MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Apr. 17, '20

Learn Bullet Journaling: Part 2 - Supplies

Now that we’ve had a chance to learn about how the bullet journaling system works, you may be wondering… what supplies do I use? What book? What pens?The possibilities can seem endless!I’ll break it down for you in the following sections. Don’t worry if you don’t have any of these things on hand -…



Apr. 16, '20

Learn Bullet Journaling: Part 1 - Introduction

Spring has sprung and we all will be spending more time at home for the next while. At MHPL, we know the future is uncertain and scary. While we can’t predict how the new few weeks are going to go, we’ll try and make the time at home easier by providing you with some blogs and videos of crafts you can do at home to…



Apr. 6, '20

How to Celebrate International Poetry Month in Isolation

It’s your friendly neighbourhood librarian here, Miranda. Like a lot of you, I am working from home and isolating to help stop the spread of COVID-19. However, April is International Poetry Month so I wanted to give you three poetry ideas to help spark your creativity. I’ve also provided alternatives to make these poems…



Mar. 23, '20

How to Apply for Financial Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As I’m sure we all know by now, the past week has been unprecedented. Our library has closed its doors to the public, for an indefinite period, for the first time in our history.The timeline for the COVID-19 outbreak could be longer than officials originally assumed. The province has said that the drastic measures…



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​BYOB Club Coming To Medicine Hat Public Library

Medicine Hat Public Library is putting an out-of-this-world spin on our adult summer reading program.Instead of our One Book One Summer program where everyone reads the same book after a public vote, in 2024 we’re challenging you to read multiple books within multiple themes. Which books are we challenging you to read? Well, that’s up to each of you. That’s right, introducing MHPL’s BYOB (book, not beer) Club. “Every two weeks starting July 4 we’re giving you a new theme,” says Miranda Leduc, adult and community librarian. “Every second Thursday we’ll meet for the Bring Your Own Book Club…...read more
Jul. 9, '24