MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Public Library is announcing its program lineup for the month of June.
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.
- : is Oscar-wining Sebastian Lelio’s 2017 Chilean drama that tells the story of Marina, a trans woman in Santiago coping with the loss of her partner as their family and local law enforcement seeks to shun and harass her. Show date: Monday, June 3.
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.
- : is a documentary about Phillippe Petit, a man who accomplished “an unsanctioned highwire walk” in New York in 1974 between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Show date: Thursday, June 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.
- : Saturday, June 1 (rated G).
- : Saturday, June 15 (rated PG).
- : Saturday, June 29 (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 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room for ages 13 and up.
- : Monday, June 10.
- : will focus on STEM-related problem solving on Wednesday, June 5.
- : children ages eight – 12 will create simple drawing robots on June 8 and design a 3D printable object on June 22 from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Children’s programming
LEGO Weekends: are open to children 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, June 4, 11, 18, and 25.
- Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, June 5, 12, and concludes for the summer on June 19.
- Daycare Storytime: Thursday, June 6, 13, and concludes for the summer on June 20.
Galaxy Slime is a stand-alone program where children ages two and up can create “spacey” stories and make their very own slime starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Registration is required by calling the library.
- : Saturday, June 29.
Youth programming
The library’s Teen Anime+ Club meets every fourth Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 to watch anime, read manga, draw, chat, and eat Asian snacks. Anyone ages 12 – 19 is welcome to attend in the library’s theatre and yes – cosplay is welcome.
- Next Anime+ meeting: Wednesday, June 26.
The Teen Arts & Crafts program takes place once a month for youth ages 12 – 19 and runs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room. The program features art, crafts, snacks, and the chance to meet new friends.
- Melty bead crafts: Wednesday, June 19.
The Teen Gamers program provides an evening of video, card, and board games for youths ages 12 – 19. The program is held once a month in the Herb Taylor room with snacks provided from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and no registration is required.
- Next Teen Gamers meeting: Wednesday, June 12.
Tabletop Tuesdays feature tabletop games and is open for participants of all ages. The program takes place from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room.
- Next Tabletop meetings: Tuesday, June 11 and 25.
Regular events
The Moose Jaw Chess Club provides bi-weekly chess games every second Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. in the 小蓝视频 Meeting Room.
- : Sunday, June 9 and Sunday, June 23.
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, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is played through a current nine-week mini campaign from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Archives Room and players ages 12 – 16 across all experience levels are invited.
- : the Thursday group is full, but the Tuesday group is still taking registrations. Upcoming games: June 4, 11, 18, and 25.
- : will take place Fridays on the youth Discord channel from 4 – 6 p.m.
Tech Time: classes provide one-on-one instruction for modern-day electronic devices and are available by calling the library.
French-language programs
The library , 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, June 10 and 24.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached online at or by calling 306-692-2787.
