Building Projects

Our Abbottsfield-Penny McKee Branch is now located in the newly renovated Riverview Crossing Mall (3210 118 Avenue), just east of our previous location.

New Features

• Upgraded infrastructure (lighting, flooring, ample outlets for customer use)
• Beautiful new program room
• Makerspace to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning and digital creative projects
• Expanded children's and teens' spaces

New Location

Our relocated library has taken over the old location of Albert's Family Restaurant on the south side of the mall facing 118 Avenue.

Opened in 1967 and renamed in 1996 in honour of library champion Stanley A. Milner for his lifetime of commitment to EPL—this branch is the heart of EPL and downtown. The Milner Library receives over 1.2 million visits each year.

In the fall of 2014, City Council approved funding for the revitalization and renewal of the Stanley A. Milner Library. The total budget as of December 2017 was $84.5 million with the expectation that $10 million would come through community support and fundraising. We surpassed our original goal and raised over 18 million dollars with support from the community and the Friends of EPL.

The Stanley A. Milner Library closed for renovations on December 31, 2016 and renewal work began in January 2017. The revitalized Milner Library will help build a thriving, vibrant downtown, and serve as a key component in Edmonton's economic prosperity.

Hello Milner

Our new Capilano Branch (9915 67 St. N.W.) is open!
A new library complete with serene views and natural light is now a place Capilano residents can call their own! The new Edmonton Public Library Capilano Branch is a ground floor location at 9915 67 Street NW, which will help overcome accessibility challenges of the previous site on the second floor of Capilano Mall. The new branch will serve approximately 198,000 visitors annually.

Edmonton’s Fulton Ravine borders the new library. The 60-meter wide forested area divides the property into an east side facing 67 Street and a west side facing Terrace Road NW. Beyond the beautiful setting, visitors to the branch have access to the ravine zone – a seated study space featuring the ravine as a backdrop. Community rooms with private and semi-private meeting and study spaces also offer this view.

New Features:

• 24-hour material returns
• Ground-floor access
• Makerspace (with a sewing machine, vinyl cutter, 3D printer and MORE!)
• Quiet study room
• Larger community program room

As with all EPL building projects, we are targeting a minimum LEED Silver rating for this new location.  The use of sustainable building materials, proximity to public transportation and parking capacity are key factors that will contribute to the building’s LEED rating.

Grand Opening Celebration

Thanks to everyone who attended our Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. We had so much fun and were honoured to have MLA Marlin Schmidt in attendance to provide a warm welcoming message. We hope you enjoyed the delicious treats and truly magical entertainment from Sheldon Casavant.

Our Londonderry Branch has relocated to a 9,700 sq. ft storefront location in Londonderry Mall. The new location is across from Soft Moc and Stockhomme. Stop by and say hello!

New Features:

• Upgraded infrastructure (lighting, flooring, ample outlets for customer use)
• New furnishings for the public (computer workstations, study space, lounge and children's area)
• Early Literacy Station upgrades such as iPads and Burgeon interactive panels
• Beautiful new program room (almost 400 sq. ft. larger than existing space!)
• Quiet study room
• Exposure to natural light from 2nd level mall skylights
• Fully dedicated makerspace to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning and digital creative projects

Grand Opening Celebration

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate our new branch! We hope you enjoyed the delicious coffee from our friends at Starbucks Coffee Company, indulged in a treat from our doughnut wall and stayed for the hilarious entertainment from Kompany Family Theatre. Here are a few photos from our awesome event.

Our Heritage Valley Branch is now open!

EPL has officially opened a new storefront branch on Edmonton's South side in the Heritage Valley neighborhood. Located at 2755 119A St S.W., this branch is almost 3,200 square feet in a beautiful corner suite with plenty of natural light. It will provide core public library services to Heritage Valley and the surrounding communities, such as borrowing items, picking up holds, attending classes and events, and more! It is similar in size and function to our West Henday Promenade Branch and McConachie Branch.

Read the Q&A About Our Heritage Valley Branch.

Our Calder Branch is now open!

Our very first Calder Branch opened in August 1966 at 13303-127 Street. We remained in that location until 1992, when we moved to our (now previous) location at 12522-132 Avenue. This move saw a 30% increase in use in the very first year! The Calder community was excited about our new branch, and we renovated in 2000 to expand and respond to the growing clientele.

Fast forward to 2016, and our amazing Calder community full of learners needed more space to play, create and explore. We decided to relocate our Calder Branch so it could grow from its 5,300 sq. ft space to a new 10,000 sq. ft. stand-alone space.

Now we're so excited about our targeted LEED® Silver certified facility.

New Features:

• Larger community room, quiet study room and flexible program space
• Collections that meet community needs
• Comfy chairs, collaboration space and a central reading area complete with a fireplace. Yes, a fireplace.
• Freshwater aquarium in children’s area
• Ample public parking with easy access and 24-hour book return
• 17 public computers with free Wi-Fi and three early literacy stations