Phillips Avenue
Read and discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Open to adults 18 and older. Beer and wine available for purchase for those 21 and older. Registration required. For more information, call 367-8144 or email caillelibrary@siouxfalls.org. February’s book is “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. WoodGrain Brewing | Thursday, February 16, 7–8:30 p.m.
Join us to try game-day snacks from different eras and to discuss the traditions over the last six decades of football. Colton Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 6–7 p.m. Sweet Reads Book Club @ Half-Baked Cupcakes 120 South Phillips Avenue
This month’s title is “The Miniaturist” by Jesse Burton. Colton Branch | Monday, February 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Discuss books that focus on the fun, uplifting, and humorous moments in life, while enjoying treats and coffee. February’s book is “Someone Else’s Love Story” by Joshilyn Jackson. Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Compassionate Sioux Falls Living LIbrary
Trivia Night at Monks
Talk with human “books” for a unique story, a new perspective, and to broaden your understanding of our diverse community. Oak View Branch | Sunday, February 12, 2–3:30 p.m.
Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Up to six team members; first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monks House of Ale Repute | Tuesday, February 21, 6–8 p.m.
DIY Kombucha Tea
Yarn-A-Bit
Learn the health benefits of fermented foods and beverages from master gardener, Nancy Thompson. She will demonstrate how to home brew kombucha. Bring a container and take home a scoby. Ronning Branch | Thursday, February 23, 7–8:30 p.m.
For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn-spinners. Bring your own supplies. All ages and experience welcome! Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, February 14, 7–8 p.m.
First Friday: Make and Take at Unglued
A young-adult book club for adults. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, February 13, 7–8 p.m.
Colton Book Club
218 South Phillips Avenue
Come to Unglued in downtown Sioux Falls for a free make-and-take. Unglued | Friday, February 3, 4–6 p.m.
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Young @ Heart Book Club
Fiction and Poetry Writers’ Group Critique and workshop open to all. Focus is on short fiction and poetry. Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 7, 6–8 p.m. Harry Potter Book Night It’s International Harry Potter Book Night. Join fellow Potterheads for challenges to be completed with your Hogwarts house—crafts, trivia and more. Ronning Branch | Thursday, February 2, 7–8:30 p.m. Home Town History A brief overview of Colton’s history. Learn to research your own family history with the Ancestry database. Colton Branch | Saturday, February 25, 10–11 a.m. Lakota Language: Past, Present, and Future Tim Easter will present a program on the history of the Lakota language and the importance of its preservation. Discover resources for learning the language. Downtown Library | Sunday, February 5, 2–3 p.m. Life’s Simple 7-7 Small Steps to Big Changes A guide to help live a longer life, prevent heart disease, feel stronger and healthier, starting now. The American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” program offers free resources, including how to develop a plan, get started and stick to it. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 9, 7–8 p.m. Lit and Knit Discuss favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, February 22, 6–7 p.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 1:30 p.m. Oscar Film Series Once again, we’re rolling out the red carpet at Caille. Attend one or all of the nominated movies. Caille Branch | Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Page Turners Book Group For those who love to read a wide variety or want to expand their reading horizons. For more information, call 367-8140 or email ronninglibrary@siouxfalls.org. Ronning Branch | Monday, February 27, 7–8 p.m. I28006.indd
Baltic Branch 213 St. Olaf Avenue, Baltic, SD | 605-529-5415 Brandon Branch 305 South Splitrock Boulevard, Brandon, SD | 605-582-2390 Caille Branch 4100 Carnegie Circle, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8144 Colton Branch 402 South Dakota Avenue, Colton, SD | 605-446-3519 Crooks Branch 900 North West Avenue, Crooks, SD | 605-543-5296 Downtown Library 200 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8720 Garretson Branch 649 Main Avenue, Garretson, SD | 605-594-6619 Hartford Branch 705 East Second Street, Hartford, SD | 605-528-3223 Humboldt Branch 201 South Main Street, Humboldt, SD | 605-363-3361 Oak View Branch 3700 East Third Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8060 Prairie West Branch 7630 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605--978-6899 Ronning Branch 3100 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8140 Valley Springs Branch 401 Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD | 605-757-6264 Siouxland Libraries Closed Closed in observance of President’s Day All Branches | Monday, February 20
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Stampede to the Library
Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book “Dinosaur vs. Bedtime” by Bob Shea. For children ages 3 to 6. Caille Branch | Friday, February 10, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Thursday, February 23, 10:30–11 a.m.
