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Programs and Events at Medicine Hat Public Library

January - February 2016

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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Tuesday mornings at 10:30 amFor 4 - 18 months old with a parent or other adult caregiver. January 5, 12, 19 & 26February 2 & 9

BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME (REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)

Thursday mornings at 10:30 amFor 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and songs.January 7, 14, 21 & 28February 4 & 11

TODDLER STORYTIME (REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED)

Free. Registration is required by calling: 403-502-8526 beginning on Tuesday, December 29.

Registration for next session starts on Tuesday, February 23.

Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pmAge 2 and up. This drop-in program is fun for the whole family. January 5, 12, 19 & 26February 2, 9, 16 & 23

TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME

Friday mornings at 10:30 amFor ages 3 - 6. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.January 8, 15, 22 & 29February 5, 12, 19 & 26

DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Saturday, January 232:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin 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.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY

Saturday, February 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmHonor Currie Room

VALENTINE’S FAMILY DANCE PARTY

WINTER STORYWALK® Sunday, January 24

2:00 pm - 4:30 pmParticipants 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

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.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm(Registration starts the week before

each session. For ages 10 - 12)REGISTER IN PERSON OR CALL 403-502-8526.

AFTER SCHOOL

Ages 10 - 12

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)

Tween Night presents:Monday, January 117:00 pm - 8:30 pmGet 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 PROGRAMS

Registration for January 30 begins on Tuesday, January 19, and for February 27 begins on Tuesday, February 16. Call 403-502-8526 to register.

Saturdays, January 30 & February 27For ages 7-9

These Programs are Free. For Ages 10-12 only. For more Information call: 403-502-8526

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.

CODING FOR TWEENS Part 2 and 3 Saturdays, January 23 & February 20

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, February 87:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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.

BABY LAUGHTER YOGA (For babies who are not yet walking)Wednesday, January 6 & February 3

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Come with your own short plays or skits you’d like to perform or choose from our selection. (For Ages 10-12)

Tween Night presents:

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TEEN PROGRAMS

For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537

Join a team to build a pirate ship from large cardboard boxes and race them! Partner up to win the ‘peg-legraces’(three legged races), log rolling, and a pirate movie! Lots of snacks! For ages 13 - 18.

presents:Friday, January 87:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

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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.

Friday, January 227:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

presents:

Solve two mysteries in one night!Lots of snacks! For ages 13 - 18.

Friday, February 57:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

presents:Friday, February 197:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

Tournament (BYOC). For ages 13 - 18.

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.

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2Wednesday, February 36:30 pm Library Theatre

Play Mario Kart 8 and other great games for Wii. Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

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THE LIBRARY’S KNITTING, CROCHETING AND STITCHING CLUBThursdays, January 14, 28, February 11 & 257:00 pm – 9:00 pmBring along a project that you’re working on or would like to start. We’ll share skills laughs, and some light refreshments.

ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOURMonday, January 11 & Tuesday, January 127:00 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.

COLOURING FUNTuesday, January 5 & Monday, February 227:00 pm Discover a fun way to relieve stress and express yourself. Bring your own colouring book, we will supply treats and colouring tools.

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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.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Starting on January 6

POSITIVE PARENTING SERIES (For parents of children ages 12 and under)

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.

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 pmRaising Resilient ChildrenWednesday, February 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION with Theresa EisenbarthTuesday, 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.

JANUARY FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

January 21 (1960)PLEASE DON’T EAT THE DAISIESLarry, 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.

January 14 (14A)A WALK IN THE WOODSAfter 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 7 (1954)CARMEN JONESDorothy 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.

January 28 (PG)THE WALKIn 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 Baillargeon123 min.

Monday, January 25THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

(see page 12)

January 30 (PG)PAN12-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.

January 16 (PG) SUPER SATURDAY

ANT-MAN 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.

January 2 (PG) JURASSIC WORLD 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 9 (PG) MINIONSMinions 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 Keaton91 min.

January 23 (G)FLUSHED AWAYThe 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.

FEBRUARY FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT MOVIES @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

February 18 (1955)HIT THE DECKSailor 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.

February 11 (14A)MEN WITH BROOMSPaul 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.

February 4 (1953)BEAT THE DEVILOn 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.

February 27 (G)CHICKEN RUNWhen 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 Daniels84 min.

February 20 (PG)SUPER SATURDAY FANTASTIC FOURFour 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.

February 6 (PG) THE MIGHTY DUCKSA self-centered lawyer is sentenced to community service coaching a rag tag youth hockey team. With Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland and Lane Smith100 min.

February 13 (PG) COOL RUNNINGSWhen a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified to theOlympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. With John Candy, Leon and Doug E. Doug98 min.

