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Young Reader's Choice Awards Young Reader's Choice Awards

The nominees for the 2020 Young Reader's Choice Awards are here! Get reading now so you can cast a vote for your favourite.
The nominees for the 2020 Young Reader's Choice Awards are here! Get reading now so you can cast a vote for your favourite.
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Drop-in Homework Help Sessions for Teens Drop-in Homework Help Sessions for Teens

Apr 29th - Jun 20th
Three EPL locations
Stressed about finals? This May and June, get help in Math or Essay Writing from one of our volunteer tutors. First come, first serve.
Stressed about finals? This May and June, get help in Math or Essay Writing from one of our volunteer tutors. First come, first serve.
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National Indigenous History Month National Indigenous History Month

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We've put together a list of our favourite titles by Indigenous authors and creators in honour of National Indigenous History Month.
We've put together a list of our favourite titles by Indigenous authors and creators in honour of National Indigenous History Month.
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Top Must-See Films on Father’s Day Top Must-See Films on Father’s Day

By Kchidiak
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18 and EPL staff is celebrating the many sides of fatherhood with these must-see films! Check them out now.
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18 and EPL staff is celebrating the many sides of fatherhood with these must-see films! Check them out now.
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Podcast Interview: Anthony Ray Hinton Podcast Interview: Anthony Ray Hinton

Before his sold out EPL event we interviewed Anthony Ray Hinton. Learn more about his powerful story on this latest episode of Overdue Finds
Before his sold out EPL event we interviewed Anthony Ray Hinton. Learn more about his powerful story on this latest episode of Overdue Finds
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Dawn Dumont's Picks Dawn Dumont's Picks

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Featured author of CULC's first One eRead Canada initative, Dawn Dumont shares her reading, listening and watching recommendations.
Featured author of CULC's first One eRead Canada initative, Dawn Dumont shares her reading, listening and watching recommendations.
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Fan Fiction and the/Your Future Fan Fiction and the/Your Future

Jul 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Strathcona
Featured writer Jennifer Quist, will be hosting a forum for fanfic writers, fans and anyone else who is curious on this genre's…
Featured writer Jennifer Quist, will be hosting a forum for fanfic writers, fans and anyone else who is curious on this genre's…
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LGBTQ2 Titles for Children and Teens LGBTQ2 Titles for Children and Teens

June is Pride Month, and to celebrate we've gathered our collection of LGBTQ2-related titles for children and teens for you to explore!
June is Pride Month, and to celebrate we've gathered our collection of LGBTQ2-related titles for children and teens for you to explore!
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NBA Finals, Basketball and #wethenorth NBA Finals, Basketball and #wethenorth

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Canada is rallying behind the Toronto Raptors in their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Check out these basketball-related titles!
Canada is rallying behind the Toronto Raptors in their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Check out these basketball-related titles!
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Top Circulating Fiction/Non-Fiction 2018 Top Circulating Fiction/Non-Fiction 2018

By Carol Ma
2018 was a great year of reading and listening at EPL! Here are some of the top circulating titles from 2018 and why they were so popular.
2018 was a great year of reading and listening at EPL! Here are some of the top circulating titles from 2018 and why they were so popular.
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Make it Possible! Make it Possible!

The renovated Stanley A. Milner Library will have more space for innovation, creation and learning. Your donation helps make it possible!
The renovated Stanley A. Milner Library will have more space for innovation, creation and learning. Your donation helps make it possible!
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Overdue Finds: Jim Henson & The… Overdue Finds: Jim Henson & The…

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights: on this week's episode of the our podcast, we talk about the Muppets!
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights: on this week's episode of the our podcast, we talk about the Muppets!
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May the 4th Be With You May the 4th Be With You

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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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On the Edge: Let’s Talk It Out On the Edge: Let’s Talk It Out

May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Strathcona
Join us as Chantal Labonté examines current research on the link between language and executive functioning in children with autism.
Join us as Chantal Labonté examines current research on the link between language and executive functioning in children with autism.
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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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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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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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Edmonton's Top Literary Events Edmonton's Top Literary Events

Looking for a writing workshop or author readings? Have an event you would like to promote? Check out our list of writing events in Edmonton
Looking for a writing workshop or author readings? Have an event you would like to promote? Check out our list of writing events in Edmonton
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Heritage Valley Hours Heritage Valley Hours

Enjoy our extended hours at the Heritage Valley Branch beginning Sunday, March 17!
Enjoy our extended hours at the Heritage Valley Branch beginning Sunday, March 17!
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The Capital City Record The Capital City Record

Scratch the surface of local music with our exclusive Capital City Record. That's right—we're going analogue for National Record…
Scratch the surface of local music with our exclusive Capital City Record. That's right—we're going analogue for National Record Store Day!