Bone up your child’s reading skills. Book a 15-minute reading session with a certified therapy dog. Registration required. Downtown Library | Sunday, February 5, 2–3 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:45–4 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Fridays, February 3, 24, 3–4 p.m. Ronning Branch | Saturday, February 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Come to hear Stampede hockey players read books, make a craft with the kids, and sign autographs. Bring a camera! Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 7, 7–8 p.m.
Wee Play and Learn Parent Child Workshop
Lapsit Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories, playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Caille Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 9:30–10 a.m. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:05–10:35 a.m. Brandon Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Learn how law enforcement operates. Take part in a crime-solving activity. Grades K-5. Ronning Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Wee Read and Sign
Unplug and Play
Simple signs build a communication bridge from infancy to childhood. Learn how to use stories, songs, and signs to boost brain development. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 14, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 9:30–10 a.m.
A come-and-go program that tests skills and knowledge through activities that don’t use computers. Oak View Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:15–4 p.m. Wii Wednesday Play Wii games for exercise and fun. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, February 8, 3:15–4 p.m.
Page to Screen Discover the books behind popular movies. Grades 4 to 8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, February 14, 28, 4:15–5 p.m.
Paint and Pages
Taste of the Tropics
Promote your child’s love of reading through simple art activities. For ages birth to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, February 10, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Winter got you down? Play with moon sand, take beachy photos in our DIY photo booth, and check out beach reads. Downtown Library | Friday, February 24, 4–5 p.m.
Preschool for Parents
Art Adventures
Parents of children ages birth to 5 are invited to make hands–on activities that promote/develop early reading skills: Play, Read, Sing, Talk, and Write. Guided playtime will be provided. This month it’s playdough and shape mats. Registration required. Caille Branch | Wednesday, February 22, 10:30–11 a.m.
Practice new techniques and discover the artists/illustrators who used them. Grades K to 5. Downtown Library | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 4–5 p.m.
Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading and develop your preschooler’s early learning through stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Caille Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 10:15–10:50 a.m. and 1–1:35 p.m. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:05–10:40 a.m., 10:45–11:20 a.m., and 1–1:35 p.m. Brandon Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Tinker Tots Explore, create and learn through STEAM activities designed for children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, February 17, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Toddler Time Nurture your toddler’s love of books through music, movement, and story activities, while developing language, motor, and social skills. For 2–year–olds and caregivers. Caille Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15–10:40 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:45–11:15 a.m. Brandon Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Use the ancient art of Japanese Suminagashi (Water Marbling) to make DIY Valentines for your friends and family. Brandon Branch | Monday, February 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Enjoy a special showing of an animated Oscar-nominated movie along with an evening of food, trivia and prizes. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 16, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Boost your child’s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Fridays, February 3, 24, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Explore hands–on science. Stories introduce science concepts through activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, February 18, 3–3:45 p.m.
Japanese Suminagashi Valentines
Oscar Movie Night
Music and Movement
Preschool Science
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Spend time together, play, make new friends and talk with child development specialists during this free five-week workshop for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3. Space is limited. Registration is required. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 10:15–11:30 a.m.
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Book Tour Tuesday Explore books and characters through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 28, 3:15–4 p.m. Discovery Day Create music inspired by poems and stories using nontraditional instruments. Registration required. Downtown Library | Friday, February 17, 2–3 p.m. Full STEAM Ahead Discover science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities and guest speakers. Grades 4 to 6. Caille Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 4–5 p.m. FuNdAy MoNdAy Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. Grades K to 3. Caille Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:45–4:45 p.m. The Imagineers Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. Grades K to 5. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 3:15–4 p.m. Kreative Kids
Teen Choice Book Battle Crafternoon Storytime Featuring stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 2 to 6. Caille Branch | Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2–2:30 p.m. DIY Day Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Hartford Branch | Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m.–12 noon Colton Branch | Saturday, February 24, 9–11 a.m. Family Storytime Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music and movement at this drop–in program. Brandon Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 7–7:30 p.m. Colton Branch | Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 11–11:35 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Oak View Branch | Monday, February 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturdays, February 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m.
