High school students can study with free snacks at the library during exam season later in January. (Pixabay/Pexels)

By CHAT News Staff

Top 5 things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library in January

Jan 3, 2024 | 4:22 PM

A new year means new things to do at the library.

Here’s the top five things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library for January 2024.

BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP

Jan. 6, 10:30 a.m.

An hour of fun and socialization for kids ages 1-3 years that will focus on age appropriate loose parts play, which allows kids to move, combine, rearrange, and tinker with fun toys, which will be provided.

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Registration required: https://bit.ly/register-for-a-program-MHPL

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

Jan. 7-9, 7 p.m.

Presented in partnership with the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, the festival features three unique screenings of adventure films in the Esplanade Main Theatre.

Tickets available at: www.tixx.ca

HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET

Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Feeling the pinch of high grocery prices and wanting feeding your family to be more affordable?

This class will discuss how to menu plan, shop, and prepare nutritious food affordably, and you’ll leave with lots of handouts to help you on your way.

Registration required: https://bit.ly/register-for-a-program-MHPL

RECONNECTING TO PLAY

Jan. 18, 6 p.m.

When we play, we create community, increase connection, build healthier relationships, improve our creativity and even boost our immune systems.

Play is a restorative practice and a fun and free way to support our mental wellness. Come learn a little about the science behind play, meet new people, enjoy some snacks, and most importantly, PLAY!

Registration required: https://bit.ly/register-for-a-program-MHPL

STUDY LOCK-IN

Jan. 23-28

Are you a junior or senior high school student looking for a quiet place to study?

Our teen space, The Honeycomb House, will be open for quiet study from when the library opens to 30 minutes before closing.

Free snacks and refreshments will be provided by CCT and the Safeway Community Action Fund to keep you fueled.

Find out more about what’s going on at the Medicine Hat Public Library online.