MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Feb. 19, '20

We Read Canadian!

February 19th is the inaugural I Read Canadian Day! It celebrates the richness and diversity of Canadian literature. Children's author, Eric Walters brought this day to life by collaborating…



Feb. 6, '20

A Librarian Answers Your Ungoogleable Q's About MHPL

When we have a question these days, our automatic response is to search Google for an answer. But what do you do when you can’t find an answer through Google? If you’re like me, I have given up on many queries because, honestly, if Google doesn’t know the answer who would? And looking any further outside of Google is…



Jan. 21, '20

4 Effective Ways To Limit Your Kids Screen Time

Why is too much screen time bad? Every day, I look at a screen. Whether it’s my laptop, my computer at work, my phone, or watching Netflix I almost never go through the day without looking at a screen. Screens have become part of our daily lives. I think most of us already know that staring…



Nov. 20, '18

103 Reasons to Have a Library Card

Today is the 103rd Anniversary of our library!  On our 100th Anniversary, Mayor Clugston signed a proclamation marking November 21st as “MHPL Day.” We’ve celebrated this day in different ways for the past 3 years – in 2015 we had a big party;…



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​Shortgrass Library System Launches Transparent Language Online

Shortgrass Library System is pleased to announce the launch of Transparent Language Online for Libraries, a comprehensive language-learning resource made available to Albertans province-wide by the generous financial support of the Government of Alberta’s Public Library Services Branch, ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning tools across the province.Replacing Pronunciator, the previous language learning platform, Transparent Language Online offers courses and lessons designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Learners with a current library membership from any of the…...read more
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