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Great some great deals on books, movies, music and more at our upcoming May Book Sale at Lois Hole
Great some great deals on books, movies, music and more at our upcoming May Book Sale at Lois Hole
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2019 EPL Gala 2019 EPL Gala

Sep 26th | 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Tickets now on sale for our 2019 EPL Gala: An Evening with General Rick Hillier.
Tickets now on sale for our 2019 EPL Gala: An Evening with General Rick Hillier.
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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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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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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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If You Like... A Song of Ice and Fire If You Like... A Song of Ice and Fire

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Sam
Detailed worlds, political intrigue, historical battles and a large cast of characters—these Game of Thrones read-alikes have them all!
Detailed worlds, political intrigue, historical battles and a large cast of characters—these Game of Thrones read-alikes have them all!
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If You Like... The Alice Network If You Like... The Alice Network

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Mary
If you liked The Alice Network, check out these historical novels featuring compelling characters in interesting times.
If you liked The Alice Network, check out these historical novels featuring compelling characters in interesting times.
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Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Carol
May is Asian Heritage Month. Celebrate cultural diversity and take a look at some of these titles, many of which are by Asian-Canadians.
May is Asian Heritage Month. Celebrate cultural diversity and take a look at some of these titles, many of which are by Asian-Canadians.
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For the Birds For the Birds

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Beth
Bird watching has had a recent resurgence and there's no shortage of material to entertain even the most hardcore ornithophile.
Bird watching has had a recent resurgence and there's no shortage of material to entertain even the most hardcore ornithophile.
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Recommended Reads by Working Moms Recommended Reads by Working Moms

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Capital City Press Featured Writer Jennifer Quist provides a list of her favourite books written by women who mothered kids at the same time
Capital City Press Featured Writer Jennifer Quist provides a list of her favourite books written by women who mothered kids at the same time
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Overdue Finds - Jim Henson & The Muppets Overdue Finds - Jim Henson & The Muppets

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On the latest episode of our podcast our hosts chat about their favourite Muppets titles and other items that they've been enjoying recently
On the latest episode of our podcast our hosts chat about their favourite Muppets titles and other items that they've been enjoying recently
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Indulge Your Fascination with the Royals Indulge Your Fascination with the Royals

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Colleen
With Royal babies and weddings galore, now's the perfect time to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the British Royal family!
With Royal babies and weddings galore, now's the perfect time to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the British Royal family!
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May the 4th Be With You May the 4th Be With You

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Sam
May the 4th is Star Wars Day, so we've put together a list of canonical and "Legends" books to take you to a galaxy far, far away.
May the 4th is Star Wars Day, so we've put together a list of canonical and "Legends" books to take you to a galaxy far, far away.
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Avengers Assemble! Avengers Assemble!

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Sam
To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, we've put together a list of graphic novels featuring some of the remaining Avengers.
To celebrate the release of Avengers: Endgame, we've put together a list of graphic novels featuring some of the remaining Avengers.
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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

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Sheila
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

recommended by EPLGreatStuff_Sheila
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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