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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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. March 4,11,18 & 25April 1 & 8

BABIES AND ONES STORYTIME

Thursday mornings at 10:30 amFor 18 - 36 months old. Join us for stories and action verses, songs, rhymes, and tickles. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. March 6,13,20 &27April 3 & 10

TODDLER STORYTIME

DROP-IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIMEFriday mornings at 10:30 amFor 3 - 6 years old. Stories,songs,and rhymes on various themes.March 7,14, 21 & 28 April 4,11 & 25 (April 18 - NO PROGRAM)

Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pmAge 2 and up. These drop-in storytimes are fun for the whole family. Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.March 4,11,18 & 25 April 1, 8,15, 22 & 29

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*Age limits for our programs are based on developmental and social targets appropriate to the age group. In order to participate a child must be within the posted age limit by the day of the program.

We do not grant exceptions to our age limits as this could be seen as discriminatory to those who have not been admitted into a program.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Please call: 403-502-8526. Registration begins on Tuesday, February 25.

Registration for the next session starts on Tuesday, April 22.

TUESDAY EVENING FAMILY STORYTIME

Starting in March the Library will be loaning children’s video games (rated E or E10) for the following consoles: X-Box 360, X-Box One, PS3, PS4, Wii, WII-U,

and Nintendo DS.NEW

NEW VIDEO GAMES

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Throughout March and April, grade 4 students in Medicine Hat will receive passport cards when a

Library Ambassador is invited to visit their classroom. These passport cards may be traded at the Library

for new library cards and will also act as entry forms in the Sunrise Rotary Ride the Road to Reading

contest. Our prizes include bikes, skateboards, and book store gift cards. This program is made possible by the generous support of Sunrise Rotary Club of Medicine Hat. Grade 4 teachers in Medicine Hat

may book a Library Ambassador by phoning Carol Ann at 403-502-8532.

SUNRISE ROTARY RIDE THE ROAD TO READING

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Saturday, March 22 10:30 am

TAG-ALONG PET TURTLE for 4-6 years old

Come and make your very own tag-along pet turtle, just like the “Storytime Turtle.” Decorate the shell he’ll live in and even give him a name! For 4 - 6 years old, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning Tuesday, February 25 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

Saturday, April 12 10:30 am

BUNNY TALES STORYTIME for 3-6 years old

Enjoy stories and songs celebrating Bunnies, Easter, and Spring. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. No registration is required. Drop by Children’s Services or phone 403-502-8526 for more information.

Downtown Easter Egg Hunt! Call CCDA at 403-529-5997 for more information.

Saturday, March 15 2:00 pm

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT for 7-9 years old

Be sure the leprechauns don’t steal your pot of gold as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with crafts inspired by Irish lore. This program is free, however, space is limited; please pre-register beginning on Tuesday, February 25 in person or by calling 403-502-8526.

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TEEN PROGRAMSTWEEN PROGRAMS

DUCT TAPE FUN

Love Duct Tape? We do! Join in the fun of creating many different crafts with wonderful Duct Tape! Drinks and munchies provided. No registration required. Free. For Ages 10-12. For more information call: 403-502-8526.

Monday, April 77:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, March 22 2:00 pmCreate a coily, bendable snake or a flower pendant or bracelet - all using pop can tabs! You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own, clean tabs, although we will be providing enough for one craft per person.

Please call 403-502-8526 to register.Registration begins on Tuesday, February 25.

POP CAN TAB CREATIONS

If you enjoy J.R.R. Tolkien’s wonderful world of Middle Earth, join us for a night of Hobbit merriment! We’ll

test you in a relay race, challenge your knowledge with trivia and show creativity with Middle Earth

crafts. Drinks and munchies provided.For more information call: 403-502-8526.

Free. No registration required.

MIDDLE EARTH NIGHTMonday, March 107:00 pm - 8:30 pm

(For Ages 10-12)

Re-Scheduled

Free. For Ages 10-12.Registration is required.

INTRODUCING PURL JAM: The New Tween/Teen Stitching Night

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. Refreshments provided. For ages 10 - 18. For more information call 403-502-8526.

Wednesday, March 26Wednesday, April 237:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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For more information call Michelle B. at 403-502-8537- 5 -

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Friday, April 25 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only

Jello pie eating contest, Plinko, Ladder Ball, Balloon Popping Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Bean Bag Toss, Wii Carnival Games,

Hot fresh Popcorn with 5 additional seasoning and Snow Cones. Free. For 13-18 year old teens.

CARNIVAL NIGHT

Friday, March 77:00 pm - 9:30 pm (Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

SSBB Tournament (bring your own controller)Play Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Bros. U, Mario Kart, Just Dance 2 and Rock Band 2.Play Duck Hunt on an original Nintendo. Plenty of Munchies! Free. For 13-18 year old teens.

presents: Friday, March 21

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

Karaoke, Wii U Rock Band, DDR (with seven dance pads!)

Jam Session - Bring your own instruments, Costume Contest - Come dressed as a music idol.

Drinks and munchies are provided.Free. For 13-18 year old teens.

