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The slug and ant show. 1, Best friends sharing God's love

2010

DVD

Don't Judge a Fly by One Wing (when Slug and Ant first meet their friend Fly, they don't treat him very nicely because he looks different); Sharing Wh...

Ant-Man & the Wasp

2023

Graphic Novel

"In the entire Marvel-Verse, there are few legacies bigger than those of the tiniest heroes, Ant-Man and the Wasp! Get to know these mini-Marvels in s...

Ant-Man and the Wasp

2018

Blu-ray

As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds Ant-Man fighting a...

One mean ant with fly and flea

—Yorinks, Arthur, author.

2022

Read-along Book

In a sidesplitting sequel to One Mean Ant, comedic masters Arthur Yorinks and Sergio Ruzzier set loose a fugitive from the flea circus. Ant and Fly ar...

One mean ant with fly and flea and moth

—Yorinks, Arthur, author.

2023

Read-along Book

Well, here they are again. The ant, the fly, and the flea. Stuck doing tricks for the circus-goers every night and twice on Sundays. Stuck like a ......

The ant and the grasshopper [Persian]
(مورچه و ملخ)

—Daynes, Katie, author. - دینس, کتی, author.

2024

Book

Aesop's charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Ant and Grasshopper can't agree over how to spend the summer. Wh...

Ant-Man and the Wasp. Lost and found

—Waid, Mark, 1962- author.

2018

Graphic Novel

...

Aesop's fable the ant and the grasshopper = ang langgam at ang tipaklong

2022

Book

Retells the fable about a colony of industrious ants which busily prepares for the approaching winter while a grasshopper makes no plans for the cold...

Ant-Man and the Wasp

—Busse, R. R., author.

2018

Book

...

One mean ant with fly and flea and moth

—Yorinks, Arthur, author.

2021

Book

"Well, here they are again. The ant, the fly, and the flea. Stuck doing tricks for the circus-goers every night and twice on Sundays. Stuck like a ......

The ant and the aardvark

2016

DVD

Originally produced for theatrical release (and later broadcast as part of The New Pink Panther television series), The Ant and the Aardvark revived t...

THR Pre K : set #3

—Shaw, Gina.

2010

Book

...

Ant-Man and the Wasp

2018

DVD

As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds Ant-Man fighting a...

Two friends and the bear ; The ant and the pigeon

2012

Book

...

Small world. # 1

—Seeley, Tim.

2011

Graphic Novel

...

One mean ant with fly and flea

—Yorinks, Arthur, author.

2020

Book

COMPANION TO: ONE MEAN ANT, ISBN 9780763683948. Picking up where the last tale left off, the text crackles with snappy banter and silly wordplay, whil...

Literacy place for the early years. Kindergarten. Shared reading. The grasshopper and the ant

—Loughead, Deb, 1955-

2006

Kit

"This play tells in rhyme the story of a wise ant who spent the summer preparing for winter and a foolish grasshopper who spent the summer singing"--T...

Ant-Man and the Wasp adventures

2018

Graphic Novel

...

Ant and Honey Bee : what a pair

—McDonald, Megan.

2005

Book

Ant and Honey Bee try to come up with original outfits for a costume party and almost experience disaster....

Ant and the Grasshopper

—Daynes, Katie.

Book

Aesop's charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Ant and Grasshopper can't agree over how to spend the summer. Wh...

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2020: a year for escape

… as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the year. … which inspired interest in books such as How To Be an Antiracist and Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X Kendi , …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard part). In any case, in the … try out some of those spells and divinations you’ve always wanted to put to the test now that you have the entire family …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… freedom gives us the right to decide what we read, watch, and listen to (within the limits of the law). It means we … reading it. This fundamental freedom of expression is guaranteed to all Canadians under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . As part of its Mission and Values , Regina …

