LIFESTYLE
The existing library system was once two separate entities: The Sioux Falls Public Library and Minnehaha County Rural Libraries . In 1995, they collided to form Siouxland Libraries. Merging allowed the organization to open 13 different branches in the county and Sioux Falls, and provided more people with resources for the common good. Siouxland Libraries has different initiatives for four different age groups: birth to 5 years old, kindergarten through fifth grade, teen, and adult. “Programming ranges from storytimes and parent-child workshops all the way to STEM programs, teen art contests, adult speed friending, author talks, and tech classes,” said Neeves. Events in the birth to 5 category focus on early literacy efforts and educating parents. “In our parent-child workshops, we have a series of classes where we bring in health professionals or other community professionals that help a new parent know they’re not alone,” said Neeves. These classes help parents to feel confident being their child’s first teacher and express the importance of play and spending time together.
Local Library
Siouxland Libraries has 13 branches in the following 9 cities & towns: + Baltic + Brandon
+ Hartford + Humboldt + Sioux Falls + Valley Springs
+ Colton + Crooks + Garretson
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