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…



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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