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Media Releases
Bev Pike’s Grottesque opens at Dunlop Art Gallery
Grottesque, a new exhibition coming to Dunlop Art Gallery in January, depicts underground grottos and caves in colossal scale that can reach 20 feet in length and 8 feet in height.
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Published on: 2018-01-12
Heather Cline's Quiet Stories opens at Dunlop Art Gallery
Quiet Stories, by Regina artist Heather Cline, showcases the live voices of Canadians across the country, speaking against the backdrop of evocative paintings.
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Published on: 2018-01-11
RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo
Last year, thousands of survivors of sexual assault shattered the silence by coming forward with their stories, embracing with courage the #metoo movement. It was an historical cultural moment. But what happens next?…
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Published on: 2018-01-03
Public library requests zero per cent mill rate increase
The Regina Public Library Board of Directors will not be asking for an increase to its mill rate.
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Published on: 2017-12-08
Regina Public Library investigates teen bestseller 13 Reasons Why in city-wide book club
Amongst controversy, acclaim, and criticism, the teen bestseller (and hit TV series) 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher has sparked powerful dialogue between teens, parents, teachers and mental health experts worldwide. Regina Public…
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Published on: 2017-10-02
mâmawêyatitân centre opens in North Central Regina
Regina, SK - A journey of many years was realized today with the official opening of mâmawêyatitân centre in Regina’s North Central neighbourhood.
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Published on: 2017-09-12
Regina Public Library celebrates International Literacy Day event
Homegrown talent will take the spotlight at RPL’s celebration of International Literacy Day, taking place at RPL’s Central Library Branch at 5 pm, on September 8, 2017.
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Published on: 2017-09-05
Regina Public Library introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence
Regina Public Library is pleased to announce its 29th Writer in Residence, Andrew Battershill.
Originally from British Columbia, he attended the University of Toronto, where he studied creative writing. He has just relocated to Regina…
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Published on: 2017-08-31
Unique new library program pairs books with music
Regina Public Library (RPL) and the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) have partnered to present an exciting new program at RPL’s George Bothwell Branch this Thursday, June 22…
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Published on: 2017-06-21
2017-18 Writer in Residence Selected
Regina Public Library (RPL) is pleased to announce the selection of Andrew Battershill as its 2017-2018 Writer in Residence.
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Published on: 2017-06-06
Award winning filmmaker to visit Regina
RPL Film Theatre is pleased to welcome award winning filmmaker Neal Livingston to Regina to present his film, 100 Short Stories, at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 29 at Central Library.
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Published on: 2017-05-29
Regina Public Library to host Mental Health Tradeshow
Regina Public Library (RPL) is offering the public an opportunity to connect with mental health services and resources this Saturday, May 6, at its first Mental Health Tradeshow.
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Published on: 2017-05-05
Wafaa Bilal: 168:01 opens at Dunlop Central Gallery May 5, 2017
In 168:01, Iraqi-born, New York-based artist Wafaa Bilal takes the Bayt al-Hikma, or House of Wisdom, as a starting point for a sculptural installation of a library, filled with empty white books.
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Published on: 2017-05-02
Provincial library system up and running
The online, province-wide library catalogue has been turned back on, and people from across the province once again have access to thousands of books, e-books, DVDs and more.
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Published on: 2017-05-01
Saskatchewan Library Governance
An explanation of library governance, and the autonomous power of library boards.
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Published on: 2017-04-13
Library Funding
An explanation of library funding in Saskatchewan and how it works.
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Published on: 2017-04-13
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some of your questions about what has happened to the holds system, why it was shut off, and more.
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Published on: 2017-04-13
What’s being said about public libraries in Saskatchewan
There is a lot of misinformation about public libraries in Saskatchewan. Get the facts here.
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Published on: 2017-04-13
Regina Public Library not requesting mill rate increase
The Regina Public Library (RPL) Board of Directors will not approach Regina City Council to request a mill rate increase to supplement its 2017 budget. The decision was made Wednesday night
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Published on: 2017-04-06