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 App
Download our app to search the catalog, access your account, renew and place items on hold, and turn your phone into a digital library card.
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Download, Read, and Listen
Libby by OverDrive
Libby 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
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Hoopla
Hoopla offers music, movies, tv series, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, Great Courses, special kids’ content, and more.
5 checkouts per month | Checkout periods vary
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READsquared
Track your progress for Siouxland Libraries reading programs such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and the Winter and Summer Reading Programs.
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Learn a New Language
Mango Languages
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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.
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Upskill Your Career
LinkedIn Learning
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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
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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.
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Birth to 5
Prepare your child for school by providing fun, interactive opportunities to explore and learn.
Kindergarten-5th GradeExplore your creative side or discover your world through stories, hands-on activities, experiments, and videos!
TeensFind free higher-education prep, reading recommendations, entertaining events, and more.
AdultsConnect 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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