Medicine Hat Public Library, Public library in Medicine Hat, Canada
Medicine Hat Public Library is a public library in Medicine Hat with multiple floors holding thousands of books, digital resources, and multimedia collections arranged across different spaces. Visitors can find dedicated areas for reading, studying, and browsing materials suited to different interests.
The library marked 100 years of service in Medicine Hat in 2015, and Mayor Ted Clugston declared November 21 "MHPL Day" to recognise its role in the community. In summer 2006 the City of Medicine Hat installed a one-kilowatt solar electric system on the library roof, which generated 5,000–6,000 kWh in its first five years. The library belongs to the Shortgrass Library System and The Alberta Library.
In 2015 the library marked 100 years of service in Medicine Hat, and Mayor Ted Clugston declared November 21 "MHPL Day." The building sits on Treaty 7, Treaty 4 and Métis Nation Region 3 territory, and its 150-seat theatre on the lower level hosts community events.
The entrance is on First Street S.E., across from the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre and beside the Court of King's Bench. Checkout, self-checkout kiosks and the Information & Memberships counter are on the upper level; reference material, periodicals, microfilm readers and public computers are downstairs. The 150-seat theatre and the Honor Currie, Legion and Training rooms are on the lower level.
In summer 2006 the City of Medicine Hat installed a one-kilowatt solar electric system on the library roof, costing about $15,000; in its first five years the array generated 5,000–6,000 kWh, and output can be viewed in real time.
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