Teens

Unity Circle
Tuesday, September 8^th 5:00 PM – 6:30 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.

Doodle Den
Friday, September 11^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Love to doodle? Want to practice and improve your art skills? Join us for the Doodle Den! We will dedicate time to drawing together, giving one another tips and tricks, or even suggestions on how to improve our skills! Bring your art supplies or use the supplies we have available to doodle.

Paint a Bookend for the Library
Saturday, September 12^th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Library Lawn 
Help us add more art to our stacks through this community art project! Paint a bookend inspired by the joy of reading (think your favourite stories or where reading transports you; let your imagination run free!). Bookends will be displayed throughout the library’s stacks. This program is in collaboration with the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre for Art in Motion.

Sensory Fun
Wednesday, September 16^th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
This evening in the Honeycomb House is dedicated to sensory play! We will have various sensory objects, chill music, low lighting, and more. Come relax and allow yourself to enjoy the sensory fun!

Novelty Theatre: Secret of Kells (PG)
Thursday, September 17^th from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
You are invited to an evening of movie watching in The Honeycomb House teen space where you can expect to be dazzled by unique and/or obscure cult classics. Free popcorn provided.

Doodle Den
Friday, September 18^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Love to doodle? Want to practice and improve your art skills? Join us for the Doodle Den! We will dedicate time to drawing together, giving one another tips and tricks, or even suggestions on how to improve our skills! Bring your art supplies or use the supplies we have available to doodle.

Dungeons & Dragons Intermediate One Shot
Saturday, September 19^th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Great for beginner players; work together to finish the adventure in one sitting! Premade characters and dice will be available to all players. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Register here.

TIC TAC Presents: Crafts & Controllers
Friday, September 25^th from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM; Loewer Library Level
Come down to the library for an after-hours night of video games, crafts and karaoke! Try out our brand-new Switch 2, PS5, or XBOX. All your favourite classic crafts will be available: like button making and perler beads! And don’t forget to belt out your favourite tunes in the Theatre. Snacks and pop provided. Doors open 6:45-7:15PM then locked for your safety. Ends at 9PM.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, September 26^th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Designed to be a welcoming space for neurodivergent teens (autistic, ADHD, and more) to connect, have fun, build friendships, and be themselves. With the support of members of the Medicine Hat Autism Society.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event
Wednesday, September 30^th from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Library Lawn 
Join us on the Library Lawn as we announce an exciting reconciliation project. Speakers such as Elder Charlie Fox of the Kainai Nation will be with us, and there will be teepees on the River Road lawn and activities for all ages.

Teen Fall Reading Quest
October 1^st – 31^st; Children’s Desk
Embark on a summer of reading with the Reading Quest! Set a daily reading goal, track your progress, and earn collectible trading cards as you go. For every three days you complete your goal, visit the library to collect a new card and enter a ballot for the grand prize each month. Starter kits can be picked up starting Saturday, September 26^th until supplies last.

Dungeons & Dragons Intermediate One Shot
Saturday, October 3^rd from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Great for players who have played before; work together to finish the adventure in one sitting! Pre-made characters and dice will be available to all players. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Participants should register for only one of the two dates. Register here.

Unity Circle
Tuesday, October 6^th 5:00 PM – 6:30 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.

TIC TAC Presents: Sci-Fi Night
Friday, October 9^th from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM; Lower Library Level 
Blast off to our after-hours, glow-in-the-dark teen event! Test our your superfan knowledge at trivia, create your own alien and/or UFO, play some out-of-this-world games, and more! Costumes welcomed. Snacks and pop provided. Doors open 6:45-7:15PM then locked for your safety. Ends at 9PM.

Sensory Fun
Wednesday, October 14^th from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
This evening in the Honeycomb House is dedicated to sensory play! We will have various sensory objects, chill music, low lighting, and more. Come relax and allow yourself to enjoy the sensory fun!

Novelty Theatre: Chicken Run (G)
Thursday, October 15^th from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
You are invited to an evening of movie watching in The Honeycomb House teen space where you can expect to be dazzled by unique and/or obscure cult classics. Free popcorn provided.

Doodle Den
Friday, October 16^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Love to doodle? Want to practice and improve your art skills? Join us for the Doodle Den! We will dedicate time to drawing together, giving one another tips and tricks, or even suggestions on how to improve our skills! Bring your art supplies or use the supplies we have available to doodle.

Dungeons & Dragons Intermediate One Shot
Saturday, October 17^th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Great for players who have played before; work together to finish the adventure in one sitting! Pre-made characters and dice will be available to all players. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Participants should register for only one of the two dates. Register here.

Novelty Theatre: Speed Racer (PG)
Thursday, October 22^nd from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
You are invited to an evening of movie watching in The Honeycomb House teen space where you can expect to be dazzled by unique and/or obscure cult classics. Free popcorn provided.

TIC TAC Presents: Halloween Pre-Party
Friday, October 23^rd from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM; Lower Library Level 
We're throwing an after-hours Halloween Pre-Party! Decorate a trick-or-treat bag or try plushie "taxidermy" in the craft room. Outsmart your friends in a game of Werewolf/Mafia. Gift cards from Bulk Barn are up for grabs for the best carved pumpkins (provided by Save On Foods). And don't forget to dress up in your Halloween best! Doors open 6:45 - 7:15 PM then locked for your safety. Ends at 9 PM.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, October 24^th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Designed to be a welcoming space for neurodivergent teens (autistic, ADHD, and more) to connect, have fun, build friendships, and be themselves. With the support of members of the Medicine Hat Autism Society.

Novelty Theatre: A Goofy Movie (G)
Thursday, October 29^th from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
You are invited to an evening of movie watching in The Honeycomb House teen space where you can expect to be dazzled by unique and/or obscure cult classics. Free popcorn provided.

Doodle Den
Friday, October 30^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Love to doodle? Want to practice and improve your art skills? Join us for the Doodle Den! We will dedicate time to drawing together, giving one another tips and tricks, or even suggestions on how to improve our skills! Bring your art supplies or use the supplies we have available to doodle.

You can become a member if you are:

• Going into grades 8 - 12 up to and including age 19
• A library member (cards are free!)
• Able to spend about 5 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 apply over the summer in order to start volunteering in September.

If you’re interested in joining TIC TAC, fill out an application online by June 30th of each year.

• 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

• 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