Edmonton Public Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square T5J 2V4 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Hi Library lovers, following the announcement of stricter health measures by YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), effective immediately, all 21 EPL locations are temporarily closed until further notice. We remain committed to providing access to library services and materials during the closure with Library Takeout Service, our expansive digital collection and virtual programming still available. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rQbWW4

Tune in Tuesday, April 13 for the next In Conversation talk from Ryerson University's Centre for Free Expression. Award-winning novelist Sarah Schulman will be chatting with social movement historian Lana Dee Povitz about how inflated accusations of harm are use to avoid accountability. https://bit.ly/3cGKtBT

Join our next Big Library Read! Now until Monday, April 19, you can check out the eBook version of The Art of Taking it Easy by Dr. Brian King on OverDrive: https://bit.ly/3oiCcr6

Are you in the mood for love ? Hosts Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Beth Kilfoy and first-time guest Anna Wallace to get the scoop on Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels and the hot new Netflix series! Then we dish about our favourite characters, discuss what we want to see in Season 2, and discover our Bridgerton names. Don't miss it: https://bit.ly/2yviNxT

Tax season is here! Don't panic though, we've compiled some community and government resources available to help you get your taxes done even with the added complications of the past year: https://bit.ly/3tMf7iW

Looking for an activity for you and your young ones today? Join us online at 2 p.m. today for our Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn class. Get moving with your child while developing their communications and movement skills. Register now: https://bit.ly/3t358pw

Riddle us this: What can give you access to thousands of streaming movies and TV shows, teach you how to order food in Spanish, empower you with new life skills, and keep you updated on local news from anywhere in the world all for free and from the comfort of home? Right answers only. Discover where your free EPL library card can take you: https://bit.ly/2PJ3pXY

Looking for more Regency romance in your life? Or maybe you simply want to explore some new authors. Either way, our Bridgerton read-a-like blog will bring you plenty of royalty and romance this Valentine's Day: https://bit.ly/3cIdqxE

Hi library lovers, following the new mandatory health measures recently announced from YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), all 21 EPL locations will be temporarily closed for the next four weeks as of Sunday, Dec. 13. During the closure, we continue to be committed to making library services available, including Library Takeout Service at select locations, free and unlimited use of our online resources, virtual classes and events, and more. Learn more about this change: https://bit.ly/3oGSIkx

Even though there are many Canadian writers and a lot of genuine interest, there is still a decline in sales and borrowing of Canadian books. Join a panel of experts from Ryerson University and EPL's CEO Pilar Martinez on Thursday, Feb. 18 to discuss what this means for Canada: https://bit.ly/2Z7eWRP

Save the date! Join us Sunday, Jan. 24 for moderated discussion on Facebook Live and YouTube featuring artists from the inaugural exhibition of EPL’s Capital City Art Community Art Galleries at the Milner Library, IMAGINE. Featured artists will talk about their work and the significance of art during a pandemic. https://bit.ly/2XwAEOw

Do you want to learn to bake something to impress your friends? Are you looking to branch out beyond Sourdough to other breads? Watch this free class with Judi from Loaf Me to learn about making your own Artisanal Bread: bit.ly/3oCgXR4

Don't forget that this Monday, Feb. 15 is Family Day! Register now for an afternoon of online fun with us. Participate in a live baking class, watch a shadow puppet show, make your own musical instrument and learn all about marine sea creatures: https://bit.ly/3ttiWu4

Songs are a wonderful tool to capture a child’s attention or calm them down - the key is to have a few easy songs in your repertoire that you can use at a moment’s notice. Here’s a fun one from EPL staff Michelle that you can easily make your own!

Looking for your next great read? Why not ask the experts at EPL! With our new Personal Picks Pack, you tell us what you like, and we'll put together some items we think you'll enjoy. All you need to do is pickup your mystery materials using our Library Takeout Service. Pretty cool, huh? Go ahead, test it out: http://bit.ly/3otEP9I

Missing our live early literacy classes? Take a trip down memory lane and watch this fun Baby Laptime recording with Angela: https://bit.ly/2MMfWbj

Tune in to the I Read Canadian Showcase today at 10 a.m. with host Marty Chan! This online performance will feature Alberta kid lit authors plus appearances by local Lethbridge author @Danika_Stone and many other special Canadian guests. https://bit.ly/2LKOSZU

