MOOSE JAW — As the Moose Jaw Public Library enters the fall season, its varied programs continue with a special celebration as patrons are invited to “Grow with Your Library” during Saskatchewan Library Week from Oct. 13 to 19. Here’s what the library has to offer this October:
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.
- Carnival of Souls: Is an original cult horror movie starring Candace Hilligoss and Herk Harvey. Show date: Monday, Oct. 7.
- Phantom of the Paradise: Brian De Palma’s camp horror rock musical has been described as “the overlooked older stepbrother to The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and is the tragic story of a singer-songwriter who haunts the concert hall of “the evil record producer who stole his magnum opus.” Show date: Monday, Oct. 21.
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.
- Room 237: Rodney Ascher’s 2012 film Room 237 explores the ongoing interpretation and debate over The Shining, which is described as on of the most iconic horror movies ever produced. The documentary promises to be “a good companion piece to a horror classic.” Show date: Thursday, Oct. 31.
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.
- The Haunted Mansion (2023): Saturday, Oct. 5 (rated PG).
- The Nightmare Before Christmas: Saturday, Oct. 19 (rated PG).
Movie nights are held in the library’s theatre from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Showings are free and everyone’s welcome.
- Beetlejuice: Wednesday, Oct. 30 (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 felt leaf art inspired by the fall season on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
- Maker night: Guests will make hanging macrame wall art on Monday, Oct. 21. Advance registration is required.
- Maker Saturdays: Guests will make a spooky articulated hand on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
- Daycare Storytime: Thursday, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Stand alone Halloween activities
A few stand alone Halloween programs are planned for younger library patrons this October.
- Autumn scented playdough: Starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room on Saturday, Oct. 5. Registration is required and the event is intended for ages two and up.
- Take ‘n’ Make Q-Tip Skeleton: Is a self-guided activity at the Children’s Circulation Desk for ages four and up. This will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
- Halloween sensory bottles: Starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room on Saturday, Oct. 19. 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, Oct. 23.
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.
- Pumpkin bags: Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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, Oct. 9.
Kanopy
This October, patrons can stream a month-long line up of spooky content from horror classics to thrilling adventures in Fright Fest, available only on the Kanopy app which requires a valid library card to access.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library non-profit organization supports the library through at least two annual book sales to help fund programs not covered in the library’s regular municipal budget.
- Next used book sale: Friday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. upstairs at the library.
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, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 27.
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, Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is typically played from 6:30 – 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. There is no D&D event on Friday, Oct. 25 as the library will be closed. Email [email protected] to inquire.
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, Oct. 7 and Monday, Oct. 21.
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].
