Homework Help Classes

Get help with homework, language learning and skill development.

Homework Help Classes

Online Resources

Grades K to 6

Back to School - Lists K-6

Grades 7 to 9

Back to School - Lists Grades 7-9

Grades 10 to 12

Back to School - Lists Grades 10-12

Booklists

Reading is a fundamental skill essential for learning and future school success. Reading for pleasure, either independently or as a family, is an easy way to boost a child's reading skills. Check out the resources below to find awesome, age-appropriate books.

Booklists by Grade

Booklists by Age

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10 Tips to Help Your Kids Learn to Read

It's crucial children become good readers. Help them learn to read with these 10 tips, tried and tested by our very own EPL librarians!

Personal Picks —for Kids!

Trying to help your school-aged child find awesome, age-appropriate books? We can help! Fill in our Personal Picks form and we'll select some items that match their interests. Choose from funny books, mysteries, true life stories, epic adventures, historical books, graphic novels and more!

Reading Programs

Reading programs for school-aged kids encourage reading for pleasure by promoting new and exciting books across a variety of topics, genres and authors. Some programs are run through schools, whereas others are designed for families at home.

School: Reading Programs for Kids

Kitchen Table Classroom

Together with Calgary Public Library, the Kitchen Table Classroom is a series for parents and caregivers of school-aged children designed to support learning at home. Sessions are held every two months and feature expert guest speakers from education, library services, child psychology and more.

Helping Your Child Learn to Read (Grades 3-6)

Learn how to support your child as they learn to read, from the foundations of reading to simple strategies you can use.

Original air date: March 2022

Helping Your Child Learn to Read (K - Grade 2)

Learn how to support your child as they learn to read, from the foundations of reading to simple strategies you can use.

Original air date: January 2022

Parenting in the Digital Age

Learn tips to help your child become a good digital citizen and keep your family safe online.

Original air date: October 2021

Back to School, COVID and What It All Means

Learn tips to support your child's return to school after a disrupted year from experts at the Werklund School of Education and ECSD.

Original air date: September 2021

Diverse and Inclusive Books

Learn how to find, read and engage your kids with books and resources that celebrate Alberta's rich and diverse Indigenous cultures and history.

Original air date: June 2021

Slide into Summer Learning

Learn how the Library is your partner in summer learning and get tips to keep your kids busy and entertained.

Original air date: May 2021

Kindergarten Readiness

Learn what to expect during this important transition and get tips for school readiness from two experienced Kindergarten teachers.

Original air date: March 2021

Motivating Your Infrequent Readers

Learn about reading motivation, why and how it works, and get tips and book recommendations for school-aged children.

Original air date: January 2021

Resources for Educators

Whether you're in a school, daycare, day home, home school or after-school group, EPL has resources and services to support literacy and your educational needs.

School Library Card Program

Your students can get their EPL cards sent directly to your class. This project is in partnership with the Conseil Scolaire Centre-Nord and Edmonton Public Schools. For further information about this project, please email us.

For Edmonton Catholic Schools, parents and students can get a library card through PowerSchool.

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