Newcomers
Welcome to Edmonton and the Library! EPL has many free services, resources and materials available in 30 world languages to help you transition to and enjoy life in our city.
In addition, EPL has Ukrainian content for newcomers.
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Top 10 Resources for Newcomers
Want to learn a new skill, improve your English, help with homework or just provide some fun and distraction? Check out these 10 resources!
Recommended Lists in World Languages
EPL’s collection includes a variety of materials available in over 25 languages from around the world. Borrow these EPL Picks today!
Technology Help
Computer acting up? Don't toss it in a dumpster! Become a tech-whiz with our help. Free classes, expert staff, and helpful tools await!
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Ласкаво просимо до Едмонтона та публічної бібліотеки
Top 10 Resources for Newcomers
Want to learn a new skill, improve your English, help with homework or just provide some fun and distraction? Check out these 10 resources!
Recommended Lists in World Languages
EPL’s collection includes a variety of materials available in over 25 languages from around the world. Borrow these EPL Picks today!
Technology Help
Computer acting up? Don't toss it in a dumpster! Become a tech-whiz with our help. Free classes, expert staff, and helpful tools await!
публічної бібліотеки
Ласкаво просимо до Едмонтона та публічної бібліотеки
People Who Can Help
Community Librarians
Every library location has a Community Librarian who can help you find the answers you are looking for.
Settlement Practitioners | Conseillers/conseillères en établissement
We offer Settlement Services to help you with common questions about moving to Canada and settling into a new home. These services are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and are provided in partnership with the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA). Services are free for eligible clients.
Library Settlement services can be accessed at the following library branches by visiting them or by calling the phone numbers listed below.
Nous offrons des services d'établissement pour vous aider à répondre aux questions les plus courantes sur l'immigration au Canada et l’intégration dans sa nouvelle communauté.Ces services sont financés par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada et sont fournis en partenariat avec l'Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) et la Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle. Les services sont gratuits pour les clients éligibles.
Les services d'établissement sont accessibles dans les succursales suivantes de la bibliothèque, en s'y rendant ou en appelant les numéros de téléphone suivants:
Are you an international student wishing to work in Canada?
- A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to working in Canada and accessing Government of Canada programs and services.
- To avoid waiting in line at a Service Canada Centre, you can apply for your SIN online. A completed online application with all the required documents will be processed within five business days. You will then be able to view your SIN in your My Service Canada Account.
- For more information visit: Service Canada En.
Get a Library Card
What will a FREE library card get you? A chance to enjoy instant, endless fun!
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Sign up for a Library Card - French
Learn how to register for an Edmonton Public Library card en français.
Sign up for a Library Card - Punjabi
Learn how to register for an Edmonton Public Library card in Punjabi.
Sign Up for a Library Card - Arabic
Sign Up for a Free Library Card تعرف على كيفية التسجيل للحصول على بطاقة مكتبة مجانية
Searching EPL.ca - en français
Learn how to use our website EPL.ca - en français
Sign up for a Library Card - French
Learn how to register for an Edmonton Public Library card en français.
Sign up for a Library Card - Punjabi
Learn how to register for an Edmonton Public Library card in Punjabi.
Sign Up for a Library Card - Arabic
Sign Up for a Free Library Card تعرف على كيفية التسجيل للحصول على بطاقة مكتبة مجانية
Searching EPL.ca - en français
Learn how to use our website EPL.ca - en français
English Language Learning
Newcomers - ELL Resources
Clear Pronunciation
Clear Pronunciation builds your confidence by helping form the building blocks of pronunciation and tackling the 43 English language sounds.
Road to IELTS - Academic Edition
Academic format is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or institutions of higher and further education.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) eBooks
Practice your reading, speaking, listening, and writing with these eBooks, most of which are instantly available.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse offers learning support for kindergarten to grade 12 students, plus adult learners. Chat with online tutors and create study aids.
Clear Pronunciation
Clear Pronunciation builds your confidence by helping form the building blocks of pronunciation and tackling the 43 English language sounds.
Road to IELTS - Academic Edition
Academic format is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or institutions of higher and further education.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) eBooks
Practice your reading, speaking, listening, and writing with these eBooks, most of which are instantly available.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse offers learning support for kindergarten to grade 12 students, plus adult learners. Chat with online tutors and create study aids.
Resume Help
Newcomers - Resume Help
¡Grandes éxitos del cine! (Spanish)
Atrévase a conocer lo mejor del cine latinoamericano y español con estas cinco películas galardonadas a nivel internacional.
Deutsche Filme – Durch den Jahren hindurch! (German)
Schauen Sie sich diese Filme an, die nicht nur die viele Zeitperiode deutsche Geschichte repräsentieren, sondern auch die viele Zeitperiode
Livres d’auteures franco-canadiennes (French)
Une sélection de livres d’auteures franco-canadiennes
Un autre endroit, une autre époque (French)
Une sélection de films et de livres pour voir le monde d'une autre perspective
¡Grandes éxitos del cine! (Spanish)
Atrévase a conocer lo mejor del cine latinoamericano y español con estas cinco películas galardonadas a nivel internacional.
Deutsche Filme – Durch den Jahren hindurch! (German)
Schauen Sie sich diese Filme an, die nicht nur die viele Zeitperiode deutsche Geschichte repräsentieren, sondern auch die viele Zeitperiode
Livres d’auteures franco-canadiennes (French)
Une sélection de livres d’auteures franco-canadiennes
Un autre endroit, une autre époque (French)
Une sélection de films et de livres pour voir le monde d'une autre perspective
Entertainment: Magazines, Newspapers & Movies
Newcomers - Entertainment
hoopla
Movies, television, music and audiobooks! Borrow and stream up to 10 items per month. No holds and no waiting — you want it, you get it!
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming platform with a large and unique collection of documentaries, feature films, shorts and television series.
PressReader
Read more than 2,000 newspapers and 1,000 magazines; including titles from 100 countries in 60 languages, with 50 Canadian newspapers.
Chinese Magazines 中文杂志和报章 (Dragonsource)
Read hundreds of Chinese language magazines. Now includes full image PDF versions and audio versions. 有图书馆卡的用户可以免费网上浏览或借阅中文电子杂志和报纸
hoopla
Movies, television, music and audiobooks! Borrow and stream up to 10 items per month. No holds and no waiting — you want it, you get it!
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming platform with a large and unique collection of documentaries, feature films, shorts and television series.
PressReader
Read more than 2,000 newspapers and 1,000 magazines; including titles from 100 countries in 60 languages, with 50 Canadian newspapers.
Chinese Magazines 中文杂志和报章 (Dragonsource)
Read hundreds of Chinese language magazines. Now includes full image PDF versions and audio versions. 有图书馆卡的用户可以免费网上浏览或借阅中文电子杂志和报纸
Continuing Education & Skills Upgrading
Newcomers - Continuing Education
LearningExpress Library
Practice tests and tutorial courses with immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and individualized analysis of results.
Gale Courses
Interactive, instructor-led online courses covering a wide range of topics. Free for cardholders.