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2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so … list of priorities this year. RPL’s digital collections skyrocketed as the province shut down at the beginning of the … , and Barack Obama’s A Promised Land .” Saskatchewan authors Closer to home, the top circulating Saskatchewan …

How to change your language settings

… wherever you are in the world, your browser will likely display the language that is predominantly spoken there. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… tips on setting reading goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and preferences The first … or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is …

Award winning authors to read at Central Library

… Award winning authors to read at Central Library Submitted by chardy on … to announce a launch event featuring three award-winning Saskatchewan authors, organized in partnership with the Regina … 1 for an evening of readings, vibrant conversation, and book signings. Attachment MEDIA …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… lost an average of 20 percent of their school-year skills in reading and 27 percent of their school-year skills in math during the summer months. This loss is known … Slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

John Ware Reclaimed

… of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable task, given that the presence of Black people in the Prairies dates back to at least the 1800s … and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, …

Book Club Test Drive

… Book Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't really sure if the book club … recs from other readers, and even submit questions for the author to answer during a live online book discussion . …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading … Here are RPL’s top circulating titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual … for fiction titles. Lots of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us … thing. To craft a good story, we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking our readers on an emotional journey. …

Listening to the Classics

… Listening to the Classics Blog Body Okay. Please don’t jump down my throat. But I’m a sucker for “The Classics”. You know the ones I’m talking about: … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… for Procrastinators I read my home organization books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no … by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin With Instagram-famous authors, it is no wonder that this is one of the most …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… A Novel of Survival Blog Body I heard Waubgeshig Rice speak at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest book, Moon of the Crusted Snow. The chapter he read stuck in my … to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and … Month Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Art …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like … Writer Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… gonna need a bigger boat Blog Body Just in time for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a bite … boat Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Movies …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… for 2026 Blog Body The long cold nights of January in Saskatchewan make the perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy and read. As … 2026 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are not supposed to go anywhere near those … Novel Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… Most-Borrowed 2024 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list is here! From new releases to old favourites, this list is packed with the must-read books of the year. Discover what … 2024 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

"The library keeps me company"

… "The library keeps me company" Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who … and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about why he … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… you heard?! The Overdrive app is disappearing on May 1! Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to … App Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Most-Borrowed Books 2025

… Most-Borrowed Books 2025 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list has arrived, just in time for the holidays! From new … 2025 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 years old, he spoke very little English. This barrier made it hard to make friends and adjust to life at a new high school in a … Voice Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Distance Blog Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) events have taken place in many cities, each one presenting art in unique … years, activating spaces throughout the downtown core. Working in the outdoor public sphere does come with challenges, … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post RPL Film Theatre Marketing Tags Art …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for a down … Money Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

There's music in the air

… Lives of Brian by Brian Johnson AC/DC legendary frontman takes readers through his early life, looking at the people, places and music that helped shape him. … air Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Music Reading …

If you like: Stranger Things

… If you like: Stranger Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long … Things Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have … embraced ordering online during the COVID-19, and many likely won’t switch back to their old habits thanks to the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… scanner maps out the 3-dimensional space that an object takes up. Then the fun begins! Now, you can use that … for a zillion different things. Q: How does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the way … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five millennials have … investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the right track. Tip #1: Start Early … Selves Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be … Help Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading

… challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, made popular (beyond … by the bullet journaling trend, are a great tool to track your reading goals because they’re so flexible. That’s why … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… How I Improved My Photography at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo was seen … Life Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Writing Help at RPL

… the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and … Regina and area writers with their writing, so let’s talk about that first. I offer help in a variety of ways: over … at RPL Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m … writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the … are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl … scare Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice the pictures on the wall; what’s on the … Alive Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

What's wrong with this picture?

… What's wrong with this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: Ulysses . The … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… protect and preserve property under its control. LEGISLATED AUTHORITY: This bylaw may be cited as: The Regina Public … Act 1996, which states: “A public library board may make bylaws respecting: (a) the safety and use of its … means The Public Libraries Act, 1996 of the Province of Saskatchewan; (b) “bylaw” means any bylaw of the Regina …

Printing and Scanning

… device with your library card. Tip: this is best for quick printing, especially if you haven’t printed before. … to a $2 balance on the first day of each month. Talk to staff if you need to update your library card, or need … sent a job to the printer. Tip: Your bank card will be preauthorized for $5.00 each time you tap, which may appear on …

Book Clubs

… Book Clubs … Choose your own adventure! Find your community with us by attending any number of our book clubs . There's a book club for everyone! Book Club in a … kit. Each kit contains: Ten copies of one book title, Author biographies and read-a-like suggestions, Discussion …