KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!
Children's Storytimes on Mondays & Wednesdays!
Join us for weekly storytimes and build early literacy skills with your little one! All storytimes begin at 10:30 am on Mondays (Daycare Storytime) and Wednesdays (Preschool Storytime) in the children's program room. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
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.
Come & Go Play on Thursday mornings for kids 0-5!
Join us every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 am and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play, and meet new people. Families with children ages 0-5 are welcome to attend.
This is a drop-in program, come and go as you please.
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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Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Wed, Jun 17, 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, Jun 18, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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!
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Wed, Jun 24, 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, Jun 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 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!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Sun, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
This program is in partnership with Moose Jaw Family Services.
Sat, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Sat, Jul 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.
Sat, Jul 04, 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!
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
South Meeting Room
All three programs are geared towards children in Grades K to 6, designed to create a fun and interactive learning environment that is sure to have the kids coming back for more!
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Jul 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, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Sat, Jul 11, 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!
Sun, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
This program is in partnership with Moose Jaw Family Services
Mon, Jul 13, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kiwanis River Park Pavilion & Lodge
Explore the water in our own backyard using pond skimming kits, field microscopes and our own senses!
Tue, Jul 14, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Wed, Jul 15, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Jul 16, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Jul 17, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Sat, Jul 18, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Rescheduled
Sat, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, July 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Archives
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Sun, Jul 19, All day
A travelling exhibit exploring the Cree language and voices from across Canada.
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Compete in our Library Smash'em - Smash Bros Tournament. Reserve your spot early as there will be limited walk in spots. Ages 10+
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Herb Taylor Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sat, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Sun, Jul 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
This program is in partnership with Moose Jaw Family Services.
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
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.
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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!
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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!
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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!
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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!
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
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.
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!
New Release 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!
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TumbleBook 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 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.
From 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!
Kanopy 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.
A 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.
Your 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 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.
Find 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.
A 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.
Kids
Tumblebooks
TumbleBook 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
Hoopla 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
From 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!
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy 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
A 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
Your 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: 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
Find 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
A 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.
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!
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June Early Literacy Calendar (for infants and pre-school children)
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June Children's Literacy Calendar (for elementary-aged children)
