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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. Enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles, and knee bounces. January 6,13, 20 & 27February 3 & 10

BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME

Thursday mornings at 10:30 amFor 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and action verses as well as songs, rhymes, and tickles. January 8 15, 22 & 29February 5 & 12

TODDLER STORYTIME

DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIMEFriday mornings at 10:30 amFor 3 - 6 years old. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.January 9, 16, 23 & 30February 6, 13, 20 & 27

TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pmAge 2 and up. These drop-in storytimes are fun for the whole family. Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.January 6,13, 20 & 27February 3,10, 17 & 24

STOR TIMEY

Free. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call: 403-502-8526. Registration begins on Tuesday, December 30.

Registration for next session starts on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Saturday, January 31 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmWelcome to Dragon Training! The first thing you are gonna need is a shield, then to choose your dragon. Which dragon will you discover? Open to 7-9 year olds. Registration required. Register in person or call 403-502-8526 starting, Tuesday, January 20.

CRAFT FOR 7 - 9 YEARS OLD

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

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Saturday, January 242:00 pm - 4:00 pmJoin us to celebrate Family Literacy Day 2015. In honour of Family Literacy Day we’re hosting an afternoon of family fun! Snacks & beverages will be provided. This program is co-sponsored by Medicine Hat Public Library and L.E.A.R.N.

FAMILY LITERACY DAY

Saturday, February 7 10:30 am

VALENTINE’S DAY STORY CRAFT FOR 4 - 6 YEARS OLD

WINTER STORYWALK® Families of all ages are encouraged to join us at the Nature Centre on Sunday, January 25 for the opening ceremony. The story trail will open at 2:00 pm with activities at the Nature Centre until 4:30 pm. Participants can earn tokens that can be redeemed at the Library for a prize! The StoryWalk® will open daily until Friday, February 27. For more information call the Nature Line: 403-529-6225 or email mhip@natureline.info

Saturday, February 282:00 pm - 4:00 pmDo you want to build a snowman? Join us for some themed crafts inspired by the movie Frozen. Registration required. Register in person or call 403-502-8526 starting, Tuesday, February 17.

FOR 7 - 9 YEARS OLD

Enjoy stories and songs celebrating hearts and friendship, followed by a craft. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration required. Register in person or call 403-502-8526 starting, Tuesday, January 27.

Tween Night presents:

TWEEN PROGRAMS

Monday, January 127:00 pm - 8:30 pmGet your glow going with some awesome glow-in-the-dark games: glow bowling, “tic-tac-glow,” and even stick your hands into some glowing goop. Don’t forget to wear your favorite white “glothing.” Drinks and munchies provided. **IMPORTANT: Please bring your own white or black t-shirt for decorating with glow paint.** (For Ages 10-12)

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TWEEN PROGRAMS

Tween Night presents:

Come and join a team to build a pirate ship from large cardboard boxes and race them! Partner up to win the ‘peg-leg races’(three legged races), log rolling, and a pirate movie! Plenty of Munchies. For teens 13-18 years old.

presents:Friday, January 97:00 pm - 9:30 pm(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

TEEN PROGRAMS

For more Information call: 403-502-8526

Do you have a talent for: Singing, Dancing, Acrobatics, Acting, Martial Arts, Playing an Instrument and more? Come show off your best act! Minimum one minute, maximum five minutes. Keep it clean. No dangerous stunts. Microphone and CD player provided. Plenty of munchies! For teens 13-18 years old.

Monday, February 97:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join in the fun of discovering who dunnit when we bring Parker

Brothers classic board game to life.Drinks and munchies provided.

(For Ages 10-12)

presents:Friday, January 237:00 pm - 9:30 pm(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

PIRATENight

presents:Friday, February 67:00 pm - 9:30 pm(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)Come and play Dutch Blitz, Uno Spin, 5-Card Stud Poker, Trading Card Games, i.e.: and . Plenty of munchies! For teens 13 - 18 years old.

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TEEN PROGRAMS

Bring 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.

THE LIBRARY’S KNITTING, CROCHETING AND STITCHING CLUB

Thursdays, January 8 & 22 - February 5 & 197:00 pm – 9:00 pmLibrary

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

presents:Friday, February 207:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Play also Mario Kart 8 and other great gemes for Wii.Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo. For teens 13-18 years old. Doors open 6:45 to 7:15 only.

INSPIRATIONAL FICTION BOOK CLUBTuesday, January 13 2:00 pm - 3:30 pmLovers of Inspirational Fiction authors are invited to our 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.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOURMonday, January 12, 7:00 pmTuesday, January 13, 7:00 pm at the Monarch Theatre (609 2nd St. SE)

$12 Adults and $10 Students/Seniors ($12 at the door ) Tickets are available at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Presented with assistance from the ETOL students at MHC and the generosity of Criterion Catalysts and Technologies, and Cancarb.