Test your knowledge of the 2016-17 Teen Choice book nominees. Read “Court of Fives,” “We Are All Made of Molecules,” “A Night Divided” and “The Boys Who Challenged Hitler.” Ronning Branch | Sunday, February 19, 2–3 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Middle- and high-schoolers plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase and learn about volunteering. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 2, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oak View Branch | Thursday, February 9, 3:15–4 p.m. Meets at Washington High School Ronning Branch | Tuesday, February 14, 7–8 p.m.
Fridays with Rocky Encourage the love of reading and develop your child’s learning skills at this special storytime with a certified therapy dog. Oak View Branch | Fridays, February 10, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Moving and Grooving Storytime
Use Your Siouxland Libraries card to access these free services at www.siouxlandlib.org. • Cloud Library (eBooks, eAudiobooks)
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 3:15–4 p.m.
Perfect for wiggle worms; features music, movement, and books for families. Encourage your child’s curiosity, love of reading, and early learning. Oak View Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 10:30–11 a.m.
Library Explorers
Pajama Storytime
• Hoopla (music, movies, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks)
Learn about the world through simple science experiments. Grades 3 to 5. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, February 8, 4:15–5 p.m.
Wind down at this evening story program for families. Pajamas optional. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 7–7:30 p.m.
• Zinio (magazine)
Movie Wednesday
Pioneer Day
Enjoy a film! Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 15, 3–4:30 p.m.
Explore our prairie heritage. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Churn butter, make newspaper twists, button whirligigs, play pioneer and more! Prairie West Branch | Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.–12 noon
Wee Read and Discover
STEM Tuesday
Promote learning with self–directed, come–and–go activities. The February theme is Mail. Downtown Library | Monday, February 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on activities. Grades 3 to 5. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 4–5 p.m.
Second Saturday Storytime Featuring stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 3 to 5. Oak View Branch | Saturday, February 11, 10:30–11 a.m.
• OneClickDigital (eAudiobooks)
• Tumblebooks (children’s read-alongs, music, videos, games)
Stampede to the Library
Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book “Dinosaur vs. Bedtime” by Bob Shea. For children ages 3 to 6. Caille Branch | Friday, February 10, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Thursday, February 23, 10:30–11 a.m.
Bone up your child’s reading skills. Book a 15-minute reading session with a certified therapy dog. Registration required. Downtown Library | Sunday, February 5, 2–3 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:45–4 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Fridays, February 3, 24, 3–4 p.m. Ronning Branch | Saturday, February 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Come to hear Stampede hockey players read books, make a craft with the kids, and sign autographs. Bring a camera! Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 7, 7–8 p.m.
Wee Play and Learn Parent Child Workshop
Lapsit Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories, playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Caille Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 9:30–10 a.m. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:05–10:35 a.m. Brandon Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Learn how law enforcement operates. Take part in a crime-solving activity. Grades K-5. Ronning Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Wee Read and Sign
Unplug and Play
Simple signs build a communication bridge from infancy to childhood. Learn how to use stories, songs, and signs to boost brain development. For babies 6 to 24 months and caregivers. Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 14, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 9:30–10 a.m.
A come-and-go program that tests skills and knowledge through activities that don’t use computers. Oak View Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:15–4 p.m. Wii Wednesday Play Wii games for exercise and fun. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, February 8, 3:15–4 p.m.
Page to Screen Discover the books behind popular movies. Grades 4 to 8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, February 14, 28, 4:15–5 p.m.
Paint and Pages
Taste of the Tropics
Promote your child’s love of reading through simple art activities. For ages birth to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, February 10, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Winter got you down? Play with moon sand, take beachy photos in our DIY photo booth, and check out beach reads. Downtown Library | Friday, February 24, 4–5 p.m.
Preschool for Parents
Art Adventures
Parents of children ages birth to 5 are invited to make hands–on activities that promote/develop early reading skills: Play, Read, Sing, Talk, and Write. Guided playtime will be provided. This month it’s playdough and shape mats. Registration required. Caille Branch | Wednesday, February 22, 10:30–11 a.m.
Practice new techniques and discover the artists/illustrators who used them. Grades K to 5. Downtown Library | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 4–5 p.m.
Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading and develop your preschooler’s early learning through stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Caille Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 10:15–10:50 a.m. and 1–1:35 p.m. Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:05–10:40 a.m., 10:45–11:20 a.m., and 1–1:35 p.m. Brandon Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:15–10:45 a.m. Tinker Tots Explore, create and learn through STEAM activities designed for children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, February 17, 10:15–11:15 a.m. Toddler Time Nurture your toddler’s love of books through music, movement, and story activities, while developing language, motor, and social skills. For 2–year–olds and caregivers. Caille Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:15–10:40 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:45–11:15 a.m. Brandon Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Use the ancient art of Japanese Suminagashi (Water Marbling) to make DIY Valentines for your friends and family. Brandon Branch | Monday, February 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Enjoy a special showing of an animated Oscar-nominated movie along with an evening of food, trivia and prizes. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 16, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Boost your child’s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Fridays, February 3, 24, 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Explore hands–on science. Stories introduce science concepts through activities. For children ages 3 to 5. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, February 18, 3–3:45 p.m.
Japanese Suminagashi Valentines
Oscar Movie Night
Music and Movement
Preschool Science
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Spend time together, play, make new friends and talk with child development specialists during this free five-week workshop for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3. Space is limited. Registration is required. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7 10:15–11:30 a.m.
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Book Tour Tuesday Explore books and characters through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 28, 3:15–4 p.m. Discovery Day Create music inspired by poems and stories using nontraditional instruments. Registration required. Downtown Library | Friday, February 17, 2–3 p.m. Full STEAM Ahead Discover science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities and guest speakers. Grades 4 to 6. Caille Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 4–5 p.m. FuNdAy MoNdAy Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. Grades K to 3. Caille Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 3:45–4:45 p.m. The Imagineers Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. Grades K to 5. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 3:15–4 p.m. Kreative Kids
Teen Choice Book Battle Crafternoon Storytime Featuring stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 2 to 6. Caille Branch | Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2–2:30 p.m. DIY Day Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Hartford Branch | Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m.–12 noon Colton Branch | Saturday, February 24, 9–11 a.m. Family Storytime Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music and movement at this drop–in program. Brandon Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 7–7:30 p.m. Colton Branch | Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 11–11:35 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30–11 a.m. Oak View Branch | Monday, February 27, 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturdays, February 11, 18, 25, 10:30–11 a.m.
Test your knowledge of the 2016-17 Teen Choice book nominees. Read “Court of Fives,” “We Are All Made of Molecules,” “A Night Divided” and “The Boys Who Challenged Hitler.” Ronning Branch | Sunday, February 19, 2–3 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Middle- and high-schoolers plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase and learn about volunteering. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 2, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Oak View Branch | Thursday, February 9, 3:15–4 p.m. Meets at Washington High School Ronning Branch | Tuesday, February 14, 7–8 p.m.
Fridays with Rocky Encourage the love of reading and develop your child’s learning skills at this special storytime with a certified therapy dog. Oak View Branch | Fridays, February 10, 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Moving and Grooving Storytime
Use Your Siouxland Libraries card to access these free services at www.siouxlandlib.org. • Cloud Library (eBooks, eAudiobooks)
Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 3:15–4 p.m.
Perfect for wiggle worms; features music, movement, and books for families. Encourage your child’s curiosity, love of reading, and early learning. Oak View Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 10:30–11 a.m.
Library Explorers
Pajama Storytime
• Hoopla (music, movies, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks)
Learn about the world through simple science experiments. Grades 3 to 5. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, February 8, 4:15–5 p.m.
Wind down at this evening story program for families. Pajamas optional. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, February 6, 13, 27, 7–7:30 p.m.
• Zinio (magazine)
Movie Wednesday
Pioneer Day
Enjoy a film! Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 15, 3–4:30 p.m.
Explore our prairie heritage. Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Churn butter, make newspaper twists, button whirligigs, play pioneer and more! Prairie West Branch | Saturday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.–12 noon
Wee Read and Discover
STEM Tuesday
Promote learning with self–directed, come–and–go activities. The February theme is Mail. Downtown Library | Monday, February 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on activities. Grades 3 to 5. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 4–5 p.m.
Second Saturday Storytime Featuring stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 3 to 5. Oak View Branch | Saturday, February 11, 10:30–11 a.m.
• OneClickDigital (eAudiobooks)
• Tumblebooks (children’s read-alongs, music, videos, games)
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Suminagashi Greeting Cards Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink. Create your own greeting cards. Adults only. Registration is required. Oak View Branch | Saturday, February 11, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
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Learn about buildings designed by local architects Wallace Dow, Joseph Schwarz, and the partnership of Perkins and McWayne. Presented by Siouxland Heritage Museum. Downtown Library | Thursday, February 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Super Snacks Book Buzz at WoodGrain Brewing Company
101 South Phillips Avenue
Read and discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Open to adults 18 and older. Beer and wine available for purchase for those 21 and older. Registration required. For more information, call 367-8144 or email caillelibrary@siouxfalls.org. February’s book is “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. WoodGrain Brewing | Thursday, February 16, 7–8:30 p.m.
