Welcome to the Medicine Hat Public Library
Welcome to the Medicine Hat Public Library
Scroll through this page to see the programs we are offering Tweens (ages 10-12). Call us at 403-502-8526 for more information.
Fall Reading Quest
October 1st – 31st;
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 26th
until Saturday, October 10th.
Tween Night: Mario Party
Thursday, October 15th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Scramble for stars in Super Mario Party and Mario Party Jamboree! Recruit
allies, beat your friends in unpredictable minigames, and reveal your master
strategy to snag the last star in the final turn of the game! Just avoid
landing on the Bowser space. Register here.
Drop-In Family Day
Sunday, October 25thfrom 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Throughout Library
Check out our Co-op Community Developmental Play Space in the Kinsmen
Children’s Library, Big Blue Blocks in the Honor Currie Room, LEGO in the Legion
Room, enjoy a family-friendly film in the Theatre or build dinosaurs in the
Story Castle. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or
other adult caregiver at all times.
Fall Reading Quest Wrap Up Party
Saturday, October 24th from 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Trade cards and enjoy a themed-activity. Drop in.
Spooky Scary Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 24th – Sunday, November
1st; Children’s Library
Oh no! Spooky, scary creatures have taken over the
library. Help us find them all and solve the secret message to send them back
home. If you can solve the puzzle you win a small prize!
Drop-In Family Day
Sundays, November 1st,
8th, 22nd, 29th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Throughout Library
Check out our Co-op Community Developmental Play Space in the Kinsmen
Children’s Library, Big Blue Blocks in the Honor Currie Room, LEGO in the Legion
Room, enjoy a family-friendly film in the Theatre or build dinosaurs in the
Story Castle. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or
other adult caregiver at all times.
Intro to Creative Writing
Thursday, November 26th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Learn the art of crafting a compelling story in this introduction to
creative writing 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.
Drop-In Family Day
Sundays, December 6th,
13th, 20th, 27th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Throughout Library
Check out our Co-op Community Developmental Play Space in the Kinsmen
Children’s Library, Big Blue Blocks in the Honor Currie Room, LEGO in the Legion
Room, enjoy a family-friendly film in the Theatre or build dinosaurs in the
Story Castle. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or
other adult caregiver at all times.
PD Day Movie: Minions & Monsters (PG)
Wednesday, November 12th
from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM; Theatre
The minions set out to
make a monster movie in 1920’s Hollywood. 90 mins.
Holiday Family Trivia Night
Thursday, December 3rd 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.
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? Participants must be 12 years or older. Register here.
Reindeer Rescue Scavenger Hunt
Monday, December 14th
– Sunday, December 20th; Kinsmen’s Children’s Library
Oh no!! Santa’s reindeer
have wandered off and gotten lost in the library! Help us wrangle all eight
reindeer plus a few holiday friends hiding along the way. Find them all to earn
a small prize. For families of children up to age 12.
Tween Board Game Night
Thursday, December 17th
from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
At Tween Board Game
Night, game enthusiasts and casual players alike can come together to explore
the exciting world of board games. Whether you prefer strategy games,
co-operative challenges, or quick and light-hearted fun, there’s a game for
you. Register here.
Family Pokémon Card Trading
Saturday, December 19th
from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
No need to travel
across the land, or search far and wide - if you want to catch them all, just
come on down to the library! Drop in to trade cards and make a quick winter
themed Pokémon craft. Craft will be available while supplies last. A parent or
adult caregiver must be present at all times during this program. For children
ages 12 and under.
