Posted on 08 October 2024 by Chris Brown.
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,” says chief librarian Ken Feser.
The library will primarily be a Read at Home collection, stocked with fiction and non-fiction books from our adult, young adult and children’s collections for patrons to “borrow” on an honour-system basis. No checkouts, no late fees, no library card needed. All we ask is that you bring back the books you’ve “borrowed” when you’re done. There will also be Read it Here items like children’s picture books, newspapers and magazines, and passive activities for families.
Community members are welcome to the grand opening celebration on Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m.
At the grand opening, library staff and members of the MHPL board will be on hand to answer questions about the new venture. Speeches will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cake to follow. There will be activities for children, promo goodies, and books, books and more books.
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