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The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… salary, utility and phone bills, purchase inventories, make loan payments, and reinvest in the business. By … on generating cash rather than making a profit during this time of survival, small businesses can improve their … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Events …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… journalist Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked … (and the RPL cheer squad): The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative , by Florence … be the first travel its course. For those who love spending time (even vicariously) in the Canadian wilderness, this is …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… are investing. Whatever your age, investing can be an intimidating endeavour. Because of this, it’s possible you’ve … investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the right track. Tip #1: Start … Selves Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be … is the problem solved? Use fabulous words. What words will make the story descriptive, create tension, and set the … Kids. Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Cozy Cooking

… Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors … Creativebug , one of our newest databases for crafters and makers. A couple of our favourites are Mastering Buttercream … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught Branch: …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… sudden changes. While staying home and having more free time on your hands, you’ve likely thought about searching for ways to learn essential skills that can make the eventual return to work smoother or open doors to … Help Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… election! Here's how... Register to vote Register ahead of time to make voting faster at the polls. Check your registration … vote Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

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

… goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s … or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is … achieving you overall goal. Your dot grid tracker can help make these micro-goals visual so you can celebrate your …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… to scene), but this perception misses a key part of what makes a story a story and not simply a collection of images … shifts as their world changes in small or large ways. Sometimes it helps to keep in mind the emotional state of the … Part 3 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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 … configuration and a beautiful picture emerged - most of the time (there might have been a few disasters along the way). … Ross Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Art Digital …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting … join me for my workshop on February 17. In the meantime, I encourage you to have a look at some of these books … Alive Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Fighting summer slide

… There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is easier … slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple activities for … this program, or to discuss your donation and how it can make a difference, please contact our Fund Development … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Starter! Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an … I love sourdough bread; I can use this time to learn to make it for myself. However, perfecting the art of bread … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

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

… : so that you can record your reading in the way that makes sense to you! Here are some techniques to get you … your reading tracker every day reinforces the habit every time you intentionally note your progress. Accountability … 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 … are wondering how to keep your book clubs active in these times, Regina Public Library has eBooks and eAudiobooks that … an HBO docuseries premiering on June 28 th chronicling the author’s tragic untimely death and her obsession to unmask …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… CERB/EI. This is the cornerstone of your plan. You can't make any other financial decision until you know what money … and other bills that could be reduced during this period of time to free up cash flow. Step 3: Do your taxes. Ensure you … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

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 movies … 2: ADRIFT (2006) A group of friends on a luxury party yacht make a terrible mistake when they jump into the ocean to go … boat Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Movies …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin Full … is a section on organizing room by room, on organizing time, on organizing home life, on organizing transitions … by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin With Instagram-famous authors, it is no wonder that this is one of the most …

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 … homes in the United States during the Jim Crow era – a time when the US legal system enforced racial segregation …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors front and centre. The Indigenous Voices collection … novels to memoirs. Our hope is that this collection will make it easy for anyone who’s interested to learn more about … titles in the collection and will be adding new ones over time. We also welcome requests for new items , if you have …

Stressed about money?

… many of us are feeling stressed out about money. For times like this I try to gather as much helpful information as I can, so I know all my options and make sure I’m prepared to make the best financial decisions … money? Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events …

Family Road Trips

… same Bruce Springsteen tape over and over again. At the time, I thought long car rides were awful, but I look back … from one place to the next. But this summer, I am going to make it my goal to share some time together when we go on a … Trips Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

For writers in despair

… now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the words to tell … I'm sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: Hot baths Walks Tea … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for … second year university to finish reading this book. The ultimate romantic adventure story and I’m a big sucker for … Money Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… I invented to fool myself. The real reasons were that sometimes I didn’t know my story well enough, so I’d avoid it. … day, no matter what. It didn’t have to be good or bad or make any sense. I just needed to get those pages written. … Writer Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… it gave us a chance to experience live music in a unique, intimate way. We love music at the library (you might have … some tips on how to create your own music venue at home, to make it a truly memorable experience: Test and perfect your … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Here, Junod's unforgettable piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of … XVI made a startling announcement: he would resign, making him the first pope to willingly vacate his office in … Oscars Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Movies …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… everyone in the links below. Robert Truszkowski As a printmaker, Robert Truszkowski uses everyday advertising images, … human emotions with digital technologies in her layered multimedia installations. Kent Monkmon Kent Monkmon’s … Art Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Dunlop Art Gallery Marketing Tags Art …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the technical side of the craft until … need expensive gear; an open mind will go a long way to making more meaningful photos. As a freelancer, I learned on … Life 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

… and Jelly , the Lumberjanes series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and … Vera Brosgol A hilarious summer camp story about trying to make friends and brave the outhouses. Fake Blood by Whitney … heart. Catwad by Jim Benton A grumpy cat and his overly optimistic best friend get into silly situations that are sure …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, … story walks, and book displays around seasonal themes that make visits even more interactive. Storytimes and a plethora … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Book Club Test Drive

… way to get a feel for what book clubs are like, without making a major commitment. It's all online, so there's no … everyone with the perfect snack. How does it work? A few times each year, the Libby app gives us free unlimited … recs from other readers, and even submit questions for the author to answer during a live online book discussion . …