John Ware Reclaimed

… people in the Prairies dates back to at least the 1800s (and as far back as the 1600s in other parts of Canada); but a handful of scholars and artists have taken on the work of … to the Prairies. In the early 1900s, Black migrants were forced to leave their homes in the United States …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing … all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us … for re-opening, looking for a job, or simply just want to improve your skills to protect your personal …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the unexpected, and to open ourselves to diverse Canadian perspectives. … and pull you into familiar and tender spaces. Marigold Santos If you’re looking for dreamy, mysterious and mythical …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online … two-way conversation, the more they will feel involved and want to return. Consider social media and newsletters your …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read … readers to a risk-filled, glorious time in this brilliant portrait of a rivalry between two industrialists, the …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: Light and portable – helpful for travel, commutes, and one-handed reading. Storage for thousands of books – … work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely want to use our most popular digital reading resource on your …

Writing Help at RPL

… J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in Regina and the surrounding …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and honoured to be the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library. And I’ll be around until mid-June. That’s a good nine … last 15 years. Enough of that! Time to get to the important stuff. Like what is the writer in residence all about …

Cozy Cooking

… time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly … grain truck, the crisp freshness in the early morning air (and the occasional light snowfall), all combined with the … your new recipes, we have a few online programs you might want to explore. These ones are coming up in the next few …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the way the light bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even colour of the object. The scanner then creates a 3D … into the Digital Media Studio, we can scan it! If you want to carry your project though to printing, note that our …

We've got a new look!

… We've got a new look! Blog Body We have a new look, and we’re so excited to introduce it to you! Our new logo tells the story of who we are and what we provide to our customers and our community. It’s … evoke thoughts of black-and-white cinema – a classic, yet avant-garde art form. You’ll also see a new tagline that we’ll …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Soulslike lore and more! Blog Body The Hero’s Journey is arguably the most popular approach to storytelling and is as old as written language, like in The Epic of … a familiar message you will see again and again. It’s not meant to dishearten or shame the player, but simply convey a …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of … They must face danger and risk hunger to help their fantastical new friends, and themselves. "I wanted to write …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories … when I was very young. That is, until I reached grade four and fell in love with The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about … Terry Brooks , and found myself falling love with the fantasy genre. As a librarian, I read a lot about the …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… 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 create space …

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 children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their race … going the extra mile (pun intended), partnering up with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and science journalist Alex …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even … Heights . If you don’t currently have a book club, but want to connect with other book lovers, Regina Public Library …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being … Concentration Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately notices how beautiful she is. Forcibly …

12 days of Bookmas

… 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 Collections team to tell us … Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens – Teen A laugh out loud fantasy romcom about what happens after the hero vanquishes …

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

… series is finished, there are no signs of the spin offs, and George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet … because of her sex. Married off to a foreign lord and exiled to a provincial backwater, she is having none of … destroyed when four of the kingdoms violate an ancient covenant and betray the fifth: Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… 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 by tens of thousands of people. It's a simple picture in many ways—a … Learning and The Great Courses through Kanopy are other fantastic resources to understand the technical details of …

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 why we … some tips on setting reading goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and … personal goals too. S - Specific: Instead of saying, "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want to read one book …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Free legal information and resources at the library! Blog Body If you have legal … a few times per month to help you find legal information and teach you how to use legal resources. Their staff can … family law issues, employment standards and laws, tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities, and …

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

… Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be together and comfortable around the kitchen table or other favourite … Write a Story!” Decide who will be the scribe? It’s important for the person writing to use the words contributed …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, … home organization books with nice pictures or quick lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you … people who like white tile and painted exposed brick, and want to pair their home organization project with design and …

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 hard to know how to engage with this important, but sometimes intimidating topic. If you’re feeling …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and over again from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth … If I’m moving fast in a scene, I choose option A. If I want to pull you into that state of waking sadness — make you …

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… Stream the best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best in world cinema, … and it’s free with your RPL Library Card. Play movies instantly, no holds, no waiting, on your favorite device and on …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old family photos, papers, and home movies that have taken over a corner of the … hospital bracelet, or a ticket stub). But if you really want to expand your holiday gift giving options, consider …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the apps and social media platforms that we maybe spend a bit too … of us don't feel great after scrolling through Facebook rants or Instagram stories for hours and hours. That's why we put together this list of library …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something … and meaningful to the reader. Characters need to want something that they can't immediately acquire or …

