Welcome to the Medicine Hat Public Library
Welcome to the Medicine Hat Public Library
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)!
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
TeenVerse Reads:
BYOBook Club
Thursday, November 21st from
5:30 – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House
We are hosting a Bring
Your Own Book session of TeenVerse Reads! This unique book club meeting will
include a sharing circle, where you'll talk about the books that inspire you,
followed by a book tasting where you can sample new titles from different
genres. Plus, we'll be making miniature versions of your favourite books, and
turning them into jewelry, a magnet, or pin.
Script to Stage:
Teen Theatre Workshop
Sunday, November 24th
from 2:30 – 4:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Dive into the world of storytelling where you’ll
write a script with others and then bring it to life on the stage! Register here.
Adulting 101: Safe & Smart Digital
Banking
Thursday, November 28th from
5:30 – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House
This event will guide you through the essentials of online banking while
emphasizing the importance of protecting your personal information. Learn how
to navigate banking apps, set up secure accounts, and understand the potential
risks of the digital world so you can manage your money with confidence.
Adulting 101: Burnout & Self Care
Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Honeycomb House
Feeling overwhelmed by school, activities, or life in general? It’s time
to take a step back and focus on YOU. Learn how to recognize the signs of
burnout, and discover simple self-care strategies that will support your mental
and emotional well-being while you enjoy sipping on some free mocktails. Snacks
provided.
TIC TAC Presents: Crafts & Controllers
Friday, December 6th from
6:45- 9:00 PM; Lower Level
Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both,
this after-hours, teen-only event will offer a dynamic space to socialize,
unleash creativity, and enjoy a memorable night with friends! Snacks provided. Doors
open 6:45 - 7:15 PM only, then locked for your safety. Ends at 9 PM.
Teen Unity Circle
Thursday, December 10th from
5:00 – 6:00 PM; Honeycomb House
Unity Circle is an
inclusive peer support group for all teens. It is a place to make friends,
learn self-care skills, have fun, and find supports. We will have conversations
around identity, self-expression and positivity. Snacks provided.
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.
Ticket to Ride
Tournament
Saturday, December 14th from
12:00 – 5:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
In partnership with Steven Durk
(@mhboardgameguy), Station Coffee Co., and the Redcliff Pharmasave, the
Medicine Hat Public Library is pleased to host another Ticket to Ride
Tournament. Do you think you're a skilled enough conductor to take home the trophy
and grand prize? Register here.
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.
Looking for help with homework, studying, and post-secondary prep? Check out these resources!
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.
You can become a member if you are:
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
