Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library
Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library
January - February 2016 January - February 2016
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am
(REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)
For 4 - 18 months old with a parent or other adult caregiver.
January 5, 12, 19 & 26 February 2 & 9
TODDLER STORYTIME
(REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)
Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
For 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and songs.
January 7, 14, 21 & 28 February 4 & 11
Free. Registration is required by calling: 403-502-8526 beginning on Tuesday, December 29. Registration for next session starts on Tuesday, February 23.
TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
Age 2 and up. This drop-in program is fun for the whole family.
January 5, 12, 19 & 26 February 2, 9, 16 & 23
DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Friday mornings at 10:30 am
For ages 3 - 6. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.
January 8, 15, 22 & 29 February 5, 12, 19 & 26
FAMILY LITERACY DAY Saturday, January 23 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Join us to celebrate Family Literacy Day. We’re hosting an afternoon of Family Board Games! Snacks will be provided. This program is co-sponsored by Medicine Hat Public Library and L.E.A.R.N.
WINTER STORYWALK® Sunday, January 24 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Participants can earn tokens to be redeemed at the Library for a prize! The StoryWalk® will open daily through the end of February. For more information call the Nature Line: 403-529-6225 or email mhip@natureline.info
VALENTINE’S FAMILY DANCE PARTY Saturday, February 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Honor Currie Room
If you like to Move It Move It come on down and join Sarahfor an afternoon of family fun. Snacks provided. For more Information call: 403-502-8526.
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Saturdays, January 30 & February 27 For ages 7-9
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 January 30 begins on Tuesday, January 19, and for February 27 begins on Tuesday, February 16. Call 403-502-8526 to register.
BABY LAUGHTER YOGA (For babies who are not yet walking) Wednesday, January 6 & February 3 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Baby Laughter Yoga by Angelique Doyle. Free. Registration is required by calling 403-502-8526. Registration for Jan. 6 begins on Tuesday,Dec. 22 and for Feb. 3 begins on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
TWEEN PROGRAMS Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
AFTER SCHOOL Ages 10 - 12
(Registration starts the week before each session. For ages 10 - 12) REGISTER IN PERSON OR CALL 403-502-8526.
CODING FOR TWEENS Part 2 and 3 Saturdays, January 23 & February 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Continue to explore coding using the Raspberry Pi. Learn through a variety of activities like building a photo booth in Minecraft Pi; creating a quick reaction game; and/or programming a working Magic 8 Ball. For ages 10 - 12. Call 403-502-8526 to register.
Tween Night presents: Monday, January 11 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Get your glow going with some awesome glow-in-the-dark games Wear your favorite white “glothing.” *IMPORTANT: bring your own white or black t-shirt for decorating with glow paint.* (For Ages 10 - 12)
Tween Night presents:
Monday, February 8 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Come with your own short plays or skits you’d like to perform or choose from our selection. (For Ages 10-12)
These Programs are Free. For Ages 10-12 only. For more Information call: 403-502-8526
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TEEN PROGRAMS
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 Wednesday, February 3 6:30 pm Library Theatre
The Medicine Hat Public Library, the Youth Action Society and the Miywasin Centre present the movie“Hotel Transylvania 2”. Popcorn and water provided. For ages 13 - 18.
presents: Friday, January 8 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
PIRATE Night
(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
Join a team to build a pirate ship from large cardboard boxes and race them! Partner up to win the ‘peg-leg races’(three legged races), log rolling, and a pirate movie! Lots of snacks! For ages 13 - 18.
presents:
Friday, January 22 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
Improv Comedy: one or more people making things up as they go along. Alphabet Game, Mad Script, Minute movie and much more. Lots of snacks! For ages 13 - 18.
presents:
Friday, February 5 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
Solve two mysteries in one night! Lots of snacks! For ages 13 - 18.
presents: Friday, February 19 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only) Tournament (BYOC). For ages 13 - 18. Play Mario Kart 8 and other great games for Wii. Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo.
For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537
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ADULT PROGRAMS
COLOURING FUN
NEW
Tuesday, January 5 & Monday, February 22 7:00 pm
Discover a fun way to relieve stress and express yourself. Bring your own colouring book, we will supply treats and colouring tools.
ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Starting on January 6
We 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. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
POSITIVE PARENTING SERIES
(For parents of children ages 12 and under)
The Power of Positive Parenting Wednesday, January 6, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Raising Confident and Competent Children Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Raising Resilient Children Wednesday, February 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Positive Parenting Program has been widely studied and used by parents for over 30 years. These presentations are made available through the Alberta government and McMan Parent Link Centre. Free. For more information call 403-504-0833 or visit www.triplep-parenting.net.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Monday, January 11 & Tuesday, January 12 7:00 pm at the Monarch Theatre (609 2nd St. SE)
$12 Adults and $10 Students/Seniors Presented with assistance from the ETOL students at MHC and the generosity of Criterion Catalysts and Technologies, and Cancarb. For more information call: Kris at 403-502-8531.
ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION with Theresa Eisenbarth Tuesday, January 12 7:00 pm
Local artist Theresa Eisenbarth will speak about her art and her process. Refreshments provided. Free to attend. For more information call 403-502-8525.
THE LIBRARY’S KNITTING, CROCHETING AND STITCHING CLUB Thursdays, January 14, 28, February 11 & 25 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring along a project that you’re working on or would like to start. We’ll share skills laughs, and some light refreshments.
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JANUARY FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
January 7 CARMEN JONES
(1954)
January 21
(1960)
PLEASE DON’T EAT THE DAISIES
Larry, Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house in the country. While Kay settles into suburban life, Larry continues to enjoy the party life of New York. With Doris Day, David Niven and Janis Paige. 112 min.
Dorothy Dandridge delivers a star-making performance in the title role, as a femme fatale who seduces a handsome soldier (Harry Belafonte) setting in motion a classic tale of betrayal and jealousy. Followed by afternoon tea. 105 min.
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm
January 14 A WALK IN THE WOODS
(14A)
After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. With Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson. 98 min.
January 28 THE WALK
(PG)
In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon and Guillaume Baillargeon 123 min.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
January 2 JURASSIC WORLD
(PG)
A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Everything is going well until the park’s newest attraction, escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Ty Simpkins. 124 min.
January 16 (PG) SUPER SATURDAY ANT-MAN
January 9 MINIONS
(PG)
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. With Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton 91 min.
January 23 (G) FLUSHED AWAY
Armed with a super-suit, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. 117 min.
The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new way of life. 84 min.
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB
Monday, January 25 THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING (see page 12)
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January 30 PAN
(PG)
12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny, to become Peter Pan. 111 min.
FEBRUARY FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
February 4 BEAT THE DEVIL
February 18 HIT THE DECK
(1953)
On their way to Africa are a group of rogues who hope to get rich there, and a seemingly innocent British couple. Together this motley crew sets off for Africa, with surprising results. With Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones and Gina Lollobrigida. Followed by afternoon tea. 89 min.
(1955)
Sailor Danny Xavier Smith and two other friends try to save his sister Susan’s virtue. She wants to get a role in the show “Hit the Deck”. After wrecking the producers’ hotel suite, they land in the brig. But Danny’s father is a Rear Admiral. 113 min.
THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm
February 11 MEN WITH BROOMS
(14A)
February 25 GRANDMA
Paul Gross stars as the leader of a recently reunited curling team from a small Canadian town. This offbeat comedy follows the team as they work through their respective life issues and struggle to win the championship for the sake of their late coach. 104 min.
(14A)
A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter. With Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner and Marcia Gay Harden 78 min.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
February 6 THE MIGHTY DUCKS
(PG) February 13 COOL RUNNINGS
A self-centered lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team. With Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland and Lane Smith 100 min.
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified to the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. With John Candy, Leon and Doug E. Doug 98 min.
February 20 SUPER SATURDAY FANTASTIC FOUR
(PG)
February 27 CHICKEN RUN
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. 106 min.
(PG)
(G)
When a bird “flies” into a chicken farm, the fellow chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners. With the voices of Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha and Phil Daniels 84 min.
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB
Monday, February 29 CITIZENFOUR (see page 12)
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ADULT PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO IPAD
Tuesday, January 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, January 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, February 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, February 29, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Become a confident user of your iPad. Includes navigation, downloading and using apps. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
INTRODUCTION TO eBOOKS (TABLETS AND eREADERS)
TABLETS, (i.e., iPad,Playbook, etc)
Wednesdays, January 6, 20 & February 3, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, February 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm eREADERS, (i.e., Kobo, etc) Friday, January 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thurday, February 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Learn how to set up your device & download items to your mobile device to enjoy them on the go. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
DIGITAL CAMERA CRASH COURSE
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to upload photos to your computer and more. Bring along your laptop and camera. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Wednesday, January 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, February 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
You’ll begin to use a keyboard and mouse and learn to perform basic computer functions. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID TABLETS Thursday, January 14, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Become a confident user of your Android tablet. Includes navigation, using apps. and downloading. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
GET STARTED WITH ZINIO
Friday, January 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Learn how to check out and download popular e-magazines on your computer or device. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
GET TO KNOW YOUR WINDOWS 10 COMPUTER Monday, January 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Become a confident user. Includes basic operation, apps and email tips. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
INTERNET BASICS
Wednesdays, January 27 & February 24,10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Students will visit and navigate through popular websites as well as practice searching in Google. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
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Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
ADULT PROGRAMS
EMAIL BASICS
Wednesday, February 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everything you need to know to get started using email. Students will create and use a gmail account. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
TECH TIME
NEW
Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm January 4 to February 29
This program will provide you with help that is tailored to your specific needs. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONS
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (January 5 to February 23) This is an opportunity for adults to strengthen their computer skills by practicing word processing, saving documents, etc. There is a volunteer on hand to assist.No registration required.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM: HEALTH FAIR
Saturday, January 16 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NEW
Join us for a Community Health Fair at the Library. Learn something new and improve your health and your life. Free. For more information call 403-502-8536.
