may-jun 2016

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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Wednesday mornings11:00 am - 11:30 amMarch 2 & April 6

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DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIMEFriday mornings 10:30 amMay 6, 13, 20 & 27 June 3, 10, 17 & 24For 3 - 6 years old. Stories,songs and rhymes on various themes.

Tuesday mornings10:30 amMay 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31For 4 - 18 months old with a parent or other adult caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles, and knee bounces.

Thursday mornings 10:30 amMay 5, 12, 19 & 26 June 2For 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and tickles.

BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME

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Registration is required by calling: 403-502-8526R

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TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME Tuesday evenings 7:00 pmMay 3, 10 & 17These drop-in storytimes are fun for the whole family. Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.

Registration begins on Tuesday, April 19. * 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.

For more information please call 403-502-8526.


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JAPANESE STORYTIMEAND CRAFT (For ages 4 - 6)Saturday, May 2810:30 amEnjoy a bilingual storytime and craft. Songs, rhymes and stories in Japanese and English. For 4-6 years old with a parent or other adult caregiver.

Join our LEGOClub at the Library for ages 5 -12. Younger siblings are welcome with a parent or other adult caregiver. Registration at the door is required by parent or caregiver.

LEGO CLUB AT THE LIBRARY (For ages 5 - 12)Friday afternoons3:00 pm - 4:15 pm May 13 & 27June 10 & 24

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Bob is a Storyteller. Bob’s stories deal with a strong native element and the outdoors. His stories are about Human Nature, fears, success and all ages can relate. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, May 119:30 am - 10:30 amHonor Currie Room

TD CANADA CHIDREN’S BOOK WEEK: STORYTELLER BOB GRAHAM

*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.

BABY LAUGHTER YOGA (For babies who are not yet walking)Wednesday mornings11:00 am - 11:30 amMay 4 & June 1

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Baby Laughter Yoga by Angelique Doyle. Free. Registration for May 4 begins on Tuesday, April 19 and for June 1 begins on Tuesday, May 24.

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Teachers: to book a presentation for your class about our summer reading program please phone

Carol Ann at 402-502-8532.

SAVE THE DATE

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We’re playing Minecraft in the Library. Register for one of the following time slots:

*1:00 pm - 1:50 pm *2:00 pm - 2:50 pm *3:00 pm - 3:50 pm Registration for May 21 begins on Tuesday, May 10, and for June 18 begins on Tuesday, June 7.

Saturday afternoonsMay 21 & June 18

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TD SUMMER READING CLUB DAY

Saturday, June 25

*REGISTRATION IN PERSON ONLY beginning on Saturday, June 4. Children must have a valid library card.(MHPL or other Shortgrass system)

TD SUMMER READING CLUB PROGRAMS IN JULY AND AUGUST

Go Wild at your library! and celebrate WILD!the 2016 TD SummerReading Club with games, activities, movie and more!

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE(For ages 3 - 5)

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Friday, May 1310:30 amHonor Currie Room Science comes alive for kids as they explore,discover and learn through hands on activities lead by the Praxis Science Team. For ages 3 - 5 with a parent or other adult caregiver. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 3.

SUNRISE ROTARY RIDE THE ROAD TO READINGFriday, May 13 is the last day for teachers to have an ambassador visit their classroom.

Sunday, May 22 last day for grade 4 students to enter the prize draw.

WRAP-UP PARTYMonday, May 30

7:00 pm - 8:30 pmHonor Currie Room

All participants are invited to join us for a reception celebrating the readers. Cake and refreshments provided.

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TWEEN PROGRAMS

AFTER SCHOOL

Free Programs. For ages 10 - 12.For more information please

call 403-502-8526.

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Tuesday afternoonsMay 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31June 7, 14, 21 & 283:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Registration begins on the Tuesday preceding the program. Participants must have a valid library card.

(For ages 10 -12)Monday, June 137:00 pm - 8:30 pmJoin in the fun with Pokemon inspired activities. Dress up as your favorite Pokemon character for a costume contest.Snacks provided.

(For ages 10 - 12)Monday, May 167:00 pm - 8:30 pmPlay some trivia, andmake your own Graphic Novel!Snacks provided.

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(For ages 10 - 12)Saturday, May 141:00 pm - 2:15 pm or2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

YOUNGER TEENS(For ages 13 - 15)Saturday, May 281:00 pm - 2:15 pm or2:30 pm - 3:45 pmRegistration for May 14 begins on Tuesday, May 3, and for May 28 begins on Tuesday, May 17. Participants must have a valid library card.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

Friday, May 67:00 pm - 9:30 pm(For ages 13 - 18 only)

Friday, June 37:00 pm - 9:30 pm(For ages 13 - 18 only)

Make your own cardboard medieval armor for the cardboard tube fighting contest. Stilt racing on coffee cans. Make a crown. Apple bobbing. Watch the movie: Monty Python & the Holy Grail. COSTUME CONTEST: come dressed as king,queen, knight, etc. Plenty of snacks! No registration required.

