MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Nov. 14, '23

​The Book Sale is Back

Set a reminder for Thursday and then set your alarm for Friday.It’s Book Sale day. Day one to be specific.Yes, the traditional fall Friends of the Medicine Hat Public Library Society Book Sale is back on Nov. 17-18.…



Oct. 27, '23

Why We've Requested a Funding Increase From the City

The Medicine Hat Public Library has approached the city with its funding request for 2024.The library has asked the city for $2.6 million in funding for next year, an increase of $372,957, or 17%, over 2023 funding. It is a major increase and a bold request. Here’s…



Oct. 16, '23

Library hosting townhall for Medicine Hat MLAs

Medicine Hat’s MLAs will be in the city to hold a townhall at the Medicine Hat Public Library next week.The Honourable Danielle Smith, MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat, and Justin Wright, MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, are holding the event in partnership with the library.The…



Oct. 6, '23

'The Library is for Everyone'

The Medicine Hat Public Library has been part of the fabric of the city since 1915. Back then it was no more than a small reading room with a limited selection of books.Now,…



Sep. 13, '23

The Honeycomb House is the "Bee's Knees"

Grand Opening Raging SuccessThe Medicine Hat Public Library unveiled its latest addition to its plethora of resources on Saturday, September 9th: a dedicated teen space called The Honeycomb House. Approximately…



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​Pay-It-Forward at Medicine Hat Public Library

Medicine Hat Public Library and the What Matters to Hatters Coalition want to bring the good vibes of the drive-thru and the coffee shop bulletin board into the library.Library cards for adults used to cost $5 annually. Three years ago, MHPL started its A Library Card for Every Hatter campaign, which encourages businesses, community groups and individuals to sponsor library cards so that everyone in our community can, at no cost to them, access all of our great services. Many great businesses and groups…...read more
Apr. 22, '24