Tween Zone

Medicine Hat Public Library Tween Zone for ages 10 - 12.

Tweens at the 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. 

Read & Relax
Submit logs until Sept 10th 
Grab a reading log from the library or print one from home, find a cozy spot, and get ready to Read and Relax all summer long with our summer reading program! Take some time for yourself to kick back, unwind, and let your imagination take flight as you discover new authors, stories, and genres. To make things even more exciting, be sure to return your reading logs to the library by September 10th to be entered in a draw for a chance to win a $100 cash prize! You can also submit online here.

Tween Night: Anime

Thur, Sept 28th @ 6 PM
Join us for an evening filled with kawaii delights. From crafting cute creations to preparing candy sushi, immerse yourself in all things Anime. Register here.

Halloween BINGO
Starting Sun, Oct 1st
Celebrate the spooky season by engaging in a thrilling array of scary and seasonal activities in our Halloween Bingos! We've crafted Bingo cards suitable for kids, tweens/teens, and adults, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. Bingo cards will be available starting October 1, and you'll have the entire month to complete the prompts. For every completed line, you'll be entered into a prize draw, making this Halloween an exciting and rewarding adventure!

Family Day
Starting Sun, Oct 1st; runs every Sunday 1 – 5 PM
Check out our Co-op Community Developmental Play Space in the Children's Library, Big Blue Blocks in the Honor Currie Room, LEGO in the Legion Room, or enjoy a family friendly film in the Theatre. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult caregiver at all time.

Unity Circle: Safe Spaces for Youth
Starting Wed, Oct 4th – Dec 6th @ 6 PM
This 10-week program provides a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies (ages 8-13) that strives to combat rising adverse mental health effects on LGBTQIA+ youth due to isolation. The Circle promotes belonging, inherent value, and community resilience. We take individual safety very seriously and do not require self-disclosure of your identity in order to attend; all youth are welcome. In partnership with AHS and Bridges Parent Education. Register here.

Hallo’Tween
Thur, Oct 19th @ 6 PM
Our version of Halloween - just for Tweens! Come in costume for a chance to win a prize! Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween event designed exclusively for tweens! Show off your most creative costume for a chance to win exciting prizes! It's going to be a thrilling night filled with tricks, treats, and tons of fun. Register here.


Recommended Tween Reads

Relax & Read: Quick Picks

Mystery Books

Horror/Thriller

Novels in Verse

Mental Health

Book to Movie Adaptations 

eBooks and eAudiobooks

Music

STEAM Books

Adventure Books

Classic Retellings

Diversity