Top five things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library in May

This year, we’re welcoming the Dr. Who Society of Canada, who will be bringing a Tardis!

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Move For Mental Health

May 4, 1-4 p.m. — all ages

Presented by Community Coming Together, this day will be full of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

Join us for children’s characters, games, movement stations, quiet corners and a free barbecue, and walk the trail along River Road with a turnaround at the YMCA.

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Sips and Socials: Outdoor Pursuits

May 8, 6-8 p.m., at MT Nest Café & Market

Come to MT Nest Café & Market to make new friends and build connections over common interests in a no-pressure setting.

Each table will have a discussion topic to help you find like-minded people to enjoy your evening with.

For May our theme is Outdoor Pursuits with topics like gardening, hiking, paddling and more!

Snacks will be provided by the library. Drinks will be available to purchase.

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Wellness Week at MHPL

May 10-15

We will have a variety of programs for all ages designed to improve your mental well-being.

Workshops about hope and resiliency and empowering youth, a resiliency session for teens, slime-time for tweens and DIY Self-Care Kits are all part of the week.

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Seedy Sunday, May 11, 1 p.m.

Community Food Connections Association is bringing Seedy Sunday back to the library.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of seed swapping, growing workshops, local organizations, door prizes and more!

If you have any seeds (purchased or saved) that you’re willing to part with, please bring them to share with your fellow gardeners.

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Bonus May 31 events

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Séan McCann’s Great Big Canadian Road Trip

May 31, 7 p.m.

Séan McCann is setting out on a journey – not just across Canada, but into the heart of what it means to be human.

In a time when the world feels fractured, uncertain, and heavy, this tour is about something bigger than music. It’s about connection.

It’s about light. It’s about showing up for each other, one song at a time.

Tickets will be available at the library in early May.

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Pecha Kucha – Vol. 34

May 31, 7 p.m., at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre

Join us in the Main Theatre of the Esplanade for a night of connecting with our community.

Enjoy talks from passionate people about interesting things in a 20×20 format – 20 slides x 20 seconds per slide.

Tickets are free, but must be acquired through tixx.ca or at the Esplanade Box Office starting on May 16.

Suggested donation of $5.

Doors open at 7 p.m., program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.

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

by Chris Brown, MHPL