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Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering a digital reading device? As a … for recommendations on ereaders. Here are my top tips! Why give an ereader a try? Many of us ‘book people’ love the …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals Blog Body Set your New Year’s resolution with some help from …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading challenge open-ended. Reading for …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in … my heart. When I was young, I didn’t really identify as a reader. Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the …

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 … your reading goals because they’re so flexible. That’s why we’ve put one on the RPL Adult Reading Challenge …

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 films that honour … . Both are available for checkout and digital download. Reading Lists Celebrate the strength and resilience of Black …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Marathon reads for your next reading marathon Blog Body Confession: I am not a runner. I fall firmly into … my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at our aid station for the …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now …

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 goals using the dot grid tracker on your RPL Adult …

Freedom to Read Week

… Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Step into the twilight zone with us, into a world … left on our shelves. It's depressing, right? Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… Freedom To Read Week turns 35! Blog Body Intellectual freedom means that each of us has the right to decide what we read, watch and listen to (within the limits of the law). …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… Celebrating Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Celebrate your freedom to read! Every February, Canadian libraries come together to …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Pride Reading Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to … times, and – most importantly – perspectives outside our own experience. And they give us a jumping off point to start …

There's music in the air

… There's music in the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, listening, watching and playing! To get you 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 …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… RPL Staff Reading Recommendations Blog Body People often ask us what to read, so we decided to take a look at some of our …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian … *nervous laugh* This years marks the 20th edition of Canada Reads . Five well-known Canadians have each nominated one …

Horror Week Scary Reads!

… Horror Week Scary Reads! Blog Body Happy Horror Week! Whether you're a horror-hound … or you're just having a boo, we've got the screamin' read for you. Here are 10 spooky reads you should add to …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers in uniform. … Something extra special happens when officers take time to read to children at the library and in schools. The Cops and …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Start Your Library Resolution with These Services Blog Body Many of us … to get started is your Regina Public Library card. PressReader Get an endless stream of top news stories to read, …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats Blog Body Graphic novels are a popular format for getting … important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while images of superheroes might be the first thing that …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one … for my lifelong learning journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week … 2014. In Overdrive , we have curated a Black Lives Matter reading list spotlighting the history of systemic racism in …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Moon of the Crusted Snow: 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 …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead! Blog Body More than …

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 …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon us and we’ll …

Freedom to Read Week Proclaimed in Regina

… Freedom to Read Week Proclaimed in Regina Submitted by chardy on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 09:33 Add Description … has proclaimed the week of February 18 to 24 as Freedom to Read Week. Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that asks …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… 10 Family Literacy Tips Blog Body The tree is gone, the wreath is stored, the … habits? Here is our suggestion for a New Year resolution: Read together as a family. It’s more fun than the gym (in …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple … for families from all over Regina. Besides being a fun way to connect with other families, these programs also …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it because we get … level up, on your running journey. We’ve pulled together a reading list for all kinds of runners below, including a few …

Fighting summer slide

… Fighting summer slide Blog Body Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months when children are out of school. Summer slide is a pretty … sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is easier than you might think. …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… Most-read eBooks for 2021 Blog Body The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with Regina readers: Julie Quinn’s The Bridgerton Collection, Vol. 1 …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look … so I can be there too. When writing, you let the reader into the world you’re creating by showing it to them. …

Reading while farming

… Reading while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food … Sustainability Success . We asked Clinton to guest-curate a reading list for farmers, by a farmer – and we bet you’ll be …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone … her to arrive, we asked her to share some of her favourite reads, and tell us why she recommends them: 1. The …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Create Your Own Sourdough Starter! Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately. … town. We’re clearly all looking for the comfort of warm bread. No yeast, no problem! I love sourdough bread; I can …

Reading and Video Resources

… Reading and Video Resources … Reading Resources Books New Indigenous Titles Read for Reconciliation …

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

… There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike. Blog Body The series is finished, there are no signs of the … George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet again!). What do we do now? Well, there are plenty of Game a Throne …

Sounds of Summer Reading returns to George Bothwell Branch

… Sounds of Summer Reading returns to George Bothwell Branch Submitted by bbook on Mon, 05/29/2023 - …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… World Autism Awareness Day Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we … Harry Thompson Pam - Collections Blog Images Short Title Read for Autism Awareness Day Select Blog Type Marketing and …

Award winning authors to read at Central Library

… Award winning authors to read at Central Library Submitted by chardy on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 10:24 Add … Film Theatre on Tuesday, October 1 for an evening of readings, vibrant conversation, and book signings. …

Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022

… Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022 Submitted by bbook on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 08:43 Add Description Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Going Down the Summer Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A 2020 study showed that … an average of 20 percent of their school-year skills in reading and 27 percent of their school-year skills in math …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is … Esi Edugyan. On June 16 th , we will have the Don’t Stop E-Reading Book Club , where we will be discussing The Book …

Reading Resources

… Reading Resources … To access all this great information, you'll need a library card. Your parent or guardian, or a teacher, can sign … BookFlix  takes nonfiction children’s books and pairs them with fun, animated picture books. Hoopla  has eBooks and …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… Most borrowed books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers … Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in 2022, placing among the library’s top ten list for fiction titles. The novel was also the 2022 Canada Reads winner and has been chosen as the 2023 One Book One …

Read Together Regina

… Read Together Regina … Reading to your baby is very important and we want to help you get started. That's why we've partnered …

Bridgerton series tops lists of most-read eBooks in 2021

… Bridgerton series tops lists of most-read eBooks in 2021 … lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with Regina readers: Julie Quinn's The Bridgerton Collection, Vol. 1 …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post about summer slide, … about Level Up! It is Regina Public Library’s online reading and learning program that will be held June 1st to …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 … being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, RPL has …

