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Lines & Links June – August 2014 Newsletter of the Moose Jaw Public Library

Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed June, July & August

Hours:

Friends of the Library

Want to save the environment and help cut down on the number of plastic bags going to the landfill? The Friends of

the Library are selling cloth book bags imprinted with their name and logo for $5.00 each. They are available from

the Friends of the Library or at the Library.

Friends of the Library will be holding their Fall Used Book Sale Friday, October 17th from 1:00—4:30 and Saturday, October 18th from

9:30-3:00. They will be holding their Used Jigsaw Puzzle and A/V Sale Saturday, November 15th from 9:30-1:00.

Stock up today!

Closed for Holidays: July 1st and August 4th

On-line: www.moosejawlibrary.ca Phone: 692-2787 Fax: 692-3368

And now you can follow us on Facebook!

Pick up a classic to read this

http://moosejawlibrary.ca

All programs are drop-in and free of charge. Everyone is welcome. Programs to

take place in the South Meeting Room at 2:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Thursday, June 5 Juicing vs Blending

Guest: Which is better, juicing or blending? Does one

Lynne McNab, R.N. offer more health benefits than the other?

Come in and discover the benefits of both!

Thursday, June 12 Tour the Trees of Crescent Park

Meet at 2:20 pm Come take a tour of the trees in Crescent

Guest: Park. Daily Lennox, city horticulturist, will be

Daily Lennox identifying the different species of trees.

City of Moose Jaw

Tuesday, June 24 Book Launch-

7:00 pm Badlands: A Geography of Metaphors

Library Theatre Covering eleven different Badland regions, this

Guest: book provides a living photographic portrait of

Ken Dalgarno some of the most intriguing and least under

stood places on Earth — North America’s

mysterious Badlands

Thursday, June 26 Heirloom Seed Banking

Guest: Keri will be giving a session on a

Keri Fox planned seed bank and will provide

information regarding open-pollinated

(heirloom) seeds.

Thursday, July 3 Benefits of RAW: Sprouted & Fermented Foods

Guest: Learn how the process of fermentation helps

Carrie Richardson the body stay healthy, and sprouting makes

Alternate Root Organics foods more nutritious.

Thursday, July 10 Medicinal Plants

Guest: Introduction to self care using medicinal plants

Barb Frazer found in Wakamow Valley.

Thursday, July 24 Avid Knitters Group

Guest: Bring your own projects, yarn and needles for

Barb Silvester an afternoon of knitting and more knitting

Trivia.

Thursday, August 7 Benefits of Immunization

Guest: Sheri will be speaking on the benefits of

Sherie Buhler immunization.

Thursday, August 14 Preserving Produce

Guest: What to do with all the fresh fruits and

Lynne McNab, R.N. vegetables? How to freeze, can and

dehydrate.

Lines & Links June-August 2014

Moose Jaw Public Library

Summer Book Club

Read the following books and then come for the discussion

June

June 3 @ 7:30 pm

A Train in Winter /

Caroline Moorhead

Books are available from the Reference Desk for those interested in attending

the discussions. Ten books are available on a first come first served basis. The

Book Club is open to all interested adults.

June 19th @ 2:30 pm

Changing My Mind /

Margaret Trudeau

Summer can be a very busy

time of year, but we hope

you’ll find time to stretch out

and enjoy a good book.


Get your own library card for FREE! Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change your life.

July

July 8th @ 7:30 pm

And the Mountains Echoed /

Khaled Hosseini

July 31st @ 2:30 pm

The Girls /

Lori Lansen

August

August 5th @ 7:30 pm

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the

Window and Disappeared / Jonas Jonnasson

Writers Circle— Calling all burgeoning writers! Come in for a night of

reading, writing, and critique. Also, feel free to bring a piece of your own writing.

June 4 July 2 July 30 August 27

YAC Meeting & Get Your Game on @ the Library–Board games, video games,

and planning our programmatic futures? Yes please!

June 11 July 9 August 6

Just DIY! @ the Library—join us for some awesome craft projects! All materials provided.

June 18—Duct Tape

July 16— Gimp

August 13— Tie Dye

Movie Nights @ the Library-Join us in the Library Theatre for movie night!

June 25—Frozen

July 23—Monster’s University

August 20—Wall-E


For ages 10-18

Wednesday evenings @ 6:30

Manga Club— Come for a manga-minded gathering consisting of cosplay,

crafts, anime viewings, book discussions, and more! Saturdays!

June 28 July 26 August 23

Bop-It Tournament–Bop-It! Twist-It! Pull-It! Pass-It! Dun-dun-dun-dun-dun.

Tournament Style

Saturday, July 12 @ 3:00 pm


For ages 10-18

Thursday & Saturday Afternoons @ 3:00 pm

Performance Art Jam Session— This weekly summer program features a fun

focus on the arts with guest stars to boot! Drawing, music, creative writing, spoken word,

dance and more! Thursdays @ 3:00 pm

July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31

August 7 August 14 August 21

Summer Wrap Party—Thursday, August 28 @ 3:00 pm

Moose Jaw Public Library Presents

Do stuff, read things, win amazing prizes!

Ages 10-18

June 28th - August 28th

More info at

www.moosejawlibrary.ca/youthprograms

@MJPL Youth


Out-

reach

Outreach Service

Can’t make it to the Library because of illness, disability or age? Then we’ll bring the library to you, with this free, personalized service.

Once registered, Library staff will select material for you based on a profile of your reading interests and then items will be delivered to your home.

Anything we have at the library is available to local borrowers using this service!

Staff Picks

The Sixth Man / David Baldacci

Unleashed / David Rosenfelt

Have Not Been the Same / Michael Barclay

All You Could Ask For / Mike Greenberg

The Ocean at the End of the Lane / Neil Gaiman

Serena / Ron Rash

Eleanor & Park / Rainbow Rowell

Murder, She Rode / Holly Menino

Soup Night / Maggie Stuckey

You’re Mine Now / Hans Koppel

Once Upon a Flock / Lauren Scheuer

The Delia’s Shadow / Jamie Lee Moyer

Great Books to Read Aloud to Your Children

Infants & Toddlers:

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes / Mem Fox

Mommies Say Shhh! / Patricia Polacco

Hello Day / Anital Lobel

Pre Kindergarten & Kindergarten:

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten /

Joseph Slate

The Rainbow Fish / Marcus Pfister

Chicka, Chicka, 1, 2, 3 / Bill Martin, Jr.

Grades 1 & 2:

Bailey / Harry Bliss

Pirates Don’t Take Baths / John Segal

Don’t Need Friends / Carolyn Crimi

Grades 3 & 4:

Medusa Jones / Ross Collins

School! Adventures at the Harvey N. Trouble

Elementary School / Kate McMullan

Junie B. First Grader : Cheater Pants / Barbara

Park


The TD Summer Reading Club is back! Kids can

improve their reading skills while having fun and

earning great rewards. This year's theme is Eureka.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone in Moose Jaw and area who will be in Grade

7 in September or younger. Even if children cannot

read on their own yet, they can still participate!

How to Join?

Simply come to the library anytime between June 17

and August 19 and ask to be signed up.

Membership is Free!!!

TD Club Rules

Rule #1: Summer Reading Club focuses on children

ages 12 and under

Rule #2: Last day to return reading logs and activity

sheets is August 19.


Reading Rewards

All Reading Club members receive a poster and a reading log, simply

for signing up!

Independent Readers: Kids who are reading on their own will receive

a Reading Log where they can keep track of how much they read. For

every Reading Log completed and returned to the library club

members will have their names added to our Wall of Fame! They can

also enter their name into the prize draw every time they return a log.

We'll be drawing for great prizes all summer!

Pre-Readers: Babies, preschoolers, kindergartners and anyone else

who isn't reading on their own yet will receive a special activity sheet.