WINTER PREPAREDNESS Monday, January 18 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
When winter weather blows, will your family be prepared? Get ready and stock up on emergency supplies. Presented by Tina Widdeen from the Canadian Red Cross.
LEARN ABOUT FILIPINO CULTURE Thursday, January 21 7:00 pm
Join us for a cultural evening to learn more about the
Filipino culture. Hosted by the Filipino Association. Free. For more information call 403-502-8525.
LIVING WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER Tuesday, January 26 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A discussion about preventing FASD, strategies for living with FASD and interventions. Presented by Rod Devries, South East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENT CHILDREN Wednesday, January 27 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
This program will help with techniques for dealing with disobedient children. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY READING CHALLENGE - FAMILY LITERACY DAY Wednesday, January 27
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We’re challenging all Hatters to read for at least 15 minutes on Wednesday, January 27 for Family Literacy Day. Help us become THE MOST WELLREAD COMMUNITY IN ALBERTA by tweeting us a picture of you and your family reading with #readfor15AMP. For more information visit mhpl.info.
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Learn what every parent needs to know about substance Awaren Abuse. Provided by Community Coming Together with Alberta Health Services Addiction & Mental Health, Medicine Hat Police Services and MHPL. For more information call Taneil at 403- 529-3500 or Patti at 403-580-0147.
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Monday, February 1 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
GROUNDHOG DAY MOVIE
Tuesday, February 2 First show at 10:30 am - last show at 6:30 pm
Come and celebrate Groundhog Day with us. We will be showing the movie Groundhog Day (showtimes every 2 hours).
ORIGAMI NIGHT Tuesday, February 2 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
NEW
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Learn how to make origami items for the whole family.
FINANCIAL PLANNING: Saving strategies Thursday, February 4 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saving is a mind-set which we have to train ourselves to develop and use when making daily financial choices.
CHINESE NEW YEAR Saturday, February 6 2:00 pm
Come and celebrate the 2016 Chinese New Year and learn more about the Chinese culture. For more information call 403-502-8533.
Year of the Monkey EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (Meridian Tapping) Tuesday, February 9 7:00 pm
This Technique uses specific points on your body that are known as “acupressure” points. Tapping on these points, can stimulate your body’s energy system to expand your emotional freedom.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
LAW AT THE LIBRARY
Legal Information: We’ll Make it Easier Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Are you curious about the law? Learn about freely available, quality legal and community support information in this hands-on program.
Your Legal Toolkit
Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
An Enduring Power of Attorney, a Personal Directive, and a Will: these are important elements of a legal toolkit that everyone should have.
Condominium Law and Living
Wednesday, February 17, 10:15 am - 12:00 pm
If you are buying, living in, or selling a condominium, this seminar is for you.
Common Law and Living Together
Thursday, February 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
What are the legal rights and responsibilities of unmarried people living together as spouses and how do they differ from those of married people? FREE ADMISSION but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call Continuing Studies at 403-529-3844 to register.
CELEBRATE THE ALBERTA WINTER GAMES WITH THE LIBRARY Saturday, February 13 2:00 pm - Library Theatre
The Medicine Hat Public Library in collaboration with the Alberta Winter Games present the movie “Cool Runnings” (PG) 98 min.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM:
Mindfulness Overview & Introduction Thursday, February 18 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
NEW
Learn what mindfulness is and how to use it in your daily life to reduce stress, eat less and improve focus in daily life. Presented by Medicine Hat Family Service.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Monday, February 22 12:00 pm –1:00 pm
Are you and your family prepared in case of an emergency? Know the risks, make a plan, get a kit. Presented by Tina Widdeen.
A CYPRESS HILLS STORY (Documentary) Tuesday, February 23 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The pioneering shadow...an abandoned log cabin...a secret shared. PJ Chudleigh presents his documentary short entitled “The Cabin” a philosophical reflection of the ever enduring spirit of every pioneer. For more information call 403-502-8525.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB @ Library Theatre THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
CITIZENFOUR
A look at 7 communities around the world with the proposition that we can seize the crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better. (PG) 89 min.
A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. (PG) 114 min.
Monday, February 29 7:00 pm
Monday, January 25 7:00 pm
FRIENDS OF MEDICINE HAT PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, January 14 7:00 pm - Legion Room
Everyone who loves the MHPL is welcome. Come and get involved in the Friends book sale planning and fund allocation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Information
Hours of Operation
Adult Services: 403-502-8525 Children’s Services: 403-502-8526 Reference Services: 403-502-8538 Administration: 403-502-8527 Room Booking: 403-502-8530 www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm
The Library will be closed: - New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2016 - Family Day - Monday, February 15, 2016 This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published December 2015
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414 First Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8 www.mhpl.info