Educators
Whether you're in a school, daycare, dayhome, homeschool or after-school group, EPL shares your passion for education. That's why we provide resources and services to support literacy and student learning. Don't see what you need? Email your branch contact to see what we can do.
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School Visits
Educators can choose from several options, including a library tour, an information literacy presentation, Young Reader's Choice Awards book talks or a presentation at a teachers' staff meeting.
Your Dedicated Branch Contact
Your library branch contact is your one-stop-shop for all things EPL, from booking visits to connecting you with the right resources for your students, providing age-appropriate reading recommendations, organizing staff training and more.
School Library Card Program
Your students can get their EPL cards sent directly to your class. Learn more by downloading a copy of our A Teacher's Guide to the School Library Card Program.
For Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord and Edmonton Public Schools paper forms are still mandatory:
For Edmonton Catholic Schools, students can get a library card through PowerSchool.
Young Reader’s Choice Awards
The Young Reader's Choice Awards (YRCA) is a year-long reading program for children in Grades 4-12. Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA), it is the only award where children choose the nominated books and the winners.
French Material and Resources
EPL has a number of dedicated resources for French teachers and their students including French eBooks in hoopla and Overdrive, book lists, classes and events and the annual Bataille des bouquins reading program for children in Grades 4-6.
EPL's Dedicated Newsletter for Teachers
Subscribe to the quarterly Teachers' Toolbox and get access to the latest booklists and online resources, hear about new EPL programs and services for schools and get ideas about how teachers and the Library can collaborate. Preview the most recent issue here.
ACC Books in Colour
An amazing literature guide featuring over 300 fiction and non-fiction titles selected by a jury of readers, and organized by grades (Kindergarten to Grade 3, grades 4 to 6, grades 7 to 9 and grades 10 to 12). Each book is categorized based on the themes, genres and subject matter discussed such as Excellent Storytime Books, Books about Self-Esteem, Body Positivity, Mindfulness or Books Featuring an LGBTQ2+ Character. A legend at the beginning of the guide includes links to our booklists about a particular category.
How EPL Helps Childcare Providers
Childcare Summer Reading Club
This reading program is exclusively for daycares and dayhomes. When childcare providers read stories out loud to groups of children in their care, they can track their reading using this poster. Every time you read ten minutes, colour in one box on the poster. Once you've coloured them all in, you can submit your completed poster to us to enter for a chance to win a librarian-curated collection of books for your facility. Contact your closest library if you have any more questions or email ChildcareSummerReading@epl.ca.
Watch EPL Songs and Rhymes Online
For pre-recorded early literacy classes that you can watch on-demand, such as Sing, Sign, Laugh and Learn, check out our playlists on YouTube:
For our popular Storytime Station videos (puppet shows, songs, rhymes, and more), click here:
Visit a Branch
If you are interested in visiting an EPL branch with your group, feel free to reach out and we can arrange a tour or storytime.
Booklists
As a teacher, you know reading is an essential skill that impacts a child's future success in school and life. EPL can help! We have a number of FREE programs and resources to:
- Improve students' reading skills
- Increase reading motivation and reading for pleasure
- Support families reading together at home
Booklists
Educators: NoveList K-8
NoveList K-8
What are hi-lo books?
High interest, low vocabulary (hi-lo) lo books offer age-appropriate, relevant subject matter for junior high and high school students at a lower reading level. Interesting and easy to read, but not "for kids", they can hook ELL students and reluctant or struggling readers on reading. Learn more about Hi-Low books., opens a new window
How do I find Hi-Lo books on epl.ca?
- Type “High Interest-low Vocabulary Books” into the search box and change the search term to subject.
- Use this awesome curated list of specifically designated Hi-Lo titles for teens, including books, graphic novels, ebooks and audiobooks.
- Search for books in the Orca Hi-Lo series (for kids age 8+); type the series title into the search box and change the search term to series.
What are the different Orca book series?
Orca Currents are short, high interest novels with contemporary themes written for middle school students reading below grade level.
Reading levels from Grades 2.0 to 5.0. Interest level age 10-14.
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Hi-Lo Books for Teens
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Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity & Expression for Kids
Start Your Own Family Book Club at Home
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EPL has tons of digital content but here are the online resources we recommend most to help students with their learning.
