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KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!


Dive In! to Summer Learning at the Library!

Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 pm from July 7 to August 11 and learn about water and its place in a healthy ecosystem. Activities will include stories, arts & crafts, and more!

This drop-in program is open to kids ages 8-12 and is part of our Summer Reading Club programming.

Storytime in the Park begins July 8 in Crescent Park!

Join us every Wednesday morning all summer long for Storytime in the Park! We will be enjoying stories, songs, games, and more every week. Meet us in Crescent Park in front of the library Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Any changes due to weather will be posted on our social media pages the morning of the event.

This drop-in program is open to children ages 2 and up and their caring adults.

Drop-in, Come & Go Play every Thursday morning!

Come and enjoy a fun-filled morning with a story, sensory activities, play, and brand new people to meet!

This drop-in program takes place every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am and is open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.


Nana STEM Academy Workshop!

Join Nanan STEM Academy on Saturday, August 8 from 1-2:30 pm for a hands-on fun with Snap Circuits, Minecraft, and robotics!

This program is open to kids ages 8 to 14.

Registration is required. Please register here.

Fun with Food & Farming

Come join us for an afternoon of getting your hands in the dirt and experience the taste and smell of seasonal, local vegetables!

The program takes place on Thursday, August 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.

This drop-in program is offered in partnership with the Mosaic Community Food Farm in Wakamow Valley and is open to children ages 4 and up. 

L'heure du conte / French Storytime!

Join us for French Storytime one Saturday a month! Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français! All levels of French language are invited and encouraged to attend. Open to families with children 0-5. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

Upcoming dates: August 29 at 10:30 am.

   

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.

   

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Dive In! Summer Program - For Kids 8-12
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Dive in to something fun at the Moose Jaw Public Library! This program is intended for school aged children ages 8-12.
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Movie Night - The Mummy (1999) (14A)
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie night! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Maker Saturday - Scratch Coding
Sat, Aug 01, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Dive In! Summer Program - For Kids 8-12
Tue, Aug 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Dive in to something fun at the Moose Jaw Public Library! This program is intended for school aged children ages 8-12.
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Pool Noodle Boats
Sat, Aug 08, 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
Nanan STEM Academy Workshop!
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Meeting Room
Join our STEM workshop for hands-on fun with Snap Circuits, Minecraft, and robotics!
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Movie Matinee - Paddington 2 (G)
Sat, Aug 08, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Dad & Me - Paper Airplane Building & Flying Competition
Sun, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Register as a family, then add each child that will be attending as a guest. Ages 5+
Dive In! Summer Program - For Kids 8-12
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Dive in to something fun at the Moose Jaw Public Library! This program is intended for school aged children ages 8-12.
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fun with Food & Farming! - A collaborative event with Mosaic Community Food Farm
Thu, Aug 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Spend an afternoon getting your hands in the dirt and experience the taste and smell of seasonal, local vegetables!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Maker Saturday - Egg Carton Fish
Sat, Aug 15, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Craft a Coral Kingdom
Sat, Aug 22, 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.
Movie Matinee - A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
L'heure du conte - French Storytime
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Maker Saturday - Bead Bots
Sat, Aug 29, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Touch a Truck
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 2:30pm
110 1st Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK
We are back for the 5th Annual Touch a Truck event at Temple Gardens Centre! Join us for an interactive, hands-on, family event.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Maker Saturday - Slithering Snakes
Sat, Sep 12, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Sep 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Sep 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Register
Maker Saturday - Pick'n'Mix Puppets
Sat, Sep 26, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Oct 05, 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.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Oct 07, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
Mon, Oct 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.
Preschool Storytime!
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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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!

  

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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!