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mhpl.shortgrass.ca May - June 2014 Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library Enriched Children’s PROGRAMS TIC-TAC NIGHTS programs TWEEN HUMAN LIBRARY BOOKS PAPERBACK exchange Book Sale SPECTRUM

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mhpl.shortgrass.ca

May - June 2014Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public LibraryEnriched

Children’sPROGRAMS

TIC-TACNIGHTS

programsTWEEN

HUMANLIBRARYBOOKS

PAPERBACKexchange

Book SaleSPECTRUM

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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Tuesday mornings at 10:30 amFor 4 - 18 months old with a parent or other adult caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles, and knee bounces. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. May 6,13,20 & 27

BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME

Thursday mornings at 10:30 amFor 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and action verses, songs, rhymes, and tickles. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. May 1,8,15, 22 & 29

TODDLER STORYTIME

DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIMEFriday mornings at 10:30 amFor 3 - 6 years old. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June 6,13, 20 & 27

Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pmAge 2 and up. These drop-in storytimes are fun for the whole family. Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.May 6,13,20 & 27 June 3, 10,17, & 24

*Age limits for our programs are based on developmental and social targets appropriate to the age group. In order to participate a child must be within the posted age limit by the day of the program. We do not grant exceptions to our age limits as this could be seen as discriminatory to those who

have not been admitted into a program. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please call: 403-502-8526. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 22. Please note: There will be no Baby or Toddler Storytime Program during the month of June. Please join us on Mondays at 10:30 am in July and August

for our Summer Session of Baby and Toddler Storytimes.

TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME

SUNRISE ROTARY RIDE THE ROAD TO READING: The program will be ending soon; don't miss out!

Grade 4 students and parents: you have until Sunday, May 11 to bring your passport card into the Library to enter the draw for our fantastic prizes including bikes, skateboards, in-line skates, and bookstore gift cards. 

STOR TIMEY

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

TD SUMMER READING CLUB IS COMING TO OUR LIBRARY IN JULY 2014

SUMMER PROGRAMS

TD Summer Reading Clubwww.tdsummerreadingclub.ca

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MOTHER’S DAY TEA-RIFFIC PARTY (Ages 3 and up)

Make your own fantastic cat or dog out of egg cartons! This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, May 13 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

Join Maeghan for a special mommy and me storytime and tea party. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, April 29 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

Sunday, May 112:00 pm

FABULOUS FATHER’S DAY FESTIVITIES (Ages 3 and up)

Join Mary Ellen for stories and activities celebrating Dads. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, June 3 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

Sunday, June 15 2:00 pm

EGG CARTON PETS (Ages 7 - 9)

JUNE JUNGLE ANIMALS (Ages 7 - 9)

Saturday, May 24 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 21 10:30 amGo wild and create your own jungle animals out of pipe cleaners. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, June 10 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

EUREKA! TD Summer Reading Club 2014Look for more information on our summer reading program in the July-August issue of Enriched. Early registration must be completed in person at the Library. Please visit the registration table on Saturday, June 21 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday, June 22 from 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Registration by phone will be accepted beginning on Wednesday, July 2 during regular library hours. Please phone 403-502-8526.

Teachers to book a presentation for your class about our summer reading program please phone Carol Ann at 402-502-8532.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537

Through the Summer 2014Teen Summer Reading Contest

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS

Join in throughout July and August. Teens who participate in RIP can win cool prizes every week. Read a book, complete the entry form and your name is entered for a weekly draw. Enter starting July 2, 2014. The more books you read, the more times you enter! Teen Summer Programming 2014More information in the July - August’s Enriched.

TWEEN PROGRAMS

MEDHAT TWEEN RECORD NIGHT

Second annual MedHat Tween Record Night! Compete against other local tweens to win various challenges and have your name in our new MedHat Tween Record book. Drinks and munchies provided. For Ages 10-12.

Monday, May 127:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Come travel the world with us without having to leave the library!Experience a different culture to get your passport stamped by that nation. Drinks and munchies provided. For Ages 10-12.

