Medicine Hat boasts an impressive amount of artistic talent
and a generous spirit.Members of the Medicine Hat Potters’ Association have both
and this month are utilizing their talents to help teens in the community…
UPDATE: The exhibition has been extended through April and we will host a closing reception on May 1 at 7 p.m.Birds of a feather flock together. Birds of origami flock to Medicine Hat Public Library.An art exhibition created by Nickie Romanuck features more than 100 origami birds of various…
A smile spreads easily across Norm Emann’s face when he relates his first experience with Medicine Hat Public Library.He says there wasn’t a school library in Hilda when he was growing up there in the 1950s. Every few weeks the school would receive a box of books…
Medicine Hat Sunrise Rotary Club has been shining in our community for more than 25 years. We think one of the places the club shines brightest is on Medicine Hat Public Library, and club members have plenty of good things to say about MHPL.“Our favourite thing about the library is that it provides so many opportunities…
Medicine Hat Public Library is all about any chance there is to improve literacy and learning in the community, and so we jumped at the chance to host an expert in the field.Next week at the library, Marnie Heintz, an instructional coach at Medicine Hat Public School Division, will lead an informational session…
Freedom to Read Week is celebrated each February, a week dedicated to encouraging Canadians to reflect on and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Freedom to Read Week, from Feb. 18-24 this year, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. It is a nationwide…
Almost 10 years ago a group of friends was searching for a way to reconnect with each other amid growing awareness about men’s mental health. A new book club resulted in stronger friendships, a rekindled love of reading for more than a dozen locals and now a donation to the Medicine Hat Public Library.“I…
What’s better than one extra quiet study space in the library? Two, of course.There have been a lot of changes at libraries over the years. Gone is the stereotypical silent space with a librarian constantly “shushing” those who dare make a sound. From open until close people of all ages come to Medicine Hat Public Library to borrow materials, to take part in programs, research and even just relax. That makes this a busy and active building and sometimes the peace and quiet people need isn’t there.A new study pod is now available on our main level. Located…...read more