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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 surprise pirate movie! Plenty of Munchies. Free. For Teens 13-18 years old. Costume Contest!

Friday, April 47:00 pm - 9:30 pm(Doors Open 6:45 to 7:15 only)

TEEN PROGRAMS

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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.

Program made possible with funding from Alberta Advanced

Education and Technology.

THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE BUT ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

INTRODUCTION TO eREADERS AND TABLETS

Puzzled about how to put library eBooks onto your new eReader? Learn how to set up your device, download and use these resources on your computer, or transfer them to your mobile device to enjoy them on the go. Choose a session to match your eReader or Tablet. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

eReaders, i.e., Kobo, etcThursday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Tuesday, April 1 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tablets, i.e., iPad,Playbook, etcTuesday, March 4 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pmTuesday, April 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

NEXT STEPS: INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER CLASSES

Wondering what the next step is once you’ve taken our Introduction to Computers course? These classes will go over managing your computer files, basic formatting in Microsoft Word and further exploration of popular websites and internet terminology. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Wednesdays, March 5, 12 & 19 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pmFridays, April 4, 11 & 25 from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

These beginner classes run for three sessions and cover a basic introduction to computers, e-mail, and how to search the Internet. If you’ve never used a computer before, this is the course for you! Call 403-502-8525 to register.

Mondays, March 17, 24 & 31 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pmWednesdays, April 2, 9 & 16 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Ancestry is the world’s largest online collection of genealogical or family history information. This class will help you start or grow your existing family tree by introducing you to Ancestry’s many features. Call 403-502-8525 to register.

INTRODUCTION TO ANCESTRYSaturday, March 222:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DROP-IN COMPUTER SESSIONS Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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.

ADULT PROGRAMS

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The Medicine Hat Public Library, the Esplanade Archives, and the Heritage Resource Committee, City of Medicine Hat invites you to learn about the historic building you call home. Starting at the Archives, discover local historic records; at the library access newspapers, books, and on-line resources. Registration opens on February 17. Call 403-502-8793 at the Archives to register.

Saturday, March 82:00 pm - 4:00 pm

EXPLORING YOUR HISTORIC HOME WORKSHOP

Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, and those whowould like to learn some stitching skills! Bring along a project that you’re working on or would like to get started on. 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, March 6 & 20Thursdays, April 3 & 17

7:00 pm – 9:00 pmLibrary

PAPER CRAFTING Saturday, March 810:30 am - 2:30 pmCome celebrate National Craft Month with us and learn how to make various projects and card techniques. This program is free, however, space is limited; Registration $5.00 to be refunded at time of session. Registration begins on Monday, February 24. For more information call 403-502-8525.

NFB FILM CLUB

It’s new, it’s fearless, and it’s very real. A hybrid type of coyote, thought to be part wolf, has migrated to Eastern Canada. After a deadly mauling in Cape Breton, alarm spreads across Nova Scotia. Trappers, scientists, sheep farmers and the mother of the 19-year-old victim weigh in. To some, the only good coyote is a dead one; but others call for a more measured approach, seeking mutual respect between humans and animals. 53 min.

BAD COYOTESunday, March 16 at 2:00 pmLibrary Theatre

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Each month MHPL will be featuring one of their Human Library Books with an interactive presentation in the Honor Currie Room. Come and learn more about our Human Library Books. For more information call: 403-502-8525

HUMAN LIBRARY BOOK OF THE MONTHHow to Save Money on Your Utility BillTuesday, March 187:00 pmHonor Currie Room

Hi-Tech Vegetable GardeningSunday, April 62:00 pm Honor Currie Room

SELF HYPNOSIS AND POSITIVE SELF-TALK An interactive presentation by Tom GillisSaturday, April 26 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Join popular presenter Tom Gillis for a practical and informative look at the sub-conscious mind and the patterns that are formed there. Learn how to use the power of self-hypnosis and positive self-talk to manage stress and achieve success.For more information call: 403-502-8525

Are you curious about how Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work? Dr. Krista Coombs, a practitioner of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine for over ten years, will explain the intricacies of Chinese medicine in terms that we in the West can relate to. For more information call: 403-502-8525

ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE: Eastern and Western PerspectivesMonday, March 24 at 7:00 pm

ICELAND: LAND OF FIRE AND ICETuesday March 18

7:00 pmLibrary Theatre

Former Hatter Hilary Munro shares her trip to Iceland through slides of lava fields, waterfalls

and a side trip into an extinct volcano.For more information call: 403-502-8525

Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which the images advance automatically and presenters talk along to the images. For more information call 403-502-8531,Twitter/Facebook: #pknmh or email: pechakucha.mh@gmail.com

PECHA KUCHA NIGHTFriday, March 14 at 8:20 pmEsplanade Studio Theatre

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ADULT PROGRAMS

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SPRING BREAK MATINEES @ 2:00 pmMonday, April 21 - THE SMURFS (G) 103 min.

Tuesday, April 22 - THE SMURFS 2 (G) 105 min.

Wednesday, April 23 - PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG) 106 min.

