Community Calendar

A hauntingly delicious event you don’t want to miss! Come to the library to build a spooky haunted house with scary good snacks and treats.
When: Tuesday October 28 Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM Age: Grades 3-5 Tween

Trick-or-Treat at the Library! (all ages) October 31st
Put on your costume and join us for a spooktacular time at the library! Stroll through the building and trick-or-treat at different stations — you never know who (or what) you might meet… from creepy and crawly to cute and friendly characters! You will collect treats while exploring the library in a whole new way!
When: Friday, October 31st Time: 3:00-5:00PM Age: All ages are welcome Registration: No registration required

Siouxland Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

Teens Encounter Christ is a fun filled retreat type weekend for teens! Teens lead these TEC weekend with guidance and support from adults. Teens will see and feel the power of prayer, meet new friends, feel God's love for them, listen to and sing christian music, and grow in their faith in God. Teens will hear testimonies from their peers of how they have struggled and how God has helped them through those struggles. TEC weekends are life changing for those teens that attend.
TEC is for high school students until they are 1 year post high school.
Teens Encounter Christ is interdenominational. Siouxland TEC is held 3 times a year hosted by local churches in Yankton, SD and Sioux City, IA.

Siouxland Teens Encounter Christ #103 will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on
October 31st at 4:30pm until November 2nd at 7:00pm

For more info visit:
http://siouxlandtec.com/events.html

Grab your offerings for the ofrendas, and join K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library for a uniquely fun family event! Make a garland of paper marigolds, decorate a sugar skull, have a tarot card reading, enjoy some distinctly Día de los Muertos delicacies and of course celebrate family, both past and present!
When: Saturday, November 1st Time: 6:00 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.

Introduce your child to the magical world of books and language through engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities
Story Time is thoughtfully designed to support early literacy development and help prepare your child for future school success. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for young children to build social skills and make new friends.
Each session features a new theme or topic, keeping the experience fresh and exciting. Programs typically last about 30 minutes. No registration is required—just drop in! Caregivers are expected to attend with their children.
When: Every other Wednesday starting September 3rd through November 26th
Time: 10:00-10:30AM Registration: No registration required
Themes:
- Sept 17th – Rabbits
- Oct 1st – Author Feature – Melanie Watt
- Oct 15th – Zoo
- Oct 29th – Halloween (can wear costumes if they want)
- Nov 12th – Polar Bears
- Nov 26th – Dinosaurs

Join us for a special program just for you and your baby! Spend quality time together and connect with other parents, caregivers, and little ones at the library. Snuggle Up with Stories features songs, books, rhymes, and more—all thoughtfully planned with babies in mind. This 20-minute program supports your baby’s early development by building listening, language, and motor skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Please come prepared to sit on the floor with your baby in your lap. Activities are one-on-one to encourage bonding and interaction. Have an older child with you? No problem—we’ll have coloring sheets or other quiet activities available to help keep them engaged.
When: Every other Thursday starting Sept 11th through Nov20th Time: 10:00-10:30AM Registration: No registration

Join us for an unique opportunity to meet a few of our wonderful artists and see more of their work.
Featured artists will be set up around the building showing new and warehoused artwork of their own making.

Happening during Downtown Sioux Falls First Friday, stop into the studio and check this out.

Kids in grades K–6 are invited to learn the delicate art of paper quilling at this fall-themed crafting program. Participants will create festive autumn designs using rolled and shaped paper. Days of '76 Museum; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free. Call 605-578-1657 to register. Space is limited.

Join us at the Library for a fun, family-friendly event all about model trains! Bruce Fenrich will share his passion for this timeless hobby, talk about how model trains are built and maintained, and give a behind-the-scenes look at pieces from his personal collection. Whether you're a lifelong train enthusiast or just curious, this showcase is sure to spark your imagination and maybe even inspire a new hobby!
When: Sat, Nov 15th Time: 1:30-2:30 PM Ages: Adult/Family/General Registration: No registration required

Introduce your child to the magical world of books and language through engaging stories, lively songs, and fun activities
Story Time is thoughtfully designed to support early literacy development and help prepare your child for future school success. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for young children to build social skills and make new friends.
Each session features a new theme or topic, keeping the experience fresh and exciting. Programs typically last about 30 minutes. No registration is required—just drop in! Caregivers are expected to attend with their children.
When: Every other Wednesday starting September 3rd through November 26th
Time: 10:00-10:30AM Registration: No registration required
Themes:
- Sept 17th – Rabbits
- Oct 1st – Author Feature – Melanie Watt
- Oct 15th – Zoo
- Oct 29th – Halloween (can wear costumes if they want)
- Nov 12th – Polar Bears
- Nov 26th – Dinosaurs