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New Zealand's most respected and widely-read visual arts magazine, Art New Zealand presents an independent quarterly round-up of the visual arts in Ne...
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"The Italian Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was especially celebrated for his disegno, a term that embraces both drawing and c...
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"A fascinating, revelatory portrait of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its treasures by a former New Yorker staffer who spent a decade as a museum...
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Having run away with her younger brother to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, twelve-year-old Claudia strives to keep things in order in their n...
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An entirely new approach to exploring global art history, presented through the lens of one of the world's leading art museums. Featuring more than 80...
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Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian … atmosphere to work in!  Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot Blog Body There’s … had a lack of interesting experiences at a museum or an art gallery. But what if it’s early in your … you’ve known for a long time, it’s good to try something new. How do you know which gallery or exhibition to go to? …

Dunlop Art Gallery artist creates new artwork with local Deaf students

… Dunlop Art Gallery artist creates new artwork with local Deaf students … 04/20/2021 - 10:25 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery’s new exhibition, Logan MacDonald: kawingjemeesh/shake hands , …

How to change your language settings

… using the search field in the upper-right corner. 6. Your newly added languages should appear in the Language section. … top of the menu on the previous screen. 6. Click the Restart Now button for the new language settings to take full … primary language . Log out and back into Windows, or restart your computer to display the new language in Internet …

New exhibition – Luther Konadu: Particularly Tentative opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

New exhibition – Luther Konadu: Particularly Tentative opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, 07/16/2021 - … Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new exhibition Particularly Tentative, which explores Luther …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create … made for people like me. People who want to try something new with zero pressure to produce anything resembling the …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like … At least, that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship … kbalkwill on Tue, 10/12/2021 - 09:37 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new exhibition Processes of Remediation by celebrated artist Alana Bartol. This exhibition draws on Bartol’s work …

New friends in Saskatchewan

New friends in Saskatchewan Blog Body Supporting newcomers … up our efforts. This time, with many of our community partners at our side. Every Saturday since early July, the … family literacy and programming.  We’ve had help from partners in the community: Regina Immigrant Women’s Centre …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… this list of tours of museums across the world:   Dunlop Art Gallery Virtual Tours and other great resources — check … page  and the Dunlop Learning website   Guggenheim Museum (New York) — Tour the building or view exhibits .   Louvre Museum (Paris)   The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) —  View the Met’s 360 ° Project   Museum of …

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 … Ancient Greek, Renaissance, Victorian…) Read a book that starts with the letter of your name Read one book in multiple … 15 minutes every day? Set your reading resolution and take part in the RPL Adult Reading Challenge  for the chance to …

John Ware Reclaimed

… 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 shedding light on these … and isolation; nonetheless, life in Canada offered hope and new possibilities.  While mainstream retellings of …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn more about autism. … Try these titles for the most up-to-date information: New Ways of Understanding Autism, by Brigitte Harrisson … Paradox: the highs and lows of my life on a little-known part of the autism spectrum, by Harry Thompson   Pam - …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition curated by Queer City Cinema Artistic Director

… Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition curated by Queer City Cinema Artistic Director Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, 09/24/2021 … Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the new exhibition Projections, which addresses perceptions of …

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

… goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and preferences The first step in … Do you read to relax, escape, or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is happy to offer you …

We've got a new look!

… We've got a new look! Blog Body We have a new look, and we’re so excited … and browse;  a curated path through the latest Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition; the winding plot of a film showing … behind them. Along with navy blue, the library, Dunlop Art Gallery, and RPL Film Theatre each have their own …

Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates Métis and Fransaskois Cultures with New Murals

… Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates Métis and Fransaskois Cultures with New Murals Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:14 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the installation of two new

Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates Indigenous History Month with New Acquisitions

… Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates Indigenous History Month with New Acquisitions Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 05/31/2021 - … Indigenous History Month, Regina Public Library and Dunlop Art Gallery are proud to announce the acquisition of works …

Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie returns home in powerful exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie returns home in powerful exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 05/02/2023 - … Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of new solo exhibition, Edge of Seventeen by Cree/Métis artist …

Dunlop Art Gallery brings new perspective to its collection with Indigenous curatorial mentorship

… Dunlop Art Gallery brings new perspective to its collection with Indigenous curatorial … by chardy on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 12:08 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of my …

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

… For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, … 09:08 Add Description For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen , a new exhibition opening at Dunlop Art Gallery, creates a space in which to experience emotions …