Join us to try game-day snacks from different eras and to discuss the traditions over the last six decades of football. Colton Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 6–7 p.m. Sweet Reads Book Club @ Half-Baked Cupcakes 120 South Phillips Avenue
This month’s title is “The Miniaturist” by Jesse Burton. Colton Branch | Monday, February 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Discuss books that focus on the fun, uplifting, and humorous moments in life, while enjoying treats and coffee. February’s book is “Someone Else’s Love Story” by Joshilyn Jackson. Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Compassionate Sioux Falls Living LIbrary
Trivia Night at Monks
Talk with human “books” for a unique story, a new perspective, and to broaden your understanding of our diverse community. Oak View Branch | Sunday, February 12, 2–3:30 p.m.
Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Up to six team members; first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monks House of Ale Repute | Tuesday, February 21, 6–8 p.m.
DIY Kombucha Tea
Yarn-A-Bit
Learn the health benefits of fermented foods and beverages from master gardener, Nancy Thompson. She will demonstrate how to home brew kombucha. Bring a container and take home a scoby. Ronning Branch | Thursday, February 23, 7–8:30 p.m.
For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn-spinners. Bring your own supplies. All ages and experience welcome! Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, February 14, 7–8 p.m.
First Friday: Make and Take at Unglued
A young-adult book club for adults. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, February 13, 7–8 p.m.
Colton Book Club
218 South Phillips Avenue
Come to Unglued in downtown Sioux Falls for a free make-and-take. Unglued | Friday, February 3, 4–6 p.m.
420 East Eighth Street
Young @ Heart Book Club
Fiction and Poetry Writers’ Group Critique and workshop open to all. Focus is on short fiction and poetry. Downtown Library | Tuesday, February 7, 6–8 p.m. Harry Potter Book Night It’s International Harry Potter Book Night. Join fellow Potterheads for challenges to be completed with your Hogwarts house—crafts, trivia and more. Ronning Branch | Thursday, February 2, 7–8:30 p.m. Home Town History A brief overview of Colton’s history. Learn to research your own family history with the Ancestry database. Colton Branch | Saturday, February 25, 10–11 a.m. Lakota Language: Past, Present, and Future Tim Easter will present a program on the history of the Lakota language and the importance of its preservation. Discover resources for learning the language. Downtown Library | Sunday, February 5, 2–3 p.m. Life’s Simple 7-7 Small Steps to Big Changes A guide to help live a longer life, prevent heart disease, feel stronger and healthier, starting now. The American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7” program offers free resources, including how to develop a plan, get started and stick to it. Caille Branch | Thursday, February 9, 7–8 p.m. Lit and Knit Discuss favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, February 22, 6–7 p.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 1:30 p.m. Oscar Film Series Once again, we’re rolling out the red carpet at Caille. Attend one or all of the nominated movies. Caille Branch | Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Page Turners Book Group For those who love to read a wide variety or want to expand their reading horizons. For more information, call 367-8140 or email ronninglibrary@siouxfalls.org. Ronning Branch | Monday, February 27, 7–8 p.m. I28006.indd
Baltic Branch 213 St. Olaf Avenue, Baltic, SD | 605-529-5415 Brandon Branch 305 South Splitrock Boulevard, Brandon, SD | 605-582-2390 Caille Branch 4100 Carnegie Circle, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8144 Colton Branch 402 South Dakota Avenue, Colton, SD | 605-446-3519 Crooks Branch 900 North West Avenue, Crooks, SD | 605-543-5296 Downtown Library 200 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8720 Garretson Branch 649 Main Avenue, Garretson, SD | 605-594-6619 Hartford Branch 705 East Second Street, Hartford, SD | 605-528-3223 Humboldt Branch 201 South Main Street, Humboldt, SD | 605-363-3361 Oak View Branch 3700 East Third Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8060 Prairie West Branch 7630 West 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605--978-6899 Ronning Branch 3100 East 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD | 605-367-8140 Valley Springs Branch 401 Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD | 605-757-6264 Siouxland Libraries Closed Closed in observance of President’s Day All Branches | Monday, February 20
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