MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Jan. 24, '24

A Library Card Can Bring the World to You

It’s a tiny, 5-centimetre-by-8-centimetre piece of plastic that connects you to everything. What is it? A library card of course, and we think everybody should have one.A library card, FREE right now thanks to generous community sponsors, connects you to everything…



Jan. 17, '24

Meet Ev Robertson, MHPL's First-Ever Youth Advocate

We at Medicine Hat Public Library worked hard in 2023 to create a home-away-from-home for teens at the library. That goal was officially met in September with the grand opening of The Honeycomb House, a space dedicated to teens ages 13-19 that offers video games, computers, study space, a cozy reading nook and snacks.



Jan. 5, '24

Decodables Decoded

Marnie Heintz, an instructional coach with Medicine Hat Public School Division, is here to decode decodable books.Decodables are simple books that focus on specific spelling patterns that students have already…



Dec. 19, '23

Medicine Hat Public Library Program Wins Provincial Award

The Medicine Hat Public Library is excited to announce its Casual Cash Employment initiative has been honoured by the Government of Alberta’s Minister’s Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence. The Casual Cash Employment program gives a small, stable income and provides community…



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Grand Opening This Week For MHPL Space at Big Marble Go Centre

Medicine Hat Public Library is just days away from opening its new “micro” library at Big Marble Go Centre.The small, permanent library in the lobby of Medicine Hat’s premier recreation centre will improve convenience for current library patrons and potentially generate new patrons as we expand our services to meet community members where they already are.   "We want it to be easy and convenient to use the library and we want to attract new users who aren't in the habit of visiting the library. This new location will allow us to achieve both these goals,”…...read more
Oct. 8, '24