Cameron Library
Address: University of Alberta, Cameron Library
Type of library: University Library, research library
Target membership: Students, faculty and u of a staff. Guests and general public can acquire guest/temporary IDs to access library resources
Type of literature available: Research texts to aid students and teachers - Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences library. Special Collections include Dr. Josephine M. Mitchell Mathematics Library, William C. Wonders Map Collection, Canadian Circumpolar Collection, Data Library.
Distinguishable features: Study Hall, Knowledge Commons (quiet study spaces with group study rooms, computers, printing). Silent Study (3rd floor of library is silent). McCallum Printing (basement).
Website: https://www.library.ualberta.ca/
Edmonton Public Library
Address: 17 libraries in Edmonton area: Abbottsfield Penny McKee Branch 3410 118 Ave; Calder Branch 12522 132 Ave; Capilano Branch 201 Capilano Mall, 5004 98 Ave; Castle Downs Branch 106 Lakeside Landing, 15379 Castle Downs Rd; Highlands Branch 6710 118 Ave; Idylwylde Branch 8310 88 Ave; Jasper Place Branch 9010 156 St; Lois Hole Library 17650 59 Ave; Londonderry Branch 110, Londonderry Mall 137 Ave 66 St; Meadows Branch 2704 17 St; Mill Woods Branch 601, Mill Woods TC, 2331 66 St; Riverbend Branch 460, Riverbend Square, Rabbit Hill Road and Terwillegar Drive; Sprucewood Branch 11555 95 St; Stanley A. Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square; Strathcona Branch 8331 104 St; Whitemud Crossing Branch 145 Whitemud Crossing SC 4211 106 St; Woodcroft Branch 13420 114 Ave
Type of library: City public library
Target membership: Edmontonians, students, adults, children, families, ESL speakers, gamers and hobbyists. Small yearly payment for a membership.
Type of literature available: Constantly stocking shelves with new books as well as many types of media (DVD movies and HBO new releases, etc…). Kid’s corner/separate area in certain locations, youth sections, variety of adult books. Comic and graphic novels, audiobooks, DIY books, language books, design books. Large print books. Video games. Transfers available between libraries, search online catalogue and place a book on hold, delivered to the location of your choice and notified when it has arrived. Digital content also available – eVideos, eMusic, eLearning, eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases and apps.
Distinguishable features: Host a variety of programs and events including Book Club, Books for Babies, Reading Buddies, Career advice and job search, Resume creation, Dad and Baby Time, English Conversation Circle (ESL speakers wanting practice), Men’s Choir, Computer Classes, ESL Book Club, Family Day events and Family Storytime, Films at the Library, Financial Literacy, Gaming Nights, Homework Help, Video Game Design, iPad Fun for Kids/Beginners, French programs, Legal Resource Workshops, Lego, Minecraft Club/Tournament, Mystery Book Club, Bereavement Support, Role-playing Games for Kids, Puppet Shows, Spring Break events, Star Wars Day, Tech Help, Teen Writing Club, Youth Drop In, Homework Help Club. Top floor of Strathcona has a community hall for hosting events.
Website: http://www.epl.ca/
Rutherford Library
Address: University of Alberta 1-01 Rutherford N/S
Type of library: University library, research library
Target membership: Primarily students, faculty and staff. Guest IDs available to academic visitors, Stephens College students. Temporary IDs available to general public with photo identification and proof of current Canadian address.
Type of literature available: Humanities and Social Sciences library, Bruce Peel Special Collections Library (RS). 2 million volumes, the second largest research library in Canada. Collection includes materials to support the study/teaching/research needs of students and faculty. Reserve room, Reference, Music Collection, Microfilm collection. Interlibrary Loans.
Distinguishable features: Exhibits on display between North and South, Rutherford reading room, study hall, computer labs. Largest library on campus.
Website: https://www.library.ualberta.ca/
St. Albert Public Library
Address: 5 St & Anne St, St. Albert
Type of library: City public library
Target membership: St. Albert community, students, children, adults, families/parents
Type of literature available: New releases on adult, kids and teen books. Fiction, mystery, science fiction/fantasy, non-fiction, large prints, graphic novels, picture books, children’s fiction and non-fiction, teen fiction and non, paperbacks, easy reads. Movies, music and video games. Audiobooks and downloadable books/eBooks. Hundreds of award books and bestsellers.
Distinguishable features: Assistance features (large print keyboards, magnifier unit for desktop, magnifiers, large print books and CD audiobooks, downloaded ebooks and eAudiobooks), Career Resource Center, Interlibrary loans, eLibrary (apps, eBooks and audiobooks, eMusic, websites for kids, hoopla digital movies, Mango Languages, eNewspapers, Zinio eMagazines, websites for seniors). Programs for children include early literacy, stories and games for tots, two year olds, three year olds, drop-in storytime, school age programs, family programs, reading games. Programs for teens include teen hangout and teen movie night. Adult programs include computer and technology training classes, author readings and talks, STARFest event, Book Clubs, genealogy club, writer-in-residence consultations, programs on finance, and travel. Programs for Seniors include computer and technology training classes, Scrabble for 50+, Dementia and Driving awareness, Seniors Book Club.
Website: http://www.sapl.ca/
Little Free Libraries
Oliver Little Free Library Project
Address: 10 locations in Oliver and surrounding areas: Oliver Community League Hall- 10326 118 St NW; Condo Building- 9940 112 Street; SNAP Gallery- 12056 Jasper Avenue; Robertson-Wesley Church- 10209 123 St NW; Paul Kane Park- 121 St NW & 103 Ave NW; Constable Ezio Faraone Park- 11004 97 Ave NW; Duchess Bake Shop- 10718 124 St NW; Grant; Notley Park- 11603 100 Ave NW; Downtown Edmonton Community League (DECL)- 10113 104 St NW; Mill Woods- 15 Grand Meadow Crescent NW
*Other LFL locations: 9206 95 Ave NW (outside of Massage Therapy Supply Outlet), and Birch Avenue
*Cafe LFLs: Remedy Cafe- 10279 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1X8, Block 1912- 10361 82 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E1Z9
Type of project: Oliver Community League engaged Edmontonians in transforming 10 newspaper boxes into functioning miniature libraries. From professional artists to children, Edmontonians painted old newspaper boxes which are now operational mini libraries. They are located in a variety of places, city parks, a bakery, community halls, a church, an art gallery, and the downtown box used for LitFest. The boxes function in a take-a-book, leave-a-book way, where community members can pick up free literature and leave books behind for others.
Targeted membership: Members of the Oliver community as well as the greater community of Edmonton, looking to share in a literary project and build a community of readers.
Type of literature: Participants’ choice of what you want to select or leave behind in the box.
Distinguishable features: 3 boxes were placed outside of Oliver’s boundaries to bring the project to a wider community. LitFest also makes use of its own Little Free Library prior to the festival’s start, located downtown.
Last Updated: July 15, 2016
