Teens

This page is dedicated to everything Teen & YA at the Medicine Hat Public Library.

Youthopia

The Honeycomb House 

The Honeycomb House, located on the lower level, is open for drop-in for teens in grades 7-12 up to and including age 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 24/7

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

Trick or Read: Halloween BINGO
Starting Tuesday, 1st; Pick up at the Children’s Desk
Celebrate the Halloween season with a thrilling array of eerie and seasonal activities in our Halloween Bingo! We’ve crafted Bingo cards for kids, tweens/teens, and adults, so everyone can join in on the fun. Bingo cards will be available starting October 1, and you’ll have the entire month to complete the prompts. Each completed line earns you an entry into a prize draw, making this Halloween an exciting and rewarding experience!

Anime Party
Thursday, October 10th, 17th, 31st 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 each week. For teens in grades 7-12 up to and including age 19. Snacks provided.

TIC TAC Presents: Crafts & Controllers
Friday, October 11th 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. For teens in grades 7 - 12 up to and including age 19. Doors open 6:45 - 7:15 PM only, then locked for your safety.

Teen Unity Circle
Thursday, October 15th 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. For teens in grades 7-12 up to and including age 19. Snacks provided.

Adulting 101: Taxes
Thursday, October 24th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House
What are taxes? Why do we pay taxes? What information do you need to know about taxes and working – T4 slips, TD1 forms. Do you need to file a tax return? When should you start filing tax returns? How do you file a tax return? Register here. Snacks provided.

TIC TAC Presents: Fright Fest
Friday, October 25th from 6:45- 9:00 PM; Lower Level
Gather 'round ghouls and ghosts for a spooky one-night only teen event! Come dressed in your Halloween best and enter the costume contest, challenge yourself with some spooky trivia, defeat your rivals in a game of Werewolf, and make a Frankendoll or Felt Zombie! We will also vote to watch either "Beetlejuice" (PG) or "Halloweentown" (G) in the Theatre. Snacks provided. Doors are open 6:45 - 7:15 PM only, then locked for your safety. Ends at 9 PM. For teens in grade 7-12 up to and including age 19.


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.

You can become a member if you are:

  • In grade 7 - 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. Applications for 2024-2025 are OPEN!

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


  • 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