The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) is heading into its final month of summer and it isn’t too late to try out their warm-weather programs before winter settles oppressively over the city again.
Tech Time is a new program primarily facilitated by James Miller, one of the tech experts at the MJPL.
Anyone who wants help with understanding technology of any kind can sign up and get help with almost any device.
“So, the concept we’re working with right now is that a patron comes in and makes an appointment, whether by email, phone, or in person, and then they meet with me one-on-one,” Miller explained. “And I take them through whatever task they want to work on.”
Miller was hesitant to claim that he could help with every device out there, but he’s confident he can handle most needs, including basic device functions such as email, texting, or changing a wallpaper.
“Any of that kind of stuff, or just general knowledge of how to work their device,” Miller said.
Call the MJPL at 306-692-2787 to request a Tech Time appointment.
Children’s programming
The MJPL has added a dyslexia-friendly section to the children’s department with print book features that make it easier for people with dyslexia.
- Craft Mondays!
- Craft Mondays will run August 8 to 29 during open hours. Self-guided for ages 4 and up.
- Baby Storytime!
- Baby storytime is on Tuesdays in August at 10:30 a.m. For ages 0 to 2. Adults will learn how to talk, sing, and play with their children through short story readings, rhymes, and songs.
- Storytime in the Park!
- Every Wednesday, August 3 to 31 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2+ in front of the library.
- Movie Matinee Wednesdays!
- Wednesday, August 3 to 31 at 2 p.m. For ages 0 to 12. No food or drink permitted in the theatre.
- August 3 – Peter Rabbit
- August 10 – Onward
- August 17 – Soul
- August 24 – Raya and the Last Dragon
- August 31 – Boss Baby: Family Business
- Wednesday, August 3 to 31 at 2 p.m. For ages 0 to 12. No food or drink permitted in the theatre.
- Lego Weekends!
- Weekends, August 5 to September 4 during open hours. For ages 4+, self-guided. Creations will be displayed in the MJPL window.
Youth programming
Youth virtual programming is held on the MJPL Discord server at https://discord.gg/HAs8rff. For more information or to register, email [email protected]. For ages 13 to 19.
- Teen digital Dungeons & Dragons on Discord
- Fridays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.
- Teen Anime Club (in-person)
- Saturday, August 13 at 2:30 p.m.
- This month’s movie is 86 Eighty-Six, in the library theatre.
- Teen Movie Matinee
- Saturday, August 27 at 2:30 p.m.
- This month’s movie is Encanto, showing in the library theatre.
- Teen eBook Club on Discord
- Tuesday, August 30 at 4 p.m.
- The club is reading The Book of Peril by Melissa McShane.
Adult programming
- Magic the Gathering
- Saturdays, August 13 and 27 from 2 to 5 p.m., upstairs in the South Meeting Room.
- MJPL Movie Club
- Monday, August 15 at 6 p.m.
- Showing Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the critically acclaimed film by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit). Sam Neill and Julian Dennison star as a reclusive farmer and his foster son who go on the run through the wilds of New Zealand. An emotional, hilarious, odd, and unforgettable experience.