AROUND THE WORLDMonday, June 97:00 pm - 8:30 pm

TEEN PROGRAMSTWEEN PROGRAMS

PURL JAM: The New Tween/Teen Stitching Night

Calling all tweens and teens, stitchers, beginners and those who would like to learn some stitching skills! Bring along a project that you’re working on or would like to get started on. Beginning knitters bring size 5 mm needles and a simple worsted yarn. Refreshments provided. For ages 10 - 18. For more information call 403-502-8526.

Wednesday, May 287:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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TEEN PROGRAMS

Friday, June 67:00 pm - 9:30 pm(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)SSBB Tournament (bring your own controller) Play Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart, Super Mario Bros. U, Just Dance 2 and Rock Band 2. Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo. Plenty of Munchies! Free.

presents:

Each month MHPL will be featuring one of their Human Library Books with an interactive presentation in the Honor Currie Room. Come and learn more about our Human Library Books. For more information call: 403-502-8525

HUMAN LIBRARY BOOK OF THE MONTHCohousingTuesday, May 137:00 pmHonor Currie Room

Laughter YogaSunday, June 82:00 pm Honor Currie Room

Friday, May 97:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

presents:

presents:Friday, May 237:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537

ADULT PROGRAMS

Come show off your best act! Minimum one minute, maximum five minutes. Keep it clean. No dangerous stunts. Microphone and CD player provided. Local celebrity judges. Plenty of munchies! Free. For ages 13 - 18

TALENT SHOW NIGHT

For ages 13 - 18

Share your manga art, make candy sushi, join in the Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament, and the Drawing,Cosplay and Roman Noodle Eating Contests. Make Anime Crafts and play Card GamesWatch the movie “Pokemon: The First Movie” Munchies provided! Free. For ages 13 - 18

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MAY FILM LINEUP

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May 15 (1963)THE PINK PANTHERBumbling and conceited French police inspector Clouseau tries to catch The Phantom, a daring jewel thief whose identity and features are unknown and is acting right under his nose. With David Niven, Peter Sellers and Robert Wagner115 min.

May 8 (PG)GRAVITYOscar® winner Sandra Bullock stars as a brilliant engineer on her first shuttle mission with veteran astronaut (Oscar® winner George Clooney) when a seemingly routine space walk suddenly turns disastrous. 91 min.

May 1 (1950)KEY TO THE CITYKey to the City is a romantic comedy film starring Clark Gable and Loretta Young as mayors who meetduring a convention in San Francisco and, despite their contrasting personalities and views, fall in love.Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 100 min.

May 22 (PG)THE WAY WAY BACKWhile 14-year-old Duncan goes on a family trip with his mom and her overbearing boyfriend, he finds a gregarious friend at a local water park. The two form a bond as Duncan learns to swim through the challenges of life, love, family and friendship. With Steve Carell and Toni Collette. 103 min.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

NFB FILM CLUB CINEMA POLITICA

Monday, May 26OCCUPY LOVE

(see page 11)

May 31 (PG) THOR: THE DARK WORLDForced to forge an alliance with his brother Loki, Thor embarks on a perilous personal quest to save both Earth and Asgard from destruction. 112 min.

May 17 (1980) (PG)FLASHBACK SATURDAYFLASH GORDONA football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth 112 min.

May 24 (G)THE FOX AND THE HOUNDTod, a young fox ,and Copper, a hound dog pup become friends; but their friendship is strained when Copper becomes a hunting dog, and Tod is his prey. 83 min.

May 3 (G)CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLSWhen Flint Lockwood’s latest contraption accidentally destroys the town square and rockets up into the clouds he thinks his inventing career is over. Then,delicious cheesburgers start raining from the sky. 90 min.

May 10 (G)CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2Inventor Flint Lockwood thought he saved the world when he destroyed his most infamous invention but Flint soon learns that his invention survived and is now combining food and animals to create “foodimals!” 95 min.

Sunday, May 4NFB 75TH

ANNIVERSARY FILM COMPILATION

(see page 11)

Sunday, May 18THE WINGS OF JOHNNY MAY

(see page 11)

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JUNE FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

June 19 (1955)EAST OF EDENIn the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against WWoverwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. WithJames Dean, Raymond Massey and Julie Harris. 115 min.

June 12 (PG)THE MONUMENTS MENThis film portrays the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history. During World War II, an unlikely platoon is tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. WIth George Clooney and Matt Damon.118 min.

June 5 (1969)THE APRIL FOOLSWhen Harold (Jack Lemmon) and Catherine (Catherine Deneuve) meet at a trendy party for New York’s corporate elite, they decide to escape and explore the city instead. Soon the pair find themselves falling in love. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 95 min.

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

June 28 (G)A KID IN KING ARTHUR’S COURTCamelot meets the sandlot when little leaguer Calvin Fuller is transported back to King Arthur’s court. 89 min.

June 21 (1981)(PG)FLASHBACK SATURDAY INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARKArcheologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. 115 min.

June 7 (G) BEETHOVENWith nefarious dognappers hot on his heels, an adorable puppy named Beethoven adopts the unsuspecting Newton family – and promptly grows up into 185 pounds of romping, drooling, disaster-prone St. Bernard!87 min.

June 14 (G) FROZENFearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven – to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.102 min.

June 26 (PG)PHILOMENABased on the book ‘The Lost Child Of Philomena Lee’ by Martin Sixsmith. In Ireland, a journalist (Steve Coogan) looking to write a human interest story assists an elderly woman (Judi Dench) who isseeking the son she was forced to give up for adoption fifty years ago.93 min.

NFB FILM CLUB

Sunday, June 1MY PRAIRIE HOME

(see page 11)

Sunday, June 29HI, HO MISTAHEY!

(see page 11)

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Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

INTRODUCTION TO eREADERS AND TABLETS

Puzzled about how to put library eBooks onto your new eReader? Learn how to set up your device, download and use these resources on your computer, or transfer them to your mobile device to enjoy them on the go. Choose a session to match your eReader or Tablet. Free but advance registration is required.Call 403-502-8525 to register.

eReaders, i.e., Kobo, etcThursday, May 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Thursday, June 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pmTablets, i.e., iPad,Playbook, etcSaturday, May 3 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ancestry is the world’s largest online collection of genealogical or family history information. This class will help you start or grow yourexisting family tree by introducing you to Ancestry’s many features. Free but advance registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

INTRODUCTION TO ANCESTRYSunday, May 252:00 pm - 4:00 pm

ADULT PROGRAMS

DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONS Mondays and Wednesdays (Until June 25)1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This is an opportunity for adults to strengthen their computer skills by practicing word processing, saving documents, using search engines, sending e-mail and e-mail attachments. Receive help with your computer questions. Presented by Homebound Services. May 19 - No session. For more information call Lynda at 403-502-8541. No registration required.

NOVEL WRITING MADE EASYA workshop with published author Ashley LittleMonday, May 26 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmHonor Currie Room

Space is limited so please register for this free workshop at the Information Desk or call 403-502-8525.

Bring the idea for the novel you’ve been carrying around with you and come prepared to leave with a concise synopsis, a three page outline, character charts, and a plot line; the blueprint you need to write your novel efficiently and effectively.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

THE LIBRARY’S KNITTING, CROCHETING AND STITCHING CLUB

Thursday, May 1 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Library Bring along a project that you’re working on or would like to get started on. We’ll share skills, laughs, and some light refreshments. For more information call 403-502-8525.

LAW AT THE LIBRARYEmployment StandardsFriday, May 2 10:30 am - 12:30 pmThis session is designed for business owners, supervisors and payroll, managers and accounting personnel to provide a better understanding of rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Code. Free admission but advance registration is required. Call Continuing Studies at 403-529-3844 to register.

RETIREMENT PLANNINGMonday, May 5 at 7:00 pmHonor Currie RoomHow much do I need to retire comfortably? Will I outlive my money? What can I do today to ensure I can retire either earlier than age 65 or later? Join Cathy Sutter (Certified Financial Planner) for a discussion of these and other retirement-related questions.

THE PAPERBACK EXCHANGE IS BACK FOR THE 27th YEAR

Who: Adults and Young Adults.What: Fiction Paperbacks in good condition to be exchanged one-for-one.Where: Medicine Hat Public Library. Racks located by the self-checks on the main level. Share good books without any due dates.Bring your fiction paperbacks into the library and leave them in the pink basket by the Paperback Exchange racks. Then select the same number of books from the racks and enjoy. Repeat as often as you like!