When you love scary movies

… horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might … there, but this one in particular spawned from the mind of author Daniel Kraus and here is his blog post telling you more about it. To make the challenge even more fun, take to Twitter posting a …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… books, and eBooks and graphic novels for children. 2. Make time to play. Games and puzzles are a fun way to brush up on … Slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian against Canadian in an … Canadians have each nominated one book by a Canadian author. Each will debate and defend their choice from March … and accessible Daisy , championed by Rosey Edeh. Two Trees Make a Forest by Jessica J. Lee Available in Print , eBook …

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

… are just a few (or more) of the benefits that come from making time to read: Relaxation: reading has been shown to put our … you Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… and you’ll find an enormous range of opinions on what makes a great book and which are worth reading. This … services with features like reviews, themed booklists, and author read-alikes. Our favorite is a service that RPL … or classic titles fly off the shelves, and we spend lots of time talking to customers about what they are reading in a …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your … Gail Bowen, and Arthur Slade; my public reading and author talk; and the last one, coming up on May 12 , a … reading, keep taking note of interesting details you can make use of in your own work. And as a wise person once said …

Support For The New School Year

… For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their … in Kanopy . We also have many online resources that will make research a snap, and our Students/Educators page even … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… off, and here in Regina, it can be the coldest, and darkest time of the whole year. January’s also the worst month for … habits to see if there are any simple adjustments you can make to help improve your mental health. Light therapy is … Monday Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… with editing software like Adobe Dimension and Blender Ultimaker printers We also have a ton of other cool … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 2. Ask a friend of another background to teach you how to make a family recipe over a video chat. 3. Learn how to say … or workplace. 8. Read a graphic novel by a diverse author, available digitally from RPL: They Called Us Enemy … Book One by John Lewis The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes American Born …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… that e-commerce offers. As a small business owner, it is time to think about offering online sales, or enhancing and … store. Just as your storefront benefits from a renovation, makeover, or even a thorough cleaning, your e-commerce … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… cards or the bullet point list. Choose an approach that makes sense to you. The key advantage of a road map is its … and writing into the unknown -- if we spend too much time worrying about what we’ve just written, we’ll get … Part 1 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… digital reading materials, is streamlining its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on … anymore, so you may notice issues with functionality over time. You can still borrow Overdrive materials on Kobo … users Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Scarves in the Park

… members of our community warm during the winter months. The timing couldn’t have been better as we come up on the first … were stitched by volunteers who work all year long to make sure there are enough to go around. This year however, … Park Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Uncover Your Family Story

… you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier for you. Have you ever thought about … resources for genealogy enthusiasts that for a limited time you can access from home using your library card number … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… to do? Explore, protest, describe, evoke… Create images to stimulate the six senses: sight, hearing, sell touch, taste, … Try writing in different forms. (free verse, haiku, etc.) Make every word count. Eliminate all unnecessary words, … Poetry Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… the presents have been opened. It’s a new year. What better time to embrace new habits? Here is our suggestion for a New … Encourage your child to choose the books you read together. Make reading together fun and relaxing Help your child … Tips Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly – perspectives outside our own … about themselves, and what empathy can do to help us make room for everyone. Everyone’s story deserves to be … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… for you. We’ve got everything you need to know about making the switch, including a helpful walk-through video. … Notify Me tag? No! You can use the Notify Me tag as many times as you like. Notify Me tags also tell us what titles … App Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Journaling for writers

… a treadmill journal where you track your words, writing time, pages written, and so on. I know this can help some … session I feel: Length of work session: Next Steps/when: Make a plan to come back to it Celebration : The hardest … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… etc. Edit and Proofread your work in detail: consistency, timeline, pace, clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, … guidelines. Review submission guidelines & send: make sure you have included everything required. For a paper … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… The Giver by Lois Lowry The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie To Kill A Mockingbird by … Stone by J.K. Rowling This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid … Week Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… eyestrain and promoting good sleep hygiene for nighttime reading. Adjustable text – font size options make reading comfortable and accessible. Fewer distractions … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… at the library, where it’ll be reassembled and given some time to adjust to the temperature in the room (this step is … the piano will spend a quiet night at t he library before making its return trip to the University. Something special … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike.

… my place on the throne, I must produce an heir. Countless times I have fed the island's forests my blood. Yet, my … even if it means marrying a stranger. We all have to make sacrifices. Love and freedom will be mine. 5. Tethered … Throne Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… email with recipes for pancakes and caramel syrup for us to make at home. After testing out these sessions, I … and it cut down significantly on video game and TV screen time. So, if you have some skepticism about whether the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events …

Applicants

… Canadian writer, while allowing the writer to devote time to a specific writing project. The WIR selection … assist writers in finding their own literary voice; Enable authors and others in the community to receive guidance and … this is a public position, we do ask that the writer make some time available for consultation in the evening for …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… apart, Tomasz disappears. Where Alina used to measure time between visits from her beloved, now she measures the … even deafening silence is preferable to grief. The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel At the dawn of WWII, Inès is … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

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 … library staff and security personnel. 2.0 No one shall intimidate, harass, or abuse others, or exhibit rude or …

Privacy Statement

… of The Public Libraries Act, 1996 , and The Local Authorities Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy … However, choosing not to provide certain information may make you ineligible for specific library services. For … website is used — what content is most popular, what times of day people visit the site, what types of …

Reading and Video Resources

… for children's programs from storyteller Rhonda Donais. Making bannock with the Sioux Chef : see the Sioux Chef in … Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022 : Lisa Bird-Wilson, author of Probably Ruby and The Red Files, honours … site. Birth of a Family : Four siblings meet for the first time after being removed from their mother and adopted into …