Sibley(IA) Public Library

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Mission Statement: The Sibley Public Library nurtures young readers to inspire life-long learning by promoting new resources and cultural awareness.

ALL City offices will be closed at noon (12:00 PM) on Friday, October 16 for employee appreciation and team-building -- ...
10/12/2026

ALL City offices will be closed at noon (12:00 PM) on Friday, October 16 for employee appreciation and team-building -- this includes the library.

We will be open from 10:00 - 12:00 on the 16th and regular hours on Saturday, October 17.

Banned Books Week by the numbers: "The majority of library censorship remains tied to organized campaigns. Pressure grou...
10/08/2026

Banned Books Week by the numbers:

"The majority of library censorship remains tied to organized campaigns. Pressure groups and the decision makers they influenced targeted 7,884 total titles in 2025. From 2001–2020, this constituency tried to remove an average of 46 titles per year. From 2021–2025, they targeted an average of 5,238 total titles annually."

- ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

In order to attend the Iowa Library Association this Thursday and Friday, we will have to alter our hours this week. Tha...
10/07/2026

In order to attend the Iowa Library Association this Thursday and Friday, we will have to alter our hours this week. Thank you for your understanding, as this gives us the opportunity to learn new ideas to help serve our community better.

🕘 Thursday, October 8th, Open 3:00-8:00pm
🕘 Friday, October 9th, Open 3:00-5:00pm

Option 3 for our upcoming Community Book Club is: "The Unmaking of June Farrow" by Adrienne Young ~Adrienne Young deli...
10/06/2026

Option 3 for our upcoming Community Book Club is: "The Unmaking of June Farrow" by Adrienne Young ~Adrienne Young delivers a brilliant novel of romance, mystery, and a touch of the impossible—a story you will never forget.~ (credit: Goodreads)

Option 2 for the upcoming Community Book Club: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho ~Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, an...
10/06/2026

Option 2 for the upcoming Community Book Club: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho ~Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom, and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.~ (credit: Goodreads)

Community Book Club is one month away! Have you picked up a copy of one of the selections from the library yet?Option ...
10/06/2026

Community Book Club is one month away! Have you picked up a copy of one of the selections from the library yet?

Option 1: "The Weight of Air" by Kimberly Duffy. ~In this evocative novel from Kimberly Duffy, the meaning of strength takes center stage as the lives of three circus performers become entangled beneath the glittering lights and flying trapeze of Madison Square Garden.~ (credit: Goodreads)

This week is known as Banned Books Week and it's a time to reflect on the state of book banning and censorship across th...
10/05/2026

This week is known as Banned Books Week and it's a time to reflect on the state of book banning and censorship across the country. For more information, the American Library Association has compiled data from the past year to explain what this looks like.

🌐 https://www.ala.org/bbooks

Sorry for the temporary mess, as more sidewalk repair is taking place at the library this week. Please watch your step a...
10/02/2026

Sorry for the temporary mess, as more sidewalk repair is taking place at the library this week. Please watch your step and heed any cones/blockades. If you need assistance into the library, please give us a call: 712-754-2888

‼️**REMINDER**‼️As of October 1st, OverDrive (Libby) will require that users verify their account with a PIN in addition...
09/30/2026

‼️**REMINDER**‼️

As of October 1st, OverDrive (Libby) will require that users verify their account with a PIN in addition to their library card number. You may be logged out and need to reset your PIN.

Please call the library if you're not sure of your PIN. You can reset your PIN anytime once logged back in!

☎️ 712-754-2888

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406 9th Street
Sibley, IA
51249

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Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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