KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!
5th Annual Touch a Truck!
We are back for the 5th Annual Touch a Truck event at Temple Gardens Centre!
Touch a Truck Event will take place on Saturday, September 5 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Temple Gardens Centre in downtown Moose Jaw. Come down and interact not only with the trucks, but with the "heroes" that drive and operate them! Hear sirens, explore the vehicle, learn about safety and more!
*Sensory sensitive time from 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Regular Storytimes return on September 9th!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Mondays at 10:30 am - Daycare Storytime for ages 2-5 and their daycare providers.
Wednesdays at 10:30 am - Preschool Storytime for ages 0-5 and their caring adults.
All storytimes are drop-in.
L'heure du conte / French Storytime for kids 2-8!
Join us for L'heure du conte/French Storytime! Once a month families with kids ages 2-8 can enjoy stories in French. All levels of French language are welcome.
Upcoming dates: September 12.
Children's Programs
The Library offers a variety of children's programs for all ages including storytimes, maker space programs, Saturday craft programs, and more! Check out our event calendar fo upcoming programs geared towards kids 0-12. The Library also hosts several programs for families such as Chess Club, where all ages are welcome.
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Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Sep 05, 11:00am - 2:30pm
110 1st Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK
We are back for the 5th Annual Touch a Truck event at Temple Gardens Centre! Join us for an interactive, hands-on, family event.
Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sat, Sep 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
A Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day Event
Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Join Miss A for a fall themed story and make a beautiful fall luminary!
This event is full
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Sat, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sun, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
This program is in partnership with Moose Jaw Family Services.
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sat, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Herb Taylor Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sat, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room
This STEAM focused program geared to kids ages 8 to 12 focuses on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Reading Room
Counselling Connect Saskatchewan provides free rapid-access counselling for children, youth, adults, and families across the province. There’s no waitlist and no referral required.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room
Pawn-der the possibilities of what could happen when you make the right move! Join us for a new & improved chess club!
Sat, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Mon, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Wed, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschooler(s) and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
Thu, Nov 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Mon, Nov 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and crafts with your preschoolers and discover easy ways to build literacy skills.
New Release Picture Books
New Release Juvenile Fiction
New Release Juvenile Non-fiction
Digital Resources for kids!
The library provides access to digital resources for kids of all ages. From talking books and crafts to research and educational resources, taking time to explore our digital library will keep kids engaged and excited about learning!
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TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Hoopla Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you’ll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. All you need is a library card. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE with your library card.
From nursery rhymes and classic tales to robots and pirates, young readers, come explore! Borrow from a wide selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines straight to your smartphone, tablet, or computer for free. These books even return themselves!
Kanopy kids is a separate portal in Kanopy that features movies and shows specifically for children ages 2 and up with a focus on ages 2 through 8. Kanopy Kids does not require tickets.
A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Includes Britannica Student Encyclopedia & Britannica Elementary Encyclopaedia.
Your first stop for STEM resources for K-12 and post-secondary! It facilitates STEM research and discovery by allowing users to locate information as well as evaluate and apply their findings. Includes expert information in easy-to-read formats, printable experiment instructions, and online experiments for hands-on learning.
Gale in Context: Elementary provides K-5 students easy access to magazines, reference books and newspaper articles selected just for their age group through a fun, kid-friendly interface.
Find the answer for any question with Gale in Context: Middle School. Introduce middle school students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
A database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
Kids
Tumblebooks
TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Hoopla
Hoopla Kids Mode helps parents and their children discover kid-friendly content. When you turn on Kids Mode, you’ll only see content recommended for kids 12 and younger. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen. All you need is a library card. Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE with your library card.
Libby
From nursery rhymes and classic tales to robots and pirates, young readers, come explore! Borrow from a wide selection of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines straight to your smartphone, tablet, or computer for free. These books even return themselves!
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy kids is a separate portal in Kanopy that features movies and shows specifically for children ages 2 and up with a focus on ages 2 through 8. Kanopy Kids does not require tickets.
Britannica School Edition
A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Includes Britannica Student Encyclopedia & Britannica Elementary Encyclopaedia.
Science Online
Your first stop for STEM resources for K-12 and post-secondary! It facilitates STEM research and discovery by allowing users to locate information as well as evaluate and apply their findings. Includes expert information in easy-to-read formats, printable experiment instructions, and online experiments for hands-on learning.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Gale in Context: Elementary provides K-5 students easy access to magazines, reference books and newspaper articles selected just for their age group through a fun, kid-friendly interface.
Gale in Context: Middle School
Find the answer for any question with Gale in Context: Middle School. Introduce middle school students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
Novelist: K-8 Plus
A database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.
Literacy Calendars
Each month download a new literacy calendar full of activities to do with your child. All the activities help to build literacy skills right from the birth. Calendars include activities, songs, games, crafts & more!
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September Early Literacy Calendar (for infants and pre-school children)
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September Children's Literacy Calendar (for elementary-aged children)
