EPL invites you to join us both in-person and online for the How To Festival.
The How To Festival is a chance to learn something new from someone who already knows how to do it. A variety of experts, from professionals to enthusiasts, will share their skills with you.
What will you learn?
We'll have a range of sessions, from hands-on DIY to in-depth conversations that could change the way you see the world.
Why do we think a How To Festival is a great fit for Edmonton? Because we know that there are so many talented people in Edmonton, and we want to give them a chance to share their know-how. Sharing is our motto after all! We have a number of experts, both from our wonderful community and our own multi-talented staff. Find a class below that works best for you.
How to Keep AI at Bay: Tips and Tricks for a Human-Centered Digital Life
Monday, Oct. 19
Location: Online at 7:00 p.m.
Are you worried about AI creeping into every corner of your favorite websites, services, and hardware? This session will help you recognize when generative AI tools pop up in your day-to-day life and introduce you to the critical skills needed to protect your privacy in a quickly shifting technological landscape. We will also provide you with resources, tips, and tricks to help you opt out of this technology on your own terms.
How to Use Finished Compost
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Location: Online at 7:00 p.m.
Do you have questions about using compost? Join a compost educator from the City of Edmonton to learn the answers! This presentation will cover key topics such as learning how to tell when compost is finished and when and where to apply compost
How to Get Ideas: 14 Tools to Generate Awesome Ideas & Never Feel Stuck Again
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 10:00 a.m.
Do you ever exclaim: “I don’t have any ideas!” No more! Author, EPL Writer-in-Residence, and idea-maven, Alexis Marie Chute shares a dynamic and insightful exploration into the creative process of generating and utilizing ideas effectively. Attendees will learn 14 strategies to inspire and nurture creativity, offering practical techniques to overcome creative blocks and spark imaginative thinking.
The Kitchen presents How to Master the Classic Omelette
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Stanley A. Milner Library at 10:00 a.m.
Join us in The Kitchen and learn how to make a classic omelette. We will demonstrate two methods: The classic French Omelette and the Canadian "diner-style" Omelette. Participants will get to decide which one they would like to try mastering.
How to Embrace Winter in Edmonton
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 11:00 a.m.
Edmonton is known as a Winter City - but how can we embrace the chillier months, rather than just endure them? Join us for a panel discussion bringing together organizers from some of Edmonton's beloved winter festivals to learn about the fun and engaging experiences you can have during the winter months in our vibrant city.
How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice (or Your Mind)
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 12:00 p.m.
AI is everywhere, from the algorithms shaping your TikTok feed to the chatbots on your phone — and if you aren't careful, it's easy to get lost in the noise. In this session, we’ll cut through slop, hallucinations, and misinformation to make these tools work for you. You'll learn how to use AI to support rather than supplant your thinking by identifying hidden biases and leveraging advanced techniques like retrieval-augmented generation.
How to Make Dinner Rolls
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 1:00 p.m.
We're baking up a storm and you can join us! If you want some help getting started on building your baking skills, join us as we learn from professional baker Stephanie Markakis-Plouffe, on how to bake Dinner Rolls.
How to Get Started Investing
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to take your first steps as an investor. In this practical, beginner-friendly session, you'll discover how investing can help you build wealth over time, understand key investing concepts, and avoid common pitfalls. You'll also learn how to make informed decisions and verify the registration of any individual, firm or trading platform you plan to invest with. Whether you're starting with a little money or simply looking for reliable information, this session will give you the knowledge you need to begin your investing journey.
How to Learn About Indigenous Culture Through Art
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Jasper Place Branch at 2:00 p.m.
Participants will be led in the creation of beautiful art using fish scales, a contemporary art form that reflects traditional Indigenous values of not wasting any part of an animal. Throughout the artistic process, artist Anna Cousins will share Indigenous knowledge and culture and provide space for respectful dialogue.
How to Get Outside and Learn from Nature
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Strathcona Branch at 2:00 p.m.
This guided nature walk invites you to slow down, observe, and connect with the living world through the practice of phenology, the study of seasonal changes in nature. Beginning at Strathcona Public Library, we’ll explore local nature resources, enjoy a reflective walk to Riverlot 11 Park, spend time observing the landscape, and gather to share insights and gratitude for the land before returning to the library. Please bring close toed shoes, hat, water, and weather-appropriate clothing and gear.
How to Sew Eco-Friendly Makeup Wipes (drop-in)
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Stanley A. Milner Library at 2:00 p.m.
Join us in the Makerspace and learn How To make eco-friendly reusable makeup wipes. Then explore Vinyl Cutting and the Heat Press and decorate a drawstring bag to store your makeup wipes. We will provide fabric, vinyl, bags, and expert guidance from our staff. You will learn basic serging techniques and create something both fun and practical.
How to Keep Houseplants Alive and Thriving
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 2:00 p.m.
Do you want to turn that black thumb into a green thumb? Join Winston of the Edmonton Horticultural Society to learn how to set yourself up for success with houseplants. Learn tips and tricks for growing tropical indoors, choosing the right plants, and how to avoid some common mistakes beginners make.
How to Be a Backyard Birder
Saturday, Oct. 24
Location: Online at 3:00 p.m.
Backyard birding is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy your yard. Learn bird ID basics, cool facts about some of our common and not so common backyard visitors and what they are looking for in a city yard so you can become a backyard birder too.
So, how will it work?
Visit our event listings to reserve your spot in the sessions that interest you!
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