The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) will begin its Summer Reading Club on June 17 with a ‘Galactic Adventure’ in Crescent Park, and the newly formed Moose Jaw Chess Club will begin regular Sunday meetings in the MJPL South Meeting Room.
The June 17 event to open this summer’s reading club will be in Crescent Park on the lawn in front of the library, weather permitting, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is an all-ages party, and will include games, crafts, a movie, face painting, and some snacks. Summer Reading Club packages will be available for pick up.
Another new opportunity at the library is a co-operation with the new Moose Jaw Chess Club (MJCC) for twice-monthly meetings on Sundays — June 11 and 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. The club will hold its first library meeting on May 28.
The MJCC held its first meeting on May 1 at Bobby’s Place tavern, and immediately began planning for a second regular venue that would be accessible to all ages. Everyone is welcome at the MJCC’s library meetings, from children and adults playing for the very first time to chess enthusiasts wanting the occasional break from playing online.
Moose Jaw Public Library adult programming in June
- Tech Time
- By appointment only, call 306-692-2787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps.
- Magic the Gathering
- All experience levels welcome, come and learn how to play one of the most popular and intricate deck-building games of all time.
- Saturdays, June 3 and 17 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.
- Zine Workshop
- The MJPL will hold a Zine Workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 for ages 13 and up.
- Zines are Do It Yourself (DIY), non-commercial publications made by individuals or small groups. They often work to promote marginalized voices or alternative perspectives, and are enjoyed for their authenticity and personal touches.
- MJPL Book Club: Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane
- Since We Fell (2017) is a twisted psychological thriller telling the story of Rachel Childs, a former journalist who struggles with romance and mystery as the mental health impacts of her combine with her traumatic childhood.
- Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.
- Cyberpunk RED TTRPG
- The influential Table Top Role-Playing Game game, now in its fourth edition. It is set in a dystopian future 2045 and serves as a prequel to the hit video game by CD Projekt Red.
- Ages 15 and up unless accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration is required through the MJPL website.
- Sundays, June 11 and 25 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room.
- MJPL Movie Club: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- A trio of performers make their way through the Outback from Sydney to Alice Springs in a tour bus dubbed ‘Priscilla.’ Hugo Weaving and Guy Pierce play two drag queens, with Terence Stamp as a transgender woman. This classic Australian road comedy won an Academy Award for costume design and was a worldwide hit with mainstream audiences, helping to promote positivity toward LGBTQ+ people.
- Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre.
Moose Jaw Public Library youth programming in June
- New Adult Digital D&D
- Every Friday, online, from 4 to 6 p.m., for ages 15 to 22.
- Register by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.
- Teen D&D
- Thursdays in the MJPL Archives, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for ages 12 to 16.
- Register by email at youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.
- Teen Anime Club – Demon Slayer
- Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, for ages 13 to 19.
- Teen Maker Space
- Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.
- Snacks provided.
- How Do I Do That!?
- This new monthly workshop series for teens will start out teaching youth to write cover letters and resumes.
- Tuesday, June 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.
- Teen Gamers – Games Night
- Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.
- Featuring card games, board games, and video games in various formats. No registration required; snacks provided.
- Teen “I Made This” Art Program
- Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.
- Family Movie Night – Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2002)
- Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome.
- Featuring an all-star voice cast including Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Jim Varney, and Leonard Nimoy, the movie’s disappointing box office return overshadowed its popularity, which has endured ever since for its humour, animation, eccentric characters, and fast-paced adventure.
More information on MJPL programs and the schedule of Children’s Programs in June is at www.moosejawlibrary.ca.
