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.
Reading Quest
July 2nd – Aug 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. July trackers can be
picked up between June 29 - July 10. August trackers will be available for pick
up between July 27 - August 7.
The Wheel of Reading
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, July 7th – Aug 20th;
Children’s Library
Come in during regular hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
to spin the Wheel of Reading! Let the wheel decide your next great read and win
prizes along the way, courtesy of the TD Summer Reading Club.
DIY Vision Boards
Monday, July 6th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Calling all tweens with big dreams! Vision boards are a mixed-media collage
of images, words and reminders that help you imagine the kind of life you want
to lead and guide you towards everything you want to achieve in life. So, come
down to the library to make your own vision boards, and get one step closer to
making those dreams come true! Online registration is required.
Family Pokémon Card Trading
Tuesday, July 7th from 2:00 – 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! Families with
children 12 and under can drop in to trade cards and make a quick craft. Craft
will be available while supplies last. A parent or adult caregiver must be
present at all times during this program.
Seeka Sings
Wednesday, July 8th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM & 1:00 – 2:00
PM; Theatre
Seeka Sings is an interactive children’s musical act by Edmonton-based
artist Jessica “Seeka” Tyndale. Seeka Sings promotes early education,
social-emotional learning, and inclusivity through a blend of jazz, folk, pop,
hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean sounds. We kindly request that families attend only
one performance to allow everyone to enjoy the shows.
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
Thursdays, July 9th & 23rd from 2:00 – 3:00
PM; Legion Room
Did you watch “Stranger Things” and think that Dungeons & Dragons
looked really fun, but don’t know how to get started? This program will
teach you everything you need to know about the world’s most popular
roleplaying game. Online registration is required.
Family Craft: Library Card Holders
Monday, July 13th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Pop in to create your very own library card holder. All supplies will be
provided, just bring your library card and creativity!
Tween Night: Mario Kart
Thursday, July 16th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Race to the library for a super tween Mario Kart night! Test your mettle
against your competitors and see if you have what it takes to come out on
top—just watch out for blue shells! Online registration is required.
All-Ages Trivia
Thursday, July 23rd 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!
Drop-In Perler Beads
Saturday, July 25th 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!
Tween Night: Bring Your Own Book Club
Thursday, July 30th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Grab your latest read and join us at Bring Your Own Book Club—the perfect
spot to chat about books, get crafty, and enjoy some snacks. Online registration is required.
International Youth Day
Wednesday, August 5th 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? Visit qr.codes/yM64W5 and
apply by July 19 to help run various stations at the event!
Family Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Wednesday, August 5th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM; Theatre
Ever wonder what it takes to become a top-notch dragon trainer? Well, now’s
your chance to learn. The library will be screening “How to Train Your Dragon”
for all our aspiring dragon hunters!
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
Thursdays, August 6th & 20th from 2:00 – 3:00
PM; Legion Room
Did you watch “Stranger Things” and think that Dungeons & Dragons
looked really fun, but don’t know how to get started? This program will
teach you everything you need to know about the world’s most popular
roleplaying game. Online registration is required.
Magician Christopher Cool
Wednesday, August 12th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM & 1:00 – 2:00
PM; Theatre
Calgary-based magician Christopher Cool is back with a brand-new show that
is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. Last year’s shows were standing
room only; we kindly request that families attend only one performance to allow
everyone to take part in the magic of Christopher Cool this year.
Tween Night: Summer Slime
Thursday, August 13th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Come to the library for a slime-making extravaganza where you’ll mix,
squish, and create your very own custom slime. Online registration is required.
Build Your Own Bird Feeders
Thursday, August 13th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Come to the library for a slime-making extravaganza where you’ll mix,
squish, and create your very own custom slime. Online registration is required.
Tween Night: Bring Your Own Book Club
Monday, August 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Have you ever wondered what kind of birds live in Medicine Hat? If you come
to the library to make your own bird feeder, you’ll be able to find out from
the comfort of your own backyard! All supplies will be provided— no prior bird
knowledge necessary! Online registration is required.
Deep Sea Scavenger Hunt
August 24th – 29th; Children’s Library
End the summer with a search through the children’s library for 12 hidden
sea characters. Find them all, then stop by the desk to claim a prize.
Reading Quest Wrap Up Party
Saturday, August 29th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM; Honor Currie
Room
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Quest, trade cards, and enjoy themed
activities.
Drop-In Bracelet Making
Saturday, August 29th 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 31st 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.
