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Get some great deals on books, CDs and DVDs at our upcoming June Book Sale at Enterprise Square.
Get some great deals on books, CDs and DVDs at our upcoming June Book Sale at Enterprise Square.
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Anthology - Friends of EPL Anthology - Friends of EPL

Anthology is a literary club for the culturally curious. An annual membership gives exclusive access to the city's premiere literary events!
Anthology is a literary club for the culturally curious. An annual membership gives exclusive access to the city's premiere literary events!
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Pop Culture Confessions Pop Culture Confessions

Episode 6 of EPL's podcast is now available. In this episode we share our favourite underrated and overrated movies. Subscribe today!
Episode 6 of EPL's podcast is now available. In this episode we share our favourite underrated and overrated movies. Subscribe today!
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Discover more than 6,500 recipes Discover more than 6,500 recipes

Learn more about food history and culture while discovering thousands of traditional recipes from 174 countries.
Ever wanted to make authentic varenyky (Ukrainian potato dumplings) or bánh hành chiên (Vietnamese green onion pancakes)? With AtoZ World Food, you can learn more about food history and culture while discovering thousands of traditional recipes from 174 countries.
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Read Alberta eBooks Read Alberta eBooks

Introducing the new way to access over 1,200 eBook titles from Alberta publishers. All titles are available immediately!
Introducing the new way to access over 1,200 eBook titles from Alberta publishers. All titles are available immediately!
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There's a database for that There's a database for that

Whether buying a new car, improving your resume or looking for newspapers in different languages, you're covered!
Whether buying a new car, improving your resume or looking for newspapers in different languages, you're covered!
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Explore Lonely Planet on Freading Explore Lonely Planet on Freading

Explore Lonely Planet guides available instantly on Freading. You're covered no matter where you're going!
Explore Lonely Planet guides available instantly on Freading. You're covered no matter where you're going!
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Indigenous Stories and Reconciliation

12/06/2018

7 LGBTQ+ Alberta Writers

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6 Edmonton Musicians You Need to Hear

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11 Must-Read Indigenous Stories 11 Must-Read Indigenous Stories

By Caitlin Miller
Learn more about the complete history of Canada, reconciliation and Indigenous perspectives on the ongoing impact of colonization.
Learn more about the complete history of Canada, reconciliation and Indigenous perspectives on the ongoing impact of colonization.
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7 LGBTQ+ Alberta Writers to Check Out 7 LGBTQ+ Alberta Writers to Check Out

By Darrin Hagen
Gain a new appreciation for the kaleidoscope of the Queer experience by diving into books by these talented LGBTQ+ Alberta writers.
Gain a new appreciation for the kaleidoscope of the Queer experience by diving into books by these talented LGBTQ+ Alberta writers.
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Decolonization Reading List Decolonization Reading List

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These books from Indigenous authors look at the critical process of decolonization and how we can all work towards reconciliation.
These books from Indigenous authors look at the critical process of decolonization and how we can all work towards reconciliation.
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Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Movies Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Movies

recommended by EPLPicks
These films tell LGBTQ+ stories and they tell them well, breaking ground and improving understanding in the process.
These films tell LGBTQ+ stories and they tell them well, breaking ground and improving understanding in the process.
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Indigenous Reads from Alberta Publishers Indigenous Reads from Alberta Publishers

recommended by EPLPicks
These books and eBooks provide some insight into the vast history of different Indigenous groups from a variety of perspectives.
These books and eBooks provide some insight into the vast history of different Indigenous groups from a variety of perspectives.
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Discover Two-Spirited Authors Discover Two-Spirited Authors

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Explore stories about gender diversity and sexual orientation in Indigenous nations. Borrow a book from our collection now.
Explore stories about gender diversity and sexual orientation in Indigenous nations. Borrow a book from our collection now.
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Kids' Books About Acceptance Kids' Books About Acceptance

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Introduce your child to the concept that acceptance of who they are is a basic right with books on gender identity, expression and more.
Introduce your child to the concept that acceptance of who they are is a basic right with books on gender identity, expression and more.
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10 Beautiful Indigenous Picture Books 10 Beautiful Indigenous Picture Books

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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with these books created by Indigenous authors and illustrators—the perfect pick for story time!
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with these books created by Indigenous authors and illustrators—the perfect pick for story time!
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9 Thrilling Heist Movies 9 Thrilling Heist Movies

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Rachael
Whether you've already seen Ocean's 8 or you're still gearing up for the main event, it's time to get your heist on!
Whether you've already seen Ocean's 8 or you're still gearing up for the main event, it's time to get your heist on!
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Our Favourite Movies to Watch with Dad Our Favourite Movies to Watch with Dad

By Kendall Walters
Whether he's shouting at the screen, hollering with laughter or falling asleep, there’s something special about watching movies with dad.
Whether he's shouting at the screen, hollering with laughter or falling asleep, there’s something special about watching movies with dad.
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Check Out Award-Winning Cookbooks Check Out Award-Winning Cookbooks

Every year, the International Association of Culinary Professionals recognizes outstanding cookbooks. See the 2018 winners and get cooking!
Every year, the International Association of Culinary Professionals recognizes outstanding cookbooks. See the 2018 winners and get cooking!
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7 Edmonton Authors You Should Be Reading 7 Edmonton Authors You Should Be Reading

By Katherine Gibson
Edmonton is home to talented writers of fiction and non-fiction—including mystery, YA, poetry and romance. Discover a new favourite today!
Edmonton is home to talented writers of fiction and non-fiction—including mystery, YA, poetry and romance. Discover a new favourite today!
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