Struggling Teen Reader? Hook Them With the Story, Reading Will Follow Published on July 14, 2026 Hi-Lo books offer engaging stories written at lower reading levels to help teens build confidence and reading stamina. Explore some curated picks to get your teen reading and get tips on how to search for titles in both the library catalog and the Libby app. Tagged as: , Teen, Book Recommendations
It's Me, Nonfiction! With Books Catered to Your Favorite Fiction Published on July 07, 2026 Hey, I get it. There’s a lot to love about fiction. But these nonfiction titles will tick all the boxes, based on your favorite fiction genre. Tagged as: , Book Recommendations, Allie
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.