Library Programs - Moose Jaw

Library Programs

Adult Programs
Children's Programs

Library staff offer a variety of programs for children and adults.

The Children's Department offers story time for preschoolers and toddlers. Preregistration is required unless otherwise indicated. A summer reading program is offered each summer to enable children to retain their reading skills while taking part in various activities and entertainment provided by the library. Other programs such as author readings, puppet shows, storycrafts and children's performers are offered on an irregular basis.

The Adult Department offers a wide variety of programs from craft demonstrations to author readings to informational sessions on health and legal issues. Contact the library for details or to suggest possible program ideas .

Adult Program Schedule (All programs are free of charge)

Health Issues: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Urinary Incontinence
March 10
Speaker: Kathy Rossler, Physical Therapist, YMCA

Fibromyalgia
March 31
Speaker: Donna Adams, Arthritis Society

Topics of Interest: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Bear Making
February 10
Speaker: Bill Prinz

Heritage in Moose Jaw
February 17
Speaker: Member of Heritage Moose Jaw

Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
March 17
Speaker: Kevin Huber, Occupational Health and Safety

Avid Gardener Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Water Gardening
February 24
Speaker: Sherry Mokry, Keon’s Garden Centre

Environmental Program - To Celebrate Earth Week
Composting
April 21
Speaker: Kurtis Okoktok, Parks Gardener, City of Moose Jaw

Author Reading: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Kelly-Anne Reiss
March 24
A new Regina poet, reading from her first collection of poetry “/To end a conversation/

Gail Bowen
April 14
Saskatchewan’s acclaimed mystery writer, reading from her recent Joanne Kilbourn mystery “The brutal heart”

Book Launch & Reading Robert Curriee
April 28
Saskatchewan's Poet Laureate reading from his new book from Hagios Press entitled "Witness"

Local Writers Read Out
May 5
Featured author: Ted Dyck, Moose Jaw's Writer-in-Residence

Library Book Club Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Read the following books and then come for the discussion. The Book Club is open to all interested adults.

February 3
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
By Mark Haddon

March 3
Playing for Pizza
By John Grisham

April 7
Water for Elephants
By Sara Gruen

Hands- on Computer Training Programs for Beginners
Will be offered during January – April.
Funding assistance provided by the Friends of the Library. Anyone interested in attending these free workshops should call the Library to get their name on the waiting list for upcoming programs
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Children's Program Schedule (All programs are free of charge)

Preschool Storytime
Ages 2 – 5 with parents
Meet with other parents and children for stories, songs, rhymes and playtime.
10:15 – 11:15 am
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Session 1: January 27/28 – March 10/11
*No Storytime February 17/18
Registration Begins Saturday, January 17
Session 2: March 24/25 – May 5/6
*No Storytime Apr. 14/15
Registration Begins Saturday March 14

Baby Laptime
Ages 0 – 18 months with parents
Meet with other parents and babies and enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. Help your baby learn that words and reading are fun!
Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:45 am
Session 1: January 29 – March 12(*No Laptime February 19)
Registration Begins Saturday, January 17
Session 2: March 26 – May 7(*No Laptime Apr. 16)
Registration Begins Saturday March 14

Valenterrific!
For Grade K – 3
Tuesday, February 10, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Make a valentine craft, here some sweet stories, and try some tasty treats.
Registration Required

Happy Hearts
For Grade 4 - 6
Saturday, February 14th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Hey, what’s the deal with all the hearts and lace?? Find out all about Valentine’s Day traditions, and make your own marvelous valentine.
Registration Required

Teddy Bear’s Picnic
For Ages 4 – 7
Wednesday, February 18, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
If you go down to the library today, you’re in for a big surprise! Stories, songs, crafts and a tasty snack. Bring your teddy!
Registration Required

Munsch!
For Grade K – 3
Tuesday, March 17th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Get ready to giggle as we read some of Robert Munsch’s most hilarious tales. Crafts and games to follow.
Registration Required

Author Rebecca Grambo
Tuesday, April 7th, 1:30 pm
Open to the Public. Best enjoyed by children in Grade 2 – 5.

Earth Day Programs
April 22nd is Earth Day and the library will be hosting several environmental programs in April. Find out what we can do to help our Earth. Watch the library newsletter and website for details.

Most children’s and teen programs require registration. To register, come down to the library or phone us at 692-2787. All programs can be registered for right away EXCEPT for the Preschool Storytime and Baby Laptime which cannot be registered for until 9:30 am on the registration day.

All programs will take place in the Children's Program Room in the basement of the old library. Access is available via the elevator to Level 2. Please follow posted signs.

To pre-register, please drop in to the Children's Department or telephone 692-2787 or 692-1133, during library hours.

For more information, please contact the Children's Department at 692-2787 or 692-1133 or by email
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