On this sheet is a list of early literacy activities that parents or

caregivers can do with their child, including reading to them. Every time

you complete an activity sheet, you can have your child's name added

to our Wall of Fame, and enter our draw for a chance to win some great

prizes!

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Official Launch: June 17

http://www.wdm.ca/index.html

All programs are free of charge. Some require registration. Register online, in person, or by phoning 692-2787.

Registration begins June 17th at 9:30 am. Children 5 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

When registering online please provide your child’s name & age as well as any allergies your child may have.

Saturday, June 28

2:30 pm

July 2 - August 13

Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm

July 4 - August 15

Fridays @ 1:30 pm

Wednesday, August 20

2:00 pm

July 2-August 20

Wednesdays @ 10:30 am

Thursday, July 3

1:30 pm

Tuesday, July 8

1:30 pm

Thursday, July 10

11:00 am—3:00 pm

Thursday, July 10

4:30 pm

Summer Launch Party Join us for crafts, games, prizes and more to kick off our Summer

Reading Club! Ages 0-10. No registration required.

Legomania! Back by popular demand, we present Legomania! Spend an hour with us

building whatever you can imagine with Lego! Ages 0-10. No registration required.

Movies @ the Library At the end of a long week filled with Library programs and reading,

what better way to wind down than with a movie? Join us at the Library for a movie

Friday afternoons all summer! Ages 0-10. No registration required.

Summer Wrap Party Join us for games, prizes and more to wrap up our Summer Reading

Club! Ages 0-10. No registration required.

Stories in the Park Slap on some sunscreen and hang out with us in Crescent Park for an

hour of stories, rhymes and games. This story time is ideal for larger group visits. In the

event of rain or other weather situations, story time would happen inside the Library and

seating would be limited. Ages 3-10. No registration required.

Eureka! Inventors Learn about famous inventors and recreate an invention. You can even

try your hand at inventing something yourself. Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Geology Rocks! - Volcanoes edition Are you ready for some explosive fun? Join us as we

learn about volcanoes and even make our own miniature version.

Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Wakamow Kids Day The Moose Jaw Public Library will be at Wakamow Kids Day! Come

on down to Kiwanis Park to visit your friends from the Library and make a craft.

All ages. No registration required.

Neighbourhood Art Create art about your neighbourhood, in our neighbourhood!



Friday, July 11

10:30 am

Tuesday, July 15

1:30 pm

Thursday, July 17

1:30 pm

Tuesday, July 22

1:30 pm

Thursday, July 24

1:30 pm

Tuesday, July 29

1:00

2:30

4:00

Thursday, July 31

1:30 pm

Tuesday, August 5

1:30 pm

Thursday, August 7

1:30 pm

Tuesday, August 12

1:30 pm

Thursday, August 14

10:00 am

Aboriginal Storytelling Learn about Aboriginal storytelling with the Western

Development Museum. Ages 6-10. Registration required

Geology Rocks! - Earthquake edition Come and learn how the Earth shakes from

the core to the crust. Be prepared for a journey to the centre of the Earth!


Eco Crafts. Learn about ecosystems and make crafts from repurposed materials!


Sci-Fi Day Doctor Who, Star Trek, you name it! If you love sci-fi, join us for a

science fiction appreciation day here at the Library.


We do WeDo If you like Lego you’ll love WeDo! Join us at the Library for an

afternoon with programmable robotic Lego. Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Science Centre: Dreamers & Makers

Crazy Circuits Gear up for Crazy Circuits! We will explore electricity through games

and activities, as well as make an electrical circuit

Strong Structures Strong structures explores what makes structures resistant to

everyday forces! We will investigate different structures through hands-on

activities and challenges!

Innovative Inventors Put on your hardhats for this challenge! Innovative Inventors

will have us solving real world problems by brainstorming, planning and making!

Ages 6-10. Separate registration required for each session.

