MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library has announced its upcoming program options for readers, gamers, and lovers of a good book throughout the month of March.
Movie club
The library’s movie club meets twice monthly to watch a film and engage in short discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.
- Black Orpheus: Showed on March 3.
- Viewer’s Choice: Viewers are called to vote for a movie of their choosing with voting opening up on March 3 and closing on Monday, March 10. Show date: Monday, March 17.
- Snowpiercer: This English-language debut of Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s film is described as “an intense and incisive thriller on dystopian class struggle.” Show date: Monday, March 31.
The library’s Documentary Night showcases documentary films that rarely hit theatres and takes place on the last Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m. in the library’s theatre.
- Four Daughters: Kaouther Ben Hania’s Four Daughters is described as “a boldly experimental record of a family tragedy, the social structures around it, and the basis of radicalization.” Show date: Thursday, March 27.
A few movie matinees will be shown for audiences of all ages in the library’s theatre starting at 2:30 p.m. Admittance is free and everyone’s welcome.
- Piece by Piece: Saturday, March 8 (rated PG).
- The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Saturday, March 22 (rated PG).
Maker nights
Maker nights provide an evening dedicated to learning and creating with others. Register by calling 306-692-8210. The program runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 13 and up.
- Maker night: Guests will learn about needle felting on Monday, March 17. Advance registration is required.
- Teen Makers: Guests will create LEGO Spike Prime projects on Wednesday, March 5.
- Maker Saturdays: Guests made cardboard loom bracelets on March 1, and will make little bits and snap circuits on Saturday, March 15, and will do scratch programming on Saturday, March 29. Advance registration is required.
Children’s programming
LEGO Weekends: Are open for ages four and up during the library’s regular business hours on Saturdays and Sundays. In this self-guided activity in the Children’s Department, children can have fun building wild LEGO creations that they’re invited to put on display.
Children’s Storytime programs run on separate days in the Children’s Program Room starting at 10:30 a.m. Here, young readers can enjoy a short story, rhymes, and songs as caregivers learn ways to improve early childhood literacy.
- Baby Storytime: Tuesday, March (4), 11, 18, and 25.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, March 5, 12, 19, and 26.
- Daycare Storytime: Thursday, March 6, 13, 20, and 27.
Be sure to check out Tumblebooks for Kids featuring an online collection of animated, talking picture books to teach children the joys of reading in the Digital Library.
Stand alone events
- Freedom to Read Week: The library encouraged Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom with a display of several banned books from Feb. 23 until March 1. Look for further details in the next edition of the Moose Jaw Express.
- St. Patrick’s I Spy Bottles: Explore and develop literacy skills with your child through a St. Patrick’s Day-themed event in the Children’s Program Room from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8.
- Rainbow in a jar: Guests will make a rainbow salt jar in the Children’s Program Room from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. This is intended for ages two and up.
- Kids Collection: Talk to the library’s staff about digital resources available to children of all ages at the MJPL.
Youth programming
The library’s Teen Anime+ Club meets every fourth Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 to watch anime, read manga, draw, chat, and eat Asian snacks. Anyone ages 12 to 19 is welcome to attend in the library’s theatre and yes — cosplay is welcome.
- Next Anime+ meeting: Featuring “Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles” on Wednesday, March 26.
The Teen Arts & Crafts program takes place once a month for youth ages 12 to 19 and runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The program features art, crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet new friends.
- Pony bead pets: Wednesday, March 19.
The Teen Gamers program provides an evening of video, card, and board games for youths ages 12 to 19. The program is held once a month in the Herb Taylor room with snacks provided from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and no registration is required.
- Next Teen Gamers meeting: Wednesday, March 12.
Kanopy
You’re invited to celebrate global cinema with “Around the World: A Celebration of World Cinema” available on the Kanopy app.
Hoopla
Patrons are invited to discover new skills and spark imaginations with the “Craft and Create” collection, available on the Hoopla app with a valid library card.
Regular events
The Moose Jaw Chess Club provides bi-weekly chess games every second Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.
- Upcoming chess games: Sunday, March (2), 16, and 30.
Magic the Gathering is held on Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room. No registration is required, and all experience levels are welcome.
- Magic the Gathering: Saturday, March (1), 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is typically played from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Archives Room and players ages 12 to 16 across all experience levels are invited.
- Digital D&D: Will take place Fridays on the youth Discord channel for ages 16 to 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Email [email protected] to inquire.
- D&D: Rise of the Elements: Group one will meet on Tuesdays from Feb. 4 to Mar. 25 starting at 7 p.m., and group two will meet on Thursdays from Feb. 6 to Mar. 27 starting at 7 p.m. Registration is required.
Tech Time: Classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.
Library of Things
The MJPL offers more than just books, including a telescope kit, radon testing kit, SaskBats bat detector kit, C-PEN Readers for patrons with varying abilities in reading print, and more through its Library of Things collection. Ask a staff member at the front desk for more information.
French-language programs
L’heure du conte is a French-language program for children ages five and under with their caregivers. The program is held in the Children’s Room starting at 10:30 a.m.
- L’heure du conte: Took place on March 1.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at MooseJawLibrary.ca, by calling 306-692-2787, or by emailing [email protected]. It’s advisable to check the library’s Facebook page for updates as programs are subject to possible cancellations or rescheduling.