Tournament (BYOC). Play Mario Kart 8 and other great games for Wii. Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo.

presents:

Tournament.Cosplay and Drawing Contest.Ramen Noodle Eating Contest. Anime Bingo. DIY candy sushi.Make Neko ears and Naruto headband. Make anime glass locker magnets. Watch the movie “Princess Mononoke”. Plenty of snacks! No registration required. (For ages 13 - 18 only)

FLIPPING THE PAGES OF SUMMER 2016

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS

Contest runs July 2 - August 31.Read a book & complete the entry

form to win. All July and August entries can win $100 CASH!

One draw at the end of July and another at the end of August.

2016 Teen Summertime

Videogaming at the Library!

Teen Summer Reading Contest

More information in the July/August Enriched.

Free Programs. For ages 13 - 18.Doors open 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm only.

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

Friday, May 207:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Registration required by calling: 403-502-8525. PARTICIPANTS MUST

HAVE A VALID LIBRARY CARD.

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INTERNET BASICSWednesday, May 1110:00 am - 12:00 pmStudents will visit and navigate through popular websites as well as practice searching in Google.

INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID TABLETSThursday, May 510:00 am - 12:00 pmBecome a confident user of your Android tablet. Includes navigation, using apps and downloading.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.





INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERSTuesday, May 310:00 am - 12:00 pmYou’ll begin to use a keyboard and mouse and learn to perform basic computer functions.

GET TO KNOW YOUR WINDOWS 10 COMPUTER Monday, May 9 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFriday, May 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmFor individuals with a Windows 10 laptop or desktop. Covers basic operation, setting up a Microsoft account and downloading apps from the Windows Store.

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INTRODUCTION TO IPADTuesday, May 1010:00 am - 12:00 pmBecome a confident user of your iPad. Includes navigation, downloading and using apps.

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TECH TIMEMondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm May 2, 9, 16 & 30June 6, 13, 20 & 27This program will provide you with help that is tailored to your specific needs.

DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONSTuesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31June 7, 14, 21 & 28This is an opportunity for adults to strengthen their computer skills by practicing word processing, saving documents, etc. A volunteer on hand to assist. No registration required. For more information call 403-502-8541.

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MAY FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

Monday, May 30HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD

(see page 15)

May 19 (1963) TAMMY AND THE DOCTORWhen Mrs. Call’s heart condition acts up, Tammy tags along on the trip to Los Angeles when the old lady is getting her surgery. Since there are no guest quarters in the hospital, Tammy gets a job in the hospital as a nurse’s assistant. With Sandra Dee and Peter Fonda and Macdonald Carey. 88 min.

May 5 (1943)DU BARRY WAS A LADYIn this adaptation of a Cole Porter Broadway musical, star singer May (Lucille Ball) wants to marry a rich man, but her heart belongs to Alec (Gene Kelly) a penniless dancer. Louis Blore (Red Skelton),who has just won a fortune through a sweepstakes, promptly marries May. Followed by afternoon tea. 104 min.

MAY 12 (PG)THE LADY IN THE VANA man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her van that’s parked in his driveway. With Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings and Jim Broadbent.104 min.

May 26 (14A)REMEMBERWith the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family. With Christopher Plummer, Dean Norris and Martin Landau.94 min.

MAY 7 (G)ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELDWhen a boy prays for a chance to have a family if the California Angels win the pennant, angels are assigned to make that possible. With Danny Glover, Brenda Fricker and Tony Danza101 min.

May 14 (G)ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE ROAD CHIPThrough misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his girlfriend and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal. 92 min.

May 28 (PG)WILLOW (1988)A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen. With Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley and Warwick Davis. 126 min.

May 21 (PG)SUPER SATURDAY CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGERSteve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a “Super-Soldier serum”. With Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson. 124 min.

JUNE FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

Monday, June 27AMY

(see page 15)

June 16 (1955)LOVE IS A MANY - SPLENDORED THINGA widowed doctor of both Chinese and European descent falls in love with a married American correspondent in Hong Kong during China’s Communist revolution. With William Holden, Jennifer Jones and Torin Thatcher. 102 min.

June 2

NO MOVIE DUE TO

BOOK SALE

June 23 (PG) THE FINEST HOURSThe Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. With Chris Pine, Casey Affleck and Ben Foster.117 min.

June 9 (14A)REGRESSIONA detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating the rape of a young woman. With Ethan Hawke, David Thewlis and Emma Watson.106 min.