Listening to the Classics

… Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As … known them personally! Besides, who is going to sit down and plop open a dust-covered, damp-smelling tome written by … from reading it – and for most, probably more pleasant. Even so, it might be better to start with something …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures … even with all these questions, I decided to take the plunge and register my children. For the first session, they tried … challenges, shared drawing tips, and got the participants to share their drawings with the class. It was …

Make Settings Come Alive

… on the couch? Is the couch or chair tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? Stifling? Cool? Cold? Stagnant? Moving? The smells accosting you. Is it like chocolate … Me?” A kid laughing? Your mate playing Schubert on your grand piano? If not the sounds, then the quality of the …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little fun (like … on exactly that—how to manage your money, live debt-free, and have fun doing it. We’re looking forward to having … could be taken at any point and that we must always be vigilant to maintain our democracy and freedoms. 2. Outlander by …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR),previously known as Orange Shirt … and the children who never returned home. It’s meant to raise awareness of the lasting impact of residential …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about tech skills and coding. It offers courses on a wide range of topics to … but there are also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library … Skills for Modern Management Management Foundations Want more in-depth training? Gale Courses offers …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1 and Part 2 . Here is the third and final tip that might help you get started on your novel … stitch together these scenes. It’s not that we need to constantly jump around in terms of emotion and tone, but there …

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 anticipated reads. For children, We Dream of Space by Erin … fantasy set in 1950s America about a girl, a dragon, and a prophecy. Another dragon story, House of Dragons by …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season has … they can conjure the spirits of the dead using an embalmed hand. It’s all fun and games, until they break the number one … and unforgettable zombie films of the last 20 years. An instant classic. Spring (2014) – A love story of the most …

There's music in the air

… 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 Lives of Brian by Brian …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, and letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of toys…that they … can count to 60 in order to pace out one minute – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell …

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast called YQR Art Speak ?). And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair … is derailed erasing her from history. Until now. You don’t want to miss this true-life detective story that is a …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis … the Red River Cart from Metis Knowledge Keeper, George Fayant. Inuit Games - In the harsh northern environment of …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing … voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me … it’s an experience we seek out over and over again. If you want to find your inner Bob Ross (or add to your existing set …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one … her way out of her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and resiliency that has inspired many. We are two months … : My Month of Madness A gripping medical mystery and instant New York Times bestseller, Brain On Fire is Susan …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… they are a public place, where you can have a conversation and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or restaurant, it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” saw thousands of Indigenous children taken from their homes and … of our librarians created a 60s Scoop booklist for anyone wanting to learn more. Blog Images Short Title 60s Scoop …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top … “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. Lots of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. There was a real lean towards thrillers and …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be far behind. Right?! I don't know about you, but spring gives me a rush of motivation and creativity as the world turns from dingy winter grey to … Birding by Ear With the Royal Saskatchewan Museum Plant (literal) seeds: Gardening programs Start Your Own Seeds …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So … an award-winning novelist, scriptwriting instructor, and writer in residence? I learned these four lessons that … page In his book On Writing , Stephen King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… last few months is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Next week, RPL, Reconciliation Regina, Central Zone Board, and Heritage Community Association will launch a discussion series based on the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation. We will first discuss Calls #62-65 for … the project will speak to its creation and success. If you want a preview of the beautiful pieces created by the …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to get into the routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school … Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma: A dark academia fantasy where the heroine must infiltrate an elite university …

"The library keeps me company"

… Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who is a library user and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about why he chooses to give to RPL. We … and the wealth of resources I’ve received from RPL that I want to give back. The library is a foundation of our …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, but also a lot of anxiety as I consider the … three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Use a road map Whether you’re a “pantser” (someone who likes to write by the seat of your …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… for more than 20 years. Chris describes Matty as his son, and Matty sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical for someone like him and his level …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try something new with zero pressure to produce … wire sculpture selfie using the concepts of contour drawing and wire molding. Contour drawing is just drawing using a … the tip of your pencil leave the paper. But faces are hard, and I see my face every day. So, I drew the profile of my …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Body Do you have an idea for the silver screen? Do you want to see your name in the credits? Are you hoping to one … for any budding screenwriters. It gives you all the ins-and-outs for formatting your screenplay and helps you with those unique technical problems like …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment. As a … I am grappling with myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children … in nature? Get outside and explore your garden. Want to visit an online museum, art gallery or science …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon us and we’ll hunker into our cozy indoor spaces again, sipping spiced lattes and craving connection in our physically distant lives. Can I get a shoutout for all the fictional …

"Try the library once, and you are hooked!"

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … would take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes and services.” … to the library for reliable quality information. In the meantime, he will continue to share his love for RPL with his …

For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… to experience emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us for a moment. The exhibition … by Nicole Kelly Westman, a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer Matotek, … shadows, silks, and colours to transport us away from the frantic pace of modern life. Viewers step into a meditative …

Journaling for writers

… podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her … kid. These days, my scribblings take a few different forms and serve different purposes, but all are important. 1. THE SCRIB: Where I scribble each morning by hand …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… that each of us has the right to decide what we read, watch and listen to (within the limits of the law). This freedom … libraries across Canada come together to raise awareness and encourage all Canadians to think about our freedom of expression guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . As …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five millennials have started … it much consideration. Regardless of where you currently stand with investing, here are five tips to help you get … money on a scheduled basis, like clockwork. It’s also important to invest regardless of your recent returns, as past …

Freedom to Read Week

… asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. Every person in … law, to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express their thoughts publicly. Regina … as Canadians and defend your right to read what you want. Blog Images Short Title Freedom to Read Week Select …

Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted

… Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted … (1999) The exhibition of two paintings was created by Komar and Melamid based on a nation-wide poll of Canada's likes …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other research materials –but they're also …

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 again is ‘Show, don’t tell.’ This is important to master if you want to be noticed by a publisher for …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… working at the library, it was a place of escape, joy, and opportunity. Growing up, she says, “In our world, books … the library with her mother to sign up for her first card, and it changed the way she sees the world. “Coming through … ideas of popular library services . “You can have every advantage in the world and accomplish nothing. But you can come …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… get any more ridiculous or fun if you tried. An instant cult classic for all the right (or is that wrong?) … extinct, the Meg is 75 feet of gaping maw, gnashing teeth and pure instinctual hunger. It’s Jason Statham in a wetsuit battling a prehistoric monster shark and it’s a good time. 7. OPEN WATER 2: ADRIFT (2006) A …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… to some hobbies which I didn’t have time for before the quarantine, and checking off some of those long-term personal goals has … perfecting the art of bread requires a bit of learning and a lot of patience. Things have not always gone perfectly …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry standards: 1” margins, 12-point font, double-spaced, 5-point paragraph indent, header with name, title and page number, etc. Edit and Proofread your work in … Be sure to follow them. They are specific, and many do not want unsolicited manuscripts, only query letters and chapter …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… for the unexpected. Hopefully we’ve all got our home and car emergency kits stocked with everything we’ll need to handle a flat tire, power outage, or holiday zombie … a classroom close-contact isolation period, you might want to have some non-digital options on hand. Our favourite? …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… on May 1! Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your Overdrive reading history and holds will be … tell us you’re interested in a title, but there’s no guarantee that we’ll buy it. What we purchase depends on …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… The excitement (or stress) of the holidays has worn off, and here in Regina, it can be the coldest, and darkest time of the whole year. January’s also the … Central Library , thanks to a SaskEnergy Share the Warmth grant. The lamps will be available in the second-floor …

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

… started. Building your tracker Think of your tracker as a hand-written spreadsheet: the information you gather here … for your reading goal. You’ll see your progress accumulate, and this visual can help motivate you to keep going and let … or make simple rows. Add as few or as many details you want , such as: graphs or charts drawings or doodles stickers …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… read, so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. By far the … of read-alikes for those waiting for their hold and those wanting more like it. Some titles that you might especially …

If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy!

