One of my favourite children’s book author/illustrators, Mo Willems (Don’t Let the Pigeon..., Knuffle Bunny, Elephant & Piggie books), has invited us virtually into his studio for a daily (weekdays at 11am MST) art lesson called…
Here's what we're doing right now at the Library to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Since we work with vulnerable populations we decided today that it was best to temporarily close the Co-op Community…
Though we’re far from experts, we are in the business of getting information, especially from reliable sources, out to our communities, so I’m hoping to have a brief, well-sourced discussion about SARS-CoV-2, a virus that causes COVID-19, a respiratory disease. Unless the distinction between the two is important, I’ll…
Books and babies… not something everyone puts together, but at the library we strongly believe in reading to babies.
Developing early literacy skills from a young age has multiple benefits for young children. Many books for babies include shapes, colors, and numbers which can boost your baby’s IQ. You can also…
Behavioural Effects from Excessive Screen Time
One moment you’re watching a video online, then you’re distracted by a notification on your cell phone, then you get a text message, and then the video you were watching recommends another video. It’s overwhelming, right? To constantly have interruptions…
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