A book for every podcast

… 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 … with their partners, who are inevitably affected by their new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , …

Dunlop Art Gallery explores queer life and histories through art

… Dunlop Art Gallery explores queer life and histories through art Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:54 Add … Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of new group exhibition the excess is ritual. Guest curated by …

Major solo exhibition by acclaimed Indigenous artist Judy Anderson comes to Dunlop Art Gallery

… Major solo exhibition by acclaimed Indigenous artist Judy Anderson comes to Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by bbook on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 09:13 … Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of new solo exhibition … Indigenized by nêhiyaw (Cree) artist …

Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, 01/19/2024 - … Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of new exhibition “guwasidodi (old agency)” by tīná gúyáńí. …

Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates 2024 Governor General Award Winner

… Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates 2024 Governor General Award Winner … kbalkwill on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 10:54 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery (DAG) is honoured to recognize Métis artist … of Beaucage‘s achievements with a book launch of her newest publication Leave Some for the Birds and a …

Music on the Mezzanine: New Concert Series at Central Library

… Music on the Mezzanine: New Concert Series at Central Library Submitted by bbook on … series, Music on the Mezzanine , at Central Library starting June 14, from 7:00 to 8:00pm. The series will feature a new musical artist every second Wednesday of the month. Attachment RPL …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Start Your Library Resolution with These Services Blog Body … fulfilling, open up one of these services, learn something new, and give yourself quality time. All you need to get started is your Regina Public Library card. PressReader Get an …

Smells like back to school season

… routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school hustle less … eLibrary helps students find magazine and newspaper articles on various topics by keyword search. While many … easier for students to focus their searching to published articles. Science Online is targeted at grades 9 to 12 with …

Carry Forward opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… Carry Forward opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 13:58 Add Description Carry Forward , a new exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery, shines a light on how much is biased, hidden, …

New Director/Curator seeks to connect with community

New Director/Curator seeks to connect with community … (RPL) is pleased to welcome Alyssa Fearon as its new Dunlop Art Gallery Director/Curator, starting on August 10, 2020. Attachment MEDIA …

States of Collapse opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… States of Collapse opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 10:10 Add Description States of Collapse, a new exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery, features 15 Canadian and international artists …

New exhibition Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours family, the land, and Indigenous histories

New exhibition Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours … egagnon on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 08:14 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the new exhibition A Good, Long Look, which spans the robust artistic career of award-winning artist and filmmaker …

Love Songs to End Colonization gives voice to a new world by inviting listeners to sing along

… Love Songs to End Colonization gives voice to a new world by inviting listeners to sing along Submitted by … on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 13:53 Add Description Contemporary artists Peter Morin (Tahltan Nation) and Jimmie Kilpatrick … (Brandon, MB) are launching a double vinyl album during an artist-in-residency at Dunlop Art Gallery. The album, titled …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new perspectives and experiences. That early learning has … For his mother, these play days mean opportunities to start new conversations and connect with her son. As parents, …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… is the city councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but he started that career path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada from … made it hard to make friends and adjust to life at a new high school in a different culture.  “I couldn't …

Flags of Unsung Countries opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Flags of Unsung Countries opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, … Flags of Unsung Countries , which recently opened at Dunlop Art Gallery, embodies the artist’s struggle to belong to … about her Nigerian father. Her struggle is that of many newcomers. How can we belong in Canada and yet hold on to …

New logo for Regina Public Library

New logo for Regina Public Library Submitted by chawkesford … Description Regina Public Library is pleased to unveil a new logos package for the library, Dunlop Art Gallery, and RPL Film Theatre. Attachment MEDIA …

John Peet : My Grandfather’s Pictures opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… Pictures opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, 06/10/2021 - … Add Description John Peet: My Grandfather's Pictures, a new exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery, features work by Regina-based artist and …

New exhibition 'Daphne Boyer: Otipemisiwak' celebrates three generations of Métis women

New exhibition 'Daphne Boyer: Otipemisiwak' celebrates three … kbalkwill on Tue, 06/29/2021 - 09:53 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new … the lives and material cultures of three women: the artist’s great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother. …

Summer exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery cherish the rites and rituals of marginalized communities

… Summer exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery cherish the rites and rituals of marginalized … by bbook on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 10:20 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions guest curated by Toronto-based art critic …

