MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Dec. 31, '26

A Busy Start To 2026 At Medicine Hat Public Library

Medicine Hat Public Library is a busy, busy place. The proof of that is in the January-February What’s On program book that stretched to 24 pages.“I’ve been there for about two years now, a little over two years, and this is the first time that book’s been more than 20 pages. So, that just show that I guess people…



Dec. 24, '25

Giving Teens What They Want At The Library

Part of what has made the dedicated teen space at Medicine Hat Public Library so successful in the since opening about 2.5 years ago is that teens themselves have a major say in the programs that take place.Two new programs starting in the Honeycomb in January are…



Dec. 18, '25

MHPL introducing Artist Alley for third edition of Comic Con

The organizer of Medicine Hat Public Library’s annual Comic Con is levelling up the third edition of the popular event, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con No. 3 will feature a dedicated Artist Alley for local artists, crafters and creatives to sell their handmade and unique…



Nov. 13, '25

Local Students Performing Canadian Tunes At MHPL

Perk up your ears and listen to a pitch perfect celebration of Canadian music at Medicine Hat Public Library.Canada Music Week: Amateur Showcase is a free concert in the Library Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 22, that will feature close to 30 local music students using…



Nov. 6, '25

Have Your Say On Our New T-Shirts

Way, way back in the fall of 2020 we added Medicine Hat Public Library merchandise to our collection. We’ve continued to add new items to our merchandise store and refresh others. In that time, one item has stayed the same.It’s been a good – no, a great – five-year run for our classic, simple and humble MHPL…



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​Interactive Musical Show For Children Seeka Sings Coming to MHPL

Edmonton-based artist Jessica “Seeka” Tyndale brings her Seeka Sings show to the Library Theatre for two free performances (July 8, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Seeka Sings is an interactive children’s musical act by promotes early education, social-emotional learning, and inclusivity through a blend of jazz, folk, pop, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. Through the live show Seeka Sings and her debut TV series "Seeka's Skyway" (available on Telus Optik TV and YouTube), Seeka "champions early education, social-emotional learning, and diversity. With 20 years’ experience as a performer, four award-nominated…...read more
Jul. 3, '26