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.
StoryWalk®
Saturday, August 22nd – Sunday, September
27th; Police Point Park & Children’s Desk
We’re partnering with the Medicine Hat
Interpretive Program to launch a new StoryWalk(R) at Police Point Park on
August 22. This year’s featured book is,
“Finding Wild,” written by Megan Wagner Lloyd and illustrated by Abigail
Halpin. The tale reminds readers that nature is all around us — even in the
city. Families have until Sept. 27 to enjoy the StoryWalk(R). Children who
complete the walk can pick up a token at the Nature Centre (open Tuesday to
Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM) and redeem it for a prize at the library until Oct. 11.
Family Days
Sundays, September 6th, 13th,
20th, 27th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday afternoons are Family Day at MHPL. 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.
Paint a Bookend for the Library
Saturday, September 12th from 12:00
PM – 5:00 PM; Library Lawn
Help us add more art to our stacks through this
community art project! Paint a bookend inspired by the joy of reading (think
your favourite stories or where reading transports you; let your imagination
run free!). Bookends will be displayed throughout the library’s stacks. This
program is in collaboration with the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre for
Art in Motion.
Tween Night: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Tournament
Thursday, September 17th from 6:00 PM– 7:00 PM; Honor Currie Room
Who is the champion of Smash? Let’s settle it once and for all. Compete
against your friends (and your favourite video game characters) in this classic
chaotic fighting game. Register here.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event
Wednesday, September 30th from 3:00
PM – 6:00 PM; Library Lawn
Join us on the Library Lawn as we announce an
exciting reconciliation project. Speakers such as Elder Charlie Fox of the Kainai
Nation will be with us, and there will be teepees on the River Road lawn and
activities for all ages.
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.
Family Days
Sundays, October 4th, 11th,
18th, 25th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday afternoons are Family Day at MHPL. 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.
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.
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!
