Were you tremendous, better than anyone else, and quite frankly, best in the world at your previous job, but after making it great again are looking for new opportunities? Here’s some recommendations on coping with loss, improving your golf game and more:
It's
#EPLMarchMadness
and today we're voting on the best of the 2010's in music 🎶
Up next we have Ed Sheeran vs. BTS. Who should win this round? Tell us by casting your vote below:
Learn about Dr. Muna Saleh's research which focuses on the intersections of motherhood, racism and ableism. She discusses the importance of being open to changing your mind and having compassion for different experiences, religion and ways of knowing:
#yeg
.
@neilhimself
was kind enough to sign over 500 books just before doors opened, which attendees were quick to purchase. Which one did you buy?
#EPLGaiman
Have a need for seed?🌻 Borrow, grow, enjoy and share some back with others at our newest collection, the Seed Library! Housed in the Makerspace of our Milner Library, browse all types of seeds to get your garden growing:
#seedlibrary
#homegardening
#yeg
We’re excited to announce award-winning and bestselling author
@neilhimself
as part of the Forward Thinking Speaker Series on Tuesday, Nov. 13! Mark your calendars, tickets go on sale in September:
Today we turn 106 years old, and to celebrate we’re officially announcing the date of our Stanley A. Milner Library Grand Opening Celebration. Watch our video below to find out, and be sure to mark your calendar for the big date 🥳
Congratulations to our new mayor and library lover
@AmarjeetSohiYEG
! We look forward starting a new chapter with you and our new City Council. Thanks to the candidates who ran in this election, your commitment to our city is an inspiration.
#YEGVote
When you’re
#103
on 5 copies…
We know many of you have felt the BERN of waiting for a popular title, that’s why we we’re demanding stronger
#eContentforLibraries
. Learn more:
It’s our birthday! 105 years ago we opened the doors to our very first branch. We couldn’t do what we do without the continued support of our customers – thank you
#yeg
! Share your favourite memories of EPL by using
#eplday2018
Fun facts: every year, EPL saves Edmontonians $131.5 million. And, every $1 invested in EPL returns $3.11.
In 2018, we had 15.4 million in-person and virtual visits to EPL, and offered 22,031 free classes and events. Learn more about our impact here:
While we encourage a good discussion, misinformation is being shared in the recent conversations about the revitalized Milner Library. Learn about the facts from
@pilarmart
.
We’re thrilled to share the news EPL CEO
@pilarmart
is the recipient of The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. Pilar has led transformative services to help build a thriving and engaged city and is a champion of the value of public libraries. Congratulations, Pilar! 🏆
Effective immediately, all EPL branches are temporarily closed until further notice to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our staff and customers is of the upmost priority. Read a message from our CEO here:
#COVID19
Heritage Valley is opening this week on April 4, but after working closely with the
@CityofEdmonton
and
@doniveson
we've decided to open our new FUNicular Branch today! Learn all about our brand new branch:
Dear
#yeg
, we have great news (that might give you goose bumps). Today, at our Lois Hole Library, a GOOSE has appeared! Said goose has made a nest and laid an egg. This means, SPRING IS ON THE HORIZON! We might sound a bit quacky, but we're really excited for nice weather.
We're working on our reopening plan and are offering Library Takeout at a few branches. We also have some exciting news: EPL’s Board of Trustees passed a motion to discontinue late fees for library materials effective immediately! Learn all about it: (2/2)
🌈 We're excited to announce that starting Saturday, April 1 all collections will be sorted by a new ROYGBIV colour standard. This new organization standard will help keep Edmonton well "red"!
#ColourfulReads
It’s been 3 years since construction started on our
#MilnerMakeover
& we know you’re ready to see all we have planned! From a multi-storey interactive digital wall to a new & improved Children’s Library, we can't wait to say
#HelloMilner
Thursday, Sept. 17
Ready for another
#EPLfromHome
storytime? Today, Angela from our Lois Hole Branch reads Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes to a very good boy 🐶:
#yeg
#WFH
Illustrator and Art Director,
@jason_blower
, is known for bringing Edmonton landmarks to life through illustration—and that’s just what he did with EPL’s revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library:
Hip hip hooray, guess what's today? It's our 109th birthday! We’re so grateful to all of you who make the Library a welcoming and exciting place to be. Come celebrate with us and enjoy fun activities at your
#yeglibrary
today. Drop a 🎉 to spread the cheer.
#eplday2022
#yeg
The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) would like to acknowledge feedback we’ve received regarding our Student Page positions and the impact of recently announced changes to student minimum wage rates in Alberta:
Remembering
@JulieRohrYEG
, a devoted book lover with a passion for books that remained unwavering during her battle with cancer.
Her family is dedicated to celebrating her love for reading, especially among children. Learn more:
We're honoured to be one of 40 organizations across the country (and the first public library) to be named one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures for 2018 by
@waterstonehc
: 🏆
Congratulations to all of the 2018 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Canada's Most Admired CEO winners! For the full list of winners visit:
#CanadasMostAdmired
#Winners
#HumanCapital
Every village needs a library so...Library Crossing has arrived! With Tom Nook's permission, we've built some Edmonton Public Library branches on our islands! Can you guess which branch this is?
Share your guesses, and your own island libraries, using
#LibraryCrossingEPL
!
