MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library has announced a lineup of special events that will take place throughout the month of August. These programs will run alongside the library’s regular programming schedule.
Saturday, Aug. 10: A coding workshop will be hosted by the Nanan STEM Academy featuring hands-on fun with Snap Circuits, Minecraft, and robots. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about electronics, programming robots, and the workshop is perfect for aspiring scientists and engineers.
The coding workshop is intended for children ages eight to 13 and registration is required in advance.
Sunday, Aug. 11: Wild About Moose Jaw invites you to join them at the library for a one hour Nature Walk in Crescent Park. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about local plants and urban wildlife that calls the park home. The event will run from 2 to 3 p.m. and everyone wishing to attend the walking adventure is asked to meet in front of the library shortly before 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13: The library is hosting a collaborative event for children ages four and up with the Mosaic Community Food Farm. The workshop will take place in the Children’s Program Room at the library and will run from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The program offers “an afternoon of getting your hands in the dirt” and allows children to experience firsthand the taste and smell of locally grown seasonal vegetables — plus they will get to plant some seeds of their own.
Activities will include vegetable crafts, planting cold season crops for fall including lettuce and radishes, tasting and smelling a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables, and all guests will learn about local food and farming.
Registration is required for each child who plans to attend the event.
Thursday, Aug. 22: The public library will host its first ever Smash Bros. tournament starting at 1 p.m. in the library’s Reading Room. Snacks will be provided for all guests and prizes will be available for the top four players, including a trophy and $15 3D printer voucher for first place.
The tournament is intended for youth ages 13 and up and registration is required in advance.
These and all upcoming events are outlined in the library’s newsletter, which is available online at MooseJawLibrary.ca or by inquiring at the reception desk.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at MooseJawLibrary.ca or by calling 306-692-2787. You can also follow the public library on its Facebook page, ‘Moose Jaw Public Library.’
