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Great some great deals on books, movies, music and more at our upcoming April Book Sale at Enterprise Square
Great some great deals on books, movies, music and more at our upcoming April Book Sale at Enterprise Square
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Pop Culture Poetry with Matthew Stepanic Pop Culture Poetry with Matthew Stepanic

EPL’s Writer-in-Residence, Matthew Stepanic joins us on this new episode to talk about zines, poetry, and his independent bookstore.
EPL’s Writer-in-Residence, Matthew Stepanic joins us on this new episode to talk about zines, poetry, and his independent bookstore.
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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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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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Have you tried Kanopy? Have you tried Kanopy?

Instantly stream over 30,000 must-see indie films, classic cinema, documentaries and award-winning films with Kanopy. Get started today!
Instantly stream over 30,000 must-see indie films, classic cinema, documentaries and award-winning films with Kanopy. Get started today!
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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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Your Choices About Cannabis

17/04/2019

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Writing My Life by Carissa Halton

02/04/2019

Time to Redefine the Meaning of Magic

05/03/2019

Amazing Women in History Books

09/03/2019

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4/20 Resources 4/20 Resources

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April 20th, or 4/20, has become known as International Weed Day. Here are some classic resources to help you celebrate the days'e
April 20th, or 4/20, has become known as International Weed Day. Here are some classic resources to help you celebrate the days'e
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Time 100: Most Influential People 2019 Time 100: Most Influential People 2019

Discover books, movies and music by Time 100's Most Influential People of 2019.
Discover books, movies and music by Time 100's Most Influential People of 2019.
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2019 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reads 2019 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reads

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Check out the winners and nominees of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize.
Check out the winners and nominees of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize.
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Top 11 Challenged Books for 2018 Top 11 Challenged Books for 2018

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American Library Association shares the top most challenged books of 2018 based on documented requests to remove materials from libraries.
American Library Association shares the top most challenged books of 2018 based on documented requests to remove materials from libraries.
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Let's Celebrate Poetry Month Poetry Month

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April showers brings more than just flowers. It also gives us all an opportunity to explore poetry. Whether you love the format or are intimidated by it, consider perusing this list of recent titles and give poetry another try this month.
April showers brings more than just flowers. It also gives us all an opportunity to explore poetry. Give poetry a shot this month!
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Celebrate Earth Day! Celebrate Earth Day!

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"In nature, nothing exists alone." - Rachel Carson, 1962. Earth Day is on April 22, 2019. Learn more about our impact on the planet!
"In nature, nothing exists alone." - Rachel Carson, 1962. Earth Day is on April 22, 2019. Learn more about our impact on the planet!
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Happy Birthday to the Bard! Happy Birthday to the Bard!

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On his 455th birthday, celebrate William Shakespeare by dabbling in some of these retellings of his fantastic plays.
On his 455th birthday, celebrate William Shakespeare by dabbling in some of these retellings of his fantastic plays.
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Let's Talk about Autism… EPL Great Stuff Seasonal: Autism Awareness Month

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Whether you're on the spectrum, know someone who is, or are simply interested in trying works from diverse points of views, these titles are a great jumping off point.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and these titles are a great jumping off point to learn more.
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Exploring That Place We Call Home Exploring That Place We Call Home

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Capital City Press Featured Writer Carissa Halton shares a list of her favourite books that celebrate how we interact with spaces around us.
Capital City Press Featured Writer Carissa Halton shares a list of her favourite books that celebrate how we interact with spaces around us.
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2019 Hugo Awards Finalists 2019 Hugo Awards Finalists

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2019 Hugo Awards Finalists--Best Graphic Story and Best Novel
2019 Hugo Awards Finalists--Best Graphic Story and Best Novel
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Poetry is for Everyone Poetry is for Everyone

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Even if you can't tell a lyric from a limerick, there are poetry books for everyone. Develop your appreciation for poetry with these picks.
Even if you can't tell a lyric from a limerick, there are poetry books for everyone. Develop your appreciation for poetry with these picks.
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The 10 Best Books about Newfoundland The 10 Best Books about Newfoundland

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2019 MacEwan University Book of Year Award winning author Michael Crummey shares his picks for the 10 best books about Newfoundland.
2019 MacEwan University Book of Year Award winning author Michael Crummey shares his picks for the 10 best books about Newfoundland.
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