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The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses Blog Body The Top 3 … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Events …

2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased … in 2020. Page-turners such as The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell, The Silent Patient by Alex Michalides, and The Guest … up on books made popular by TV and movies: readers followed Beth Harmon's journey into competitive chess in The …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history … and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, … programs. Regina Public Library has recently added the following two titles to the Prairie History Room: The Black …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… World Autism Awareness Day Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World … United in Autism: finding strength inside the spectrum, by Julie Hornok Autism: how to raise a happy autistic child, by … life, by Laura James The PDA Paradox: the highs and lows of my life on a little-known part of the autism …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both … maple and apple are the flavour combinations that conjure up fall and warmth for me. I think many folks are … Learn to cook a traditional Indian meal with Jay Parikh Follow along with a beer tasting from District Brewing Discover …

A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good … and unexpected ways. In their By The Book podcast, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer pick different self-help books and follow their rules to the letter. Much of the joy of this …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every … on that first day … It opened up an incredible world to follow my interests and my heart.” The library allowed her and …

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”. … those classics. And it’s free. What is this miracle that allows you to access classic literature without it costing you …

When you love scary movies

… When you love scary movies Blog Body If you love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror … days and catch up on the weekend. Or call in sick to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many similar …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee … like the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Simmons. The following tips are based on a 3-6 month emergency savings plan: … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now … list for someone we’ve never met? It’s a treasure hunt. Just like Nancy Drew, we follow the clues and map out what we know for sure. Then we use …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… Eight tips to submit a manuscript Blog Body Edit your manuscript before … the publisher you have chosen. Format your manuscript following industry standards and any special requests in the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why

… Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s … Beginning November 1, Macmillan Publishers will only allow public libraries to purchase one (1) copy of all its new … times for eBooks from popular authors such as Nora Roberts, Jeffrey Archer, Liane Moriarty and many more. Currently, …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration Blog Body Let … your creativity run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal techniques to keep track of your personal reading …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what … towards thrillers and mysteries this year. The Reckoning by John Grisham Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci Dark … Han The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Giver by Lois Lowry Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Always and Forever, …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body … Find our full instructional video playlist or watch them below. Below are some additional resources and ideas to help … routine. For opening and closing songs ideas, check out J-brary and Storytimekatie.com . Books Choose books as a …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a driven … This news completely changed Sarah's world, as she was flown to Toronto for fetal surgery. Sarah was on bed rest for … or on-demand services, programming, events, classes, or just good old-fashioned books, these things help us center …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for … cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, here’s a list of home … and Realizing Your House Goals by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin With Instagram-famous authors, it is no wonder …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to Submit Your Work … Check each publisher’s submission guidelines: Be sure to follow them. They are specific, and many do not want … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our … we have brought together some resources to help you on your journey. Our video streaming platform Kanopy has many … of those fighting for change. For further reading, the following recommended titles are instantly available for …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance Blog Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) … is the desire to bring art out from the gallery and allow it spill into the streets, engaging with public in … car, bike, or foot. The event begins at 8pm on August 29, just as the sun begins to set, through to midnight. You can …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings … Talk To Me (2023) – A group of friends discover they can conjure the spirits of the dead using an embalmed hand. It’s … What’s waiting for them is a waking nightmare. It Follows (2015) – Once it starts following you, there is no …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought I would highlight a few of my most … For children, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly follows three siblings in the seventh grade as they deal with …

What's wrong with this picture?

… What's wrong with this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a … . Ah, it sounds like the height of domesticity and familial joy in this end-of-history world. One template, at any rate, … Talk About It , The Bluest Eye , The Perks of Being a Wallflower , 1984 . How is it possible in a nation that has more …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the … is to manipulate the character in such a way as to make the journey feel worthwhile and meaningful to the reader. … stay put and ride the storm out? If the stakes are too low, the character might opt to pay the price or delay …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance … Month and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than one): 1. … Balcony (Israel) Hotel Salvation (India/Hindi) Hospitalité (Japan) How About Adolph (Germany) Wild Tales …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1 and Part 2 . … containing recurring characters engaged in some sort of journey. To some extent this is true (we do move from scene … compelling as we’re able to identify these moments and allow the characters to experience the consequences of these …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in … list include: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave; The Judge’s List by John Grisham; Wish You Were Here by Jodi … Daughter by Angeline Boulley; The Giver by Lois Lowry and; One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus Dog Man , the …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This Halloween, Regina Public Library decided to transform one of … and a Regina Public Library card, you can make your own projects just like this. Here’s everything we used to pull of …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… You’re gonna need a bigger boat Blog Body Just in time for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark … when they jump into the ocean to go swimming and forget to lower the ladder. Oops! Unable to climb back in, the group …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home Blog Body One of the … friends at the Regina Folk Festival (RFF) did an amazing job of adapting, offering drive-in concerts and an … their full catalogue and reading books they’ve written , follow them on social media or seek out documentaries about …

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 … icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and reckless Nina Markova joins the infamous Night Witches—an all-female bomber … something. Delving into her new stepmother's past, Jordan slowly realizes that a Nazi killer may be hiding in plain …

How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

… How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone Blog Body Did you know … so you can easily switch between library accounts. Follow these set up instructions, and your digital library card … Phone Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

Need professional accreditation? The library has your back.

