Enriched Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library
May - June 2014
HUMAN
LIBRARY BOOKS
Children’s PROGRAMS SPECTRUM
TWEEN
PAPERBACK exchange
TIC-TAC
Book Sale
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
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BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am
For 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
TODDLER STORYTIME
Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
For 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and action verses, songs, rhymes, and tickles. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
May 1,8,15, 22 & 29
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 Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
Age 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
DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Friday mornings at 10:30 am
For 3 - 6 years old. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 June 6,13, 20 & 27
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.
*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.
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
MOTHER’S DAY TEA-RIFFIC PARTY (Ages 3 and up) Sunday, May 11 2:00 pm 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.
EGG CARTON PETS (Ages 7 - 9)
Saturday, May 24 2:00 pm
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.
FABULOUS FATHER’S DAY FESTIVITIES (Ages 3 and up) Sunday, June 15 2:00 pm
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.
JUNE JUNGLE ANIMALS (Ages 7 - 9) Saturday, June 21 10:30 am Go 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.
TD SUMMER READING CLUB IS COMING TO OUR LIBRARY IN JULY 2014 TD Summer Reading Club
www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca
SUMMER PROGRAMS
EUREKA! TD Summer Reading Club 2014 Look 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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TWEEN PROGRAMS
MEDHAT TWEEN RECORD NIGHT Monday, May 12 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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.
AROUND THE WORLD Monday, June 9 7:00 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.
TWEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS
PURL JAM: The New Tween/Teen Stitching Night Wednesday, May 28 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 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.
TEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS
Through the Summer 2014 Teen Summer Reading Contest
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 2014
More information in the July - August’s Enriched.
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TEEN PROGRAMS presents:
Friday, May 9 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
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 Games Watch the movie “Pokemon: The First Movie” Munchies provided! Free. For ages 13 - 18
presents:
Friday, May 23 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
TALENT SHOW NIGHT
(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
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
presents: Friday, June 6 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)
For ages 13 - 18
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.
For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537
ADULT PROGRAMS
HUMAN LIBRARY BOOK OF THE MONTH Cohousing
Tuesday, May 13 7:00 pm Honor Currie Room
Laughter Yoga
Sunday, June 8 2:00 pm Honor Currie Room
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
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MAY FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
(1950) May 15 THE PINK PANTHER
May 1 KEY TO THE CITY
Key to the City is a romantic comedy film starring Clark Gable and Loretta Young as mayors who meet during a convention in San Francisco and, despite their contrasting personalities and views, fall in love. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 100 min.
(1963)
Bumbling 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 Wagner 115 min.
THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm
May 8 GRAVITY
(PG) May 22 THE WAY WAY BACK
Oscar® 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.
(PG)
While 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.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
May 3 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
(G) May 10 CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
When 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.
Inventor 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.
May 17 (1980) (PG) May 24 (G) FLASHBACK SATURDAY THE FOX AND THE FLASH GORDON HOUND A 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.
Tod, 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.
NFB FILM CLUB
Sunday, May 4
NFB 75TH ANNIVERSARY FILM COMPILATION (see page 11)
(G)
May 31 (PG) THOR: THE DARK WORLD Forced 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.
CINEMA POLITICA
Sunday, May 18 THE WINGS OF JOHNNY MAY (see page 11)
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Monday, May 26 OCCUPY LOVE (see page 11)
JUNE FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
(1969) June 19 EAST OF EDEN
June 5 THE APRIL FOOLS
(1955)
In 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.
When 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
June 12 THE MONUMENTS MEN
(PG) June 26 PHILOMENA
(PG)
Based 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 is seeking the son she was forced to give up for adoption fifty years ago. 93 min.
This 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.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
June 7 BEETHOVEN
With 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.
(G) June 14 FROZEN
(G)
Fearless 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.
(G) June 21 (1981)(PG) June 28 A KID IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT FLASHBACK SATURDAY Camelot meets the sandlot when little leaguer INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS Calvin Fuller is transported back to King Arthur’s court. 89 min. OF THE LOST ARK Archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. 115 min.
NFB FILM CLUB
Sunday, June 1
Sunday, June 29
MY PRAIRIE HOME
HI, HO MISTAHEY!
(see page 11)
(see page 11)
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ADULT PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO eREADERS AND TABLETS eReaders, i.e., Kobo, etc
Thursday, May 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Thursday, June 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Tablets, i.e., iPad,Playbook, etc
Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm 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.
INTRODUCTION TO ANCESTRY
Sunday, May 25 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ancestry is the world’s largest online collection of genealogical or family history information. This class will help you start or grow your existing family tree by introducing you to Ancestry’s many features. Free but advance registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
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 EASY
A workshop with published author Ashley Little Monday, May 26 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Honor Currie Room
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. Space is limited so please register for this free workshop at the Information Desk or call 403-502-8525.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
THE LIBRARY’S KNITTING, CROCHETING AND STITCHING CLUB
Library
Thursday, May 1 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 LIBRARY Employment Standards Friday, May 2 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This 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 PLANNING Monday, May 5 at 7:00 pm Honor Currie Room
How 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 June, July and August 2014
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!
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ADULT PROGRAMS
PROMOTING WELLNESS
For Individuals with Dementia as well as their family, friends, volunteers, staff and other community members Tuesday, May 6 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.
JANE’S WALK INFORMATION NIGHT Thursday, May 15 7:00 pm
IDEASWORTHSPREADING
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.
HIKING THE COAST TO COAST WALK With Ian and Angela Turner Wednesday, May 21 7:00 pm Library Theatre
Last 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.
PECHA KUCHA NIGHT - Volume 3 Friday, May 23 at 8:20 pm Legion Canteen (702 2 St SE)
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: pechakucha.mh@gmail.com
WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
Saturday, 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.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
MEDICINE HAT JAZZFEST AT THE LIBRARY FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY: The Arturo Sandoval Story Monday, June 23 7:00 pm Library 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.
NFB FILM CLUB
NFB 75th ANNIVERSARY FILM COMPILATION
THE WINGS OF JOHNNY MAY
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.
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.
Sunday, May 4 2:00 pm Library Theatre
Sunday, May 18 2:00 pm Library Theatre
MY PRAIRIE HOME
HI, HO, MISTAHEY!
Journey through landscapes both real and emotional in this intimate portrait of transgender singer Rae Spoon.
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.
Sunday, June 1 2:00 pm Library Theatre
Sunday, June 29 2:00 pm Library Theatre
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
OCCUPY LOVE Monday, May 26 7:00 pm Library Theatre
This film captures the heart of the movement of movements that is sweeping the planet in response to today’s economic and environmental crises.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
SPECTRUM BOOKSALE Thursday, May 29 from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm Friday, May 30 from 10 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday, May 31 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Used 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.
BOOK SALE
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES THE LUNCHBOX Monday, May 19 at 7:30 pm Monarch Theatre (609 2nd St. SE) For more information about sponsorship, volunteering or programs, please visit www.mhfilm.ca
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
Contact Information
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
Fiction Services: 403-502-8525 Children’s Services: 403-502-8526 Non-Fiction Services: 403-502-8538 Administration: 403-502-8527 Room Booking: 403-502-8530 www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca
The Library will be closed: Victoria Day - Monday, May 19, 2014 Find us on This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published April 2014
Medicine Hat Public Library is a member of the Shortgrass Library System
414 First Street SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0A8 www.mhpl.info
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