MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Dec. 16, '24

Meet The TIC TAC Presidents

Just like teenagers themselves grow and change, the teen programs at Medicine Hat Public Library are always growing and changing. The leadership of the TIC TAC (Teens Initiating Change Together And Committed) committee has been a key part of the evolution, and we want to introduce you to the current co-presidents…



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…



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Moms Find Support, Friendship At Library Storytime Group

People come to Medicine Hat Public Library for many different reasons like borrowing materials, participating in programs, quiet study and just to hang out in our beautiful and welcoming space. Sometimes on top of whatever they came here for, they find a little extra.That's the case with a group of moms who've been attending our Family Storytimes.Connecting at Storytime, these moms have found support and developed friendships that continue outside the library when the stories and the playtime are finished.An older first-time mom, Susan Knight says, "I don’t have any moms that are going through…...read more
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