… Need professional accreditation? The library has your back. Blog Body … prep for taking your certification exams. Practice exams allow you to test your knowledge, identify areas where you may … professional certification prep courses, including: Project Management Professional PMP® Prep Project Management …

Uncover Your Family Story

… Uncover Your Family Story Blog Body You might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to … by visiting the commercial website www.Ancestry.ca allows you to build your family tree, and connect with the …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are … “It’s a way to forget the outside world,” Evan says, “and just get lost in it together.” Sometimes a day a Cops and … Evan says. Watch Evan talk about Cops and Readers below as part of our #RPLStories. Blog Images Enter …

Hearing Loops at RPL

… Hearing Loops at RPL Blog Body Right on time for National … branches! Through a generous donation from the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Regina, RPL installed hearing loop … at RPL Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to get your from blank page to sonnets. … words into concrete images. E.g. change ‘happy’ to an object or scene that represents the happy feeling. Instead of … happy,” use concrete words like “Her smile spread like the glow of a sunrise.” Communicate your theme. Theme is an idea …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… 10 Family Literacy Tips Blog Body The tree is gone, the wreath … say tongue twisters, and play word games together. Follow a recipe together to create something yummy. Write a … Tips Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” … with their birth families and their Indigenous roots following each screening. The screening and talks take place on … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Free legal information and resources at the library! Blog Body If … legal advice you need, including those who offer free and low-cost legal assistance. Drop-In Free Family Law Clinics … , and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan , are celebrating Access to Justice Week on Oct 28 with an afternoon of events, …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Going Down the Summer Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A 2020 study showed that students lost … learn a lot more, so the loss is greater. Children from low-income families are also disproportionately affected by … Children will get way more out of reading something they enjoy. Start with our Books4Me service to find more of what …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… A Books4Me Snow Day Blog Body Ready for a snow day? Ok, we … outage, or holiday zombie apocalypse (shoutout to my fellow Christopher Moore fans). But are you ready for an … the library – or use it as your shopping or wish list. And just like that, you’ve got three weeks worth of reading …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you Blog Body Did you know? Reading is good for you! Here are just a few (or more) of the benefits that come from making … into a pleasurable trance-like state (think, meditation). Lower stress, muscle tension, and heart rate. Improved …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is … to help you get started, or level up, on your running journey. We’ve pulled together a reading list for all kinds of runners below, including a few titles from past RPL presenters Alex …

We've got a new look!

… We've got a new look! Blog Body We have a new look, and we’re so … of a film showing at the RPL Film Theatre; and open books, just waiting to be read! What do you see when you look at … and leadership; the Dunlop colours (teal and bright yellow) are provocative and bold; and the film theatre colours …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here … your readers about a situation or character. Showing allows the reader to deduce what you are conveying. How do you … Tell Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a … the first in his new series The Misewa Saga. The story follows Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous children who are brought … Indigenous Voices collection, programs, events and more. Jo - Community Engagement Blog Images Short Title The Barren …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Soulslike lore and more! Blog Body The Hero’s Journey is arguably the most popular approach to … approach that elevates the level of engagement and allow players to experience the story in different, more …

Support For The New School Year

… Support For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents … Regina Public Library can help you out. The resources below will help your family ease into learning in this … 306-777-6000 or email askalibrarian@reginalibrary.ca . Jessica - Collections Blog Images Short Title School …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to … I want to hang onto And when I’m done, I do note the following: Did: Felt: Learned: Going OUT of this writing … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve … Orchestra Conductor/Music Director, Gordon Gerrard. My fellow blogger Pam from Collections pulls together a list of … to get it into the building. First thing in the morning on June 27, the piano will travel (via local mover) from the …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… Freedom To Read Week turns 35! Blog Body Intellectual freedom means that … The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill The Giver by Lois Lowry The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi National … RCMP Heritage Centre NDTR Celebration Sept 30: Circle Project Honour Walk and Awareness Event in Victoria Park Sept … Dedication and Celebration at Indigenous Christian Fellowship Wendy - Indigenous Services Advisor Blog Images …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post … online reading and learning program that will be held June 1st to August 31st. The purpose of Level Up! is to … is that it provides a goal setting structure which allows children to be completely creative in how they reach …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has been a special … the world at the library by watching our #RPLStories below: Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's afuJrDs84Gk …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but … trying to settle on one thing to focus on, but that might just be the ADHD. There's just so much excitement in … Own Seeds for gardening and new beginnings Native Prairie Flower Garden Seed library - Get your seeds from Prince of …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… Be Your Own Bob Ross Blog Body One of my favorite memories as a kid was watching Bob Ross’s painting … in under 30 minutes, his soothing voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy … process of “making” and working with our own hands often lowers stress levels in a way that nothing else can. …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate … with zero pressure to produce anything resembling the subject of the night: in this instance, myself. The goal was to … have felt the same way about faces and drew things like a flower, a cat, and even a flamingo. The wire sculpting was …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that … for Regina Public Schools. He says: Please consider the following ideas to support you and your families in the coming … to engage in healthy and relaxing activities that you enjoy. Consider a wide variety of fun, intellectually …

