Enriched Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library
September - October 2014
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
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BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME
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Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am
This six week program is for 4 - 18 month olds with a parent or other adult caregiver. Enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles, and knee bounces.
September 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 7 & 14
TODDLER STORYTIME
Thursday mornings at 10:30 am
For 18 - 36 month olds. Join us for stories and action verses as well as songs, rhymes, and tickles.
September 11, 18 & 25 October 2, 9 & 16
Free. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call: 403-502-8526.
Registration begins on Tuesday, September 2. Registration for the November/December program begins on Tuesday October 28.
TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
These drop-in storytimes are fun for kids ages 2 and up as well as their parents, grandparents, and friends. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs to celebrate a new theme each week. Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.
September 9, 16, 23 & 30 October 7, 14, 21 & 28
DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Friday mornings at 10:30 am
For 3 - 6 year olds. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.
September 5, 12, 19, & 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
MINION CRAFT
Saturday, September 27 2:00 pm For ages 7 - 9. Make crafts inspired by Despicable Me Minions. Registration required. Please call: 403-502-8526 to register.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 16.
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
HALLOWEEN STORY CRAFT Saturday, October 25 10:30 am
For ages 4 - 6. Have a spooktacular time at Halloween Story Craft. Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs celebrating Halloween followed by a simple make and take craft project. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.
MONSTER CRAFT
Saturday, October 25 2:00 pm For ages 7 - 9. Join Maeghan for monster activities and stories celebrating Halloween. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.
TWEEN PROGRAMS
CREATE YOUR OWN GOCK! (GOTH SOCK PUPPET) Monday, September 15 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm For ages 10 - 12. Use your imagination and create your own Goth Sock Puppet. Bring one or two NEW socks. Drinks and Munchies provided.
HALLO’TWEEN NIGHT Monday, October 27 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For ages 10 - 12. Come and enjoy Halloween activities. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize! Drinks and munchies provided. For more information about Children’s programs or to register, come in to Free. the Library or call 403-502-8526. For Ages 10 the - 12.Children’s For moreInformation InformationDesk call:at403-502-8526.
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TWEEN PROGRAMS
TEEN PROGRAMS
PURL JAM: The New Tween/Teen Stitching Night Wednesdays, September 3 & 17 Wednesdays, October 1, 15 & 29 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 presents:
Friday, September 19 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm SSBB Tournament (bring your own controller) Just Dance 2, Mario Kart 8 for Wii U, Rock Band 2 and Super Mario Bros. U. Plenty of munchies! Costume Contest!
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For teens 13 - 18 years old. Doors open 6:45 to 7:15 only. presents:
Friday, October 3 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
& Pizza Night
8 Monopoly games will be played all evening simultaneously, 7 Game Tables and 1 Life Sized Board. A draw will determine the lucky team for the big board. Munchies provided. Pizza will be served mid evening. Free. For teens 13-18 years old. Doors open from 6:45 to 7:15 only.
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Friday, October 17 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
COSTUME CONTEST!. Sci-Fi Make and Takes. Plenty of Munchies. (Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, Steampunk Trivia) Watch the movie “Pacific Rim” Doors open from 6:45 to 7:15 only. For teens 13 - 18 years old.
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TEEN PROGRAMS
Teens Initiating Change Together and Committed Sunday, September 28 2:00 pm
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For 13 – 18 year old teens. Come and join, we have application forms at the Library. You need to be a library member (it’s free!) Tic-Tac meets once a month. For more information call Michelle at 403-502-8537
ADULT PROGRAMS
The Library’s Knitting, Crocheting and Stitching Club
Library
Thursdays, September 4 & 18 Thursdays, October 2, 16 & 30 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Calling all knitters, crocheters, needleworkers, and those who would like to learn some stitching skills! The library’s popular drop-in stitching club is starting again now that fall is here. Bring along a project that you’re working on or would like to start. We’ll share skills, laughs, and some light refreshments. For more information call 403-502-8525.
INSPIRATIONAL FICTION BOOK CLUB Tuesday, September 9 2:00 pm Honor Currie Room
Lovers of Inspirational Fiction authors like Wanda E. Brunstetter and Tim LeHaye are invited to our new Inspirational Fiction Book Club. This relaxed ‘read what you like’ club will meet every second month to enjoy refreshments, share what we are currently reading, talk about our favorite authors and titles, and get insider’s information on new and upcoming releases. Free. Registration not required.
LOCAL AUTHORS OPEN MIC
Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm Honor Currie Room Are you a writer of short stories, novels, poetry or nonfiction? This is your chance to share a sample of your work in a supportive setting. Join otherlocal authors and readers for an evening of short readings in a coffeehouse setting. Each reading will be limited to six minutes and must be suitable for a public audience. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to add you name to the list of readers, call Linda at 403-977-1378.
