Newcomers
Welcome to Edmonton and the Library! We have many free services, resources and materials at EPL to help you transition to and enjoy life in our city.
Get a Library Card
What will a FREE library card get you? A chance to enjoy instant, endless fun!
While in branch Library Settlement Services are suspended, you can meet with an Edmonton Immigrant Services Association settlement practitioner virtually to talk about your settlement needs. To arrange a meeting call: 780.474.8445
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
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.
Newcomers - Settlement
English Language Learning
Newcomers - ELL Resources
Resume Help
Newcomers - Resume Help
Entertainment: Magazines, Newspapers & Movies
Newcomers - Entertainment
Continuing Education & Skills Upgrading
Newcomers - Continuing Education
Gale Courses
Interactive, instructor-led online courses covering a wide range of topics. Free for cardholders.
Learning Express Library
Practice tests and tutorial courses with immediate scoring, complete answer explanations and individualized analysis of results.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Online learning library to help you learn business, technology and creative skills from over 16,000 courses taught by industry experts.
