MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Oct. 29, '24

Library To Host Romance Book Club

You've been asking for it and it's coming at the loveliest time of year.We’re hosting a Romance Book Club in February and want your help deciding which book to read! In order to have the book available on time, we need your votes now! Read through the options below and then, click…



Oct. 29, '24

New Library Card Sponsor: YOU: The MHPL Community

The Medicine Hat community has put its generosity on full display once again. You probably know this, but cards are FREE here at Medicine Hat Public Library. That’s thanks to the generous local sponsors who have given to our A Library Card for Every Hatter program. With that typical $5 cost for an adult card…



Sep. 13, '24

MHPL Adding Washroom In Kinsmen Children’s Library

Construction will begin next week on a new washroom at Medicine Hat Public Library that will improve convenience and comfort for patrons, particularly those with young children.Workers will begin building an accessible family washroom in the Kinsmen Children’s Library on Monday, Sept. 16.  We know a new…



Aug. 30, '24

'You're Always Welcome': The Honeycomb House Teen Space Turns One

When the idea of a dedicated space exclusive to teens at Medicine Hat Public Library was being developed, our vision was to create an open and welcoming place for them to connect with each other and take a break from the stress of growing up.One year after The Honeycomb House opened, we're hearing comments like…



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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