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Medicine Hat Public Library

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The Library has been an institution in Medicine Hat since our doors opened in November of 1915. We have evolved from a small reading room offering a limited selection of books to a modern-day library offering electronic resources, programs, and opportunities for our community to connect.

Articles

​Medicine Hat Public Library Hosting Second Annual Local Authors Meet And Greet
November 20, 2024
Community

​Medicine Hat Public Library Hosting Second Annual Local Authors Meet And Greet

Authors of fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels and children's books will be here
Free Library Cards Thanks To YOU
October 29, 2024
Community

Free Library Cards Thanks To YOU

Pay-it-forward twist on our A Library Card for Every Hatter program sees community members supporting each other
Grand Opening This Week For MHPL Space at Big Marble Go Centre
October 8, 2024
Community

Grand Opening This Week For MHPL Space at Big Marble Go Centre

The new space will improve convenience for users and attract people who don't use the downtown location
MHPL Adding Washroom In Kinsmen Children’s Library
September 17, 2024
Community

MHPL Adding Washroom In Kinsmen Children’s Library

The new washroom will provide more convenience for families and a private changing space
Medicine Hat Public Library To Set Up Satellite Location At Big Marble Go Centre
September 11, 2024
Community

Medicine Hat Public Library To Set Up Satellite Location At Big Marble Go Centre

The small, permanent location will help MHPL find ways to deliver services that meet community needs
'You're Always Welcome': The Honeycomb House is changing lives in Medicine Hat
September 3, 2024
Community

'You're Always Welcome': The Honeycomb House is changing lives in Medicine Hat

The space for teens and by teens at Medicine Hat Public Library about to turn one year old
MHPL Looking For New Teen Leaders
July 31, 2024
Community

MHPL Looking For New Teen Leaders

The TIC TAC committee plays a vital role in shaping teen services at the library
Library Launches BYOB Club
July 10, 2024
Community

Library Launches BYOB Club

We provide the theme, and you pick the books you read that match the theme
Library's HVAC System Being Upgraded This Spring & Summer
May 17, 2024
Community

Library's HVAC System Being Upgraded This Spring & Summer

The city project is expected to last about four months, depending on the weather
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale This Month
May 10, 2024
Community

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale This Month

The twice-yearly book sales raise between $5,000 and $7,000 for the library
Pay-It-Forward at Medicine Hat Public Library
April 22, 2024
Community

Pay-It-Forward at Medicine Hat Public Library

For just $5 you can make a huge difference in the life of another community member
Information Session at MHPL to Discuss Supporting Literacy at Home
March 4, 2024
Community

Information Session at MHPL to Discuss Supporting Literacy at Home

Participants can leave with quick, easy, and fun ways to improve children’s literacy at home in five key areas
MHPL Launching Meeting Mondays for Room Rentals
February 16, 2024
Community

MHPL Launching Meeting Mondays for Room Rentals

Are you a community group or not-for-profit struggling to find meeting space? This is for you.
City MLAs to Hold Townhall at Medicine Hat Public Library
January 30, 2024
Community

City MLAs to Hold Townhall at Medicine Hat Public Library

The townhall runs from 5-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 in the MHPL theatre. Seating is limited and on a first come, first seated basis.
A library card is your connection to everything
January 25, 2024
Community

A library card is your connection to everything

A tiny piece of plastic that brings the world to you
Expanded Programming in MHPL's Teen Space
December 19, 2023
Community

Expanded Programming in MHPL's Teen Space

The Medicine Hat Public Library is offering more for teens than ever before.
New Swag at Medicine Hat Public Library
December 6, 2023
Community

New Swag at Medicine Hat Public Library

Buy a gift for yourself or a loved one and support Medicine Hat Public Library. Everyone wins!
The Book Sale is Back
November 14, 2023
Community

The Book Sale is Back

Discover a new author or find forgotten favourites and hidden gems at the Book Sale
Why We've Requested a Funding Increase from the City
November 1, 2023
Community

Why We've Requested a Funding Increase from the City

Medicine Hat Public Library use is rising and we want to keep delivering services and programs to Hatters.
MHPL Rates High on TripAdvisor
October 25, 2023
Community

MHPL Rates High on TripAdvisor

Five-star reviews for Medicine Hat Public Library on popular travel site
October 11, 2023
Community

The Library is for Everyone

Medicine Hat Public Library is marking Canadian Library Month. The theme is Libraries for Life.
September 12, 2023
Community

The Honeycomb House is the "Bee's Knees"

New, free, drop-in youth space opens its doors on Saturday, September 9th at MHPL.