… while you wait! Sparks! By Ian Boothby August is a brilliant inventor who is afraid of the outside. Charlie is a … mechanical dog suit! Evil Emperor Penguin by Laura Ellen Anderson Evil Emperor Penguin lives in Antarctica and plots to take over the world with his two minions, a …

What's wrong with this picture?

… Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the … Web . Ah, it sounds like the height of domesticity and familial joy in this end-of-history world. One template, … a symbolic cave, a dark, dank place where the most unrepentant still wallow in a pathetic search for linear truth and …

If you like: Stranger Things

… known as the Losers Club will try to stop it as children and then later as adults. A must-read for fans of Stranger … The Body by Stephen King Famously adapted into the movie Stand By Me , The Body is King’s poignant exploration of youth and the bonds of friendship that …

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

… Read a book from every major literary movement (e.g., Romanticism, Modernism, Postcolonialism…) Read a book by a … New York Times Best Seller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and young adult literature Read a book by a 2SLGBTQIA+ … from each of the major publishing houses (e.g., Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Harper Collins Publishers, …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Better than Paper Books Blog Body Our statistics and plenty of anecdotal conversations have made it clear: … are just not as good as real books. Ask our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the printed … fingertips. . . and we admit that there is a certain romantic magic to books. But in this as in other things, we go …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the same: I’m constantly surprised by the programs we offer – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly every … we do stuff like that all the time . We’ve hosted food and drink tastings, DIY bicycle repair clinics, after-hours …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… reading progress in one month. Add your own decorations and doodles or keep it minimal. Update your stats as you go … pages you’ve read. Colour in the page tracker as you read and see your progress grow! The planner: Make a calendar and … personal reflections or notes, and more. The dabber: Want to give a reading bingo challenge a try? Personalize …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character? My answer has always been: Why … it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a character’s wants, actions, and choices will drive the plot forward, just as much as the …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… all cities is the desire to bring art out from the gallery and allow it spill into the streets, engaging with public in … restrictions led to the decision to relocate the event and to try out an innovative viewing experience. This … Laura Kavanaugh, who work together under the moniker Instant Places. The Quebec-based media artists will be …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening and finished it by the next afternoon; I could not put this book down. Moon of the Crusted Snow is more relevant than ever, as we face previously unknown hardships in our communities due to the global pandemic. It opens with a power outage that stretches on and …

Hearing Loops at RPL

… device. The technology uses a microphone, amplifier, and a “loop cable” (which acts as an antenna) to guide the sound of the speaker’s voice to … with a T-coil, helping conversation between customers and staff be clear and discreet inside bustling businesses. …

When you love scary movies

… you love scary movies Blog Body If you love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the … be for you. I completed my first challenge four years ago and I had so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the … rights), here is a list of classic horror movies instantly available on our movie streaming service Kanopy (read …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… devoted to issues from paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including … Her parents taught her the importance of helping others, and they led by example. “The volunteerism came from my … to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. They said, ‘You must be good at math,’ so I ended up …

Home Study Resources

… Body Regina Public Library has many resources for children and teens who are studying at home. From online … offers study guides connected to Saskatchewan curriculum, and from 3:00 PM to 11:59pm, you can connect with a live … encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the elementary, middle or high school …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition curated by Queer City Cinema Artistic Director

… which addresses perceptions of queerness, sexuality, race, and gender while considering the future of Indigenous, Black and Queer cultural expression. Projections brings together … video installation. Léuli Eshrāghi is a Sāmoan/Persian/Cantonese interdisciplinary artist, writer, curator and …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in Victoria Park today to help distribute … two hundred scarves were wrapped around trees, benches, and lampposts, all in the hopes they will be taken by those … are enough to go around. This year however, we decided we wanted in! Through our knitting programs, we put out a call …