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Pride is for everyone, regardless of orientation, race, age, or status. It is about the freedom to express one’s individuality without fear of judgement or prejudice. No individual should face discrimination due to their preferences, beliefs, or appearance. LGBTQ2S+ rights are human rights, and no one should be able to infringe on those rights. AlbertansContinueContinue reading “Pride is for everyone”

Help us build the CWCP Community Library! The library is part of the Community Wellness Connection Program, located in okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre) in Edmonton. CWCP is looking for the following new and gently-used books: ·       popular fiction ·       young adult ·       graphic novels ·       mystery/thriller ·       romance ·       science fiction ·       memoir/biographies ·       self-help ·       general non-fiction (ex. books about gardening, animals, etc – no textbooks)ContinueContinue reading “Help us build the CWCP Community Library”

Spring is in the air and it’s a new year for GELA, so we’re feeling creative! To start off the year right, we are hosting a B.Y.O.C (Bring Your Own Craft) Night! Whether you paint, sew, bead, crochet, collage, sketch, sculpt, or anything else, bring your supplies and join us for a relaxing night ofContinueContinue reading “Bring Your Own Craft Night – May 5th”

EDMONTON, AB – April 10, 2026 – Last year, the Government of Alberta introduced a ministerial order which removed some reading materials from school libraries. Although this order was met with concern and opposition from librarians, teachers, parents, and the wider community, the government has now turned their sights on the province’s public libraries. LastContinueContinue reading “GELA Statement on Government of Alberta’s Censorship of Public Libraries”

When: Monday April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pmWhere: Hybrid meeting at Stanley Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, ABor via Zoom linkRegister: Click HERE to register Note: Zoom link will be sent out with the AGM package two weeks prior to the meeting.Executive Nominations and VotingA significant agenda item for this year’s AGMContinueContinue reading “Greater Edmonton Library Association 2026 AGM”

GELA is looking for self-nominations for various Executive positions! We encourage all members and those interested in joining our community to consider nominating themselves for one of the available positions by March 25th, 2026.  Available roles include:  President (April 2026 – June 2027 + a half-year term as Past President) Vice President (April 2026 – June 2027, moving into the President role in April 2027ContinueContinue reading “Call for GELA Executive Nominations”

Visit the Provincial Archives of Alberta’s state-of-the-art facility andsee the amazing treasure trove of historic documents and mediacollected for future generations to enjoy and learn from! The tourwill take visitors through the Reading Room and areas not normallyaccessible to the public, such as, the vaults and conservation lab. Click HERE to register. GELA PAA TourDownload

Don’t stress, be prepared!  Join us for a series of job interview workshops presented by the Library and Information Studies Students’ Association (LISSA) and the Greater Edmonton Library Association (GELA). Please note the date of the Public Library Interview Workshop has changed and is now happening on Tuesday March 24th. The sessions will be onlineContinueContinue reading “LISSA and GELA present: Job Interview Workshop Series”

We would like to invite our GELA members to attend our virtual panel discussion on Friday, January 30th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MST on “LIS Advocacy: Inside and Out.” Our panelists joining us for this conversation are: Stephanie Foremsky, Community Engagement Manager at St. Albert Public Library Sandra Anderson, Librarian at the ATA Library AllisonContinueContinue reading “LIS Advocacy: Inside and Out! GELA Panel Discussion, January 30th”