Service Update: April 29, 2021

Libraries Closed

Per the Government of Saskatchewan’s expanded public health order, library locations are currently closed.

We continue to offer curbside pickup, materials return, and lots of online programming and services. Keep your library cards handy, we’re still here to help you discover, learn and connect!

Contactless Curbside Service

Contactless curbside Pickup Service is still available at all branches.

Hours for curbside service are Mondays to Saturdays, 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sundays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Connaught and Glen Elm Branches are closed on Mondays.

Curbside pickup is available for:

• Holds
• Check It Out bags
• 3D printing
• Print4Me service, and
• Program supplies (at designated locations).
• Click here for more information on how Contactless Curbside Pickup works.

Materials Returns

Return your materials to exterior book drops, available 24/7 at all locations.

Personalized Reading Recommendations

Check It Out bags: Bags filled with 5-20 items on a particular topic. Call ahead to add a pre-made bag to your curbside borrow, or fill out our online form to have our staff curate one to your preferences!

Books4Me: Personalized reading list curated by our own team. Just fill out the online form, and we’ll send you an email with a personalized list of books.

Printing

Print4Me: Free printing for essentials like resumés, forms, and applications while our branches are closed. Submit your file using our online form, and staff will email when it’s ready for curbside pickup.

3D Printing: Use our 3D Printing Services website to upload your print jobs; you’ll be notified when your piece is ready to pick up via curbside service. Printing is free while we are closed.

Live Online Programs

Participate in live online programming led by library staff and guest speakers from all over Canada, from the safety of your home. Browse and register on our website. Conducted via Zoom and livestream.

• Early Literacy: Interactive online storytimes for babies and caregivers.
• Children and Teens: From science to storytelling, writing to building, coding to crafts, RPL has programs for every age and interest.
• Adult: Programs and workshops for any hobbyist – from art to electric cars, French conversation circles to cuisine, book clubs to beading.
• Dunlop Art Gallery: Artist Talks, Gallery Tours, Art Performances, Art Workshops, Studio Tours with professional artists and curators.
• RPL Film Theatre: Stream curated films and join Film School discussions led by industry professionals. 
• Business: Online workshops on small business, personal finance, and career services; even personalized help with resumes and interview preparation.
• Writer in Residence: Online activities will continue as scheduled until May 21.

Physical materials for online programs and Writer in Residence supports can be picked up through curbside service – please contact the Hotline at 306-777-6000 for more information.

If you don’t have a library card and would like to access online programs, complete our online registration form to receive a temporary barcode by email. 

Digital Services and Collections

• Online programming; 
• Books4Me personalized reading list service curated by our own team.
• Do-It-Yourself video tutorials for fun activities you can do with your children at home.
• Online studying and access to tutors
• eBooks
• eAudiobooks
• Movies and TV
• Music
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Online courses
• RPL Blog: recommendations, reading lists and more!

Library cards

If you don’t have a library card and want to register for online programs, fill out our online registration form to get a temporary barcode by email. 

To upgrade your temporary barcode to access digital services and place holds on physical materials, please contact our Hotline at 306.777.6000.

Once we are open again visit any RPL location to complete your registration and receive a permanent library card.

Borrowing and Materials Holds

• All holds will be kept for 10 days.
• Musical instruments:
  • You will not be able to borrow musical instruments at this time.
  • If you currently have a musical instrument out on loan, your loan will be extended until May 6.
  • If you have a musical instrument on hold, the deadline to pick it up will be extended until May 6.
• Book Club in a Bag, and language materials kits:
  • You will not be able to borrow Book Club in a Bag kits at this time.
  • If you currently have a kit out on loan, your loan will be extended until May 6.
  • If you have a kit on hold, the deadline to pick it up will be extended until May 6.
• Art Rentals:
  • You will not be able to rent art at this time.
  • If you currently have rented art from the library, your rental will be extended until May 6.
  • If you have a piece of art on hold, the deadline to pick it up will be extended until May 6.

Fines

RPL does not charge late fines for library materials, with the exception of Art Rental.

When you borrow materials, you'll still have a due date. You won't be charged if you return it within 30 days of the due date. We recommend renewing your items if the option is available and the system will allow you to keep them longer.

Once you're finished with your materials, return them so others can enjoy them!

Services not available right now:

• Meeting room bookings 
• In-person programs and films
• Workstations (current bookings are cancelled)
• Digital Media Studio (current bookings are cancelled)
• Toys 
• Board Games
• Musical Instruments
• Language and other kits
• Print newspapers
• RPL MovieBox at the Regina Sportsplex (No fines will be charged for MovieBox materials)
• Art Rentals

Take Care

Your health and safety and the health and safety of our staff are important to us. Please look after each other, and do what you can to support your families, friends, and community during this uncertain time.