Growing Readers, Thinkers, and Creators: Five Literacy Practices Published on June 30, 2026 As children in Kindergarten through 5th grade grow from learning to read to reading to learn, the Five Literacy Practices—Read, Write, Talk, Play, and Sing—help build confident, curious, and creative readers. Tagged as: , Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Resources
Screen Time That Sparks Curiosity Published on June 30, 2026 Looking for fun, educational websites your child will actually enjoy? We’ve gathered some of our favorite kid-friendly online resources that encourage reading, creativity, problem-solving, and exploration. Tagged as: , Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Resources
Act II: Book Recs Based on Your Favorite Broadway Musical Published on June 23, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. Intermission is over and we are ready to present even more Broadway-worthy book recs. Tagged as: , Adult, Book Recommendations, Allie
Big Screens & Bigger Feelings Published on June 16, 2026 Time to feel some big feelings with these movie recommendations! Tagged as: , Apps, Movies and Television, Resources, Hannah V.
Family Fun for Full Schedules Published on June 09, 2026 From Saturday storytimes to therapy dogs to summer adventures, Siouxland Libraries makes family time easy, fun, and stress-free. Discover free programs designed to fit real family schedules while helping kids learn, play, and grow. Tagged as: , Birth to 5, Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Programs and Events, Abby B.
Stompin' Stompin' T-Rex: Let the Summer Reading Program Begin! Published on May 27, 2026 The Summer Reading Program is underway, with the theme Unearth a Story! Get ready for fun programs, prizes, and lots of reading. Tagged as: , Birth to 5, Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Teen, Adult, Book Recommendations, Movies and Television, Kara V.
Flipping the Script on the Summer Slide Published on May 26, 2026 Fixing the “summer slide” requires proper encouragement from primary caregivers to help kids find joy in reading. There are different ways children can learn to see reading as more than just a “boring” task required for school, and it starts at home (or at the library) with books and other resources geared towards their unique interests. Tagged as: , Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Resources, Services, Ben W.
Red Wing and the Robin: Answering the Call of the Wild Published on May 19, 2026 Seven serene picks that explore our bond with the natural world. Tagged as: , Adult, Book Recommendations, Carrie S.
Picture Books the Whole Family Will Love Published on May 12, 2026 Not just for little ones—all ages will enjoy these books. Tagged as: , Birth to 5, Kindergarten to 5th Grade, Book Recommendations, Tricia B.
We the People... Read! Published on May 05, 2026 Get ready for the 2026 Municipal Election in Sioux Falls! Check out the latest city resources for voter registration and upcoming candidates—as well as our recommended reads for all things voting, civil engagement, and political fiction. Tagged as: , Adult, Book Recommendations, Resources, Emma