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KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!

   

LEGO Weekends are the best weekends!

Come to the Library and get your build on every weekend during open hours! Have fun building a cool creation to display in our window!

Weekly Storytimes help build early literacy skills

Join us for our weekly storytimes. All storytimes begin at 10:30 am on Tuesdays (baby), Wednesdays (preschool), and Thursdays (daycare). French Storytime is offered biweekly on Mondays.

Our next Take 'n' Make kit is available December 15!

The library offers Take 'n' Make kits for ages 4 to 12. Kits are free and can be picked up at the children's circulation desk. Each kit is available while supplies last and are offered for themed occasions. Check out our next kit.

The Library Elf will be back on December 1st!

The Library Elf will be hiding in a new spot every day for the month of December! If you find him you can put your name in a draw to win a cool prize! You can find him every time you visit the library and get your name in the draw (one ballot per library visit). For kids ages 0-12.

It's Ugly Sweater Colouring Contest time!

Come to the library and pick up your ugly sweater template and create your very own ugly sweater. You can also print your own copy HERE. There will be one grand prize. December 15 is the last day to submit your creation. For kids ages 4 to 12.

Learn about Hannukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas and more!

Check out this list of kids picture books in the MJPL collection. From Hannukah to Christmas, Winter Solstice to Kwanzaa, we have picture books to learn about holidays celebrated all over the world in December. Place your hold today!

      

Children's Programs

   

The Library offers a variety of children's programs for all ages including storytimes, maker space programs, Saturday craft programs, and more! Check out our event calendar fo upcoming programs geared towards kids 0-12. The Library also hosts several programs for families such as Chess Club, where all ages are welcome.

   

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Sat, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Sun, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
The Moose Jaw Chess Club and the Library have partnered to bring you biweekly chess games!

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.

Sat, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
The Moose Jaw Chess Club and the Library have partnered to bring you biweekly chess games!

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sat, Jan 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
The Moose Jaw Chess Club and the Library have partnered to bring you biweekly chess games!

Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sun, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
The Moose Jaw Chess Club and the Library have partnered to bring you biweekly chess games!

Tue, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs with your little one(s) to help build early literacy skills.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.

Sun, Mar 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Reading Room
The Moose Jaw Chess Club and the Library have partnered to bring you biweekly chess games!

   

New Release Picture Books

   

Kids Picture Books

   

New Release Juvenile Fiction

   

  

New Release Juvenile Non-fiction

   

   

Digital Resources for kids!

  

The library provides access to digital resources for kids of all ages. From talking books and crafts to research and educational resources, taking time to explore our digital library will keep kids engaged and excited about learning!

  

Kids
Tumblebooks
TumblebooksTumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Hoopla
HooplaHoopla Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you’ll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. All you need is a library card. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE with your library card.
Libby
LibbyFrom nursery rhymes and classic tales to robots and pirates, young readers, come explore! Borrow from a wide selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines straight to your smartphone, tablet, or computer for free. These books even return themselves!
Creativebug
CreativebugCreativebug offers award-winning art and hobby video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Enjoy free unlimited access to thousands of online classes on demand. Categories include Knitting, Crochet, Art & Design, Paper (including Cricut), Sewing, Quilting, Jewelry, Food & Home, and Holiday & Party, and Kids.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy KidsKanopy kids is a separate portal in Kanopy that features movies and shows specifically for children ages 2 and up with a focus on ages 2 through 8. Kanopy Kids does not require tickets.
Britannica School Edition
Britannica School EditionA safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Includes Britannica Student Encyclopedia & Britannica Elementary Encyclopaedia.
Science Online
Science OnlineYour first stop for STEM resources for K-12 and post-secondary! It facilitates STEM research and discovery by allowing users to locate information as well as evaluate and apply their findings. Includes expert information in easy-to-read formats, printable experiment instructions, and online experiments for hands-on learning.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Gale in Context: ElementaryGale in Context: Elementary provides K-5 students easy access to magazines, reference books and newspaper articles selected just for their age group through a fun, kid-friendly interface.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Gale in Context: Middle SchoolFind the answer for any question with Gale in Context: Middle School. Introduce middle school students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
Novelist: K-8 Plus
Novelist: K-8 PlusA database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

  

   

Early Literacy Calendars


Each month download a new literacy calendar full of activities to do with your child. All the activities help to build literacy skills right from the birth. Calendars include activities, songs, games, crafts & more!