Love Alberta's public libraries? Take two minutes to stand up for them.
Send a postcard to Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Williams to voice your concerns about Bill 28. Just add your name and address, and we’ll do the rest.
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Delicate hand embroidery, rebellious Alt-Rock, and honest storytelling.
This is just a glimpse of what you can expect from Capital City Featured Creators Darcy L. Hoover, @0stellamusic , and @gavinbradleywrites . Stay tuned for more information about upcoming workshops, blogs, and recommended reading lists from these fantastic Edmonton-based artists.
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Heads up! All EPL branches will be closed on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day.
Don’t forget, you can still access our digital resources anytime, anywhere. ☀️✨
#EPLDotCA #VictoriaDay
Finished with it? Don’t shelve it—share it.
Donate your gently used books, records, CDs, or video games now to support Books2Buy and help stock the shelves for the Saturday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 sale at the Stanley A. Milner Library.
For more details visit: http://epl.ca/give
3D printing has arrived at Lois Hole (Callingwood) Branch! 🖨️✨
Get certified your way with in-person or on-demand training, then book time with staff to bring your projects to life on our 3D printer.
Once you’re certified, you can start printing your own creations in branch!
Link in bio to learn more and get started today.
#EPLDotCA #3DPrinting #DigitalLiteracy
What if cancer care was designed with you in mind?
On Thursday, May 21, join us at Stanley A. Milner Library for an evening of insight and discovery as four researchers and physicians share how personalized medicine is changing the landscape of cancer treatment.
From cutting-edge breakthroughs to real-world challenges, explore what’s next for more targeted therapies with fewer side effects.
This program is presented in partnership with the @ualberta , Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta, and @cityofedmonton .
Link in bio to save your spot today!
#EPLDotCA #YEG
The Capilano Library runs along the edge of an orphaned ravine, connecting its suburban community to nature. Wood-screened clerestories fill the interior with daylight, while a 55-meter long window to the east provides a serene, intimate view of the ravine for library visitors.
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#PatkauArchitectsInc #LibraryArchitecture #CanadianArchitecture #CulturalArchitecture #YEG
One reader’s finished book = someone else’s next great find.
Support Books2Buy by donating your used books, records, or video games — donations are welcome anytime (and sooner is better!).
🛍️ Next Books2Buy sale: Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7
Learn more via link in bio
#EPLDotCA
Nature is more resilient than you think.
Join Parks Canada on Monday, May 13 for “Life After Fire: Re-generation in Jasper National Park”. During this online program, you’ll see a stunning photographic journey through the Athabasca Valley and see how these landscapes are recovering nearly two years later.
Link in bio to register.
This program is presented in collaboration with @parks.canada .
Luiza arrived in Edmonton just months ago. Now, she spends her Saturdays at EPL’s Sprucewood Branch helping newcomers navigate the forms that stand between them and their new life in Canada—because she knows firsthand how challenging that journey can be.
Her story is the perfect way to close National Volunteer Week. Behind every completed form, every reading session, and every crochet class, some people choose to show up and help. 💙
🔗 Read Luiza’s full story — link in bio
Meet a few of the amazing EPL volunteers whose time, skills, and passion help our programs thrive across the city.
Swipe through to get to know each volunteer, featured in order with each image in this carousel.
💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Barb S.
📚 Multiple roles across EPL branches
⏱️ Volunteering for 12 years
💬 “The role of a library in any community cannot be understated. Now I have the time to give back, and I love the variety of volunteer opportunities EPL offers—the bonus is engaging with staff and patrons.”
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💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Irum K.
📝 Form Completion Volunteer
📍 Stanley Milner Branch
⏱️ Volunteering for 1 year
💬 “When I first thought about volunteering, I wasn’t sure—until my six‑year‑old told me, ‘Work in a library instead.’”
Get to know a few of the incredible EPL volunteers whose time, skills, and passion are helping our programs thrive across the city 💙
Swipe through to meet each volunteer—featured in order with each image in this carousel.
💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Priya P.
📚 Reading Buddies Program & Books2Buy
⏱️ Volunteering for 2 years
💬 “I love contributing to my community and helping make it a better place. Supporting others brings me happiness, and as a proud resident, I value creating harmony and connection.”
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💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Deanna I.
🧶 Beginner Crochet Instructor (Adults)
⏱️ Volunteering since September 2025
💬 “I teach crochet because it’s a craft that brings me joy. No matter the age or skill level, the desire to learn pushes me to improve as a teacher and mentor. The experience is very rewarding—I’m both giving and receiving.”
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💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Maggie
📚 Reading Buddies Program
⏱️ Volunteering for 5 months
💬 “What motivates me to volunteer with EPL is not only my love for reading, but also my goal of becoming an elementary teacher. Sharing that love for reading and working with kids is so important to me—and it makes my days much more enjoyable.”
#VolunteerAppreciation #EPLDotCA
