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KIDS SELF-GUIDED PROGRAMS, STORYTIMES & MORE!


Dive In! Library Paddle with MJ Canoe & Kayak Club

Kids ages 8 to 12 can join us on Monday, August 17 from 10:00 to 1:00 pm to experience the beauty of the river valley, practice paddling techniques and learn general water and boat safety. 

This program requires registration. Please read the FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION before calling to reserve a spot.

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

Storytime in the Park continues until August 26!

Join us every Wednesday morning all summer long for Storytime in the Park! We will be enjoying stories, songs, games, and more every week. Meet us in Crescent Park in front of the library Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Any changes due to weather will be posted on our social media pages the morning of the event.

This drop-in program is open to children ages 2 and up and their caring adults.

   

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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Dive In! - Library Paddle with Moose Jaw Canoe and Kayak Club
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come paddle with us down the Moose Jaw River!
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 21, 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.
Register
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Craft a Coral Kingdom
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for special themed programs. They are a great way to explore and develop literacy skills with your child.
Movie Matinee - A Minecraft Movie (PG)
Sat, Aug 22, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Join us for an all ages movie matinee! Admission is free and all are welcome.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 22, 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!
Storytime in the Park!
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in Crescent Park for storytime all summer long!
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
Fri, Aug 28, 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.
Register
L'heure du conte - French Storytime
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Maker Saturday - Bead Bots
Sat, Aug 29, 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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Aug 29, 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!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
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.
Register
Touch a Truck
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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
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!
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day - Changing the Narrative on Suicide
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre
Changing the Narrative on Suicide A Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day Event
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
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.
Register
L'heure du conte - French Storytime
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Rejoignez-nous pour des histoires et des chansons en français!
Maker Saturday - Slithering Snakes
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.
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
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.
Register
Fall Luminaries!
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!
The Rook Room at MJPL
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!
Dad & Me - Fall Nature Collage
Sun, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
This program is in partnership with Moose Jaw Family Services.
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Rapid Access Counselling - Free Rapid Access counselling across Saskatchewan
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.
Register
Maker Saturday - Pick'n'Mix Puppets
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.
The Rook Room at MJPL
Sat, Sep 26, 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!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Preschool Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
Daycare Storytime!
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.
Come and Go Play!
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Come and enjoy a story, some sensory activities, play and meet new people!
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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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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!