Storytime Soirée: The Story Begins
Introducing Storytime Soirée, an exclusive evening celebrating everything that makes the Library extraordinary, featuring great food, live music, and fun, hands-on experiences that bring the magic of EPL to life!
This adults-only event invites library lovers, community champions, and supporters from across Edmonton to come together for an unforgettable night of connection, celebration, and meaningful impact.
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Help a New Summer Story Begin
Did you know that kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer? The “summer slide” makes it harder for children to catch up when school starts again. For many families in our community, finding an affordable way to keep kids engaged and learning is a real challenge.
That’s why this year’s Storytime Soirée will support EPL’s Cook Up a Story, a summer camp for kids aged 9 to 11 from socially vulnerable families.
This exciting summer camp, hosted at the Stanley A. Milner Library, provides kids ages 9 to 11 the opportunity to keep on learning during the summer months. The camp offers a fun, hands-on learning experience with activities like reading, writing, cooking, gaming, and crafting.
Cook Up a Story is part of a five-year pilot project, and we’re just getting started. Your continued support will help ensure this camp can grow and thrive for years to come—at no cost to families.
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Stanley A. Milner library
Ticket price: $175
Buy your ticket by July 31 for a chance to win three signed books
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
- Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson
What to Expect
Get ready for an unforgettable evening where you'll shape your own adventure! Throughout the night, you'll have the chance to choose your path through a variety of interactive experiences, including crafting your own custom pink mocktail, building the perfect gourmet charcuterie cup, indulging in literary-inspired ice cream pops, unleashing your creativity in the Makerspace, and learning from local chefs during exciting cooking demonstrations.
As the evening unfolds, you’ll enjoy live performances and have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction and 50/50 draw, all in support of a great cause.
Watch the video to get a sneak peek of the vibe from last year’s event!
Not able to attend? Please consider donating.
EPL’s annual fundraising event is a fun, meaningful evening—and a powerful reminder of all the amazing things the Library makes possible. It’s filled with great energy, inspiring stories, and a real sense of connection. I had such a wonderful time last year and can’t wait to attend Storytime Soirée this September!
– Heike Meyer, EPL customer
Thank you to this year's Sponsors and Supporters!
Storytime Soirée is more than just a celebration. It is an event brought to life by sponsors like you. Your support will help create an unforgettable evening while making a lasting impact on children and families across Edmonton. Become a sponsor today and help us build something truly special!
Literary Lounge Sponsor
Sweet Sponsor
Beverage and Water Sponsor
Volunteer Sponsor
Event Sponsor
Silent Auction Donors
- Alberta Carpet Cleaning, opens a new window
- Alberta Furnace Cleaning, opens a new window
- Bonnie Doon Mal, opens a new windowl
- Calaway Park, opens a new window
- Central Social Hall, opens a new window
- Cineplex, opens a new window
- The Comic Strip, opens a new window
- Confetti Sweets, opens a new window
- Continental Treat, opens a new window
- Fantasyland Hotel, opens a new window
- Laser City, opens a new window
- Launchpad Trampoline, opens a new window
- Microserve, opens a new window
- Parlour Barba, opens a new window
- The Rec Room, opens a new window
- Royal Tyrrell Museum, opens a new window
- Sing! Edmonton, opens a new window
- Skirtsafire, opens a new window
- Jordyn Soucy, opens a new window
- Staples, opens a new window
- St. John Ambulance, opens a new window
- Trapped Edmonton, opens a new window
- Vertically Inclined, opens a new window
- Westin, opens a new window
Curious what the evening might look like? View last year’s event recap.
