MHPL BiblioFiles: Blog

May. 2, '25

Tickets On Sale Monday For Séan McCann Show

We know you're excited about the Séan McCann show at the library on May 31, and now we have some details to share.🎫 Tickets will go on sale MONDAY, MAY 5, at 10AM, in-person at the library ONLY. There will…



Apr. 24, '25

The Whoniverse Is Coming To Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con No. 2

Following an epic day of all things comics and fandom at our first Comic Con last year, Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con No. 2 will be even bigger and better.More events, more programs, more vendors and favourites from last year - plus a very special guest - await you at the library on Saturday, May 3, from…



Apr. 4, '25

Library Helping The Mustard Seed By Hosting Its Free Super Tax Clinic

Medicine Hat Public Library is stepping up to help The Mustard Seed continue to provide a free income tax service for community members struggling with homelessness or poverty.A Super Tax Clinic will take place at the library on April 7 from 1-4 p.m. The Mustard Seed, through a partnership with the Canada…



Mar. 18, '25

Book Sale Returns After A Long Wait

Ten months since the last book sale at Medicine Hat Public Library, excitement is in the air here and in the community.Run by the Friends of the Medicine Hat Public Library, the Spring Book Sale…



Mar. 12, '25

Library Adds Second Quiet Study Pod For Patrons

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…



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Dinosaur Skull Cast Nearing Extinction At MHPL

In one week we’ll be waving goodbye to the Lambeosaurus skull cast that's been at Medicine Hat Public Library for the past 12 months.To be removed on Sept. 24, the skull cast was on loan to us from the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. As part of its celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary last year, the world-renowned museum established a Pops-Ups program and sent displays to 10 libraries across Alberta.  The skull cast belongs to a nearly complete skeleton that was found at dig site in the Manyberries area, about 70 kilometres south…...read more
Sep. 16, '26