EPL Picks
Check out Reading Guides, Book Lists, Recommendations, Read-Alikes and more from EPL Staff and Guests.
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EPL Picks - Featured
Celebrating Pride Month!
Honour and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ voices this Pride with stories of love, activism, and resilience. Browse our list of reads and films.
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Magnificent Magpies
The black-billed magpie is Edmonton’s official city bird! Smart, bold, and full of folklore. Check out our magpie-themed booklist!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore stories of lived experience that reveal the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Celebrating Pride Month!
Honour and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ voices this Pride with stories of love, activism, and resilience. Browse our list of reads and films.
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Magnificent Magpies
The black-billed magpie is Edmonton’s official city bird! Smart, bold, and full of folklore. Check out our magpie-themed booklist!
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore stories of lived experience that reveal the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
EPL Picks - Kids Picks
Indigenous Stories to Share for Kids
Celebrate Indigenous culture with kids' books full of tradition, imagination, and vibrant storytelling.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate the diversity and achievements of Asian communities with these great reads for kids, handpicked to inspire and educate!
Pride Books for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Pride lasts all summer in Edmonton! Celebrate love and community with these great books to share with your little ones.
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with prayer, family, and joy. Learn more about Eid and its traditions with this children's list.
Indigenous Stories to Share for Kids
Celebrate Indigenous culture with kids' books full of tradition, imagination, and vibrant storytelling.
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate the diversity and achievements of Asian communities with these great reads for kids, handpicked to inspire and educate!
Pride Books for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Pride lasts all summer in Edmonton! Celebrate love and community with these great books to share with your little ones.
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with prayer, family, and joy. Learn more about Eid and its traditions with this children's list.
EPL Picks - YA Picks
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Star Wars in Timeline Order
Celebrate Star Wars Day with our collection in timeline order, perfect for Jedi Masters, Sith Lords, and Wookiees alike.
Hidden Gem PlayStation and Xbox Games
Whether you love Mario, Call of Duty, or something new, check out these hidden gem video games in our PlayStation and Xbox collection!
Hidden Gem Nintendo Switch Games
For long-time gamers and people new to gaming, enjoy some of these lesser-known video games in our collection for the Nintendo Switch.
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Star Wars in Timeline Order
Celebrate Star Wars Day with our collection in timeline order, perfect for Jedi Masters, Sith Lords, and Wookiees alike.
Hidden Gem PlayStation and Xbox Games
Whether you love Mario, Call of Duty, or something new, check out these hidden gem video games in our PlayStation and Xbox collection!
Hidden Gem Nintendo Switch Games
For long-time gamers and people new to gaming, enjoy some of these lesser-known video games in our collection for the Nintendo Switch.
EPL Picks - Diverse Picks
Indigenous Stories to Share for Kids
Celebrate Indigenous culture with kids' books full of tradition, imagination, and vibrant storytelling.
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Red Dress Day
In honour of Red Dress Day on May 5, we encourage you to borrow a title from this recommended list of nonfiction, poetry, fiction, and more.
Indigenous Love Stories
Celebrate love in all forms with these Indigenous-led love stories rooted in culture, land and joy, whether romantic, familial or platonic.
Indigenous Stories to Share for Kids
Celebrate Indigenous culture with kids' books full of tradition, imagination, and vibrant storytelling.
Indigenous Voices for Adults and Teens
Explore powerful books that highlight Indigenous stories, history, and resilience for National Indigenous History Month.
Red Dress Day
In honour of Red Dress Day on May 5, we encourage you to borrow a title from this recommended list of nonfiction, poetry, fiction, and more.
Indigenous Love Stories
Celebrate love in all forms with these Indigenous-led love stories rooted in culture, land and joy, whether romantic, familial or platonic.