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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Furry friends help kids practice reading skills at Sioux City library
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A local library is continuing a yearly program that uses special canine listeners to help children practice their reading skills. The 'Read-To-Me-Dogs' event is a part of the Sioux City Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Children are able to practice their reading skills with the help of gentle canine listeners. Every child was able to read to a specially trained therapy dog for 5-6 minutes. At one point on Tuesday, almost 50 kids were in attendance. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Library officials said this event give children a chance to read at a time when they're not focused on school. 'We know that during the summer it's really important for kids to read because they've gotten that reading proficiency during the school year and when they're home during the summer, we want to keep them reading. So this is a great way for them to come in, practice their reading and keep on reading and maybe a great way just to read out loud,' said Carol Harder, library assistant at Sioux City Public Library. The public library has been holding the 'Read-To-Me-Dogs' event for nearly 20 years. The event is being held every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. until July 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Sioux City Art Center to host opening reception for new art exhibition
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Art Center will host an opening reception for a new art exhibition. The display comes from Iowa-born, Rhode Island-based artist Duane Slick. It is titled 'A Certain Cadence of Night,' and includes new and recent paintings, silkscreen prints, and a video installation produced in collaboration with Martin Smick. Puzzles, games, D&D: Sioux City Public Library hosting youth, adult reading programs Slick has served as the Professor of Painting and Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design since 1995. He earned his BFA in Painting from the University of Northern Iowa and his MFA in Painting from the University of California, Davis. The opening reception is set for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12. At 6 p.m., the artist will give a talk in the Art Center's Lecture Hall. The event is free to attend and open to the public. The exhibition will remain on display during the Art Center's normal business hours through Sunday, October 12. For more information, you can visit the Art Center online here, or call (712) 279-6272, ext. 200. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Puzzles, games, D&D: Sioux City Public Library hosting youth, adult reading programs
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Library is hosting a free summer reading program throughout June and July. The public library said the 2025 Summer Reading Program consists of the Youth Summer Reading Program and Adult Summer Reading Program. Participants are encouraged to read throughout the summer, and as a reward, they can win prizes. Open to teens, families, and children Opening event is on June 9 at the Downtown Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Includes: Story times Family board game day Read-To-Me Dogs Performance by Climb Theatre A visit from Great Plains Zoo Family yoga Teen After-Hours events Toddler Game Day Imagination Builders Innovation Studio Family Movie Fridays LEGO events Sioux City Transit System offers Kids Ride Free Program for 19th year Open to caregivers, parents, and adults Opening event is on June 4 at Buffalo Alice from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Includes: Trivia Night Presentations by Senior Planet Partners Dungeons and Dragons Game Night with Games King Puzzle competition The library said, if you can't make it to the launch event, you can sign up at any location during June or July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Sioux City Public Library excited for National Library Week
SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Library wants to encourage all Siouxland residents to visit the Library during National Library Week. National Library Week takes place from April 6 through 12 this year. The Sioux City Public Library will offer an in-person or online experience to explore its services and programs. Sioux City 2025 Art Affair returning bigger than ever National Library Week is a time to celebrate libraries and the contributions of library workers, and to promote library use and support. According to a press release from the Sioux City Public Library, the theme for the National Library Week is 'Drawn to the Library,' where millions of people across the country visit their libraries each week. What's the draw? Everything. The Sioux City Public Library hopes this event will bring community members together. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Sioux City Public Library offering new storytime events
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Library is introducing some new reading events for the little ones this year. On the third Saturday of each month, the library will host 'Storytime en Espanol,' a Spanish storytime for children who are immersed in the Spanish native language and want to learn more. Gill Hauling introduces new app for Sioux City residents The library will also be hosting a Baby Storytime for babies up to 12 months old with their caregivers. This literary experience will help babies engage and learn with rhymes, songs, and books. That event will take place on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