June, July and August 2014

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WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAYSaturday, June 14 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Library Grounds

World Wide Knit in Public Day has been celebrated each June since 2005 and once again the Library will host a local event. Bring a chair and your stitching project and the library will provide refreshments. For more information, call Sheila at 403-502-8533.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which the images advance automatically and presenters talk along to the images. For more information call 403-502-8531,Twitter/Facebook: #pknmh or email: [email protected]

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT - Volume 3Friday, May 23 at 8:20 pmLegion Canteen (702 2 St SE)

PROMOTING WELLNESSFor Individuals with Dementia as well as their family, friends, volunteers, staff and other community members

Participants will learn: What dementia is and how it relates to Alzheimer’s disease; how behavior changes during different stages of dementia; how to communicate with a person who is cognitively impaired; how Therapeutic Recreation can improve quality of life, and how to engage in meaningful activities. Free. Registration not required.

Tuesday, May 6 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

HIKING THE COAST TO COAST WALKWith Ian and Angela TurnerWednesday, May 21 7:00 pmLibrary TheatreLast August, Ian and Angela Turner hiked from St. Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea: 320 kms across northern England on the famous Coast to Coast Walk. Their presentation will include slides of the spectacular scenery as well as tips for planning and preparing for a trip like this.

IDEASWORTHSPREADINGThursday, May 15 7:00 pm

JANE’S WALK INFORMATION NIGHT

Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, locally led walking tours inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs. In September, Medicine Hat Jane’s Walk will again offer free guided walking tours of city neighbourhoods. This information night will include a short video about Jane Jacobs and a discussion of our Jane’s Walk event.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

ADULT PROGRAMS

OCCUPY LOVEMonday, May 26 7:00 pmLibrary TheatreThis film captures the heart of the movement of movements that is sweeping the planet in response to today’s economic and environmental crises.

NFB FILM CLUB

Celebrate the NFB’s 75th anniversary with a compilation of some of its Oscar winning short films including The Sand Castle, The Danish Poet, Bob’s Birthday, Neighbours, and Flamenco.

NFB 75th ANNIVERSARY FILM COMPILATIONSunday, May 4 2:00 pm Library Theatre

Johnny May is the first Inuit bush pilot in Nunavik. During the 34,000 hours of flight time he’s logged, May has had an unique view of the transformation in the Arcticfrom his perch in the sky.

THE WINGS OF JOHNNY MAYSunday, May 18 2:00 pmLibrary Theatre

Journey through landscapes both real and emotional in this intimate portrait of transgender singer Rae Spoon.

MY PRAIRIE HOMESunday, June 1 2:00 pmLibrary Theatre

In 2008, a campaign started by a 14-year-old to build a school in the Cree community of Attawapiskat ultimately becomes a national movement and goes all the way to the United Nations in Geneva.

HI, HO, MISTAHEY!Sunday, June 29 2:00 pmLibrary Theatre

www.medicinehatjazzfest.com

Frustrated by the Cuban government’s response to his music and after meeting American jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval secretly plans to escape to the U.S. This critically acclaimed film is based upon the life of Arturo Sandoval.

MEDICINE HAT JAZZFEST AT THE LIBRARY

Monday, June 23 7:00 pm Library Theatre

FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: The Arturo Sandoval Story

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BOOK SALE

Medicine Hat Public Library is a member of the Shortgrass Library System

414 First Street SEMedicine Hat, ABT1A 0A8 www.mhpl.info

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The Library will be closed: Victoria Day - Monday, May 19, 2014

GENERAL INFORMATION

This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published April 2014

Hours of OperationMonday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pmFriday and Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:30 pmSunday: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Contact InformationFiction Services: 403-502-8525Children’s Services: 403-502-8526Non-Fiction Services: 403-502-8538Administration: 403-502-8527Room Booking: 403-502-8530www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

For more information about sponsorship, volunteering or programs, please visit www.mhfilm.ca

Monday, May 19 at 7:30 pmMonarch Theatre (609 2nd St. SE)

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

SPECTRUM BOOKSALEThursday, May 29 from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pmFriday, May 30 from 10 am to 5:00 pmand Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pmUsed adult and children’s books, CDs and videos. Money raised goes toward NEW materials and programming in the Library. Volunteers needed to help with the Book Sale. Please call 403-502-8525. The Book Sale is presented by the Society of Friends of the Medicine Hat Public Library.

THE LUNCHBOX