Ever tried the traditional folk-dance from Punjab, Bhangra dancing? Join us online or in-person at The Wall in our Milner Library tomorrow (Wednesday, July 6) for an interactive, positivity-filled Bhangra lesson and performance from
@GurdeepPandher
:
#yeg
The health of our staff and customers is our top priority. Effective immediately, we are suspending all classes and events to help limit the spread of Covid-19. This decision was made in consultation with the
@CityofEdmonton
and AHS. Check this thread regularly for updates.
Set your alarms! Tickets for the Forward Thinking Speaker Series with
#1
New York Times bestselling author
@neilhimself
will be available for $20-$40 starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12:
#EPLGaiman
#yeg
Help us celebrate
#NationalLibrarianDay
! Let us know how an EPL staff member has helped you or simply drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your love for the important work they do.
#yeglibrary
#yeg
It is with a heavy heart that EPL learned about the recent passing of Mr. Stanley A. Milner, EPL’s greatest champion. Our CEO
@Pilarmart
shares her thoughts on the remarkable life and transformational contributions of Mr. Milner:
EPL is thrilled to welcome Jo-Ann Saddleback as our Kêhtêyayah (Elder) in Residence. She'll be working out of PÎYÊSÎW WÂSKÂHIKAN in the Milner Library and connecting with customers through virtual classes and events, and one-on-one visits. Learn more:
Hot new item alert! 🔥 CO2 monitor kits are now available in our collection. Kits measure carbon dioxide levels, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure in your home. Place a hold today:
#YEG
Hello library lovers, our
#ThinkTank
is almost done but we need more time. We‘ve been working hard to make our downtown library the best it can be, and want to ensure when we open our doors it’s as special as we’ve always imagined. We'll share a new opening date in the new year.
Sweet dreams
#yeg
😴! Only ONE more sleep until we open the doors to the revitalized Stanley A. Milner Library and you can feast your eyes on the inside of the
#ThinkTank
. Book your tickets for a tour of the new space as spots are limited:
WOW😱! Sending a huge congratulations to our friends
@calgarylibrary
today as they officially opened their brand new (and oh so beautiful) Central Library! 🎉 People in
@cityofcalgary
, you sure are a lucky bunch. Enjoy!
#HelloCentral
WOW!
#yeg
you are as excited as we are about our
#HelloMilner
Library—tickets to see our downtown library this weekend are sold out. Don't worry though, while you might think we look like a spaceship, we won't be flying away. Visit us during opening hours:
It's easy to see the outside of our
#MilnerMakeover
and the amazing progress, but take a look at the interior development!
Big thanks to our friends at
@ClarkBuilders
for sharing.
Guess who's turning 108 today? It's our birthday, help us celebrate by sharing your library love with us! 🎈 We're so grateful to our customers for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again inside our EPL locations starting on Monday, March 15.
#eplday2021
Congrats to
@emilyjaneriddle
, EPL Sr. Advisor of Indigenous Relations, on winning the Canadian First Book Prize - Griffin Poetry Prize! 🏆
Check out her book The Big Melt to learn about artistic expression and the impact of poetry:
#Poetry
#Award
#YEG
Anecdotes can overwhelm our ability to think scientifically. We need to look at the data and scientific analysis to spot harmful misinformation.
@CaulfieldTim
#infodemic
It’s time
#yeg
…we want you back! The wait is over and we’re eager to welcome you back into some of our branches with Library Express Checkout. It’s a quick way to pick up your holds and browse items at our Clareview, Lois Hole and Mill Woods locations:
Happy
#NationalLibrarianDay
! Help us celebrate the vital work Librarians do. They’re Information Ninjas, event planner extraordinaires, tech-savvy gurus and so much more. As champions of inclusivity and equity, they make sure community members feel welcome in our libraries. 1/2
The one and only
@neilhimself
joins us in
#yeg
next Tuesday. Keep an eye for a story from
@fisheyefoto
in the
@edmontonjournal
, but in the meantime here is a list from Fish: "a very, very short list of 10 absolutely-must-consume Gaiman works."
The Stanley A. Milner Library is opening on Thursday, Sept. 17! Book your tickets and be one of the first to visit the spectacular space during our grand opening weekend (September 17 to 20).
The waiting's been... endless... but it'll soon be time for you to lock down tickets to see
@neilhimself
at our November Forward Thinking Speaker Series event! Bookmark for tomorrow!
#EPLGaiman
Hey
@MichelleObama
, we heard you're heading to
#yeg
! While you're here, we thought we'd challenge you to a friendly
#EPLPushUpChallenge
(we were pretty impressed when we saw you on
@TheEllenShow
). Do you think you could beat a librarian? We do lift books all day...
Libraries are way more than books! For instance, did you know that some EPL branches screen films? From Disney to Wes Anderson, there's a movie for everyone:
Can you believe it’s been over 50 years since the Stanley A. Milner library first opened its doors? Take a moment to discover Milner then vs. now.
#HelloMilner
EPL’s Welcome Baby program expanded to two NICUs at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Community Hospitals. The package includes a book bag, board book, compact disc of songs and rhymes, early literacy information and an invitation to get a free library card:
EPL acknowledges the tragic legacy of the residential schools and remains committed to the TRC’s Calls to Action. All EPL locations will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and recognize the day.
#indigenouscanada
eBooks and eAudiobooks are not as easy for libraries to procure as you might think. Publishers can make providing timely and popular eContent challenging and expensive. Learn about our plan to improve
#eContentForLibraries
:
Thank you for all the
#librarylove
you've shown us this week,
#yeg
. We know it's been hard, but we're here for you ❤️. Don't forget you can always reach us at . Plus, be sure to check out all our free online resources: