Teens

Teen Summer Reading Quest 
July 2^nd – Aug 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. July trackers can be picked up between June 29 - July 10. August trackers will be available for pick up between July 27 - August 7. 

Summer Together: BINGO Games
Tuesday, July 7^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Theatre 
Enjoy an afternoon of free Bingo games for the chance to win a variety of squishy fidget prizes! In partnership with Kickstand. 

Unity Circle
Tuesday, July 7^th from 5:00 – 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.

Summer Together: Painting on the Lawn
Tuesday, July 14^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Library Grounds 
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine and paint with us on the Library Lawn! All supplies and canvases provided. There will be an indoor location in case of inclement weather. In partnership with Kickstand.

Book Club: How To Train Your Dragon
Wednesdays, July 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM; Honor Currie Room 
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the third, the Hope and Heir to the Tribe of Hairy Hooligans, is talented in many ways. He is very smart, an excellent tactitian, fluent in dragoneese, and the only Viking in the entire Isle of Burk who knows how dangerous and cunning dragons can really be. What he is most definitely NOT... is a dragon trainer! Join hiccup this summer and learn what training dragons is actually about, and what it really takes to become a true hero. Register here.

Sensory Fun
Tuesday, July 15^th from 5:00 – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
We will have various sensory objects, chill music, low lighting, and more. Come relax and allow yourself to enjoy the sensory fun! 

Dungeons & Dragons Character Making Workshop
Saturday, July 18^th from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
Learn the basics of how to make your own Dungeons & Dragons character during this in-depth workshop. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Register here.

Summer Together: Trivia Games
Tuesday, July 21^st from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Theatre 
Show off how much useless information you keep stored in your brain with an afternoon of Trivia Games with prizes to be won! In partnership with Kickstand.

All-Ages Trivia
Thursday, July 23^rd from 6:30 – 7:30 PM; Honor Currie Room 
It's trivia night at the library! Bring a team or play by yourself in this ultimate test of general knowledge. All ages welcome! Register here.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Beginner One-Shot
Saturday, July 25^th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honor Currie Room
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.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, July 25^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.

Drop-In Perler Beads
Saturday, July 25^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Display Area near the Information Desk
Stop by the library to make a reading-themed Perler bead craft for some summer fun!

Summer Together: Ramen Challenge
Tuesday, July 28^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Kickstand 1001 Kingsway Ave SE 
Do you have what it takes to make the best bowl of ramen? Join us at the Kickstand Kitchen and use the provided ingredients to elevate the simple cup ramen into a restaurant-esque entree (with prizes to be won)! Kickstand is located at 1001 Kingsway Ave SE. Register here.

Teen Summer Reading Quest 
July 2^nd – Aug 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. July trackers can be picked up between June 29 - July 10. August trackers will be available for pick up between July 27 - August 7. 

Unity Circle
Tuesday, August 4^th from 5:00 – 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.

International Youth Day
Wednesday, August 5^th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM; Big Marble Go Centre 
A summer event celebrating youth! Save the date for an afternoon of FREE fun and FREE food provided by Save On Foods. Follow @mhplteens on Instagram for updates. Looking for summer volunteering opportunities? Click here to apply by July 19 to help run various stations at the event!

Doodle Den
Fridays, August 7^th & 21^st from 2:00 – 3:30 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.

Sensory Fun
Tuesday, August 19^th from 5:00 – 6:30 PM; Honeycomb House 
We will have various sensory objects, chill music, low lighting, and more. Come relax and allow yourself to enjoy the sensory fun! 

Summer Together: Swap Meet
Tuesday, August 18^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Kickstand 1001 Kingsway Ave SE 
Do you love creating arts and crafts? Have too many books on hand? Looking for a new piece in your wardrobe? Bring stuff to trade to Kickstand on 1001 Kingsway Ave. SE for an afternoon swap meet!

Dungeons & Dragons Intermediate One Shot
Saturday, August 22^nd from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Honor Currie Room
Great for players who have played before; 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.

Neurodivergent Teen Meet-Up
Saturday, August 22^nd 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.

Dino Hunt
Monday, August 24^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Throughout Library 
Someone let dinosaurs loose in the library! Hunt for hidden miniature dinosaurs throughout the library for the chance to win a weighted dinosaur plush.

Teen Taskmaster Games
Wednesday, August 26^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Honor Currie Room, Legion Room 
Inspired by the hit show “Taskmaster.” Teens will compete both individually and in teams, taking on a series of hilarious, clever, and bizarre tasks using everyday items and lots of imagination. Snacks provided and prizes to be won!  Register here.

Dungeon Masters in Training
Saturday, August 29^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. In partnership with Pop Up Parks. Register here.

Drop-In Bracelet Making
Saturday, August 29^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Display Area near the Information Desk
Swing by the library to make a bracelet or two on a Saturday afternoon!

International Overdose Awareness Day Community Event
Friday, August 31^st from 4:00 – 7:00 PM; Library Grounds
Join us for Medicine Hat’s 9th annual International Overdose Awareness Day community event, featuring a free BBQ at 5 pm, reflection stations, information and resource tables, indigenous drumming and dancing, Naloxone training, an open mic, and community art collaboration. All ages are welcome as we remember and honour those gone too soon.

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.

• 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