MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library has announced its upcoming program options for readers, gamers, and lovers of a good book throughout the month of June.
Movie club
The library’s movie club meets twice monthly to watch a film and engage in a short discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.
- : I Saw the TV Glow is a haunting and surreal coming-of-age horror film exploring identity, nostalgia, and reality. Show date: Monday, June 9.
- : All of Us Strangers is a moving drama about love, memory, and grief. A short discussion will follow the film. Show date: Monday, June 23.
The library’s Documentary Night showcases documentary films that rarely hit theatres and takes place on the last Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.
- : This gripping film follows Pastor Kim Seungeun’s efforts to help North Korean defectors escape. Show date: Thursday, June 26.
A few movie matinees will be shown for audiences of all ages in the library’s theatre starting at 2:30 p.m. Admittance is free and everyone’s welcome.
- : Saturday, June 28 (rated PG).
Maker nights
Maker nights provide an evening dedicated to learning and creating with others. Register by calling 306-692-8210. The program runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 13 and up.
- : Guests will learn how to make a burlap chess set on Monday, June 16. Advance registration is required.
- : Guests will create pencil bags on Wednesday, June 4.
- : Guests will work with Scratch programming on Saturday, June 7, and create LEGO Spike Prime on Saturday, June 21. Advance registration is required.
Children’s programming
LEGO Weekends: Are open for ages four and up during the library’s regular business hours on Saturdays and Sundays. In this self-guided activity in the Children’s Department, children can have fun building wild LEGO creations that they’re invited to put on display.
Children’s Storytime programs run on separate days in the Children’s Program Room starting at 10:30 a.m. Here, young readers can enjoy a short story, rhymes, and songs as caregivers learn ways to improve early childhood literacy.
- : Tuesday, June 3, 10, 17, and 24.
- : Wednesday, June 4, 11, 18, and 25.
- : Thursday, June 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Be sure to check out TumbleBooks for Kids featuring an online collection of animated, talking picture books to teach children the joys of reading in the Digital Library.
Standalone events
- : Guests will join Miss A. for a fun bug story time and make their own mud playdough on Saturday, June 14, running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room at the library.
- : The library will kick off its summer reading club on June 14 with a multicultural celebration themed “Around the World.” Guests will enjoy performances by Latin, grass, Chinese, and Congolese dancers, plus games, music, treats, and information on summer programs from local partners.
- : Explore Moose Jaw’s musical roots at “The Band City: An Archives Open House” on Tuesday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Public Library. Janie Fries, longtime Band and Choral Festival chair, will guide guests through archival materials celebrating the city’s band legacy. All are welcome!
Youth programming
The library’s Teen Anime+ Club meets every fourth Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 to watch anime, read manga, draw, chat, and eat Asian snacks. Anyone ages 12 to 19 is welcome to attend in the library’s theatre and yes — cosplay is welcome.
- : Featuring “SK8 the Infinity” on Wednesday, June 25.
The Teen Arts & Crafts program takes place once a month for youth ages 12 to 19 and runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The program features art, crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet new friends.
- : Wednesday, June 18.
The Teen Gamers program provides an evening of video, card, and board games for youths ages 12 to 19. The program is held once a month in the Herb Taylor Room with snacks provided from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and no registration is required.
- : Wednesday, June 11.
Libby
Patrons can brows a collection of YA eBooks about their favourite cultural icons, from small-town dreamers to trailblazers, heroes, and visionaries, with no waitlist on the Libby app.
Hoopla
Patrons are invited to explore seven days of unlimited access to thought-provoking, quirky, and award-winning independent documentaries, series, and films, available on the Hoopla app with a valid library card.
Regular events
The Moose Jaw Chess Club provides bi-weekly chess games every second Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the 麻豆视频 Meeting Room.
- : Sunday, June 8 and 22.
Magic: The Gathering is held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room. No registration is required, and all experience levels are welcome.
- : Saturday, June 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is typically played from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Archives Room and players ages 12 to 16 across all experience levels are invited.
- Digital D&D: Will take place Fridays on the youth Discord channel for ages 16 to 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Email [email protected] to inquire.
- : Group A will meet on Tuesdays from June 17 to July 29, starting at 6:30 p.m., and Group B will meet on Thursdays from June 19 to July 31, starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.
Tech Time: These classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.
Library of Things
The MJPL offers more than just books, including a telescope kit, radon testing kit, SaskBats bat detector kit, C-Pen Readers for patrons with varying abilities in reading print, and more through its Library of Things collection. Ask a staff member at the front desk for more information.
French-language programs
L’heure du conte is a French-language program for children ages five and under with their caregivers. The program is held in the Children’s Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
- : Saturday, June 21.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at , by calling 306-692-2787, or by emailing [email protected]. It’s advisable to check for updates as programs are subject to possible cancellations or rescheduling.
