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.

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Cultural Access Pass

Canoo is a mobile app that helps new Canadian citizens by providing free admission to over 1400 museums, science centres, art galleries, parks and historic sites across Canada.

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Why Should You Get a Library Card?

Borrow Our Materials

Use a Computer for Free

Access Electronic Items

Study for the Canadian Citizenship Test

Get Settled

...And More!

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What will a FREE library card get you? A chance to enjoy instant, endless fun!

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Settlement Services

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.

Newcomer's Guide to Edmonton

Access Settlement Services

To access these services visit any of these library locations:

Abbottsfield Branch: 780-691-4320
Calder Branch: 780-918-6393
Castle Downs Branch: 780-991-8223
Clareview Branch: 780-691-5642; 780-691-4320
Enterprise Square (Downtown): 780-717-7704, 780-999-6727
Highlands Branch: 780-940-0920
Lois Hole Branch: 780-691-5642
Londonderry Branch: 780-991-8223, 780-691-4320
Mill Woods Branch: 780-717-7704, 780-999-6727
Whitemud Crossing Branch: 780-442-4638, 780-999-6727
Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch: 780-691-4320

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to get a library card?

Who can help me get settled in Edmonton?

What can I borrow from the Library?

With your library card, you can borrow books, movies, music and more for free. We have materials available in 20 languages from around the world, including Arabic. We also have English Language Learning resources for children, teens and adults.

You can use your library card to access eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, same day newspapers from around the world as well as more than 100 databases and online language learning tools such as Mango and Muzzy.

Does the Library have free internet access?

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