Storytime Soirée: The Story Begins
Save the Date!
The Edmonton Public Library’s (EPL) biggest night of the year has a new name and a brand-new chapter just waiting to be written.
Introducing Storytime Soirée, a special evening celebrating everything that makes the Library extraordinary, with great food, live music, and fun, hands-on experiences that bring the magic of EPL to life!
Join fellow library lovers, community champions, and supporters from across Edmonton for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration and meaningful impact.
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, September 27
Help a New Summer Story Begin
Did you know that kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer? The “summer slide” makes it harder for children to catch up when school starts again. For many families in our community, finding an affordable way to keep kids engaged and learning is a real challenge.
That’s why this year’s Storytime Soirée will support EPL’s Cook Up a Story, a new summer camp for kids aged 9 to 11 from socially vulnerable families.
This exciting summer camp, hosted at the Stanley A. Milner Library, provides kids ages 9 to 11 the opportunity to keep on learning during the summer months. The camp offers a fun, hands-on learning experience with activities like reading, writing, cooking, gaming, and crafting.
Thanks to your support, kids can explore new interests, stay engaged, and build confidence—all at no cost to their families.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Location: Stanley A. Milner library
Ticket price: $175
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Storytime Soirée is more than an evening of celebration; it is an event made possible by the generosity of sponsors like you. By becoming a sponsor, you will help bring this special night to life while making a lasting difference for children and families across Edmonton. Whether you’re a long-standing partner or considering your first collaboration with EPL, we’d love to have you join us in building something special.
“I’ve seen libraries evolve from shelves to streams, and Storytime Soiree captures that spirit perfectly. It’ll be an evening where imagination takes center stage, all for a fantastic cause.”
– David Narciso, CVS Midwest Tapes | hoopla
Silent Auction Donations
With planning for Storytime Soirée underway, we’re curating a silent auction packed with fun, exclusive, and one-of-a-kind items.
We’re looking for individuals and local businesses to help make it happen. Whether it’s a gift basket, local product, unique experience, or behind-the-scenes access, your donation can help make the evening more memorable—and support a great cause.
EPL’s annual fundraising event is a fun, meaningful evening—and a powerful reminder of all the amazing things the Library makes possible. It’s filled with great energy, inspiring stories, and a real sense of connection. I had such a wonderful time last year and can’t wait to attend Storytime Soirée this September!
– Heike Meyer, EPL customer
Curious what the evening might look like? View last year’s event recap.
