Check out the Big Library Read, for eBook readers, and help libraries create a first-ever global "library book club." Designed to demonstrate the positive exposure and sales influence library eBook catalogs provide to authors and publishers, the Big Library Read will allow free simultaneous-use downloads of The Four Corners of the Sky by master storyteller Michael Malone now through June 1, 2013.
Sponsored by OverDrive, with initial support and participation from Sourcebooks, Inc., Malone's novel of love, secrets, and family loyalty, will be available on OverDrive Read, Kindle (US only), EPUB, and PDF. Let's show publishers that eBooks and public libraries are good business for everyone—download and read it today.
Reading Fun for Everyone • June 1—July 31
It’s that time of year! Readers from preschool through fifth grade are invited to “Dig into Reading,” while students in grades six through nine will go “Beneath the Surface” in the 2013 summer reading initiative. Older teens and adults can explore new interests in “Groundbreaking Reads,” a theme that entices readers to discover new authors and genres.
The summer reading initiative, comprising movies, activities, reading, special guests and more, is free to participants—thanks to the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library. Beginning June 1, participants in preschool through ninth grade earn fun prizes and a paperback book to keep just by visiting any Library location four times before July 31.
“We’ll team with the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, and our own Sioux City Field Services, to present science, nature and construction programs,” says Youth Services Manager Jeanette Bobeen, “along with storytelling, comedy and juggling thrown in for even more good times.” Calendars are available May 4 at all Library locations and online.
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of NOT letting the Pigeon drive the bus! Enjoy stories, songs and family fun featuring the famous blue Pigeon and other Mo Willems favorites. Programs at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4 at The Wilbur Aalfs Library, 529 Pierce St. (Free parking on weekends)
The 2013 Book Lovers' Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Sioux City Public Library, begins at 6 p.m., Friday, April 26 under the Gordon Plaza clock tower, in the former Fashion Bug location (3241 Gordon Drive) in Sioux City. Staffed by volunteers, this annual fundraiser generates thousands of dollars and enables the Friends to enrich public library service in Sioux City. Proceeds from the sale fund the children’s summer reading initiative and provide books, recordings, online resources and more. Click for details.
Get one-on-one assistance with your tech devices from Library staffer Troy Jennings at tomorrow's Tech Talk. To download eBooks from the Library website, bring laptops, cables and Library card. Tech Talks are held the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Wilbur Aalfs Library - SNB Conference Room (free parking after 6).
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