Edmonton Public Library

• Edmonton library’s free K-Days entry promo sparks ‘incredible increase’ in new memberships

  Anyone interested in checking out the popular Edmonton fair K-Days can get free gate entry on Sunday, July 23, just by showing their library card.

  Education

  Jul 21
  
• Why is there an increase of violence in Canadian public libraries?

  Experts say what’s happening in our public libraries reflect what’s going on in the community, where cuts to social services have left many vulnerable people with nowhere to turn.

  Features

  Apr 22
  
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• Edmonton Public Library extends Sunday hours

  Most EPL branches will now be open two hours earlier on Sundays and will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• City of Edmonton to continue warming shuttle bus after extreme weather response lifted

  On Thursday, the city said based on current weather forecasts, it will deactivate its extreme weather response on March 11 at 6 a.m. 

  Weather

  Mar 3
• Edmonton libraries spent $1.5 million in 2022 dealing with results of social disorder: report

  Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz said this is one example of cities having to deal with a problem that is supposed to be under provincial jurisdiction.

  Canada

  Jan 10
• Edmonton Public Library makes history by lending local author’s book as non-fungible token

  Todd Babiak decided to make just one copy of The Daughters of Walsingham as an NFT. The book was purchased by Edmonton businessman Chris Labossiere, who gave the only copy to EPL.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2022
• ‘Beloved Edmonton giant’ Stanley A. Milner honoured after his death

  "From his work as a member of city council, to his leadership roles with numerous civic institutions, Stanley Milner helped shape Edmonton."

  Education

  Apr 26, 2021
• Edmonton’s significantly revamped Stanley A. Milner Library opens doors to the public

  Some Edmontonians who got a peek inside their city's new downtown library say it's what's inside that matters.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Edmonton Public Library opening more services as part of Phase 3 relaunch

  The Edmonton Public Library is reopening more services as part of its COVID-19 relaunch plan.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
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• Edmonton Public Library opens 3 branches for pickups, some laid-off staff recalled

  Edmonton Public Library has announced it will be reopening three of its branches for hold pickup.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020