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Jun. 6, '25

Moms Find Support, Friendship At Library Storytime Group

People come to Medicine Hat Public Library for many different reasons like borrowing materials, participating in programs, quiet study and just to hang out in our beautiful and welcoming space. Sometimes on top of whatever they came here for, they find a little extra.That's the case with a group of moms who've…



May. 23, '25

MHPL's Online Language Learning Platform Changing

A change is coming to how Medicine Hat Public Library patrons will be able to learn new languages.Since 2014, a language learning platform has been offered to libraries in a provincial e-resource suite through the provincial Public Library Services Branch (PSLB). For the past seven years the chosen resource has…



May. 2, '25

Tickets On Sale Monday For Séan McCann Show

We know you're excited about the Séan McCann show at the library on May 31, and now we have some details to share.🎫 Tickets will go on sale MONDAY, MAY 5, at 10AM, in-person at the library ONLY. There will…



Apr. 24, '25

The Whoniverse Is Coming To Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con No. 2

Following an epic day of all things comics and fandom at our first Comic Con last year, Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con No. 2 will be even bigger and better.More events, more programs, more vendors and favourites from last year - plus a very special guest - await you at the library on Saturday, May 3, from…



Apr. 4, '25

Library Helping The Mustard Seed By Hosting Its Free Super Tax Clinic

Medicine Hat Public Library is stepping up to help The Mustard Seed continue to provide a free income tax service for community members struggling with homelessness or poverty.A Super Tax Clinic will take place at the library on April 7 from 1-4 p.m. The Mustard Seed, through a partnership with the Canada…



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Moms Find Support, Friendship At Library Storytime Group

People come to Medicine Hat Public Library for many different reasons like borrowing materials, participating in programs, quiet study and just to hang out in our beautiful and welcoming space. Sometimes on top of whatever they came here for, they find a little extra.That's the case with a group of moms who've been attending our Family Storytimes.Connecting at Storytime, these moms have found support and developed friendships that continue outside the library when the stories and the playtime are finished.An older first-time mom, Susan Knight says, "I don’t have any moms that are going through…...read more
Jun. 6, '25