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Promote your child’s love of music and dance with holiday-themed dances for children ages 2 to 5 years old. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, December 21 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Practice new techniques and discover the artists/illustrators who used them. Downtown Library | Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 • 4–5 p.m.
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Explore books and characters through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20 • 3:15–4:45 p.m.
Help your baby develop listening and language skills with songs, stories, and playtime. Get to know other families. For babies 6–24 months and caregivers. Downtown Library | Saturdays, December 10, 17 • 9:30–10 a.m. Oak View Branch | Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20 • 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:05–10:35 a.m.
Music and Movement Boost your child’s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 2 to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, December 2 • 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Paint and Pages Promote your child’s love of reading through simple art activities. For ages birth to 5 and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, December 9 • 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Book Tour Tuesday
DIY Days Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Colton Branch | Saturday, December 17 • 9–11 a.m. Hartford Branch | Saturday, December 17 • 10 a.m.–12 noon
The Imagineers Explore your creative side. After-school adventures with stories and activities. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 • 3:15–4 p.m.
Kreative Kids Discover a new book through crafts and activities. Oak View Branch | Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
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Preschool Science
Create art! We provide the bricks. Random pieces will be selected and displayed for one month. Registration required. Brandon Community Library | Saturday, December 10 • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Explore hands-on science. Stories introduce science concepts through interactive activities. For children 3 to 5 years old. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, December 17 • 3–3:45 p.m.
Learn about the world through simple science experiments. Grades 3 to 5. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 4:15–5 p.m.
Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading and develop your preschooler’s early learning through stories, rhymes, songs and movement activities. Please register your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old at www.siouxlandlib.org/kids, or call 367-8710. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 • 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursdays, December 1, 15, 22, 29 10:05–10:35 a.m. • 10:45-11:15 a.m. • 1-1:30 p.m.
Tinker Tots Explore, create, and learn through STEAM activities designed for 2- to 5-year-olds and caregivers. Downtown Library | Friday, December 16 • 10:15–10:45 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-yearolds and caregivers. Prairie West Branch | Wednesdays, December 14, 21, 28 • 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10:40–11:15 a.m.
Wee Read and Explore Engage your child in early learning games and activities inspired by the book “The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck.” For children 3 to 6 years old. Prairie West Branch | Thursday, December 22 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Wee Read and Sign 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 | Saturday, December 3 • 9:30–10 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 • 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Library Explorers
Movie Wednesday Enjoy a film! Oak View Branch | Wednesdays, December 7, 21 • 3–4 p.m.
STEM Tuesday Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on activities. Grades 3 to 5. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20 • 4–5 p.m.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors Bone up your child’s reading skills. Book a 15-minute reading session with a certified therapy dog. Registration required. Downtown Library | Sunday, December 4 • 2–3 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 • 3:15–4 p.m. Fridays, December 2, 9 • 3–4 p.m. Ronning Branch | Saturday, December 17 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Tremendous Tuesday Weekly program for elementary students exploring the book series You Wouldn’t Want to. . . Ronning Branch | Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20 • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Unplug and Play A come-and-go program that tests skills and knowledge through activities that don’t use computers. Oak View Branch | Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Wii Wednesday Play Wii games for exercise and fun. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Wild Winter Week Celebrate nature with activities and programs. Downtown Library | Tuesday, December 27 • 2–3 p.m. • Nature Exploration Wednesday, December 28 • 2–3 p.m. • For the Birds
Santa’s Hat Puppet Show
Support the library at Barnes & Noble. A portion of proceeds will benefit Siouxland Libraries. Special events include Santa’s Hat Puppet Show and Readers Theatre. Or shop online from December 10–15 with code 11914728. Barnes & Noble | Saturday, December 10
Beauty and the Beast Party Sing and dance with Belle and the Beast in this classic fairytale. Crooks Branch | Thursday, December 29 • 2–2:30 p.m.
Christmas in Crooks Drop in for crafts and refreshments. We’ll have a special puppet show at 10:30 a.m. Crooks Branch | Friday, December 23 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Christmas Storytime with Tom Roberts Local children’s author, Tom Roberts, presents this storytime for children. Downtown Library | Saturday, December 17 • 11–11:30 a.m. Oak View Branch | Wednesday, December 7 • 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursday, December 15 • 10:15–10:45 a.m.
Family Storytime
Snow Stories This family storytime featuring our favorite snow stories. Brandon Branch | Tuesday, December 13 • 10:15–10:45 a.m. Downtown Library | Monday, December 12 10:05–10:35 a.m. • 1–1:30 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, December 17 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Wee Read & Discover Promote learning with self-directed, come-and-go activities. The December theme is snow. Downtown Library | Monday, December 5 • 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
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Noon Year’s Eve Party Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your little one ... before bedtime! Preschoolers and their families are invited to ring in the “Noon” Year with activities. Downtown Library | Friday, December 30 • 11 a.m.–12 noon Prairie West Branch | Saturday, December 31 • 10:30 a.m.–12 noon
Nutcracker Dance Party Come dressed as a ballerina, a soldier, or in party clothes as we dance through the Land of the Sweets to tell the story of The Nutcracker. Colton Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, December 7 • 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Monday, December 19 • 10:05 a.m. & 1 p.m. Humboldt Branch | Thursday, December 8 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Pajama Storytime Wind down at this evening story program for families. Pajamas optional. Hartford Branch | Thursday, December 15 • 7–7:30 p.m. Prairie West Branch | Mondays, December 5, 12, 19 • 7–7:30 p.m.
Polar Express Party Celebrate the season and explore the Dakota and Southeastern Division Model Train Club’s holiday display. Library storytime begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by drop-in activities inspired by the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Open to all ages. Prairie West Branch | Saturday, December 3 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
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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, December 2, 23 • 10–10:30 a.m.