SCREENWRITING TO DIE FOR (videoconference)Monday, January 12 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmJudith Graves, Alberta author, shares her experiences writing scripts for network television and offers tips on the craft of screenwriting. Graves will talk about affordable screenwriting programs such as Scrivener as well as how to plot a script using her outline structure, The Bones of the Story. Registration not required. For more information call 403-502-8533.

Tournament (BYOC)

JANUARY FILM LINEUP

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January 15 (1944)TO HAVE AND HAVE NOTDuring WWII, American expatriate Harry Morgan helps transport a Free French Resistance leader and his beautiful wife to Martinique while romancing a sexy lounge singer. Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Walter Brennan100 min.

January 8 (14A)BEGIN AGAINA chance encounter between a disgraced music-business executive and a young singer-songwriter new to Manhattan turns into a promising collaboration between the two talents. With Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo and Adam Levine.104 min.

January 1 LIBRARY CLOSED

January 22 (PG)A LONG WAY DOWNFour people meet on New Year’s Eve and form a surrogate family to help one another weather the difficulties of their lives. With Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette and Imogen Poots.96 min.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

January 3 (PG) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. 102 min.

January 10 (G)PLANES: FIRE & RESCUEWhen Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter.84 min.

January 17 (PG) FLASHBACK SATURDAY ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING(1987)With Elisabeth Shue, Maia Brewton and Keith Coogan.102 min.

January 31 (G)POCAHONTASAn English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief share a romance when English colonists invade seventeenth-century Virginia. 82 min.

NFB FILM CLUB JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

Sunday, January 18LITTLE BIG GIRLS

(see page 8)

Monday, January 26FORCE OF NATURE

(THE DAVID SUZUKI MOVIE)(see page 11)

January 24 (PG)MILLION DOLLAR ARMA sports agent stages a recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play MajorLeague Baseball. 124 min.

FEBRUARY FILM LINEUP

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February 19 (1967)BEDAZZLEDA hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning over the girl of his dreams. With Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Eleanor Bron. 103 min.

February 12 (14A)WISH I WAS HEREAidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family. With Zach Braff, Joey King and Pierce Gagnon.106 min.

February 5 (1951)ON MOONLIGHT BAYMarjorie begins dating William, who lives across the street. She is a tom-boy, and her father has traditional views not shared by William. Marjorie is forced to act like a lady, despite her and Williams’ shared love for baseball. With Doris Day and Gordon MacRae. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 95 min.

February 28 (G)THE PRINCESS AND THE FROGA waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him. 98 min.

February 21 (PG)FLASHBACK SATURDAY LABYRINTH (1986)Fifteen-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in thirteen hours. With David Bowie. 126 min.

February 7 (PG) GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXYA group of space criminals must work together to stop the fanatical villain Ronan the Accuser from destroying the galaxy. With Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper.121 min.

February 14 (G) EARTH TO ECHOAfter receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, a group of kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help. With Teo Halm, Astro and Reese Hartwig.91 min.

February 26 (PG)BELLEThe mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century England. With Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode and Emily Watson.104 min.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

Monday, February 23HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE

(see page 11)

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ADULT PROGRAMS

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 introduce you to Ancestry’s many features. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

INTRODUCTION TO ANCESTRYSunday, January 18Sunday, February 82:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONS Tuesdays,1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Starting on January 13, 2015

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. No registration required. For more information call 403-502-8541.

NFB FILM CLUB

The documentary Little Big Girls sheds light on the recent phenomenon of early-onset puberty which is fast becoming a worldwide public health concern.

LITTLE BIG GIRLSSunday, January 182:00 pmLibrary Theatre

Medicine Hat Public Library is turning 100 years old and the whole city is invited to our Centennial Anniversary Kick-Off Party. Refreshments

ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF PARTYSaturday, January 172:00 pm

CHRISTINE AND PAUL: A Journey with Alzheimer’s Disease (documentary)

Did you know that women are doubly affected by Alzheimer’s disease? This documentary follows the life of Christine, a 46-year-old mother of three with a distinguished career in science and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Discussion to follow film.

Sunday, January 252:00 pmLibrary Theatre

NEWDAY

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ADULT PROGRAMS

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. Call

Continuing Studies at 403-529-3844 to register.

LAW AT THE LIBRARY

Common Law and Living TogetherThursday, February 19, 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?

Legal ToolkitWednesday, January 28, 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.

Estate Law and PlanningWednesday, February 25, 10:15 am – 12:00 pmLearn a perspective on strategies to consider for preserving everything you have worked hard to build.