On this week's Overdue Finds, we interview Seven Fallen Feathers author and award-winning journalist Tanya Talaga! Her Forward Thinking Speaker Series was rescheduled to Wednesday, March 10 (due to COVID-19). Plus, Bryce and Caroline talk with Anna Alfonso, our Director of Marketing, Communications and Fund Development, about what it's like to host a big speakers series events during a pandemic. Plus: #PetsofEPL, power couples, and poetry: https://bit.ly/2yviNxT

If you've ever thought of picking up the guitar, Lynda.com can help get you started on the path to guitar mastery! Learn the basics of acoustic and electric guitar, then expand your musical knowledge by concentrating on specific musical styles and intermediate lessons to build skill and confidence. Did we mention it's free with your EPL card? Get learning: https://bit.ly/2RqziC9

Are you a music genius? If you answered yes, no or sort of, we can help! We have new instruments and studio equipment available for you to use when you book one of our Recording Studios at the revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library. We also have DJ equipment available to turn you into an experienced disc jockey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ftySpx

It's the last weekend to join our Big Library Read featuring Reverie by Ryan La Sala! You still have time to checkout the eBook or eAudiobook on Overdrive and follow along as Kane pieces together clues after the police find him half-dead in the river: https://bit.ly/3jIuSSG

Take a trip around the world through food! No one is travelling right now so take your taste buds to Slovenia and try making Almond Bars or to Germany and enjoy making Spitzbuben Cookies (powdered cookies filled with fruit jam) in time for the holidays. Take a culinary journey with AtoZ World Food: http://bit.ly/37QEO7V

We know this year has been unusual (to say the least)! That's why we're here to help you unlock endless possibilities. All you need is your library card. Learn 13 awesome reasons to get a FREE library card today (if you don't already have one): https://bit.ly/35OPNOL

Whether you're an experienced disc jockey or a beginner one, you can't beat the new DJ equipment available at our revitalized Milner Library Makerspace: https://bit.ly/36uyHGy

Have you tried our contactless holds pickup service Library Takeout at one of our 13 branches yet? We have good newswe're expanding! As of Tuesday, Jan. 12 you can access this incredible service at our Londonderry and Meadows locations: https://bit.ly/37yZkup

Join the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and celebrate Métis Week from the comfort of your home Nov. 15-21. Learn how to jig, finger weave, or speak Michif. Attend a kitchen party. Hear traditional stories and tales. Commemorate Louis Riel. You can also join EPL and MNA for a screening of the movie, Riel’s Honour, with a post screening discussion with Harvesting Council and Craig Letendre. Some events are registered so don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/2H5akGI

Join our Dialogue. We'll be talking about sensitive, difficult or emotional topics in a safe space meant for learning, sharing and asking questions. Register for our first Dialogue on Thursday, Dec. 3 focused on Universal Basic Income. In this online discussion, you’ll hear from a panel of speakers about this important topic. Register: https://bit.ly/36RZEnD

On Tuesday, Dec. 1, learn how to get government issued identification (Birth certificates, Alberta I.D. card and Driver’s License) in this free, online workshop hosted by BearPaw Media and Education. The session also covers some of the historical context for Indigenous people and I.D., as well as Indigenous sovereignty, Treaty Rights and Status: https://bit.ly/2IZVku3

Join Sarah for a fun virtual Baby Laptime class! Participate in delightful songs, bounces, and rhymes that you and your little one can enjoy together from home. To see all of our previous classes, check out our playlist on YouTube: bit.ly/EPLfromHomeClass

There's always something fun to do in Edmonton, no matter what the weather looks like outside! If you're looking for ways to be entertained this week, look no further than this superb list of seven digital events happening in our great city from now until Sunday, Nov. 22: https://bit.ly/3ncluZp

Learn how Community Leagues can play a significant role in the socio-technical energy transition of our society in this new Energy Talks event presented by the University of Alberta: https://bit.ly/36uxkaS

Les livres en nomination pour Bataille des bouquins 2021 ont été annoncés! Le vote commence au mois avril 2021 mais vous pouvez commencer à lire tout de suite. (The books nominated for Battle of Books 2021 have been announced! Voting starts in April 2021 but you can start reading right away): https://bit.ly/38wuc0s