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EPL Welcomes New Board Chair and Trustees

May 20, 2025

EPL welcomes new Board Chair Shawna Vogel, Vice-Chair Rosalie Russnak, and new Board members Dr. Joseph Doucet and Xueming Zhao.

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Global News: Biboye Onanuga - EPL's Musician in Residence

EPL's new Musician in Residence, Biboye Onanuga, discusses the unique opportunities local musicians have at the library.

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Global Edmonton: Together We Grow

When Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence invited EPL to the seniors’ facility, it felt like a perfect fit.

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Your Health, Your Voice: Self-Advocacy in Health Care

Oct 15th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online Event

The Office of the Alberta Health Advocates shares tools to overcome barriers and advocate for yourself in health care.

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CBC: Samosa School — at the library?

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Global Edmonton: Together We Grow

2025 Writer in Residence Announcement

Sing It, Edmonton!

Edmonton Public Library statement on Pride Flags

EPL Responds to CSU 52 Statement

2025 Writer in Residence Announcement

Sing It, Edmonton!

EPL Responds to CSU 52 Statement

Awards

The Edmonton Public Library is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences in beautiful spaces and we are honoured to be the recipient of awards that recognize our commitment.

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Read media releases from September 2015 to present at epl.ca/news.

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2015

Sept. 18, 2015: Sigmund Brouwer wins $10,000 EPL Alberta Readers' Choice Award for Thief of Glory
Aug. 5, 2015: Local music collection launched through EPL's Capital City Records
July 2, 2015: EPL opens first storefront library location
June 29, 2015: EPL's outreach and digital literacy services recognized internationally
June 15, 2015: Pilar Martinez named EPL's new Chief Executive Officer
June 8, 2015: EPL opens new and expanded community space in Mill Woods
June 4, 2015: Fern Snart and Jill Scheyk named to EPL Board of Trustees
May 1, 2015: Top titles up for $10,000 book prize revealed
Jan. 28, 2015: EPL's new Capital City Records invites local musicians to share their songs
Jan. 17, 2015: Clareview library and recreation centre open to the public

2014

Dec. 11, 2014: Libraries welcome 2015 Writers in Residence
Dec. 6, 2014: Meadows library and recreation centre open to the public
Nov. 13, 2014: Submissions open for 2015 Alberta Readers' Choice Award
Oct. 29, 2014: EPL Chief Executive Officer Linda Cook announces retirement
Oct. 17, 2014: eplGO branch on university campus to close
Oct. 7, 2014: EPL brings iconic new community gathering space to Highlands
July 23, 2014: That's how EPL rolls!
June 19, 2014: Come for immunizations, head home with a book
June 11, 2014: Edmonton Public Library named 2014 Library of the Year
June 6, 2014: Tyler Trafford wins $10,000 EPL Alberta Readers' Choice Award for Almost a Great Escape
May 23, 2014: Brian Heidecker named to EPL Board of Trustees
May 7, 2014: EPL CEO Linda Cook receives top awards
April 29, 2014: Five finalists announced for $10,000 literary prize
March 13, 2014: EPL library cards remain free
Feb. 14, 2014: EPL recognized for innovative Me Card technology
Feb. 12, 2014: EPL asks: What will you make?

2013

Dec. 5, 2013: 2,000 new eBooks available at EPL
Dec. 3, 2013: Track your steps with a pedometer from EPL
Nov. 29, 2013: Libraries gear up to greet 2014 Writers in Residence
Nov. 8, 2013: Submissions open for 2014 Alberta Readers' Choice Award
Sept. 30, 2013: Join ME, Show ME, Free ME - Change your card to a ME Card
May 25, 2013: Fran Kimmel's The Shore Girl Wins $10,000 2013 Alberta Readers' Choice Award
April 11, 2013: $10,000 Alberta Readers' Choice Award Up For Grabs
March 12, 2013: Edmonton Public Library marks 100 years
Feb. 25, 2013: A gathering place to enrich, educate and entertain
Jan. 3, 2013: Human Library Day shatters stereotypes and breaks barriers

2012

Dec. 20, 2012: New Trustees reflect diversity of Library landscape
Dec. 9, 2012: Two writers are better than one
Nov. 15, 2012: Library CEO Linda Cook receives Jubilee Medal
Sept. 15, 2012: Edmonton Public Library takes over the Square
June 9, 2012: Wayne Arthurson wins Alberta Readers' Choice Award for Fall from Grace
May 15, 2012: Giving people what they want
May 5, 2012: Library celebrates the diversity of downtown Edmonton
April 27, 2012: Edmonton Public Library honoured with Minister's award
April 19, 2012: Most viral video sparks debate
April 11, 2012: Five Alberta authors vie for $10,000 award
March 5, 2012: Words Used as Weapons of Mass Distraction
Jan. 12, 2012: Kate Freeman Named to EPL Board of Trustees

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2018

Nov. 21, 2018: Say hello to EPL's new Capilano Branch
Oct. 31, 2018: EPL set to open new Capilano Branch
Oct. 3, 2018: EPL celebrates new Londonderry Branch
June 27, 2018: EPL kicks off summer with the Esks
May 23, 2018: EPL opens new location in Heritage Valley
May 16, 2018: Stanley A. Milner Library revitalization project gets funding boost
March 23, 2018: Spring Break Starts at EPL
Feb. 27, 2018: EPL has a new branch in town
Jan. 17, 2018: EPL set to open new Calder Branch

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Your Health, Your Voice: Self-Advocacy in Health Care

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CBC: Samosa School — at the library?

Global Edmonton: Together We Grow

Global News: Biboye Onanuga - EPL's Musician in Residence

EPL in the News

Global Edmonton: Together We Grow

CBC: Samosa School — at the library?

2025 Writer in Residence Announcement

Sing It, Edmonton!

EPL Responds to CSU 52 Statement

2025 Writer in Residence Announcement

Sing It, Edmonton!

EPL Responds to CSU 52 Statement

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