MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library is announcing its program lineup for the month of November.
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.
- Twisters: One of the summer’s “most impactful blockbusters” is both “a classic movie thrill ride and a sensitive reckoning with extreme weather devastation.” Show date: Monday, Nov. 4.
- Decision to Leave: Visionary South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook’s “beguiling romantic thriller of obsession and desire” utilizes a Hitchcockian narrative to follow a detective investigating a murder all while being romantically drawn to the victim’s widow as he investigates her as a suspect. Show date: Monday, Nov. 18.
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.
- Fire of Love: Directed by Sara Dosa, this documentary captures the unique work and romance of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft who ultimately perish in the eruption of Mount Unzen in Japan in 1991. Show date: Thursday, Nov. 28.
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.
- Inside Out 2: Saturday, Nov. 2 (rated PG).
- Barbie: Saturday, Nov. 16 (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.
- Teen Makers: Will create recycled paper bookmarks on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
- Maker night: Guests will make bottle cap magnets on Monday, Nov. 18. Advance registration is required.
- Maker Saturdays: Guests will make cardboard critters on Nov. 9 and origami on Nov. 23.
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, Nov. 5, 12, 19, and 26.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 13, 20, and 27.
- Daycare Storytime: Thursday, Nov. 7, 14, 21, and 28.
Stand alone events
- Veteran Banner Display: A scaled down display of the City of Moose Jaw Heritage Advisory Committee’s veteran banner project will be available to view throughout November in the main stacks of the adult library.
- Cinnamon-scented slime: Starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room on Saturday, Nov. 16. Registration is required and the event is intended for ages two and up.
- Snow globes: Starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room on Saturday, Nov. 30. Registration is required and the event is intended for ages two and up.
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: Wednesday, Nov. 27.
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.
- Friendship bracelets: Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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, Nov. 13.
Kanopy
This “Noirvember,” a month-long film noir festival will take place on the Kanopy app where guests can explore “the gripping world of film noir” and learn more about its influence on storytelling and contemporary culture.
Hoopla
Look for exciting new youth comic book arrivals on the Hoopla app, available with your library card.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library non-profit organization supports the library through at least two annual book sales and other events to help fund programs not covered in the library’s regular municipal budget.
- Jigsaw puzzle sale: Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the South Meeting Room.
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, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 24.
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, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
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.
- Spell Thieves: A teen D&D event will take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 19. Advanced registration is required.
Tech Time: classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.
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: Monday, Nov. 4 and 18.
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].
