Public Library preparing for busy September start to school year

The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) is wrapping up its summer programming and getting back to business with youth Wednesday night returning, a Festival of Words book club team-up, an author reading, and more.

Adult programming

The library is now offering Tech Time, an appointment-only opportunity to get help with a device, program, or application. Getting one-on-one training with technology is a healthier solution than tearing one’s hair out.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. — The MJPL is offering a Service Canada Information session for people with questions about the Guaranteed Income Supplement. The presentation will have a hybrid format with participants able to join by Zoom or in the South Meeting Room at the library.

Moose Jaw Colours is making a return on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m. All materials are provided for a relaxing afternoon.

An author reading with C. Ingrid Deringer is on Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Deringer will read from her novel If I Could Live Again, and share her inspirations and experience as an author.

The MJPL Movie Club will show the intense Viking epic The Northman by Robert Eggers. Eggers tells the tale of Amleth the Bear-Wolf in the ancient style of Viking poems. The legend of Amleth is one of the inspirations for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Brutal and violent, The Northman is a critically-acclaimed, unforgettable watch.

Youth programming

The Digital Dungeons & Dragons Club is welcoming an expanded age range in September: 15- to 22-year-olds can now join new and seasoned players alike on Fridays at 4 p.m. Registration is required by emailing [email protected].

The Teen Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 to 16 continues every from Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All experiences levels are welcome.

The Teen Maker Space will host STEAM enthusiasts ages 12 to 19 to build, learn new technology, and discover how things work on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided, but registration is required.

The Teen Anime Club on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. will be showing The Devil is a Part-Timer in the Library Theatre. For ages 13 to 19 with free admission and treats from a Japanese Tokyo Treat subscription box.

Teen Gamers aged 12 to 19 will meet in the Herb Taylor Room on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. to play board games, video games, card games, a classic NES console, and Xbox Kinect. Snacks will be provided, no registration required!

The Teen Writers’ Circle will meet Wednesday, Sept 21 at 6:30 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 19 will meet with like-minded peers to improve writing skills, stretch their imaginations, and talk about the craft.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be showing as a Teen Movie Matinee on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2:30 p.m. For ages 13 to 19.

Children’s programming

• Baby Storytime!
  • Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 0 to 2
  • Drop-in program featuring a short story, rhymes, and singing
• Preschool Storytime!
  • Wednesdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 to 5
  • Drop-in program with books, songs, finger crafts, and more
• Daycare Storytime!
  • Thursdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2 to 5
  • Each caregiver and child must be registered for this program, which will focus on early literacy skills
• Roald Dahl Day!
  • Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. for ages 4 and up
  • Each caregiver and child must be registered for this program, which will celebrate the books of Roald Dahl and finish off with a Roald Dahl-inspired craft

For more information visit www.moosejawlibrary.ca.