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SEPTEMBER FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
September 4 NIAGARA
(1953) September 18 (1972) THE WAR BETWEEN MEN AND As two couples are visiting Niagara Falls, tensions WOMEN between one wife andher husband reach the level Peter has avoided marriage for his entire life, until he meets Theresa. They couldn’t be more wrong for one another, but soon the pair finds themselves close to living happily ever after. With Jack Lemmon, Barbara Harris and Jason Robards. 110 min.
of murder. With Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 92 min.
THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm
September 11 LE WEEK-END
(14A) September 25 ENOUGH SAID
A British couple return to Paris many years after their honeymoon there in an attempt to rejuvenate their marriage. With Lindsay Duncan, Jim Broadbent and Jeff Goldblum. 93 min.
(PG)
A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she’s interested in learns he’s her new friend’s ex-husband. With Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. 93 min.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
September 6 OLIVER & COMPANY
(G)
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist”. A homeless kitten named Oliver roams the streets of New York where he is taken in by a gang of homeless mutts. During one of these criminal acts, Oliver meets a wealthy young girl named Jenny. This meeting will forever change his life. 74 min.
September 13 THE LEGO MOVIE
(G)
Follow Emmett: an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO® minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. 101 min.
September 20 (1983)(PG) September 27 (1959)(G) FLASHBACK SATURDAY TREASURE ISLAND See Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale brought to STRANGE BREW life in Walt Disney’s first all live action feature film. Two Canadian brothers, Bob and Doug McKenzie, get jobs at the Elsinore Brewery, only to learn that something is rotten with the state of it. With Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas and Max Von Sydow. 90 min.
96 min.
NFB FILM CLUB
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB
Sunday, September 14 SHAMELESS PROPAGANDA
Monday, September 29 REVOLUTION
(see page 11)
(see page 12)
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OCTOBER FILM LINEUP THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm
October 2 (1966) October 16 BANG! BANG! YOU’RE DEAD THE BIRDS One of six travellers who catch the bus from Casablanca airport to Marrakesh is carrying $2 million to pay a local operator to fix United Nations votes. But which one? With Tony Randall, Senta Berger and Herbert Lom. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 92 min.
(1963)
A beautiful blonde pursues a potential boyfriend to a small town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness. With Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren and Suzanne Pleshette. 119 min.
THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm
October 9 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL
(PG) October 23 I’LL FOLLOW YOU DOWN
Based on the book by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. In Nebraska, a pastor (Greg Kinnear) must examine his faith after his young son (Connor Corum) claims to have seen a detailed vision of heaven. 99 min.
(14A)
A scientist (Rufus Sewell) disappears during a trip and years later, his son (Haley Joel Osment) decides to pursue the mystery, and works to recreate his father’s experiment. 93 min.
SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm
(G) October 11 THE MUPPETS MOST WANTED
October 4 THE MUPPETS
When an oil baron tries to buy the Muppet theatre, a life-long fan works to reunite the Muppets to save the building. Starring Jason Segel and Amy Adams. 103 min.
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. 107 min.
October 18 (1988)(PG) October 25 FLASHBACK SATURDAY THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE BEETLEJUICE CHRISTMAS A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a “bio-exorcist”in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. With Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Michael Keaton. 92 min.
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(G)
When the King of Halloween decides he wants a new holiday, Christmas will never be the same. 75 min.
NFB FILM CLUB
Sunday, October 5 PASSCHENDAELE
(G)
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB
Sunday, October 19 OUT OF MIND, OUT OF SIGHT (see page 11)
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Monday, October 27 THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES (see page 12)
ADULT PROGRAMS
HUMAN LIBRARY BOOK OF THE MONTH Family Violence
Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 pm Honor Currie Room Join author and survivor of family violence. Hear how it affected her and her children. Come and learn more about Human Library Books. For more information call: 403-502-8525
BUDGETING FOR BEGINNERS Monday, September 22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Legion Room
NEW
Budgeting is something that everyone should do but how does a person get started? Learn the art of balancing your money with your expenses along with money-saving tips and pitfalls to avoid. This session is free but space is limited. Call Karen-Ann at 403-504-1811, extension 101 to register.
ALBERTA CULTURE DAYS - Prairie Tales 16 Sunday, September 28 2:00 pm Library Theatre
Celebrate Alberta Culture Days with Prairie Tales 16, the latest compilation of an annual collection of short films and videos made by Alberta artists.
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES AND WHAT THEY MEAN Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm
Hear local author Doug Zeigler (The Proof is in the Pubdding) share the numerous near death experiences he has had throughout his life. These experiences has led him to fundamental questions about life and some satisfying answers. Registration not required. Free. Refreshments will be provided.
POSITIVE PARENTING SERIES
Wednesday Oct. 1, 6:30 - 8 pm The Power of Positive Parenting Wednesday Oct. 15, 6:30 - 8 pm Raising Competent, Confident Children Wednesday Oct. 29, 6:30 – 8 pm Raising Resilient Children Honor Currie Room Positive Parenting Program (also known as ‘Triple P’) has been widely studied and used by parents for over 30 years. This series of presentations is made available through the Alberta government and McMan Parent Link Centre. Free. Registration not required. For more information call 403-504-0833 or visit www.triplep-parenting.net.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
LAW AT THE LIBRARY Your Legal Toolkit
Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An Enduring Power of Attorney, a Personal Directive and a Will: these are important ingredients of a legal toolkit which everyone should have. Learn more about these legal tools.
