Teens

Super Smash Bros Tournament (ages 10-15)
Fri, April 26^th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Who will become the next MHPL Super Smash Bros champion? Sign up for this exclusive PD day activity that will be filled with high action fun, snacks, and the chance to win various prizes! Controllers provided, but free to bring your own; must be wireless. Register here!

Teen Screen Free Week Challenge
Starting Mon, May 1^st 
Complete our Screen-Free BINGO for the chance to win a prize donated by the Digital Wellness Coalition! Pick up a BINGO card at the Information Desk or in The Honeycomb House and submit your completed card by May 12th to be entered to win. The more BINGO lines you complete, the more entries you will receive! Screen-Free Week is a global invitation during the first week in May to take a break from entertainment screens and experience more peace, connection, and fun!

Library Comic Con (All Ages)
Sat, May 4^th from 10:00 – 4:30 PM
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just discovering your inner geek, our MHPL Comic Con has something for everyone: free comics, geeky crafts, gaming, costume contest, silent auction, and special guests. So grab your cape and join us for a day of endless fun for the whole families!

Wellness Workshop: Teen Mural Project for Mental Health
Wed, May 10^th 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Come work together to create a mural that expresses the importance of mental health and brings awareness to the struggles that some people experience with their mental health. Draw, write, or create something that represents what mental health means to you. Utilize the creative talents you have and collaborate to create an awareness piece to help others understand what mental health can mean to the teen community! No registration required.

TIC TAC Presents: 90's Night
Fri, May 10^th from 6:45 – 9:00 PM
Grab your boom box, jelly shoes, and candy bracelets for our 90's themed exclusive after-hours teen night! It will be a night to remember with activities such as our Barbie box photo booth, graffiti art, classic Nintendo games, trivia, and more! Don't forget to dress in 90's fashion! Doors will be open from 6:45-7:15 PM then locked for your safety. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Spring Open Mic Community Showcase (All Ages)
Fri, May 24^th from 6:45 – 9:00 PM
The Medicine Hat Public Library and Medicine Hat High Spoken Word Club are proud to present the Spring Open Mic Community Showcase! Enjoy an evening of music and spoken word by talented community members. Doors will be open from 6:45 - 7:00 PM then locked for your safety. Want to sign-up to perform?Register here!

Exam Kits
Starting Tues, June 4^th until supplies last 
Junior and senior high school students! Come pick up a free Exam Cram kit packed full of self-care goodies and exam prep help at the Information Desk. In partnership with Community Coming Together and My Place/HUG.

TeenVerse Reads: Lakelore by Anna-Marie McLemore
Thur, June 6^th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Two neurodivergent non-binary teens are pulled into a magical world under a lake - but can they keep their worlds above water intact? Read "Lakelore" to find out! At our meeting we will also be making Alebrijes, paper-mache mythical creatures, and playing a traditional Mexican festival game called “Loteria Mexicana!” Pick up the book starting May 1st and read as much as you can by the meeting date. Register here!

TIC TAC Presents: Beach Night
Fri, June 7^th from 6:45 – 9:00 PM
It's our last exclusive after-hours teen night for this school year, and we're going all out with a Beach theme party! There will be cupcake decorating, sea glass and seashell art, a jello-o dig, sandcastle competition, and more! Doors will be open from 6:45-7:15 PM then locked for your safety. Snacks provided. No registration required.

Study Lock-In
Starting June 15^th during library open hours
Are you a jr/sr high school student looking for a quiet place to study? The Honeycomb House will be open for quiet study all day from June 15th - 25th. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided to keep you fueled. You got this! No registration required.

Engaging with Sensory: De-stressing for Teens
Wed, June 19^th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Feeling stressed from school, socialization, life, or in general? Come relax with sensory play at the Library! We will have several sensory activities to explore, as well as a quiet space with calm music. No registration required.

You can become a member if you are:

• Between the ages of 13 and 19 years old (grades 7 – 12)
• 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 2023-2024 are now CLOSED.

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

• 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