Thursday, April 24 - ENDER’S GAME (PG) 114 min.

Friday, April 25 - THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG) 114 min.

FREE POPCORN AND WATER PROVIDED

LAW AT THE LIBRARY

Employment StandardsFriday, March 21, 10:30 am - 12:30 pmThis session is designed for business owners, managers, supervisors and payroll and accounting personnel to provide a better understanding of rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Code.

Charitable GivingWednesday, April 9, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmDo you want to make a planned gift of cash, insurance, or property to charities, societies or causes? Are you a non-profit that is seeking major gifts from donors? Join us for a brief overview of concepts to achieve your goals.

Real Estate Law Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmPurchasing or selling your home? Learn what questions you need to ask, what to be aware of before you sign the contract and how long it typically takes to close a deal.

Small or Home Business and LawWednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThis session will cover the pros and cons of incorporation; licensing and other government requirements; contracts – what they are and when they are enforceable; and steps in collecting unpaid accounts.

Executor’s Duties and ResponsibilitiesWednesday, March 19, 10:15 am - Noon This presentation 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.

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.

ADULT PROGRAMS

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March 20 (1959)PILLOW TALKA man and woman share a telephone line and despise each other, but then he has fun by romancing her with his voice disguised. With Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall.102 min.

March 13 (PG)STILL MINEAn elderly couple fight against local authorities in rural New Brunswick to build their final home. With James Cromwell, Ronan Rees and Geneviève Bujold.102 min.

March 6 (1940)MY LITTLE CHICKADEEA small-town seductress’ romance with a masked bandit goes on hold when she’s forced to marry a con artist. With Mae West, W.C. Fields and Joseph Calleia. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands.83 min.

March 27 (14A)ELYSIUMIn the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. With Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley.109 min.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

NFB FILM CLUB CINEMA POLITICA

Sunday, March 16BAD COYOTE A hybrid type of coyote, thought to be part wolf, has migrated to Eastern Canada. To some, the only good coyote is a dead one; but others call for a more measured approach. 53 min. (see page 7)

TO BE ANNOUNCED(see page 12)

March 1 (G) DESPICABLE MEWhen a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better. 95 min.

March 15 (PG)FLASHBACK SATURDAYE.T. (1982)This modern day classic portrays the story of a lost alien stranded on Earth who befriends a 10 year old boy. 115 min.

March 8 (G)DESPICABLE ME 2 Reformed bad-guy, Gru, is recruited by the Anti-Villain to help track down a powerful new super criminal and save the world.98 min.

March 22 (G)RATATOUILLERemy, a rat with dreams of becoming a renowned French chef, forms an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker in one of the finest restaurants in Paris.111 min.

March 29 (PG)THE LONE RANGERNative American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.149 min.

MARCH FILM LINEUP

APRIL FILM LINEUP

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THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLASSICS @ 2:00 pm

April 17 (1971)HAROLD AND MAUDEYoung, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral. With Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort and Vivian Pickles.91 min.

April 10 (PG)MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGJoss Whedon’s modern retelling of Shakespeare’s classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words. With Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker and Fran Kranz.109 min.

April 3 (1956)BUS STOPA naive but stubborn cowboy falls in love with a saloon singer and tries to take her away against her will to get married and live on his ranch in Montana. With Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray and Arthur O’Conell. Followed by afternoon tea courtesy of Meadowlands. 96 min.

THURSDAY NIGHT FLICKS @ 7:00 pm

SATURDAY MATINEES @ 2:00 pm

April 26 (G)THE SWORD IN THE STONEThe wizard Merlin teaches a young boy who is destined to be King Arthur.79 min.

April 19 (PG)FLASHBACK SATURDAY THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982)On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal, and so restore order to his world. 93 min.

April 5 (PG) ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS USA look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry’s meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena.92 min.

April 12 (G) PLANESA crop dusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.91 min.

SUNDAY FILM @ 2:00 pm CINEMA POLITICA

April 27 (14A)RUSHThe merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda. With Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth and Olivia Wilde123 min.

April 24 (PG)PARKLANDA recounting of the chaotic events that occurred at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital on the day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. With Zac Efron, Tom Welling and Billy Bob Thornton. 93 min.

TO BE ANNOUNCED(see page 12)

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The Library will be closed:

- Good Friday - April 18, 2014- Easter Sunday - April 21, 2014

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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 InformationFiction Services: 403-502-8525Children’s Services: 403-502-8526Non-Fiction Services: 403-502-8538Administration: 403-502-8527Room Booking: 403-502-8530www.mhpl.info or mhpl.shortgrass.ca

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

TO BE ANNOUNCED

For more information about sponsorship, volunteering or programs, please visit www.mhfilm.ca

TO BE ANNOUNCEDFilms are shown at 7:30 pm at the Monarch Theatre. (609 2nd St. SE)MONDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

After each film there is a presentation and discussion in one of the library’s meeting rooms. Admission is free but donations kindly accepted. Donations enable us to support the national Cinema Politica organization and to add to the library’s collection of films and other resources relating to important and controversial issues.