For writers in despair

… For writers in despair Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes … them questions. Ask them to tell me stories. Sometimes I just ask them for help and I listen and I scribble their … Commons at Central Library or online to write alongside fellow scribes and feel the comfort of community. Blog Images …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re … diverse that there is something for everyone in the links below. Robert Truszkowski As a printmaker, Robert Truszkowski … and exaggerated sculptural work of Troy Coulterman. Alex Janvier Bursting with light, colour, and energy, the work of …

Applicants

… Applicants … Applications for the 2025-26 Writer in … and advice from an established Canadian writer, while allowing the writer to devote time to a specific writing project. The WIR selection process begins in March. At that …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only … son. As parents, it's tempting to only focus on learning objectives and finding ways to inject lessons into every … new ideas as he goes. Watch Liam and Sheila's journey below as part of our #RPLStories. Blog Images Enter …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a … that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and … list; index cards with brief scene titles or descriptions, flow charts, and word maps. There are even writing programs …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the … entering the Zoom meeting, the children were greeted by Jonah, the friendly programmer. For the next 45 minutes, … fluffy, yummy goodness. Robin, the instructor, sent a follow up email with recipes for pancakes and caramel syrup for …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John Findura is the city councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but … journey as part of our #RPLStories. Click the video link below. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's 0PnRsZzW8cw …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open … a free, online event on Wednesday, Sept 29 . I hope you’ll join us as we embark on this journey of reconciliation … Shirt Day and Canada’s residential schools, the resources below are a great place to start. You can also find a lot of …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting … pregnant pause? The calm before the storm? Peace? Thirty below, and as still as the grave must be? This is your … you sure don’t want that! Robert Kroetsch once told me, “Jill, your reader needs to know where she’s standing. She …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the … start a business, preparing for re-opening, looking for a job, or simply just want to improve your skills to protect … and starting offering online sales. As the province slowly opens, you may be thinking about new ways of …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a … have the entire family on which to practice! And you can follow that up with some recipes for the winter solstice … rites and the symbolism of plants connected to Christmas. Just make sure those mushrooms are your ordinary …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar … Neighborhood Book: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Junod's Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, "Can You Say... … bounty on her head. Within a year of starting her work, fellow slaves and Northerners began referring to Tubman as …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is … On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding! Day 1: Daphne by Josh Malerman – Fiction … by Dan Santat – Family This book about a family following the birth of their child to approaching adulthood …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm … contain Fiction Non-Fiction Which types of FICTION do you enjoy the most? Christian/Inspirational Fantasy Historical … a personalized list for your reading pleasure. Please allow us up to 8 - 10 business days to create your list. …

Books4Me for children

… Books4Me for children Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm Email How Old … Fiction Sports Graphic Novels Some of my favourite books or authors are: What are some of your favourite TV shows or … exciting books to read? We can help! Answer the questions below and we'll make suggestions for you. Please give us 8 - …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw … PURPOSE: The Regina Public … in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment. OBJECTIVE: The library's purpose and objective in enacting … been properly checked out, customers shall upon request, allow a library employee or agent to inspect their belongings. …

Privacy Statement

… Privacy Statement … The purpose of this statement is to inform … information at Regina Public Library (RPL). The following is not intended and should not be interpreted as a … to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. Regina Public Library and SILS RPL …

Library facts

… Library facts … You might’ve seen some of our statistics showing … Regina. Want to know more? Check out the information below. We define active library users as people who have used … career coaching sessions. Of the 27 individuals who secured jobs after participating, 26 got full-time professional …

Reading and Video Resources

… Reading and Video Resources … Reading Resources Books New … Stories from the Métis Community : an oral history project honouring Métis families of Indian Head and the … Valley. We're grateful to the Indian Head Museum for allowing us access to view this film. National Day for Truth …