Posted on 20 October 2025 by Chris Brown.
Since 2005, the Donna MacLean Library Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has been a proud and strong supporter of Medicine Hat Public Library. Twenty years into that relationship, it’s entered a new chapter.
The Community Foundation’s Donna MacLean Library Fund is the current sponsor of our A Library Card for Every Hatter program. A donation of $1,020 means FREE cards for 204 adults in Medicine Hat (kids’ cards are always free).
Pictured above is Emily Conley, grants & communications coordinator at the Community Foundation. She says the library represents a partner in building a vibrant and connected community.
“We share a commitment to removing barriers, encouraging lifelong learning, and ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive,” she says. “Sponsoring membership cards is a meaningful way to remove barriers, encourage learning, and share a lasting love of libraries, while directly supporting the library and the people who use it.”
Conley says the library is so much more than you might expect, calling it a cornerstone in our community that offers inclusive, innovative and unique programs for all ages.
“The friendly, knowledgeable staff and welcoming atmosphere make it a place where everyone feels at home, whether you're exploring new ideas, discovering resources, or simply enjoying a good book,” she says.
The Community Foundation has previously supported the library with grants that allowed us to: acquire scanning pens to improve access to reading for people who experience print disabilities; purchase new furniture and Chromebooks for patron use; supply free menstrual products for anyone who might need them; and purchase snacks for our teen programs.
To learn more about the program and the different ways you can be a sponsor, visit our A Library Card for Every Hatter page.
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