Ways to Give

Yes, tax receipts are issued for gifts over $20 once the donation has been processed.

Yes, you can donate in memory or honour of a loved one on our online form here. All donations in memory or in honour will be included in our annual report.

We currently accept donations online, by mail or in-person at one of our locations.

Mailed donations can be sent to:

Attn: Fund Development
Edmonton Public Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2V4

While EPL core operations are funded through the City of Edmonton, some emerging programs and initiatives are funded through donations. EPL’s donors' generosity has helped support past projects such as the Welcome Baby program, epl2go literacy vans, and the revitalization of the Stanley A. Milner Library. 

‍EPL is a responsible and accountable steward of public funds. With your donation, we hope to raise $1,242,000 by the end of 2025 with fundraising costs of 30%.

‍Donations from this year’s campaigns will be used to support EPL’s priority projects which will provide learning and literacy resources to help meet our community’s growing and diverse needs. The Edmonton Public Library is incorporated in Edmonton, Alberta and our central branch is located at 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton AB T5J 2V4. Please reach out to our Fund Development team at 587-588-9034 or give@epl.ca for more information.

You can become a monthly donor here.

*Please note that due to fraud prevention protocols and recommendations, EPL can only accept monthly donations of $5 and greater.

We recognize donors in a few different ways:

• Donations of $250 or more may be recognized in our annual report or other publications. 

Charging a fee for access is against the basic principles and philosophy of a public library – free and open access to information, ideas, and resources for all people. By removing late fees EPL customers can now enjoy access to our collection’s barrier-free.

Cook up a Story Summer Camp is EPL's free summer camp for children aged 9-12 from socially vulnerable families, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for literacy. The camp provides opportunities to explore the world of storytelling—whether through cooking, writing, or digital media—while promoting healthy eating and teamwork. Children from low-income families can attend at no cost, ensuring access to enriching summer experiences that can shape their futures.

Each week during July and August, we welcome 25 campers aged 9-12 for a full-day camp experience, running Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. The camp combines literacy, creativity, and hands-on activities like cooking, storytelling, digital literacy, crafting, and gaming. Nutritious lunches and snacks are provided daily to fuel campers as they explore, learn, and create. Campers enjoy a new discovery each day, fostering a love of learning through play.

Yes, you can and it’s quite easy to do. Please contact the Fund Development Department at give@epl.ca to find out more about this giving option.

Yes, thank you for thinking of us. Please contact the Fund Development team at give@epl.ca to find out how you can leave a legacy gift through your will.