30th Anniversary of Siouxland Libraries

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

Our goal was to have 2,025 visitors and we crushed it with 2,304 visitors!

Ronning Branch Birthday Bash

August 16, 2025

9-5 p.m., Ronning Branch

The Ronning Branch is celebrating its 30th birthday! We are having a party and inviting you to join us. We will have a birthday themed Family Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Throughout the day we will also have games, a scavenger hunt, and crafts. Stop by and sign our memory wall or take a picture in the photo booth!

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

Merch

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

Siouxland Libraries: Growth

Siouxland Libraries: A Timeline

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The history of public libraries in Sioux Falls

The history of public libraries in Minnehaha County