June 11 (G)NORM OF THE NORTHWhen a real estate development invades his Arctic home, Norm and his three lemming friends head to New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of the corporation in an attempt to bring it down from the inside and protect his homeland.91 min.

June 4 (PG)STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS30 years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. With Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac. 135 min.

June 25 (G)THE WILDAn adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back. With the voices of Kiefer Sutherland, James Belushi and Eddie Izzard. 94 min.

June 18 (PG)SUPER SATURDAYIRON MANAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, an engineer creates a unique suit of armor to fight evil. With Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard. 126 min.

THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

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ADULT PROGRAMS

AUTHOR READING:GAIL BOWENMonday, May 27:00 pm - 8:30 pmLibrary Theatre

Gail Bowen, the “Queen of Canadian Crime Fiction”, will be at MHPL to talk about and read from her latest Joanne Kilbourn mystery, What’s Left Behind, which received a rave review in the Globe and Mail. This is the 16th novel in the bestselling series which is setin Saskatchewan. Everyone is welcome.

MEDICINE HAT POTTERS ASSOCIATION ART EXHIBITION RECEPTIONThursday, May 57:00 pm – 8:00 pmCome and have a glimpse into the imagination of local artisans.

UNDERSTANDING MSWHAT IS MS? Monday, May 26:30 pm –8:00 pmSYMPTOMS & SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Monday, May 96:30 pm –8:00 pmEMPLOYMENT & INCOME SUPPORTSMonday, May 166:30 pm –8:00 pmLIVING WITH MSMonday, May 306:30 pm –8:00 pmWhether you have MS or are just interested in learning more, we invite you to participate in one or all of these sessions to broaden your understanding of MS.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEKMonday, May 212:00 pm –1:30 pmHonor Currie RoomAre you and your family prepared in case of an emergency? Know the risks, make a plan, get a kit. There will be a display and presentations from the Canadian Red Cross to commemorate Emergency Preparedness Week.

Thursday evenings May 5, 19 & June 97:00 pm – 9:00 pmBring a project that you’re working on or would like to start.

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ADULT PROGRAMS


CARD WORKSHOPSaturday, May 710:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Participants will make 12 cards approximately, with a variety of techniques and sentiments (envelopes included).Registration required. $10 NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE. Library Membership required.Children 12 -15 years must be accompanied by adult,16 and over may attend independently.


PROMOTING WELLNESS:For Individuals with Dementia, their families, volunteers, staff, friends & community membersTuesday, May 106:30 pm – 8:00 pm Honor Currie RoomLearn: What dementia is and how it relates to Alzheimer’s disease;how behavior changes during different stages of dementia; how Therapeutic Recreation can improve quality of life, and how to engage in meaningful activities. No registration required.

FAMILY HISTORY STORIESSunday, May 82:00 pmHonor Currie RoomJoin Kathy Dawson and Linda Dawson (no relation) as they share their personal stories about their search for their family’s history only to find that their grandmothers were British Home Children. British Home Children were children from poor and troubled homes that were sent over to Canada in the early 20th century as domestic servants.

ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESEvery Wednesday during May and June1:00 pm – 2:30 pmHonor Currie RoomWe do crafts, sing songs, or watch movies. If you are the caregiver for a person with developmental delays, please register them for this weekly activity.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

COLOURING FUNWednesday, May 25

7:00 pm - 9:00 pmLegion Room

Discover a fun way to relieve stress and express yourself. Bring your own

colouring book, we will supply treats and colouring tools.

Everyone is welcome.

LIVING WITH CELIAC DISEASE/GLUTEN INTOLERANCETuesday, May 177:00 pm –8:00 pmHonor Currie RoomCeliac disease sufferers and those with gluten intolerance are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 17 to learn more about what to eat and what to avoid. The MH Celiac group will share recipes and tips/tricks. Please register in advance.

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ICELAND TRAVEL LOGMonday, May 166:30 pm –8:00 pmKeith and Val Walker share their trip to Iceland with a visual précis of the geography, people and their experience.

DROP-IN ZENTANGLE DRAWING CLASSWednesday, May 117:00 pm – 8:30 pmEveryone is welcome! Children grade 4 and up can learn to draw zentangle. Younger children are welcome with a parent or other adult caregiver. Card stock paper, pens and light refreshments will be provided.

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU PROGRAMWednesday, May 1110:00 am –12:00 pmEven the savviest seniors may have difficulty spotting today’s scams. This presentation covers the basics of today’s scams including different types of fraud targeting seniors and what you can do to protect yourself.

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ADULT PROGRAMS


RETIREMENT PLANNINGThursday evenings, May 26, June 9 & 237:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Craig Elder, local investment advisor,

will provide three sessions on how to plan for retirement

and/or live in retirement.