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 … so thought I would highlight a few of my most anticipated reads. For children, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada …

A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery … thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular podcasts. Let’s get …

PressReader

… PressReader … Access leading newspapers and magazines from around the world in multiple languages. Listen to articles using the … Create a user account to personalize your experience and to be able to log in to the app. …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… Changes for Overdrive app users Blog Body Overdrive, one of our main providers of digital reading materials, is streamlining its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… A Books4Me Snow Day Blog Body Ready for a snow day? Ok, we … to my fellow Christopher Moore fans). But are you ready for an entertainment emergency?! We love a good …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… Goodbye Overdrive App Blog Body Have you heard?! The Overdrive … Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your Overdrive reading history and holds will be waiting for you. We’ve got everything you need to …

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. … done, met many interesting writers and writers-to-be, and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here over and over … publisher for the right reasons. Telling is informing your readers about a situation or character. Showing allows the …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for Procrastinators I read my home organization books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, here’s …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara … be high. Are you still waiting to get your copy? Have you already read it and loved it? If so, here are five great …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be … You can probably guess that our first recommendation is … read! We’re hearing a lot about Black Lives Matter activism …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second of three tips that … The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way as to make the journey feel worthwhile and meaningful to …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the … to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” I can’t agree more. To get out …

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 much: the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s … and teen materials by 117 per cent! We love young readers – woot woot! We also saw eBook requests expand to …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our … the Regina Symphony Orchestra to host our Sounds of Summer Reading program. The event pairs summer reading …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… Our hottest titles are now yours for longer Blog Body Our Popular Picks collection has changed to serve … fine is just 30 cents a day. No renewals. No holds. Let’s spread the joy of reading and let others have a turn! Maximum …

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

… Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why Blog Body At Regina Public Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the books you’re looking …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore … of languages spoken in your classroom or workplace. 8. Read a graphic novel by a diverse author, available … brought to you by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum . 10. Read an acclaimed book by a voice you haven’t heard. Here …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty … inspired Betty, who decided to help others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. … at math,’ so I ended up tutoring newcomers to help get them ready for their GED.” These days, Betty volunteers on RPL’s …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… Most-Borrowed 2024 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list is … to old favourites, this list is packed with the must-read books of the year. Discover what everyone's been … Download the complete list or check out the top three reads in each category: Fiction The Women by Kristin Hannah …

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 … of “She felt happy,” use concrete words like “Her smile spread like the glow of a sunrise.” Communicate your theme. …

Family Road Trips

… Family Road Trips Blog Body My memories from childhood of family road trips are mostly made up of me fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad played the same … Don’t get me wrong, solitary activity is great - I read many a good book in my formative years traveling from …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home Blog Body One of the things a lot of us have been missing … musical performance featuring Rae Spoon. So, as we get ready for Rae’s performance , we thought we’d share some …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that … routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school hustle less … some fun new releases that will help get kids and teens reading again after a busy summer! For a full list of …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But … of your visit.) Some people like to build anticipation by reading up on an exhibit first, to research some entry …

Accessibility Services

… Accessibility Services … Regina Public Library strives to provide welcoming services and spaces for everyone and every … Public Library offers in-branch technology to assist print reading at many locations. These adjustable-height …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm Email Please choose whether you are a teen or an adult Teen Adult What was the last book you read and loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you …

RPL celebrates Family Literacy Day with city-wide initiative

… RPL celebrates Family Literacy Day with city-wide initiative … RPL is supersizing storytime to celebrate the importance of reading together as a family. With help from many exciting …

Library consortium launches nation-wide eBook Club

… Library consortium launches nation-wide eBook Club Submitted … Public Library announces the launch of the inaugural One eRead Canada campaign, offered by the Canadian Urban …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors … history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to reading for reconciliation . The collections are now on …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation Blog Body Next week, RPL, Reconciliation Regina, Central Zone Board, and … collection. Do you even need to ask?) . The introduction reads, “Everyone can and should read, understand, and take …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books Blog Body Our statistics … don’t know about it, that means you have been lying about reading War and Peace ). 50 Shades without the shade . … options. No flashlight required – a major bonus if you read past your bedtime, which we do every night. No fines – …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… Our girls needs empowering role models. Blog Body I was recently reading an article by the authors of The Confidence Code For …

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! … we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking our readers on an emotional journey. We need to feel the rhythm …

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 … bullet to truly mastering any complicated skill. I started reading books like Perfect Digital Photography and The Art …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a community on the social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities Blog Body Sick of being stuck in the same place with nowhere to go? Escape with this list of tours of … Informal STEM Education Network Children’s book authors read-alongs and activities Think Indigenous – Online …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on … A p rogress j ournal can feel like (and has been called) a treadmill journal where you track your words, writing time, …

Level Up

… Level Up … Did you know that 84% of kids agree that summer reading helps them with school?* Keep your brain energized all summer long AND enter to win awesome …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own Family Storytime at home with your … are some online resources to give your family ideas: RPL Read Together Regina Rhymes for Babies Tumble Tunes …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of … Meals for the Busy Weekday Chef by Mesieidy Rivera Making Bread at Home: Over 50 Recipes from Around the World to Bake …

If you like: Stranger Things

… If you like: Stranger Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of … try to stop it as children and then later as adults. A must-read for fans of Stranger Things . The Body by Stephen King …

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 Steps To Cash Flow Survival … – some created as COVID responses and some that already existed. Tip: make sure you read through the …

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

… Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools Blog Body Tansi Orange Shirt Day is a day to honour those who survived residential schools and their families, and to … Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day study guide companion. Readers of Orange Shirt Day will embark on a sacred journey …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are … has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a scary movie. If you’re looking for … brothers unwittingly unleash a demonic infestation that spreads like the flu. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – …