MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

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…



Mar. 18, '25

Book Sale Returns After A Long Wait

Ten months since the last book sale at Medicine Hat Public Library, excitement is in the air here and in the community.Run by the Friends of the Medicine Hat Public Library, the Spring Book Sale…



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Students Boarding The Sunshine Trolley For Ride The Road To Reading This Year

Students in Medicine Hat are riding the road – and the trolley – to reading this spring.Sunrise Rotary Ride the Road to Reading is one of the most popular activities we do at Medicine Hat Public Library each year. For the past few weeks, Grade 4 students in the city have visited the library to learn about the programs and services we offer. In past years, library staff would go to schools to speak to classes and then hope that they and their caregivers would come to us. This year students board the Sunshine Trolley, operated by Tourism Medicine Hat, and are brought to the library for the presentation.“The…...read more
May. 28, '25