Welcome to the Medicine Hat Public Library

Teens

This page is dedicated to everything Teen & YA at the Medicine Hat Public Library (ages 13 - 19).
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The Honeycomb House 

The Honeycomb House, located on the lower level, is open for drop-in for teens ages 13 - 19. Come to study, create, relax, videogame, and/or hangout after school and on weekends. 

The Honeycomb House Drop-In Hours:

Mondays CLOSED
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays  3:30 - 7:30 PM
Fridays,Saturdays, & Sundays 1:00 - 4:30 PM

Please review our Honeycomb House Space Rules before visiting.

Check out the latest Honeycomb House calendar below with special events happening every Wednesday and Sunday! Join our Honeycomb House discord server to stay connected.

If you haven’t visited in a while, make a point to stop by and rediscover your library. We have thousands of Young Adult resources – books, movies, TV shows, music, magazines, video games, etc. – that you can access from home or at the Library with your free card. 

Stay up-to-date with all teen library happenings by following us on Instagram (@mhplteens), or TikTok (@mhplteens)!

Teen Programs

Click through the banners below to see our line-up of teen programs! Some require registration. And don't forget to check out the drop-in activities happening in The Honeycomb House (calendar to the right of this text)!

For more information, please contact the Youth & Community Librarian:
Call: 403-502-8537

December Programs

Anime Party
Thursday, December 12th & 19th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Come watch anime on the big screen in the Honeycomb House! Teens will vote what to watch at the event each week. Snacks provided.

Seasons Readings
Thursday, December 21st – January 5th; pickup at the Children’s Desk or Honeycomb House
'Tis the season to be reading! Pick up a reading log at the Children's service desk or in the Honeycomb House and log your reading over the winter break for the chance to win a prize. Traveling during the holidays? Submit online instead!

Study Help

Looking for help with homework, studying, and post-secondary prep? Check out these resources!

What is TIC TAC?

Teens Initiating Change – Together and Committed (TIC TAC) is a council of teen volunteers, in grads 7 - 12 who work with the Youth and Community Librarian at the Medicine Hat Public Library to help the Library become a more inviting, appealing place for teens, and to enhance teen library services and programs in the community. New members are invited to join in September of each year. If you’re interested in joining TIC TAC, fill out an application online, or ask for one in-person at the information desk and submit it at the Library or to our Youth and Community Librarian.

Who can become a TIC TAC member?

You can become a member if you are:

  • In grade 8 - 12 up to and including age 19
  • A library member (cards are free!)
  • Able to spend about 7 hours per month with the group
  • Enjoy working with others as a team
  • Interested in the Library and improving library services for teens

New members are invited to join in September of each year.

If you’re interested in joining TIC TAC, fill out an application online, or fill out a paper form (available at the Information Desk) and submit it at the Library or to our Youth and Community Librarian


What does a TIC TAC member do?

  • Is an advocate for teen and library services
  • Attends monthly meetings (Sep – Jun)
  • Enhances and updates the teen collection
  • Helps plan fun and engaging teen nights
  • Attends teen nights and assists with preparation and clean-up
  • Helps recruit new members
  • Create partnerships between TIC TAC, the Library, and the community

Why should I be a TIC TAC member?

  • Learn new skills and leadership roles
  • Make a difference in the community
  • Enhance resume and/or college application
  • Promote literacy and help others
  • Meet new people and enjoy fun activities
  • Have your ideas matter