Harry Potter Party It’s a party! A Harry Potter party, that is. Come to the Library to

celebrate Harry’s birthday in style. Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Makedo Tuesday Build structures, vehicles, faces, animals...anything you can

think of! Bring your imagination and come and create at the Library.

Ages 6-10. Registration Required.

Whodunnit? Calling all budding detectives! Can you solve the mystery and be the

first to shout “Eureka!”? Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Makedo Tuesday Build structures, vehicles, faces, animals...anything you can

think of! Bring your imagination and come and create at the Library.


Gardening at the Yara Community Gardens Come and learn about gardening at

the Community Gardens, 200 Block Home St. W. Ages 6-10. Registration required.


Thursday, July 3

10:00 am

Thursday, July 10

10:00 am

Thursday, July 17

10:00 am

Thursday, July 24

10:00 am

Thursday, July 31

10:00 am

Thursday, August 7

10:00 am

Thursday, August 14

2:00 pm

Bubble Mania! Learn what bubbles are made from. Make your own bubbles and

bubble wands. Get messy and have fun!


Read! Build! Play! Play the “Mystery Box” game, enjoy a story then build some

unique creations with cardboard!


Brilliant Bean Bags Bean bags are fun and irresistible! Join us for tons of fun

games and activities using bean bags. Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Silly Stories for Summer Sillies You’ll be laughing out loud listening to some Silly

Stories, dancing some Silly Dances and making a really Silly Craft!


Cora Melanson Concert Have fun singing, dancing and making music!

Ages 2-5. No registration required.

Up, Up & Away! Join us for an hour of Parachute playtime. We’ll be playing

games such as popcorn, indoor blizzard and many, many more!


Ants in Your Pants? Let’s Dance! It’s a dance party at the Library! Join us for an

hour of dancing, moving, and grooving and a fun craft!



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Storytime is for ages 2-5 and registration is required . Register once and come to all of the following storytime

sessions. Registration begins the June 17th at 9:30 am. To register, please visit moosejawlibrary.ca, or call

306-692-2787. Please supply your child’s name & age as well as any allergies your child may have. Children under the

age of 5 must be accompanied by an adult at all Library programs.

Storytime: Magic

Tuesday, July 8th 10:00 am

Magic tricks make this storytime exta magical! Come

and join us for an hour of magic stories, rhymes and a

take-home magic craft!

Storytime: Ice Cream!

Tuesday, July 22nd 10:00 am

I Scream! You Scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM!

Come and join us for an hour of “cool” stories, rhymes

and then make some homemade ice cream!!!

Product will contain dairy.

Storytime: Let’s Make Music!


Making music is easier than you think, and fun too!

Come and join us for an hour of stories, rhymes and a

take-home instrument craft.

Storytime: Shoo-Fly-Shoo


It’s that time of year when we have lots of little flies

buzzing around us so “Shoo Fly Don’t Bother me”! Come

and join us for an hour of stories, rhymes and a take

home stick fly puppet!

Storytime: Mud!

Tuesday, August 5th 10:00 am

How is mud made? Have fun making mud (non messy)!

Come and join us for an hour of stories, rhymes and

painting with mud!

Storytime: Garden Harvest

Tuesday, August 12th 10:00 am

Come and join us for an hour of stories and rhymes

about growing and harvesting vegetables, then pick

something yummy!

Yara Community Gardens

200 Block Home St. West

Babies & Toddlers Together Ages 0–3

Fridays—July 11—August 22 9:30 am OR 11:00 am

Join us for 20-30 minutes of songs and rhymes for the very littlest ones, then stay to chat with other parents. Please bring a

blanket for your child to lie on during the program. All children must be accompanied by an adult. A maximum of 3 children

may attend with each parent/guardian. Registration preferred. Limited drop in spots available. Registration begins June 17 at 9:30 am online at

moosejawlibrary.ca or by contacting the library at 692-2787. Please supply your child’s name & age as well as any allergies

your child may have.

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