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Flash by Mark Waid Book Six
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Friends Forever
Friends Forever
Archie Superstars
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
Glass, Adam
Girls on the Verge
Girls on the Verge
Waller, Sharon Biggs
Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 7
Hakumei & Mikochi: Tiny Little Life in the Woods, Vol. 7
Kashiki, Takuto
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
Tamaki, Taku
Hawkworld
Hawkworld
Snyder, Scott
Heroes in Crisis
Heroes in Crisis
King, Tom
Heroine
Heroine
McGinnis, Mindy
High School Yearbook
High School Yearbook
Archie Superstars
Homestuck, Book 5: Act 5 Act 2
Homestuck, Book 5: Act 5 Act 2
Hussie, Andrew
Hope and Other Punch Lines
Hope and Other Punch Lines
Buxbaum, Julie
Hot Dog Girl
Hot Dog Girl
Dugan, Jennifer
The Hummingbird Dagger
The Hummingbird Dagger
Anstey, Cindy
I Am A Feminist
I Am A Feminist
Polak, Monique
I Wish You All the Best
I Wish You All the Best
Deaver, Mason
Immortal Hulk
Immortal Hulk
Ewing, Al
It's Trevor Noah
It's Trevor Noah
Noah, Trevor
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 10
Akasaka, Aka
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 2
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Avengers Assemble! Avengers Assemble!

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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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If you Like: Fortnite If you Like: Fortnite

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
Check out these titles that share similar themes as Fornite - whether you like the survival of the fittest or just plain survival!
Check out these titles that share similar themes as Fornite - whether you like the survival of the fittest or just plain survival!
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8 Bewitching Reads for Harry Potter Fans 8 Bewitching Reads for Harry Potter Fans

By Ilona Storie
Muggles who long for the magic of Hogwarts will LOVE these fantastical picks. Accio books!
Muggles who long for the magic of Hogwarts will LOVE these fantastical picks. Accio books!
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If you like Everything, Everything If you like Everything, Everything

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If you like the book Everything, Everything, check out these titles. You won't be disappointed!
If you like the book Everything, Everything, check out these titles. You won't be disappointed!
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If you like the Diary of the Wimpy Kid If you like the Diary of the Wimpy Kid

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
Handwritten notes and simple drawings enhance these humorous series about ordinary (and not so ordinary) life.
Handwritten notes and simple drawings enhance these humorous series about ordinary (and not so ordinary) life.
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If you like Whatever After If you like Whatever After

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
Fairy tale characters and their children have exciting new adventures in these series.
Fairy tale characters and their children have exciting new adventures in these series.
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John Green Read-Alikes for YA Fans John Green Read-Alikes for YA Fans

By Laura Young
Can't get enough of John Green's funny, quirky and heartbreaking books? Check out these 13 awesome young adult reads.
Can't get enough of John Green's funny, quirky and heartbreaking books? Check out these 13 awesome young adult reads.
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Like Rick Riordan? Try These Series Like Rick Riordan? Try These Series

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
Interested in adventures in mythology, like you see in the Rick Riordan books? Here are some other series you might enjoy!
Interested in adventures in mythology, like you see in the Rick Riordan books? Here are some other series you might enjoy!
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If you like Captain Underpants If you like Captain Underpants

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
These books are full of gross humour or just plain silliness, sure to delight fans of Captain Underpants. Get reading!
These books are full of gross humour or just plain silliness, sure to delight fans of Captain Underpants. Get reading!
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If you like the Series of Unfortunate… If you like the Series of Unfortunate…

recommended by EPLPicks_Kids_Grades4to6
Full of wit, snark and dark mysteries, these books will appeal to fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. Check them out now!
Full of wit, snark and dark mysteries, these books will appeal to fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. Check them…
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