30th Anniversary of Siouxland Libraries

Siouxland Libraries 30th Anniversary

About Siouxland Libraries

Siouxland Libraries is proud to have provided information, resources, and services to Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County for the past 30 years. Established in 1995, Siouxland Libraries has diligently served residents by connecting them to information and ideas to enrich their life and fostering a love of reading and learning through welcoming spaces. 

Since establishment, Siouxland Libraries has

  • offered free and equitable access to a vast collection of books, digital resources, and educational materials to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages and backgrounds
  • evolved to meet the changing needs of our community, offering programs to support early literacy, technology training, job search assistance, and cultural events
  • provided welcoming and inclusive spaces for residents to connect, learn, and grow with 13 branch locations
  • Checked out over 50 million items!

Celebrations

Pack the Library Day

May 31, 2025

9-5 p.m., Multiple Locations

Help us reach our goal of 2,025 visitors at Siouxland Libraries in just one day! Find more information here.

Check back for a list of more upcoming 30th Anniversary events!

 

Merch

On sale beginning May 31, 2025! Get your own collectable 30th Anniversary aluminum bookmark at any Siouxland Libraries branch for $5, or buy 5 for $20.

bookmark

Siouxland Libraries: Growth

 

1914 

1995 

2024 

Locations

2

 11

13

 Service Area

15,723

124,915 

250,551 

 Bookmobiles

 0

3 + 1 Outreach Van

Collection Size

11,489

359,635 

316,484

Annual Circulation 

37,669

1,137,552 

2,133,309

Items Added

1,165

 24,451

60,380

 

Siouxland Libraries: A Timeline

The History of Siouxland Libraries

Learn more

The history of public libraries in Sioux Falls

The history of public libraries in Minnehaha County