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The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals

… The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals Blog Body … use to power your reading in 2024! Read a book from every major literary movement (e.g., Romanticism, Modernism, … Postcolonialism…) Read a book by a Nobel Prize-winning author Read a book by an Indigenous author Read a book …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals … motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading challenge open-ended. Reading for prizes … or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration Blog Body Let … month. Add your own decorations and doodles or keep it minimal. Update your stats as you go to keep yourself … or as little columns as you like; keep track of the title, author, date started and finished, personal reflections or …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… to constitutionally protected expressions of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, including those which some … Here are ten books that have been frequently challenged in the past. We also have a Freedom to Read Week … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, made popular (beyond geometry class) by the bullet … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you Blog Body Did … are just a few (or more) of the benefits that come from making time to read: Relaxation: reading has been shown to … you Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

When you love scary movies

… favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might be for you. I completed my first challenge … to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many similar challenges out there, but this one in particular spawned from the mind of author Daniel Kraus and here is his blog post telling you …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Interview with Thomas Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of … them vertically in their careers. RPL: What sort of challenges do you face as an Indigenous business leader? TB: … Benjoe Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing … an HBO docuseries premiering on June 28 th chronicling the author’s tragic untimely death and her obsession to unmask … the Crusted Snow , and Tanya Talaga will talk about Seven Fallen Feathers . And don’t forget about the kids! We have …

Cozy Cooking

… are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly harvested grain in the … all the comforting recipes I can find. Cinnamon and ginger, maple and apple are the flavour combinations that conjure up … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught Branch: …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about a group of young female entrepreneurs and the hijinks and drama they encounter … in Regina Public Library’s Level Up! Summer Learning Challenge . Jessica - Collections Blog Images Short Title … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Freedom to Read Week

… the limits of the law, to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express their … any RPL branch in February to check out our banned and challenged book displays. Engage in related activities to win … Week Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our … . Have Black Lives Ever Mattered by Mumia Abu-Jamal The author gives voice to the many people of color who have fallen to police bullets or excessive force, and offers the …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… zone Blog Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my … lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space on my bookshelf (and in my heart) … zone Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Are the Greats Blog Body Graphic novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help … graphic novel format. As learning tools, graphic novels challenge readers to interpret symbolism, body language, and … and Jelly , the Lumberjanes series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… For the first session, they tried out a drawing challenge program. After entering the Zoom meeting, the … yummy goodness. Robin, the instructor, sent a follow up email with recipes for pancakes and caramel syrup for us to … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias … be respected and heard. Here are several books that have challenged and inspired me. Genocidal Love , Bevann Fox … Day! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

John Ware Reclaimed

… and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, filmmaker and director of John Ware Reclaimed, have been … Once in Canada, Black communities would still face challenges, including racism, inarable land, and isolation; …

Let's Talk About Racism

… have been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to … many more suggestions Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A Northern … It highlights fiction and non-fiction works by Indigenous authors, including graphic novels, poetry, novels, and …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… models. Blog Body I was recently reading an article by the authors of The Confidence Code For Girls where they talk … , a day that aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Celebrate the International Day of the Girl and …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… and on, and keeps you turning pages to find out how this small community will cope with increasing challenges and survive the winter. Waub is currently working … to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month …

Write a novel in November

… send a wave of support to everyone who is taking on the challenge of writing a novel during National Novel Writing … days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just create! Sounds easy right?! … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… Met’s 360 ° Project Museum of Modern Art (New York) — MOMA Through Time Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam) — Virtual … National Informal STEM Education Network Children’s book authors read-alongs and activities Think Indigenous – … of the museum . CBC has created a fun list of creative challenges to help get you through these difficult times Arte …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… that characters go to in order to reach their goals that makes for a truly engaging story. The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way … acquire or achieve. And there have to be obstacles and challenges, often arising from the way different characters' …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Gilgamesh , written over 4000 years ago, and evolved with human civilization in stories like Beowulf , The Odyssey , and … through indirect, environmental storytelling. But the challenge is deliberate, as each encounter the hero overcomes … more! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Dunlop Art Gallery …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought … own personal anxieties on the eve of the Space Shuttle Challenger. In Doodleville by Chad Sell, the author of Cardboard Kingdom , the characters confront the …

Educator empowering parents to support their child's learning

… by kbalkwill on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 16:13 Add Description Author and educator Dr. Debbie Pushor will share … in authentic and meaningful ways – even during the challenges of a pandemic. Regina Public Library (RPL) will …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is … small comforts is important for families going through challenges. Hope shouldn’t be a luxury. A library is a place … Hope Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… to constitutionally protected expressions of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, including those which some … unconventional, unpopular or unacceptable. ” Here are ten challenged books we recommend reading to celebrate with us the … Week Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Support For The New School Year

… below will help your family ease into learning in this challenging environment. It can be overwhelming trying to help … , Hoopla and instructional videos in Kanopy . We also have many online resources that will make research a snap, and … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… The event pairs summer reading recommendations with matching music, performed by accomplished pianist and Regina … library , but no piano. Each year we face a daunting challenge: where do we get a grand piano, and how do we get it … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) events have taken place in many cities, each one presenting art in unique ways. One … Working in the outdoor public sphere does come with challenges, including contending with extreme weather. While … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post RPL Film Theatre Marketing Tags Art …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try something … and even a flamingo. The wire sculpting was the most challenging part. It involved recreating our line drawings … at RPL Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… Ikiriko – the first Black artists to be added to RPL’s permanent collection! Pictured above is Anchored , from Liz … understand her father’s struggles as an African immigrant challenged with mental illness living in the Canadian … Month Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Art …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old family photos, papers, … cousins was hiding under the table in that shot from Grandma and Grandpa’s 40th anniversary party, or how old us kids … Gifts Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me believe I … in a way that nothing else can. Creating is fun and challenging. It stimulates our imaginations and brings us joy … Ross Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Art Digital …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures … that help you escape the longest winter ever: A Day of Fallen Night by Samatha Shannon Bad Cree by Jessica Johns … sprung Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the unexpected, and to open ourselves to diverse … of nature in Indigenous world views Rebecca Belmore Challenging and provocative, Rebecca Belmore work is firmly … Art Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Dunlop Art Gallery Marketing Tags Art …

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

… and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in open … at an Indian residential school by Bev Sellars Seven Fallen Feathers : Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

What's wrong with this picture?

… The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: Ulysses . … to choose from, they're…trying to decipher the meaning of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl . Argh! Reading poetry when they could … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With … when she was still a child? In Siberia, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar, including the … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …