The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) is announcing several new programs that will take place throughout the month of April.
Book Club
On Thursday, April 11, the library’s book club will feature “A Radiant Life: The Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk; Scientist, Sports Icon, and Stateswoman” by Merle Massie. Fedoruk was a pioneer in leading-edge cancer research and the first woman to join the Atomic Energy Board of Canada.
Movie Club
Movie lovers are invited to the library’s theatre this Monday, April 22, for a showing of “Tombstone,” described as a thrilling account of a gunfight at the O.K. Corral and directed by George P. Cosmatos, one of the last icons of the Western film genre. Showtime begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion at 8:15 p.m.
The library’s documentary night will feature “Another Body,” which covers an account of a college student who discovers illicit deepfake photographs of herself circulating online and delves into a “harrowing but critical look at our digital age and its ease of exploitation.” Showtime begins at 6 p.m., admission is free, and viewers are warned that the film discusses (but obscures) sexually explicit material.
Maker nights
On April 13, guests will make a 3D printable object using TinkerCad. Once completed, each creator can return to pick up their creation.
Adults are invited to participate in the book binding workshop offered by the Maker Night program on Monday, April 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.
On April 27, participants will learn the basics of Scratch, a block-based programming language. Guests will use this knowledge to create their own basic video game.
Children aged 8 – 12 are invited to participate in the library’s “Maker Saturdays” program running from 1:30 – 3 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.
To register, contact Naiomi Setter at 306-692-8210 or by email at nsetter@moosejawlibrary.ca.
Children’s programming
Children ages four and up are invited to attend the library’s “LEGO Weekends” program, featuring self-guided construction to be shown in the library’s display window. The program runs Saturdays and Sundays during regular library hours.
“Daycare Storytime” runs Thursdays for children ages 2 – 5 and their daycare providers for a drop-in program featuring songs, stories, and crafts starting at 10:30 a.m.
The library’s “Preschool Storytime” program is for children ages 2 – 5 and accompanying adults Wednesdays starting at 10:30 a.m., and a similar program is available Tuesdays for children ages two and under.
To celebrate Earth Day, children ages four and up can visit the Children’s Program Room on Saturday, April 20, at 10:30 a.m. for stories and a seed they get to plant and take home with them. Advanced registration is required.
Regular events
Registration for the library’s Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) B.B.E.G. (Big Bad Evil Guy) program is currently full. For those who have already applied, the eight-week mini campaign concludes April 25. The program runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the archives room.
The Adult Digital D&D program is also full and will continue on Fridays between 4 – 6 p.m. for registered members.
The Teen Arts & Crafts program will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 in the Herb Taylor Room. This month’s focus will be decorating notebooks.
The Teen Anime Club’s monthly program will be held on Wednesday, April 24, in the library’s theatre. The program will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and this month features “Shangri-La Frontier.” Cosplay is always welcome, and the program is intended for youth aged 12 – 19.
For anyone with questions regarding cover letters, school applications, completing student loan paperwork, applying for scholarships, budgeting, or similar matters, the library’s “How Do I Do That!?” program continues with in-person, drop-in or scheduled sessions. Help is available Tuesday afternoons from 2 – 4:30 p.m. and every other Saturday morning from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Moose Jaw Chess Club continues to operate on every second Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. at the library’s South Meeting Room, and all ages are welcome.
French programming
Children aged five and under are invited to the library’s French-language program, l’heure du conte (Storytime). No registration is required to attend, and participants can stop by the library on Monday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m.
If you’re interested in French-language programming, you won’t want to miss the final presentations by students in the tire-toi une bûche program. After creating their own short videos in the French language, eight local students will showcase their work on Thursday, April 11, from 7 – 9 p.m. in the library’s theatre.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and is open seven days a week.
The library can be reached online at MooseJawLibrary.ca or by calling 306-692-2787.
