Sioux City Reads Program Announces March Events

Community invited to participate in book discussions, trivia, film screenings, and more around 2026 selection "The River We Remember"

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Sioux City Reads program has announced its lineup of events and activities for March 2026, centered around the new book selection "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger. The community is invited to join the library for book discussions, trivia nights, film screenings, puzzle competitions, and more, as well as participate in a writing contest and community art project inspired by the book's themes.

Why it matters

The Sioux City Reads program is an annual community reading initiative that aims to bring people together around a shared literary experience. This year's selection, "The River We Remember", explores themes of war, bigotry, forgiveness, and the power of storytelling, making it a timely and thought-provoking choice that can foster important discussions within the Sioux City community.

The details

The Sioux City Reads events in March include multiple book discussion sessions, both in-person and virtual, a trivia night at a local restaurant, film screenings, and a video presentation featuring the memories of five Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. There will also be two puzzle competition events where teams can work together to complete a 750-piece river scene puzzle. Throughout the month, the library will host a writing contest and a community art project where visitors can share water-inspired memories.

  • The Sioux City Reads program runs throughout the month of March 2026.
  • The book discussion sessions will be held on March 2 and March 4.
  • The trivia night is scheduled for March 11 from 6:30-8:30pm.
  • The film screening of "Farewell to Manzanar" will take place on March 22 at 2pm.
  • The video presentation "Memories of Five Nisei" is scheduled for March 25 at 6pm.

The players

William Kent Krueger

The author of the 2026 Sioux City Reads selection "The River We Remember", a standalone historical mystery novel set in 1958 in Jewel, Minnesota.

Sioux City Public Library

The organizer of the Sioux City Reads program, which is hosting a variety of events and activities throughout March 2026 centered around the new book selection.

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What’s next

The Sioux City Reads writing contest submissions are due by March 31, and the winner will be announced on April 2 during the Reference Roundtable Live event on Facebook.

The takeaway

The Sioux City Reads program continues to bring the community together around thought-provoking literature, fostering important discussions and providing opportunities for shared experiences through a variety of engaging events and activities.