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Support EPL and help transform your community at the 2018 EPL Gala: An Evening with Arlene Dickinson.
Support EPL and help transform your community at the 2018 EPL Gala: An Evening with Arlene Dickinson.
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Get some great deals on books, CDs and DVDs at our upcoming August Book Sale at Enterprise Square.
Get some great deals on books, CDs and DVDs at our upcoming August Book Sale at Enterprise Square.
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More pop culture confessions More pop culture confessions

Episode 8 is now available and this time we're sharing some staff picks for the most underrated and overrated books. Subscribe today!
Episode 8 is now available and this time we're sharing some staff picks for the most underrated and overrated books. 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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8 Charming Wedding Romances

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EPL's Most Wanted: July 2018

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15 Free Things to Do This Summer

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Beach Reads We Love

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Put a Ring on It: 8 Wedding Romances Put a Ring on It: 8 Wedding Romances

By Beth Wortman
From brides to wedding planners to friends of the happy couple, these nuptial-themed picks have it all—you're sure to fall head-over-heels!
From brides to wedding planners to friends of the happy couple, these nuptial-themed picks have it all—you're sure to fall head-over-heels!
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Obama's Summer 2018 Reads Obama's Summer 2018 Reads

recommended by EPLPicks
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is an avid reader who often shares his favourite picks on Facebook. Check out his latest reads!
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is an avid reader who often shares his favourite picks on Facebook. Check out his latest reads!
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Most Popular Reads at EPL: July 2018 Most Popular Reads at EPL: July 2018

By Kendall Walters
We take a look at the fiction and non-fiction books with the most holds going into July 2018 (and suggest what to read while you wait).
We take a look at the fiction and non-fiction books with the most holds going into July 2018 (and suggest what to read while you wait).
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All Up in Your Grill All Up in Your Grill

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Beth
Whether you like a nice juicy steak, well-grilled chicken or even tasty roasted veggies, these BBQ cookbooks offer tons of summer options!
Whether you like a nice juicy steak, well-grilled chicken or even tasty roasted veggies, these BBQ cookbooks offer tons of summer options!
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Explore Mary Shelley Explore Mary Shelley

Exactly 200 years after she originally penned Frankenstein, a new movie is looking at the life of writer Mary Shelley. Discover her work.
Exactly 200 years after she originally penned Frankenstein, a new movie is looking at the life of writer Mary Shelley. Discover her work.
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Join a Global eBook Club Join a Global eBook Club

Jane Austen gets a Western twist in Cowboy Pride. Get instant access to the eBook from July 9 to 23 with OverDrive's FREE eBook club!
Jane Austen gets a Western twist in Cowboy Pride. Get instant access to the eBook from July 9 to 23 with OverDrive's FREE eBook club!
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6 Books That’ll Make You Want to Travel 6 Books That’ll Make You Want to Travel

By Kendall Walters
Books have an almost magically ability to transport us someplace else. These are a few of the many that have inspired our travel dreams.
Books have an almost magically ability to transport us someplace else. These are a few of the many that have inspired our travel dreams.
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EPL Staff Favourite Beach Reads EPL Staff Favourite Beach Reads

By Kendall Walters
Sizzling sun, shimmering water, sandy toes and a nice light book—the perfect summer combination. Dive into one of these easy-breezy books!
Sizzling sun, shimmering water, sandy toes and a nice light book—the perfect summer combination. Dive into one of these easy-breezy books!
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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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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

recommended by drewsattack
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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