Evolution of Medicine Hat Public Library's Children's Room
The article recalls how the Medicine Hat Public Library expanded its focus on children since 1948. Highlights include Ina Scanlan as the first children's librarian, story hours that drew hundreds at the Monarch Theatre, CHAT Radio appearances, Erin Doyle leading in 1975, and the move to a downstairs children's section with non print materials and even a pet exhibit. The shift to computers and online catalogues reflects ongoing growth within a shared regional library system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat Public Library
Carol Ann Cross Roen
Children’s Services
Bob Block
South Railway Street
Hatter
Ina Scanlan
Black
Scanlan
Monarch Theatre
Chat Radio
Erin Doyle
Doyle
Anne Blades
Medicine Hat
Shortgrass
Century-old library grows with children program evolution
Cross Roen, head of the children's library since 2005, details how the library has expanded its offerings from a tween program to consoles and e books while maintaining core literacy goals. The glass block castle remains a beloved landmark as staff adapt to CDs, cassette tapes, and growing reader interest in picture books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roen
Doyle
Favorite children’s books from 1975 to 1985 highlighted
The MHPL marks its hundredth anniversary with a Monday feature listing beloved children’s titles cherished by patrons from 1975 to 1985. Notable reads include Alligator Pie Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang The Hockey Sweater The Paper Bag Princess The Snowy Day Where the Wild Things Are and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Two-Two
Hooded Fang
Curious George
Pippi Longstocking
the News
MHPL
Online poll results on carbon pricing provincewide
Yesterday's question asks if broad based carbon pricing would be economically prosperous for the province. Yes support stands at 26 percent with the remainder opposed or undecided.
Colleen Volunteers with CORE Association Photo
Colleen smiles while volunteering with the CORE Association on Saturday afternoon. The caption notes a photo from a Western region event with volunteers and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lefebvre
Colleen
The
Core Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children’s
Peggy Revell
Medicinenaturewe
Mhnprevell
Esplanade
Robert Munsch
Munsch
Medicinehatnews.com
Yorn
Gomi
Nike
Colleen Sinclair
Webster Niblock School
MH Christian School
Notre Dame Academy
George Davison
Avenue S.E
the News Online
Eatnews.com
Medicini
Ws.com
GAVIS
Trans Canada Way
Davisgmc Trucks
Unch Specia Personal Pan Pizza & Pop
Vai
Iniy
Maple Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!