Teens

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.

Novelty Theatre: Chicken Run (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.

The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Movie Viewing
Tuesday, November 3^rd from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Theatre
Enjoy free viewings of “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (PG -13) in our Library Theatre in honour of the upcoming new movie “Sunrise on the Reaping.”

Doodle Den
Friday, November 6^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.

TIC TAC Presents: Crafts & Controllers
Friday, November 6^th from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM; Lower 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 making bracelets and bookmarks! 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.

Unity Circle
Tuesday, November 10^th from 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.

The Hunger Games Movie Viewing
Tuesday, November 10^thfrom 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Theatre 
Enjoy free viewings of “The Hunger Games” (PG -13) in our Library Theatre in honour of the upcoming new movie “Sunrise on the Reaping.”

Honeycomb House Grant Party
Thursday, November 12th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM; Honeycomb House 
Join us in celebrating the completion of new upgrades made to our Honeycomb House teen space thanks to the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta! Light refreshments provided by Save-On-Foods.

Creating Compelling Characters
Thursday, November 12th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM; Legion Room 
Learn how to take your characters to the next level when crafting a story with local young adult fantasy author Olivia M. Geib. Geib is the author of the Fire & Fury Trilogy - “The Daughter of Fire and Fury,” “The Princess of Secrets and Shadows,” and “The Queen of Ruin and Rebirth.” Register here.

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot
Saturday, November 14^th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honeycomb House
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.

Sensory Fun
Wednesday, November 18^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: An Extremely Goofy Movie (G)
Thursday, November 19^th from 5:30 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, November 20^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.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, November 21^st 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: Isle of Dogs (PG-13)
Thursday, November 26^th from 5:30 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.

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot
Saturday, November 28^th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honeycomb House
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.

Holiday Family Trivia Night
Thursday, December 3^rd from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Theatre 

How much do you know? Find out at All Ages Trivia Night! From sports, history, literature to pop culture, there will be questions for every generation. Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself! Maximum team sizes of six people. Register here.

TIC TAC Presents: Winter Festival
Friday, December 4^th from 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM; Lower Library Level 
Enjoy all your favourite aspects of winter at this after-hours event for teens ages 13-19! From an indoor snowball fight to DIY snow globes to hot chocolate and paper snowflakes... you won’t have to worry about frostbite or snow melting as you enjoy the festivities in the warm indoors. Snacks and pop provided. Doors open 6:45-7:15PM then locked for your safety. Ends at 9PM.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, December 5^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.

Unity Circle
Tuesday, December 8^th from 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, December 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.

Dungeon Masters in Training
Saturday, December 12^th from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Honeycomb House
Learn how to run your own Dungeon & Dragons campaigns! Must have some Dungeons & Dragons prior knowledge and/or experience. Dice and supplies provided. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Register here.

Ticket to Ride Tournament
Saturday, December 12^th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
In partnership with Steven Durk (also known as @mhboardgameguy), Station Coffee Co. and the Redcliff Pharmasave, 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.

Sensory Fun
Wednesday, December 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: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G)
Thursday, November 19^th from 5:30 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.

Snowman Search
Monday, December 21^st from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM; Throughout Library 
Search the library for miniature snowmen, and return them to the staff at the Information Desk to be entered in to win a snowman slime kit!

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