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Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music, and movement at this drop-in program for families. Colton Branch | Wednesday, December 7 • 10:30–11 a.m. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Saturdays, December 3, 10 • 11–11:30 a.m. Humboldt Branch | Thursday, December 15 • 10:30–11 a.m. Oak View Branch | Mondays, December 12, 19 • 10:30–11 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Saturdays, December 10, 17, 24 • 10:30–11 a.m.
Second Saturday Storytime Featuring stories, songs, and a craft for families with children ages 3–5. Oak View Branch | Saturday, December 10 • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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Santa can’t find his Christmas Eve hat and Mrs. Claus won’t let him deliver presents until he finds a warm hat to wear. This puppet show is recommended for three-year-olds and up. Admission is first-come, firstserved for individuals and families. Brandon Branch | Friday, December 9 • 10:15–10:45 a.m. Crooks Branch | Friday, December 23 • 10:30–11 a.m. Downtown Library | Tuesday, December 6 • 10:15–10:45 a.m. Oak View Branch | Monday, December 5 • 10:15–10:45 a.m. Prairie West Branch | Wednesday, December 7 • 10:30–11 a.m. Ronning Branch | Thursday, December 8 • 10:15–10:45 a.m. & 1–1:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble | Saturday, December 10 • 11–11:30 p.m.
Make Your Own Snowglobe Some supplies provided, but bring your own glass jars and decorations. Downtown Library | Wednesday, December 28 • 2–3 p.m.
North Pole Murder Mystery Help the North Pole detectives solve a murder mystery. Prizes awarded. Brandon Branch | Monday, December 5 • 3:30–4:30 p.m.
P.W.P.D. Page to Screen Discover the books behind popular movies. For Grades 4 to 8. Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, December 13 • 4:15–5:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 • 4:15–6:45 p.m.
P.W.P.D. Book Club Bring a book to discuss. Attend for a chance to win a free book. Grades 4 to 8. Prairie West Library | Tuesday, December 20 • 4:15–5 p.m.
Suminagashi Paper Marbling Suminagashi or “floating ink” is the process of marbling plain paper with water and ink. Learn how to make your own! Ronning Branch | Sunday, December 4 • 2–3 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Middle- and high-schoolers are invited to plan programs, suggest materials for library purchase, and learn about volunteering. Oak View Branch | Thursday, December 8 • 3:15–4:15 p.m. at Washington High School Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, December 6 • 4:15–5:15 p.m. Ronning Branch | Tuesday, December 13 • 7–8 p.m.
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Trivia Night at Monk’s, 420 East Eighth Street
Mary Ellen Dirksen, local author of The Swing Set, will share her story of loss and healing after the suicide of her brother. Ronning Branch | Wednesday, December 14 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Join Siouxland Libraries for TriviaHOBBIES Night at Monks House LITERATURE SOCIALof Ale Repute! LIFE Test your trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. Teams limited to six members; limited to first 90 people. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Food and beverage available for purchase. Monk’s | Tuesday, December 20 • 6–8 p.m.
Compassionate Sioux Falls Living Library Don’t judge a book by its cover. Talk with human ‘books’ to hear a unique story, see a new perspective, and broaden your understanding of our diverse community. Ronning Branch | Sunday, December 11 • 2–4 p.m.
Fiction and Poetry Writers Group Critique and workshop open to all; focus is on short fiction and poetry. Downtown Library | Tuesday, December 20 • 6–8 p.m.
First Friday Gift Wrap Maker Station Add a personal touch to gift-giving by decorating your own wrapping paper! We’ll provide a variety of decorating materials, along with pre-cut wrapping paper. Registration required. Downtown Library | Friday, December 2 • 4–6 p.m.
Getting to Know Downloadables: Holiday Edition Thinking about purchasing a tablet or eReader? Get an introduction to our downloadable services and the devices on which they work. Ask questions and learn more about Siouxland Libraries’ downloadable apps. Ronning Branch | Monday, December 5 • 6–7 p.m.
Homebuyer Express Get information on the home purchasing process from start to finish, including goal setting, down payments, mortgage lending, and closing procedures. Presented in two parts by Lutheran Social Services Center for Financial Resources. Registration required for both parts. Downtown Library | Tuesdays, December 6, 13 • 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Lit and Knit Discuss your favorite books and authors while knitting squares to be made into blankets and donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles. Crooks Branch | Wednesday, December 28 • 6–7 p.m.
Recycled Book Wreath Create a recycled book wreath! All supplies provided. Learn more about DIY crafts, upcycling, and repurposing. Registration required. Call 367-8144 or visit www.siouxlandlib.org. Ronning Branch | Saturday, December 3 • 2–3 p.m. Colton Branch | Tuesday, December 6 • 6–7 p.m.
Sweet Reads Book Club @ Half-Baked Cupcakes 120 South Phillips Avenue Discuss books that focus on the uplifting and humorous moments in life, while enjoying treats and coffee at Half-Baked Cupcakes! Half-Baked Cupcakes | Tuesday, December 6 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Wii-Adults 45+ Start your Friday morning off with fun and exercise playing Wii Bowling. Oak View Branch | Friday, December 16 • 10–11 a.m.
Yarn-A-Bit For beginning stitchers or advanced yarn spinners. Bring your own supplies. All ages and experience welcome! Prairie West Branch | Tuesday, December 13 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Young @ Heart Book Club A young adult book club for adults. Registration required. Oak View Branch | Monday, December 12 • 7–8 p.m. I28006.indd
www.siouxlandlib.org | 605-367-8720 Siouxland Libraries Closed Closed in observance of Christmas. Valley Springs | Saturday, December 24 All branches closed in observance of Christmas. All Branches | Sunday, December 25 & Monday, December 26