Libraries name 2026 Writers in Residence

[Edmonton, AB], [Nov 26, 2025] – Strathcona County Library, St. Albert Public Library (SAPL), and Edmonton Public Library (EPL) are pleased to announce Alexis Marie Chute and David Berry as their 2026 Writers in Residence. Through this collaboration, both writers will offer free support, mentorship, and programming to writers of all ages and experience levels across the metro region.    …
View More about Libraries name 2026 Writers in Residence

Mentorship Meets Melody: Olivia Street Joins EPL as Musician in Residence

Edmonton Public Library (EPL) and Alberta Music are excited to announce Olivia Street as the new Musician in Residence (MIR). An award-winning songwriter, performer (under the moniker King of Foxes), artist manager, and educator, Olivia brings a wealth of experience to support and elevate Edmonton’s music scene. Kami Van Halst, Interim Executive Director of Alberta…
View More about Mentorship Meets Melody: Olivia Street Joins EPL as Musician in Residence

No Directive to Remove Pride Flags

Today, the union representing EPL employees (CSU 52) posted a statement regarding a directive to remove Pride flags at Edmonton Public Library (EPL) branches. This is factually incorrect. Nothing has changed at EPL. There has been no “directive” to remove Pride flags. EPL has never had a system-wide practice of displaying symbols, stickers and/or flags…
View More about No Directive to Remove Pride Flags

Edmonton Public Library Will Be First Canadian Library to Implement IMMS

Aars, Denmark; Edmonton, Alberta; Lehigh, Utah - An exciting collaboration was announced Friday, Jan. 31 at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference. Edmonton Public Library (EPL), Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions (LSLS), and SirsiDynix announced at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference a partnership that will significantly improve access to library materials for Edmontonians. Through this…
View More about Edmonton Public Library Will Be First Canadian Library to Implement IMMS

A Literary Powerhouse: Libraries Name 2025 Writers in Residence

Anna Marie Sewell and Rhonda Parrish have been appointed as the 2025 Writers in Residence (WIR) at Strathcona County Library, St. Albert Public Library, and Edmonton Public Library (EPL). The acclaimed authors will offer a wide range of support and programs to writers of all ages and experience levels during their residency, through a partnership…
View More about A Literary Powerhouse: Libraries Name 2025 Writers in Residence
1 - 10 of 95