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Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) has lots of interactive programs for adults, teens and children through the Christmas season

Keep busy this December with the MJPL
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Moose Jaw Public Library | Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) has lots of interactive programs for adults, teens and children going on through the Christmas season.

December Holiday Hours: Dec 24 - CLOSED Dec 25 - CLOSED Dec 26 - CLOSED Dec 31 - Open 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Jan 1 - CLOSED

Adult programming

MJPL’s adult programming has some interesting in-person programs.

  • Tech Time

-Any issues with your technological devices feel free to get in touch with the tech team of MJPL. 

  • Magic the Gathering

-In the South Meeting Room on Saturday Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. for an interactive card game that anyone can play; experienced and non-experienced players welcome. 

  • Purely Canadian Book Club: “The Day the World Came to Town” by Jim Defede

-The title book is available in both print, eBook and audiobook on Hoopa and can be collected or picked up from the Library. This will happen on Thursday, Dec 8 in Herb Taylor Room at 2.30 p.m.

  • MJPL Movie Club: “Little Women”

-Will be shown on Monday, Dec. 12 at MJPL Theatre at 6 p.m. After the movie, there will be a discussion.  

Youth programming

MJPL designed youth programming with both in-person and virtual programs.

  • New Adult Digital Dungeons & Dragons

-On every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a virtual meet for D&D for 15-22 years old youths. Registrations required in advance. New and seasoned players  welcome. To get more information and register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca

  • Teen Dungeons & Dragons

-Every Thursday until Dec 15 from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. at MJPL Archives, for teens  12-16 years old. New and seasoned players welcome. To get more information and register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

  • Teen Maker Space

-For 12-19 years, anyone who likes new technologies and tech tools is welcome to attend on Wednesday, Dec 14 at 6.30 p.m. in Herb Taylor Room MJPL Lego Mindstorms EV3 event . There will be snacks for all attendees.

  • Teen Gamers – Games Night

-Teen gamers get ready for game night on Wednesday, Dec 14 at 6.30 p.m. in Herb Taylor room for 12-19 years old. There will be video games, board games, and card games featuring Xbox Kinect and a classic NES console with an additional Nintendo Switch. Snacks provided. No registration required.

  • Teen Movie Matinee Double Feature: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” & “The Santa Clause”

-MJPL Theatre will be showing “The Muppet Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 17th at 2.30 p.m., followed by “The Santa Clause” at 4 p.m. for youth 13-19 years.  No registration required; no food or drink is permissible in the Library Theatre.

  • Teen eBook Club on Discord: “The Fae Keeper”

-On Tuesday, Dec 20 at 4.30 p.m. there will be a reading session of “The Fae Keeper” by H.E. Edgmon for youth 13-19 years.  The audiobook is available for borrowing for free on Hoopla and the eBook and audiobook are also available on Library2go. Please call the library as to how to join Discord. 

  • Teen Writers Circle

-Passionate writers of 12-19 ages can join Teen Writers Circle on Wednesday, Dec 21 at 6.30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room to broaden your imagination and improve your writing skills. There will be snacks for the attendees.

  • Teen “I Made This” Art Program

-MJPL will be making melty bead art with 12-19 aged youths on Wednesday, Dec 28 at 6.30 p.m. in Herb Taylor room. All art geeks who love to make crafts can join this program and enjoy snacks with some bead art crafts. 

Children’s programming

MJPL came with interactive in-person and take-home programs for children.

  • Baby Storytime

-Bring your children of 0-2 years old to the library for short stories, rhymes and songs on Tuesdays, until Dec 20 at 10.30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. No registration is required.

  • Preschool Storytime

-Children of 2-5 years old and their caring adults are welcome to join for a fun storytime session with books, songs, finger plays, crafts and more on Wednesdays until Dec 21 at 10.30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. 

  • Daycare Storytime

-There are fun crafts, songs, rhymes and stories for daycare kiddos of 2-5 years old on Thursdays, through to Dec 22 at 10.30 a.m. in MJPL’s children’s program room. Registration is required by calling 306-692-2787.

  • Lego Weekends

-If your child loves Legos, come to the children’s department every Saturday and Sunday and build a cool Lego, which will be displayed in MJPL’s window. This is a self-guided program for 4+ children and will run throughout Dec.

  • Cloud Dough Mania

-Bring your 2+ years old to the children’s program room and let them enjoy playing with cloud dough with some fun sensory activities and stories on Saturday, Dec 10 at 1.30 p.m. Registration is required.

  • Maker Saturdays

-This program will develop and enhance kids 8-12 years old critical thinking, and problem-solving and expose them to new ideas and opportunities to become creative. Registration required for this program, and it will happen in Herb Taylor Room on Saturday, Dec 10 at 1.30 p.m.

  • Christmas Storytime

-Christmas Storytime and fun, festive craft activities for 2 yrs + with caring adults on Saturday. Dec 17 at 10.30 a.m., Preregistration required. 

  • Children’s Take ‘n’ make Series

-From Dec. 7 - Dec 31 there are popsicle stick ornament activities. Craft kits are available at the Library’s Circulation Desk for pick up to take home. All Take ‘n’ Make kits includes a booking session for idea suggestions. This activity is for 4+ aged children.

  • Literacy Activity Calendars

-Two monthly calendars full of activities, songs, games, crafts and much more are available for children.

Early literacy (for infants and preschool children)
Children’s Literacy (for elementary-aged children)

https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/programs

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