February 25 (14A)GRANDMAA 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 Harden78 min.

Monday, February 29CITIZENFOUR

(see page 12)

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ADULT PROGRAMS

DIGITAL CAMERA CRASH COURSE

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.

Saturday, January 9, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmSunday, February 7, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO IPADTuesday, January 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, January 18, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmSaturday, February 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmMonday, February 29, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmBecome 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)

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.

TABLETS, (i.e., iPad,Playbook, etc)Wednesdays, January 6, 20 & February 3, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmFriday, February 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmeREADERS, (i.e., Kobo, etc) Friday, January 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmThurday, February 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

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.

Wednesday, January 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmTuesday, February 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID TABLETSThursday, January 14, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmBecome 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

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.

Friday, January 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

GET TO KNOW YOUR WINDOWS 10 COMPUTER Monday, January 25, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmBecome a confident user. Includes basic operation, apps and email tips. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

INTERNET BASICSWednesdays, January 27 & February 24,10:00 am - 12:00 pmStudents will visit and navigate through popular websites as well as practice searching in Google. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

EMAIL BASICSWednesday, February 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmEverything 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 TIMEMondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm January 4 to February 29This program will provide you with help that is tailored to your specific needs. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

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WINTER PREPAREDNESSMonday, January 187:00 pm – 8:00 pmWhen 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.

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM: HEALTH FAIRSaturday, January 1610:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

LIVING WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERTuesday, January 266:00 pm – 8:30 pmA discussion about preventing FASD, strategies for living with FASD and interventions. Presented by Rod Devries, South East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

LEARN ABOUT FILIPINO CULTUREThursday, January 21

7:00 pmJoin 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.

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.

DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENT CHILDREN Wednesday, January 27

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmThis 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

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS PROGRAMMonday, February 1 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLearn what every parent needs to know about substance 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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GROUNDHOG DAY MOVIETuesday, 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).

FINANCIAL PLANNING: Saving strategiesThursday, February 47:00 pm – 8:00 pmSaving is a mind-set which we have to train ourselves todevelop and use when making daily financial choices.

Year of the Monkey

CHINESE NEW YEARSaturday, February 6

2:00 pmCome and celebrate the 2016 Chinese

New Year and learn more about the Chinese culture. For more information call 403-502-8533.

ORIGAMI NIGHTTuesday, February 2 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmOrigami is the Japanese art of paper folding.Learn how to make origami items for the whole family.

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Wednesday, January 27We’re challenging all Hatters to read for at least

15 minutes on Wednesday, January 27 for Family Literacy Day. Help us become THE MOST WELL-READ 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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COMMUNITY READING CHALLENGE - FAMILY LITERACY DAY

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (Meridian Tapping)Tuesday, February 97:00 pmThis 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

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSMonday, February 22 12:00 pm –1:00 pmAre you and your family prepared in case of an emergency? Know the risks, make a plan, get a kit. Presented by Tina Widdeen.

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.

A CYPRESS HILLS STORY (Documentary)Tuesday, February 23

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM: Mindfulness Overview & Introduction

Thursday, February 18 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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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.

FREE ADMISSION but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call Continuing Studies at 403-529-3844 to register.

LAW AT THE LIBRARYLegal Information: We’ll Make it EasierTuesday, January 19, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmAre you curious about the law? Learn about freely available, quality legal and community support information in this hands-on program.

Common Law and Living TogetherThursday, February 25, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmWhat are the legal rights and responsibilities of unmarried people living together as spouses and how do they differ from those of married people?

Your Legal ToolkitWednesday, February 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmAn 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 LivingWednesday, February 17, 10:15 am - 12:00 pmIf you are buying, living in, or selling a condominium, this seminar is for you.

CELEBRATE THE ALBERTA WINTER GAMES WITH THE LIBRARYSaturday, February 132:00 pm - Library TheatreThe Medicine Hat Public Library in collaboration with the Alberta Winter Games present the movie “Cool Runnings” (PG) 98 min.

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Contact InformationAdult Services: 403-502-8525Children’s Services: 403-502-8526Reference Services: 403-502-8538Administration: 403-502-8527Room Booking: 403-502-8530www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca

The Library will be closed:- New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2016- Family Day - Monday, February 15, 2016

FRIENDS OF MEDICINE HAT PUBLIC LIBRARYANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThursday, January 14 7:00 pm - Legion RoomEveryone who loves the MHPL is welcome. Come and get involved in the Friends book sale planning and fund allocation.

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHINGMonday, January 257:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB @ Library Theatre

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.

CITIZENFOURMonday,February 29 7:00 pm A documentarian and a reporter travel to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with Edward Snowden. (PG) 114 min.