America's Music

America's Music

Siouxland Libraries will host “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” in May and June. 

Learn about uniquely American musical genres including blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and country, rock n’ roll, mambo, and hip hop. Join us for film screenings, programs and musical events.


Schedule of events
Travel writing

Around the World in 30 Days: an Introduction to Travel Writing

As the summer season of road trips and adventures begins, try your hand at travel writing with this workshop on the history and craft, led by Marcella Prokop.

May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2-4 p.m. at the Main Library


Small Business

Small Business Series

May 15 -- Entrepreneurship and Building the Business Plan
May 22 -- Building the Budgets
May 29 -- Business Resources for Start-ups

All sessions at the Main Library from noon to 1 p.m. Register online or call 367-8720.


Register for May 15 session
Register for May 22 session
Register for May 29 session
Street  Smarts

Street Smarts for Seniors

Sioux Falls Police Officer Greg Schmit will provide tips to protect yourself from identity theft, avoid scams, and other safety issues.

May 22, 1-2 p.m. at the Ronning Library


Register online
Artist

Art Exhibit

Photographic artist and Argus Leader videographer/writer Jay Kirschenmann will display his art at the Main Library through May and June.


More information about the artist
 

Siouxland Libraries supports lifelong learning and enrichment through open access to ideas, information, services and experiences for all community members. Let your imagination take flight – read, learn, connect, discover!

In 1995 Siouxland Libraries was created by a merger of the Sioux Falls Public Library and the Minnehaha County Rural Public Library. Siouxland Libraries provides services to the citizens of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County (except Dell Rapids).

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