MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

Jan. 31, '25

MHPL Is Playing Matchmaker For Valentine's Day

Well-meaning people have been known to offer to set up friends and family, hoping to spark a love connection – especially as Valentine’s Day approaches.Medicine Hat Public Library is putting a bookish twist on that, one we guarantee will not lead to a first date disaster and potentially end a friendship.We’ve…



Jan. 2, '25

​Medicine Hat’s Sameshima Family Funds Library’s New WhisperRoom

Shout it out loud. Medicine Hat Public Library has a WhisperRoom.Beginning on Jan. 6, MHPL cardholders will be able to access a new modular meeting booth in the library. The sound isolation booth is specially designed to significantly reduce ambient and acoustic noise, and can meet a wide range of needs for our…



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…



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Big Truck Day 2026 Is Rolling To Co-op Place For Bigger Fun

There are fewer than three weeks to go until our second Big Truck Day and things are looking good for our goal of making it bigger and better than the first.At last year’s event we received an overwhelming response and lots of feedback on different and additional vehicles people wanted to see. Community businesses and organizations were also eager to bring their vehicles to the next Big Truck Day. We set out to make those things happen, and the first step was to find a bigger venue. We found the biggest in the city. Big Truck Day 2026 will take place at Co-op Place on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.…...read more
Jun. 5, '26