MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Apr. 7, '26

Planning For The Next Five Years

Connecting people and groups in the community, expanding the reach of our services and continuing to be a welcoming space for everyone are among the aspirations for Medicine Hat Public Library over the next five years. Last month, chief librarian Ken Feser and board chair Mark Kaethler presented MHPL’s 2026-2030…



Mar. 13, '26

Reconnecting To Play Lets Adults Be Kids Again

Ask the participants at any given Reconnecting to Play night what they like most about the program and the answers are usually the same. "It’s really community-oriented," says Alexa Wallis."We’re not dismissed. We have such an environment here that is super kind and super fun to be in," says Theresa Perrault.That's…



Mar. 5, '26

We Want Your Trucks For A Bigger Big Truck Day

Planning is underway for our second Big Truck Day, which we want to make a bigger Big Truck Day.The date and time have been locked down – Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – but we’re still working to confirm the location. We’re on the hunt for a parking lot that fits our plans to get even more trucks than…



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New Library Card Sponsor: Telus Community Ambassadors

TELUS has for decades been connecting people through technology. Medicine Hat’s TELUS Community Ambassadors are striving to connect you to Medicine Hat Public Library through FREE library cards. The group is the newest sponsor of our A Library Card for Every Hatter program.In an email, the group says it’s a simple but powerful way to remove barriers to learning and ensure everyone has access to knowledge, technology, and opportunities regardless of their circumstances.“The TELUS Community Ambassadors are proud to support Medicine Hat Public Library…...read more
Jun. 16, '26