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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Puzzles, games, D&D: Sioux City Public Library hosting youth, adult reading programs
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Library is hosting a free summer reading program throughout June and July. The public library said the 2025 Summer Reading Program consists of the Youth Summer Reading Program and Adult Summer Reading Program. Participants are encouraged to read throughout the summer, and as a reward, they can win prizes. Open to teens, families, and children Opening event is on June 9 at the Downtown Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Includes: Story times Family board game day Read-To-Me Dogs Performance by Climb Theatre A visit from Great Plains Zoo Family yoga Teen After-Hours events Toddler Game Day Imagination Builders Innovation Studio Family Movie Fridays LEGO events Sioux City Transit System offers Kids Ride Free Program for 19th year Open to caregivers, parents, and adults Opening event is on June 4 at Buffalo Alice from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Includes: Trivia Night Presentations by Senior Planet Partners Dungeons and Dragons Game Night with Games King Puzzle competition The library said, if you can't make it to the launch event, you can sign up at any location during June or July. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
OKC Downtown Library temporarily closed due to body lice
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library in Oklahoma City has been temporarily closed due to body lice found in the staff area on Wednesday. According to the Metropolitan Library System, pest control crews are treating the entire building, and the library is expected to reopen tomorrow. City council approves plan for nature preserve in NE OKC, trail users concerned The following message was posted on the library system's website to alert library guests of the temporary closure. Dear Library Guests, Today, the Downtown Library closed at 11:30 a.m. after body lice were discovered in a staff area of the building. Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately initiated professional pest control treatment of the entire facility. The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. All areas of the building are being thoroughly treated, and we expect to reopen tomorrow as scheduled. While the risk to the public is extremely low, we want to be transparent and share this information as part of our commitment to guest safety. If you visited the Downtown Library recently and have concerns, you can learn more about body lice—like what to look for and how to respond—at the CDC website here. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we take proactive steps to maintain a clean and welcoming space for all. Metropolitan Library System Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
