Edmonton Public Library

Summer Reading Fest officially kicks off next Saturday!

Join us for free classes, events, and performances at all 21 EPL locations. Learn more about this year’s program and how your kids can enter to win one of five grand prizes: https://bit.ly/3HMDWri

🏒🌈 Did you know Edmonton invented Pride Tape — now used by NHL players across the league?

This Pride Month, we're exploring the story of 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in sport — the progress, the milestones, and how far there still is to go. Check out our latest blog for a deep dive plus some great reading recommendations: https://bit.ly/4a7XQZ5

Ever wish you knew everything about your kid's favourite book?

TeachingBooks can help! With your EPL card, you can explore author bios, book trailers, vocabulary lists, homework help, and more for kids’ and young adult books.

One card, endless resources.

Start exploring: https://bit.ly/3SLzxKu

Learning starts at the Library, but its impact reaches across Edmonton.

- In 2025, we welcomed 65,000 new members.
- 103,000 participants joined Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn classes.
- 128,000 people attended outreach classes and events.
- We recorded 5 million in-branch visits.

Read EPL’s 2025 Annual Report for the stories behind the numbers and a closer look at how library services are making a difference across our city: https://bit.ly/4viz3u0

What does inclusion in sports look like in action?

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at the Strathcona Library for Inclusion in Action: Strengthening Local Sport Organizations, a thought-provoking panel discussion presented in partnership with Sport Edmonton.

Discover how creating welcoming, inclusive sport environments helps build stronger teams, deeper community connections, and a greater sense of belonging for everyone. Hear from local leaders as they explore the positive impact of inclusive practices and share ideas for making sport more accessible and equitable across our community.

Whether you're involved in sport, community building, or simply passionate about creating spaces where everyone can thrive, this conversation is for you.

Save your spot today!

Inclusion in Action: Strengthening Local Sport Organizations Local sport organizations play a powerful role in shaping community connection, belonging, and wellbeing. This panel discussion, presented in partnership with Sport Edmonton, will explore how inclusive practices in sport create stronger experiences not only for underrepresented and equity-deserving....

Big news for Edmonton’s kids and families

Today, we are excited to announce the Children's Enrichment Fund with the Edmonton Community Foundation, a dedicated endowment that will grow over time to support EPL programs, collections, and welcoming spaces for children and teens.

Every gift, big or small, helps ensure these opportunities are available for generations to come.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xsSTUH

Week 3 of National Indigenous History Month is here — and it might just be the best week yet. 🌿🥁

This week at EPL:

Pow Wow Showcase — Watch (and maybe join!) Pow Wow dance demonstrations with the Kicking Horse Singers & Drummers | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Métis Crafting with Métis Child and Family Services Society | Wednesday, June 17 to Thursday, June 18 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Painted Beadwork Canvas Patches — Free drop-in! | Saturday, June 20 | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Plus Stories of the Land storytimes at branches across the city all week long.

Don't miss The Making of the Drum on National Indigenous Peoples Day — Sunday, June 21 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Full schedule: https://bit.ly/4e3v3WC

Every parent has strengths — and this workshop will help you find yours. 💪

Join parental coach and early years educator Princeton Grant for Strength-Based Parenting: A Parent's Guide to Strength-Centred Parenting, a 60-minute holistic workshop designed to help you thrive on your parenting journey.

Feeling stuck? This is for you. You'll walk away with practical tools and strategies to:

✅ Identify the strengths you already bring to parenting
✅ Work through your challenges with confidence
✅ Create a nurturing home where your children can truly thrive

This program meets you where you are — and helps you build from there: https://bit.ly/4vvPHWL

🎬 Seven films. Seven perspectives. All celebrating the rich diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ stories from Canadian filmmakers.

Short Films at the Library: Pride Edition brings together a curated selection of short films from the National Film Board of Canada, exploring stories and themes from across the q***r spectrum — from identity and family to community and belonging.

Please note that ratings vary across the films, with some including adult content such as nudity.

Join us for Short Films at the Library: Pride Edition, Wednesday, June 17, 7:00–8:45 PM at Stanley A. Milner (Downtown).

Details: https://bit.ly/3PV1Mph

Thinking about raising backyard hens? 🐔🥚

Join us for an informative presentation from River City Chickens and learn about the benefits of keeping hens in an urban setting. Discover practical tips for caring for your flock, navigating backyard chicken keeping in a cold climate and getting started with confidence.

Perfect for curious beginners and future backyard chicken keepers alike! https://bit.ly/4o7WVh7