Condo Living
Wednesday, October 15, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This session will present information about the laws governing condominium associations and bylaws, monthly dues, insurance requirements, capital replacement reserve funds, repairs, maintenance, and your legal options if the contract is not upheld.
Executor’s Duties and Responsibilities
Wednesday, October 22, 10:15 am – Noon
Have you been named as an executor of an estate for a relative or friend? We will provide an overview of the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor as that person gathers in estate assets, pays the debts, distributes to beneficiaries, and generally administers the estate.
Employment Standards
Friday October 24, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
This session is designed for business owners, managers, supervisors andpayroll and accounting personnel to provide a better understanding of rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Code.
Personal Directives
Wednesday, October 29, 10:15 am – Noon
Preparing a personal directive will increase your control of your medical care in the event of an emergency or deteriorating health. These programs are presented in partnership with the Medicine Hat College Legal Education Program, the Alberta Law Foundation and Medicine Hat Public Library. FREE ADMISSION but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Continuing Studies at 403-529-3844 to register.
DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONS Wednesdays,1:00 pm - 3:00 pm September 10 to December 17
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. No registration required. For more information call Lynda at 403-502-8541.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
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Tuesday, September 23, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, September 27, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Are you new to computers? This two-hour class will get you started. You’ll begin to use a keyboard and mouse and learn to perform basic computer functions. Free but advance registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
LEARN TO TYPE
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
NEW
Tuesday, September 30, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday, October 4, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This two-hour class will introduce you to two free websites you can use at home or in the library to improve your typing and mouse using skills. In-class practice with an instructor will help you get started on your path to becoming a confident keyboard user. Free but advance registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
GETTING STARTED WITH ZINIO
NEW
Monday, September 22, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday, October 18, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zinio is the library’s growing collection of digital magazines including Newsweek, Cosmopolitan and many more. Learn how to check out and download popular e-magazines on your computer or device. Free but advance registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
A TASTE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
NEW
Monday, October 6, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 1, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a guided tour through several of the most popular social media websites today. Includes Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. Registration not required
INTRODUCTION TO ANCESTRY Sunday, October 19 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced Education and Technology.
Ancestry is the world’s largest online collection of family history or genealogical information. This class will introduceyou to Ancestry’s many features. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.
(B.Y.O.D.) BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
Arrange to meet with a library staff member to get one-on-one help with your laptop or device. Get started using the library’s e-books, e-magazines, e-movies and more. This one-hour session is free; a library membership and advance registration are required. Stop by the Information Desk or call 403-502-8525 to register.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY WORKSHOP Saturday, October 4 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Celebrate World Card making Day on October 4, 2014. MHPL will host its second annual card making workshop with a variety of techniques and patterns satisfying to beginners and experts alike. Registration is required,$5.00 deposit refunded upon completion of workshop. Please pre-register in person. For more information please call:403-502-8525.
PROMOTING WELLNESS
For Individuals with Dementia as well as their family, friends, volunteers, staff and other community members Tuesday, October 7 from 6:30 pm to 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.
NFB FILM CLUB SHAMELESS PROPAGANDA
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Sunday, September 14 at 2:00 pm Library Theatre Filmmaker Robert Lower watched the films produced by the NFB up until 1945 and distilled the essence of their message to Canadians. What he finds is entertaining and disturbing. 72 min.
PASSCHENDAELE (2007) (14A) Sunday, October 5 at 2:00 pm Library Theatre
Set during the height of the First World War, Passchendaele tells the story of a soldier who is brutally wounded in France and returns to Calgary emotionally and physically scarred. 114 min.
OUT OF MIND, OUT OF SIGHT
Out of Mind, Out of Sight
Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 pm Library Theatre
What happens to people who suffer from mental illness and commit violent crimes? Patients and staff at a Mental Health Centre share their experiences with stunning frankness. 88 min.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
JUST DOCS FILM CLUB REVOLUTION
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
Monday, Sept. 29 7:00 pm Library Theatre
Monday, Oct. 27 7:00 pm Library Theatre
MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
LAND HO!
Monday, Sept. 15 7:30 pm Monarch Theatre
TRIP TO ITALY
Monday, Oct. 20 7:30 pm Monarch Theatre
(609 2nd St. SE)
(609 2nd St. SE)
Passes can be purchased at Medicine Hat Public Library or buy single tickets at the door on movie nights. For more information about sponsorship, volunteering or programs, please visit www.mhfilm.ca
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
Contact Information
Monday to Thursday:
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
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: - Labour Day - Monday, September 1, 2014 - Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 13, 2014
Find us on This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published August 2014 Cover picture provided by Lynda Lindsay
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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