Losing a Job and Wrongful DismissalWednesday, February 11, 10:15 am – 12:00 pmWhen is a dismissal wrong? What are the rights and responsibilities of someone who loses a job? Get answers to these questions and more.

Rights and Responsibilities of Being an ExecutorWednesday, February 4, 10:15 am – 12:00 pmThis presentation will provide an overview of the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor as he/she gathers in estate assets, pays the debts, distributes to beneficiaries, and generally administers the estate.

Tuesday, January 27 7:00 pm Joel Nicholson of Alberta Fish and Wildlife presents a glimpse into the little known wildlife species struggling to survive in Alberta’s prairie grassland.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis present music of the Americas through the lens of four pioneering giants of jazz: Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane and Charles Mingus. This is the first in a series of live Jazz concerts to be streamed at the library.

DUKE, DIZZY, TRANE AND MINGUS: JAZZ TITANSStreamed live from Lincoln Center, NYCThursday, January 296:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PRAIRIE SPECIES AT RISK

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

INTERNET BASICSFriday, January 9, 2:00 pm - 4:00 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.

LEARN TO TYPE

This class will help you get started on your path to becoming a confident keyboard user. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Saturday, January 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO eREADERS AND TABLETS

Get started using the Library’s e-books on your eReader or Tablet.Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Tablets, i.e., iPad,Playbook, etcTuesday, January 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, January 19, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmeReaders, i.e., Kobo, etcMonday, January 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

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.

Saturday, January 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

GET TO KNOW YOUR IPADThursday, January 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday, February 2, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmWednesday, February 11, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmBecome a confident user of your iPad. Includes navigation, downloading and using apps. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

GET TO KNOW YOUR ANDROID TABLETTuesday, January 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Become a confident user of your Android tablet. Includes navigation, downloading and using apps. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Learn to use a keyboard and mouse and perform basic computer functions. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Wednesday, January 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmWednesday, February 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

EMAIL BASICSMonday, January 26, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmLearn how to get started using email. Students will create and use a gmail account. Free. Registration is required. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

This film profiles the life and work of world-renowned Canadian activist David Suzuki. 91 min.

The story of two coalitions who turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. 110 min.

HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE

FORCE OF NATURE(THE DAVID SUZUKI MOVIE)Monday, January 267:00 pm

Monday, February 237:00 pm

JUST DOCS FILM CLUB

PROMOTING WELLNESS - For Individuals with Dementia Tuesday, February 3 10:15 am – Noon Participants will learn: What dementia is and how it relates to Alzheimer’s disease; how behavior changes during different stages of dementia; how Therapeutic Recreation can improve quality of life, and how to engage in meaningful activities. Free. Registration not required.

After visits to Istanbul and Cappadocia in Turkey, Nancy and Ed Dick cycled a portion of Southern Albania as part of Cycle Albania’s UNESCO World Heritage Tour. Join them for a visual précis of the geography, people and history they experienced in each country. Free. Registration not required.

TOURING TURKEY AND ALBANIASunday, February 12:00 pm

COUGARS IN THE CYPRESS HILLS Tuesday, February 107:00 pm – 8:00 pmPeter Swain of Alberta Parks will discuss cougar behaviour and cougar management in the Cypress Hills.

RAISING RESPONSIBLE TEENS (A Triple P: Positive Parenting Program presentation)Wednesday, February 116:30 pm – 8:00 pmThe Positive Parenting Program has been widely used by parents for over 30 years. This series of presentations - made available through McMan Parent Link Centre – will focus on teens. For more information visit www.triplep-parenting.net or call 403-504-0833. Registration not required.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Medicine Hat Public Library is a member of the Shortgrass Library System

414 First Street SEMedicine Hat, ABT1A 0A8 www.mhpl.info

This edition of ‘Enriched’ was published December 2014

The Library will be closed:- New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2015

- Family Day - Monday, February 16, 2015

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

Passes can be purchased at the Information Desk at Medicine Hat Public Library or you can purchase single tickets at the door on movie nights. Please visit www.mhfilm.ca for more details.

WHIPLASHMonday, January 197:30 pmMonarch Theatre (609 2nd St. SE)

FORCE MAJEUREMonday, February 167:30 pmMonarch Theatre(609 2nd St. SE)

Hours of OperationMonday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pmFriday and Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:30 pmSunday: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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

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Early Closure (2:00 pm):- Library Event - Friday, February 13, 2015

FRIENDS OF MEDICINE HAT PUBLIC LIBRARYANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThursday, January 15 7:00 pm - Legion RoomEveryone who loves the MHPL is welcome. Come and get involved in the Friends Book sale planning and fund allocation.