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
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.
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.
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
The End: How to Grieve a Good Book Published on April 07, 2026 You just finished a beloved book or series. Now there’s an emptiness. If you’re feeling stuck, here are three ways to get you reading again. Tagged as: , Resources, Services, Allie
Write, Edit, Repeat Published on March 10, 2026 There wouldn’t be readers without writers. We have opportunities for budding authors, as well as ways to simply appreciate the local talent. Tagged as: , Book Recommendations, Programs and Events, Resources, Hannah V.
Top Ten Wins of 2025 Published on December 30, 2025 Here's what happened in 2025. Tagged as: , Behind the Scenes, Programs and Events, Resources, Services
Gone, But Definitely Not Forgotten Published on December 16, 2025 Celebrating the stars and authors we lost in 2025, with some curated library picks. Tagged as: , Adult, Digital Library, Movies and Television, Music, Resources, Carrie S.
You're Not From Around Here, Are You? Published on September 09, 2025 Not a resident of Sioux Falls or Minnehaha County? You can still get a library card! Tagged as: , Digital Library, Resources, Services, Alice R.