While the adult and youth programs will remain online for the time being, youngsters will have a whole series of outdoor activities to take part in as the weather remains warm and the pandemic restrictions come to an end in the province.
Here’s a look at the activities that will be taking place this July and August.
Adult Programs
What Are You Reading? Hot Summer Reads on Zoom
Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Join other readers in a discussion of what books you've read lately and what you're reading this summer. A great opportunity to connect with other book lovers and share recommendations of what to read next.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://palliserlibrary.zoom.us/j/89074036848
Krazy Kategories on Zoom
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2:30 p.m.
Join on Zoom, give your brain a workout and enjoy some fun and laughter. The object of the game is to come up with a unique answer for each of the categories. The first letter of your answer must begin with the specified letter of the alphabet assigned for each round.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://palliserlibrary.zoom.us/j/84261704849
Youth Programs
Teen Digital Dungeons and Dragons on Discord
Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Ages 13-19.
Harken back to a time of might and magic and take part in an adventure without leaving your home! New and seasoned players welcome, registration required. For more information and to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.
Discord channel: https://discord.gg/HAs8rff
Teen eBook Club on Discord
Tuesday, July 27 and Tuesday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m.
Enjoy reading and looking for a place to connect with friends online? Check out the Teen eBook Club. Each month’s eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free from the Hoopla app. Then gather on Discord to discuss the stories: https://discord.gg/HAs8rff
July 27: "Truly Devious" by Maureen Johnson
August 31: "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
Teen Digital Anime Club on Discord
Saturday, July 17 and Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
Gather online for an evening of anime and Japanese treats. Watch an anime film together online, and if you register in advance you’ll receive a free Japanese Tokyo Treat Box treat bag! Those registered will be contacted to pick up their treat bag at the library. For more information or to register to receive the snack bag, call the library at 306-692-2787 or email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.
Discord channel: https://discord.gg/HAs8rff
July 17: Lu Over the Wall (register for Box by Jul 9)
August 28: Maquia (register for Box by Aug 21)
Children’s Programs
Outdoor Fun!
As the pandemic comes to an end, the Moose Jaw Public Library is inviting groups and families to read, learn and play in the park in front of the library. A range of all-day activity kits and structures are available, and each week will feature a different activity. One caveat: children must be under the supervision of an adult or caregiver.
Chalk PlaygroundJuly 6-12 and Aug. 3-9
Get your package of sidewalk chalk and go to town! And make your creations special, because the chalk playground will stay around until it rains!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
July 13-16 and Aug. 10-16
Visit the library or the library website www.moosejawlibrary.ca to get your scavenger hunt list. Then head out into Crescent Park, track down your items and be entered to win a small prize!
Outdoor Games
July 20-26 and Aug. 17-23
What’s better than being outside playing games with your friends in beautiful Crescent Park? Spend all day playing games with your friends, camp, family or group!
Racing Jets
July 27-31 and Aug. 24-30
Who can build the best paper jet? One that flies the fastest or the farthest? Build, decorate and race your creations in the park!
Virtual Programs
Connect from home for these fun events.
Bedtime Stories with Miss Tina
(all ages, registration not required)
Thursday, July 8 and Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Pride Facebook Page
It’s an all-ages, family-friendly, virtual sleepy-time event! Miss Tina will be reading books through Facebook Live. Presented in partnership with Moose Jaw Pride.
Virtual Storytime
(all ages, registration not required)
Fridays in July and August.
Moose Jaw Public Library Youtube channel
Any time is story time when you’re online. Out in the park, at camp or even in your own backyard, every week Miss Aislinn will make your imagination soar and get you up and dancing! And adults will learn some great tips on how to encourage early literacy.
Superhero Structures
(ages 8-12, registration required)
Saturday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the engineering process of designing and building different structures and how they withstand forces using special engineering kits. Put your engineering skills to the test in the ultimate building challenge! Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.
Sticky Science!
(ages 4-12, children under six may require assistance, registration required)
Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Join presenter Eleanor Laugier and discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test how strong it is, create your own sticky art, and learn about the ‘magic’ of sticky putty! Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.
Code Club
(ages 8-12, registration required)
Saturday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.
Learn some of the basics of video game and application coding and even build your own game! Wrap things up by creating with a cool gamer craft kit! Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.
Mix It Up!
(ages 4-12, children under six may require assistance, registration required)
Saturday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
Join presented Louise Wilson and learn how chemistry is fun when it’s all about food. Investigate solubility, explore dilutions and have fun making a suspension you can mould. Welcome to the wonderful world of food science. Kits will be available for pickup the week before the event. Register at moosejaw.evanced.info/signup or by calling (306) 692-2787.
Children’s Make ‘N’ Take Series
Ages six-plus, visit the circulation desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home!
Summer Reading: Game On!
June 10 to July 7
Action! Adventure! Laughs! History! Open a book and you open your imagination! Come to the Library and get your game package for a fun summer of reading!
Sponge Water Bombs
July 8 to 21
Come to the library and get your kit to make your very own sponge water bomb! Give your loved ones a cold surprise!
Summer Slime
July 22 to Aug. 4
Make some gooey summer slime! Visit the library for your free kit, and have fun with a slime-sational experiment!
Roblox Craft
Aug. 19 to Sept. 7
Get your game on! Come to the library and get your cool Roblox craft kit! What will you engineer today?