AUTHOR READING:JOAN METTAUERTuesday, May 317:00 pm - 8:30 pmHonor Currie Room

Local author Joan Mettauer

will read from her book, Diamonds in an Arctic Sky, her

first novel inspired by her experiences in the Arctic and

fueled by her imagination.

June, July and August 2016

THE PAPERBACK EXCHANGE IS BACK FOR THE 29th YEAR

Who: Adults and Young Adults.What: Fiction Paperbacks in good condition to be exchanged one-for-one.Where: Medicine Hat Public Library on the 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!

MORNING GUIDED MEDITATION (video conference)Friday, June 1010:30 am – 11:00 amLegion Room Meditation is becoming more popular as people search for ways to relax, de-stress, and enhance their quality of life. Join Bonnie Harvey of Inner Focus Yoga for information on the benefits of meditation, followed by a guided meditation.

LEARN ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA WITH KAREN GOODCHILDThursday, May 267:00 pm – 9:00 pmLegion RoomJoin us to talk about the causes of schizophrenia and its impact on people and families. Learn about the different resources available.

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ADULT PROGRAMS


QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY TEASaturday, June 112:00 pm – 3:30 pmHonor Currie Room Celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday with tea and treats. Everyone is welcome!

ORIGAMI NIGHTWednesday, June 15

7:00 pm – 9:00 pmHonor Currie Room

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Join us

for a fun evening and learn how to make

Origami items for the whole family.

PECHA KUCHA VOL. 10 Friday, June 178:20 pmat MedaltaHear 10 speakers in this interesting presentation format the Twitter of TED Talks. For more information call 403-502-8531, Twitter/Facebook: #pkmedhat or email: [email protected]

JAZZ FESTIVAL FILM:I AM THE BLUESMonday, June 207:00 pm – 9:00 pmLibrary Theatre In“I Am The Blues”,director Daniel Cross takes us on a musical journey through the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou, the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta and Moonshine soaked BBQs in the North Mississippi Hill Country, visiting the last original blues legends. Co-sponsored by the Medicine Hat College Conservatory.

COMPUTER CODING BASICS FOR WOMENSaturday, June 1110:00 am – 2:30 pmTraining Room Learn the basics of computer coding in a supportive environment. Learn to use the Raspberry Pi computer and code fun projects in this workshop from a qualified instructor. 30 min. lunch break. Lunch will be provided. Free to attend, but registration required.




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WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAYSaturday, June 181:30 pm – 3:00 pmLibrary GroundsWorld Wide Knit in Public Day is celebrating its 11th anniversary and the library will be a host site. In the event of poor weather, we’ll be inside the library.

CommunityInvestment Program

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ADULT PROGRAMS


FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB @ Library Theatre

HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLDMonday, May 307:00 pmHow To Change The World is the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement. (PG) 110 min.

AMYMonday, June 277:00 pmAmy is a 2015 British documentary film that depicts the life and death of British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. (PG) 128 min.

Friday, June 3 &Saturday, June 4 10:00 am - 5:00 pmUsed books, CDs, movies and more.Money raised goes toward NEW materials and programming in the Library. Volunteers needed for:Set up - Thursday, June 2Book Sale - Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4.Please call 403-502-8525.

Volunteersneeded

BOOK SALE

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGATuesday, June 216:30 pm – 8:00 pmLibrary GroundsJoin us to celebrate the International Day of Yoga with yoga and Thai massage led by Lisa Simchison of Awakened Yoga. This drop - in session will be held outside on library grounds, weather permitting. Please bring your own mat if you have one. Free. Everybody is welcome!

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM

MEDICINE HAT JAZZ FEST: NOBUKI TAKAMENGUITARISTWednesday, June 227:00 pm – 9:00 pmLibrary Theatre

Guitarist/composer Nobuki Takamen was

born in Hiroshima, Japan. Jazz historians

describe him as an excellent improviser

in his own bop-inspired style.’’ Nobuki

endorses Acoustic Image Amplifiers, Raezer’s

Edge Speaker Cabinets, Eventide and Reunion Blues.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

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

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 InformationAdult Services: 403-502-8525Children’s Services: 403-502-8526Reference Services: 403-502-8538Administration: 403-502-8527Room Booking: 403-502-8530www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca

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This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published April 2016

The Library will be closed:Victoria Day - May 23, 2016

LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGSWednesdays, May 4 and June 1 at 7:00 pm

PUBLIC WELCOME

Visit the Horticultural Society display at the Library during the month of May learn some gardening tips.

The Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society is dedicated to the promotion of all horticultural interest in and around the City of Medicine Hat, and to the education of the people of the area.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETINGThursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm

PUBLIC WELCOME

may-jun 2016

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