Spring Break 2026

Join us Saturday, March 28 to Saturday, April 4 for family-friendly classes, exciting guest performances and fun activities in branch.

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Our 2026 Spring Break is going to be incredible! With guest performers, EPL-led classes and amazing book lists, we've got something for everyone!

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Performers

Each of our branches will be hosting at least one in-person performer this Spring Break. Check out our amazing line up of performers and where they are performing.

Beaded Story Pouches with Jamie Mulder

Dates, Times and Locations:
Saturday, March 28, 2:00pm - Capilano
Tuesday, March 31, 11:00am - Abbottsfield
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00pm - Highlands
Thursday, April 2, 2:00pm - Woodcroft

Description:
Join us for a “Beaded Story Pouch” program and help children explore storytelling through making, each pouch becoming a small vessel for the stories they carry.

Jamie Mulder (she/her) is a Métis artist and educator based in Edmonton, working under Heart Berry Studio. Her multidisciplinary practice spans beadwork, textile arts, and traditional materials, exploring how craft can hold and share stories. Through hands-on workshops, Jamie invites participants to create with curiosity and care, using artmaking as a way to connect with memory, place, and imagination.

Maximum capacity is 20 participants.

Bounce into Spring with Beth!

Dates, Times and Locations:
Saturday, March 28, 2:00pm - Lois Hole Library
Monday, March 30, 2:00pm - Castle Downs
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00pm - Stanley A. Milner Library
Thursday, April 2, 2:00pm - Londonderry
Saturday, April 4, 2:00pm - Whitemud Crossing

Description:
Beth’s Picnic Show is back at EPL and this time she’s celebrating Springtime! Songs focus on nature, creativity and picnic fun. Together, we pretend to have a picnic and notice the signs of Spring. This colourful and engaging indoor concert is great for the whole family.

Fizzlewit's Fairy Finding Tour

Dates, Times and Locations:

Monday, March 30, 11:00am - Riverbend
Monday, March 30, 3:00pm - Clareview
Wednesday, April 1, 11:00am - Meadows
Wednesday, April 1, 3:00pm - Whitemud Crossing

Description:
Join the hunt for a lost fairy princess and watch your children become enchanted. Follow trails, solve puzzles and search for clues in this immersive adventure hosted by the whimsical wizard, Fizzlewit. From Leprechauns to Pudding Pixies, each Fairy Finding Tour features a whole host of fantastical fairy folk to encounter.

But more importantly, these unique shows are designed to help children practice their early reading skills, hone their critical thinking and let their imaginations run wild. Make sure your day goes happily ever after and come on Fizzlewit’s Fairy Finding Tour!

This event is unregistered and has a limit of 30 participants.

Glow Yoga Kids

Dates, Times and Locations:

Saturday, March 28, 2:00pm - Calder
Sunday, March 29, 2:30pm - Sprucewood
Monday, March 30, 2:30pm - Heritage Valley
Tuesday, March 31, 2:00pm - Mill Woods
Thursday, April 2, 2:00pm - Lewis Estates

Description:

Join Glow Yoga Kids, a yoga and creative movement company for the young at heart! Glow Yoga believes that every child has within them a beautifully distinctive inner light, and through their unique Rainbow style yoga classes and programs they encourage all participants to let their light shine.

Maximum capacity is 30 participants.

More Than Money

Dates, Times and Locations:

Monday, March 30, 2:30pm - Mill Woods
Tuesday, March 31, 2:00pm - Meadows
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00pm - Clareview
Thursday, April 2, 2:00pm - Riverbend

Description:
The earlier students learn how to manage money, the greater their chances of lifelong financial success. EPL is partnering with Junior Achievement to deliver a special workshop for kids ages 9-12. Kids will play hands-on interactive games to:

Identify the role of money in everyday life
Practice making sound financial and money management choices
Manage a personal bank account by making deposits and withdrawals
Apply the problem-solving and money management skills needed to operate a small business

Origami Maniacs

Dates, Times and Locations:
March 31, Saturday, April 4,

Description:
Mariela Recinos is a certified origami instructor by Nippon Origami Association (NOA) and a member of Origami USA. She teaches origami as a relaxation therapy to seniors and children. She believes origami is a beautiful art that gives any individual an opportunity to meet people who reside in various corners of the world and share their passion for the same.

The Triple Fun Show

Dates, Times and Locations:
Tuesday, March 31, 2:00pm - Stanley A. Milner Library
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00pm - Heritage Valley
Saurday, April 4, 2:00pm - Mill Woods

Description:
The Triple Fun show from Puddle of Mud Productions is a 'choose your own adventure theatre extravaganza!' It's run by two professional performers and the audience helps decide what happens by directing the choices. We get the audience active - they get to sing with us, dance with us and act with us, the goal is that they are up and down in their 'seat's' and we bring up several volunteers who get to dress up and be part of the performance throughout

WILDNorth Wildlife Rescue

Dates, Times and Locations:
March 31, 3
April 2, 2:3

Description:
WILDNorth is Northern Alberta's wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Delivered by a WILDNorth Educator and featuring a live animal education ambassador, Corby the Raven, the Wonders of Wildlife Rehabilitation presentation discusses wildlife rehabilitation, from rescue to release, and how participants can help wildlife in their community.