Running Out of Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer, The Library is Your Answer

23/06/2025 29 min
Running Out of Things Your Kids Can Do This Summer, The Library is Your Answer

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Siouxland Librarians Neliesha Daws and Nicole Norton about the many opportunities for families at all of our City of Sioux Falls libraries. from their website: siouxlandlib.org Siouxland Libraries Mobile AppDownload our app to search the catalog, access your account, renew and place items on hold, and turn your phone into a digital library card. Get the Siouxland Libraries app: iOS | Android Download, Read, and ListenLibby by OverDriveLibby offers thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines to use on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. You can also send eBooks to your Kindle. Learn more about Libby here or get started below.   10 checkouts at a time | 21-day checkout period | 10 holds at a time Get the Libby app: iOS | Android | Kindle Fire | libbyapp.com Help HooplaHoopla offers music, movies, tv series, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, Great Courses, special kids’ content, and more.   5 checkouts per month | Checkout periods vary Get the hoopla app: iOS | Android Help READsquaredTrack your progress for Siouxland Libraries reading programs such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and the Winter and Summer Reading Programs. Get the READsquared app:  iOS | Android Learn a New LanguageMango LanguagesMangoLanguages_Logo_wide.jpg Start your language-learning journey with the Mango app. See the full list of available languages here. Use Mango anywhere, just enter your library barcode number.  Get the Mango app: iOS | Android Help Upskill Your CareerLinkedIn LearningLIL-logo-for-web.jpg Unlimited, anytime, anywhere access to nearly 6,000 courses and over 205,000 video tutorials on a variety of topics. Get the LinkedIn Learning app: iOS | Android Note: When logging in to the app, the "Library ID" is siouxlandlib. Programs & Education Siouxland Libraries provides free technology access, challenges to motivate readers, and services to educate learners for every phase of life. Learn more about all-ages reading programs and resources for each age group below. Interested in presenting a program at Siouxland Libraries?    All Ages Read books, win prizes – check out our reading programs. Siouxland Libraries provides free reading challenges to motivate, educate, and inspire. Birth to 5 Prepare your child for school by providing fun, interactive opportunities to explore and learn. Kindergarten-5th Grade Explore your creative side or discover your world through stories, hands-on activities, experiments, and videos! Teens Find free higher-education prep, reading recommendations, entertaining events, and more. Adults Connect in our welcoming spaces, continue learning with our materials, and discover a passion for reading, writing, and creative expression. ServicesCards & Accounts Learn about our circulation policies and register for a card online. Expanded Access Visit the library after hours at certain branches with Expanded Access. Help and FAQ View frequently asked questions and ask us for help. Meeting and Study Rooms Learn how to reserve a meeting room or study room. Outreach Services Learn how the library can bring our materials to you. Research Requests Siouxland Libraries staff will fulfill basic research requests for local or regional information as they are able. Technology Siouxland Libraries provides free Wi-Fi, free computer access, affordable printing options, and more. Test Proctoring Students who qualify may use our free exam proctoring service.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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