Pilar Martinez

Dear Library Lovers, As you know, EPL has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19. We took our first step towards reopening in late June with our holds pickup service, Library Takeout. After carefully monitoring our progress this past month, we feel confident in moving to the next phase (Phase 3) of our reopening…

Dear Library Customer, In our last update, we introduced Library Express Checkout, our self-service approach that allows you to visit select EPL locations in-person to pick up your holds as well as check out some materials from our Staff Picks and Hits-to-Go collections. Today we’re excited to announce Library Express Checkout has expanded to: Abbottsfield - Penny…

Dear Library Customer, As you know, the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) has been closely monitoring the developments related to COVID-19. This is a constantly evolving situation and we continue to work collaboratively with City of Edmonton and Alberta Health officials to ensure EPL practices align with new information as it is available. In our last…

All 21 Edmonton Public Library branches are closed indefinitely as of Sunday, March 15.

EPL classes, events and meeting room bookings are suspended effective immediately until further notice

Public libraries and library leaders, including myself, are committed to creating welcoming, supportive and inclusive spaces for all community members. We can support LGTBQ2S+ community members and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, while also championing intellectual freedom and freedom of expression. As a public library we have an obligation to protect freedom of expression…