Exploring the South Asian diaspora through fashion and style at Dunlop Art Gallery

… South Asian diaspora through fashion and style at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 09:34 Add Description The new Dunlop Art Gallery (Sherwood Village Branch) exhibition ritual …

RPL researching other locations for new Central Library building

… RPL researching other locations for new Central Library building Submitted by chawkesford on … property developers to provide information about potential partnerships and locations for the new Central Library building. Attachment RPL EOI News …

Explore the curiosity and wonder of perception at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Explore the curiosity and wonder of perception at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:15 Add Description Artist Larissa Tiggelers has created a new series of paintings exploring the uniquely universal …

Unique new library program pairs books with music

… Unique new library program pairs books with music Submitted by … Library (RPL) and the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) have partnered to present an exciting new program at RPL’s George Bothwell Branch this Thursday, …

Let's Talk About Racism

… about racism and racial injustice, we can help you get started. You can probably guess that our first recommendation … about what’s happening here at home is a great place to start: Until We Are Free: Reflections on Black Lives Matter in … side, Ponziano Aluma has collected humorous stories of newcomers adapting to everyday life in Canada in his book …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… fiction titles.   Lots of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read.   There was a … Liar by James Patterson Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty   Top Canadian Adult Fiction Washington Black by Esi … Toews An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena A Darkness of the Heart by Gail Bowen The Golden Tresses of the Dead by C. Alan …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… may continue to work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be disorienting and financially stressful as … changing business environment. Whether you’re planning to start a business, preparing for re-opening, looking for a job, … down, perhaps you are transitioning to e-commerce and starting offering online sales. As the province slowly opens, …

Bev Pike’s Grottesque opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Bev Pike’s Grottesque opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by bbook on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 15:50 Add Description Grottesque , a new exhibition coming to Dunlop Art Gallery in January, depicts underground grottos and …

Spring 2022 exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery question relationships with our body and our environment

… Spring 2022 exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery question relationships with our body and our … kbalkwill on Tue, 03/29/2022 - 08:52 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions. At Central Gallery, the group exhibition In …

Support For The New School Year

… Support For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year … It can be overwhelming trying to help your children with new skills or concepts.  Brainfuse is a great resource to … free, immediate counselling at Central Library, will be starting up again in September.  If you have any questions …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… be the ADHD. There's just so much excitement in discovering new ways to better myself and refresh my goals. And RPL can … of that! The library has offerings right now to get me started. These are some of the ones I found interesting for … Museum   Plant (literal) seeds: Gardening programs Start Your Own Seeds for gardening and new beginnings Native …

Art Collections

Art Collections … Permanent Collection Regina Public Library … to Saskatchewan people since 1948. There are over 450 artworks in RPL’s collection, which are held in public … donations, and gifts. RPL's Board of Directors approves new acquisitions, based on the recommendations of the …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission … in that shot from Grandma and Grandpa’s 40th anniversary party, or how old us kids were on that trip to the Phoenix …   Blog Images Short Title Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… closures began, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would people … for drawing challenges, shared drawing tips, and got the participants to share their drawings with the class.  It was … the days when there was a library program. Interaction with new people. Sad to say, but my family was getting sick of …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… such high demand for these stories, there are lots of great new titles being published. Here are a few of those titles: … everything that has happened to her, there is room in her heart for love. From child to woman, from woman to healer, … hate. Then, as the fabric of their lives is slowly picked apart, Tomasz disappears. Where Alina used to measure time …

Listening to the Classics

… are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart”) to The Brothers Karamazov (“He was so carried away by … a thirst for themes of alienation and existential angst, start with Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” (“One morning, … becomes a woman. Speculative fiction anyone? 1984 and Brave New World are good starters . Oh, I almost forgot: Samuel …

The Experiment opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… The Experiment opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by bbook on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 13:38 … The natural world takes centre stage in The Experiment , a new group exhibition opening at Central Library on Friday, …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… about working at the library is getting the inside scoop on new offerings – and let me tell you, we’re always … with new materials and technology.  This summer, we’ve partnered up with our friends at Bike Regina to loan out DIY … info about Bike Regina, and a short survey.  We’re starting small to find out how much interest there is for this …

Libraries renewal

… Libraries renewal … Renewing Regina’s libraries Renewing libraries is … years! RPL is currently reviewing its branch locations as part of a plan to respond to changes in community … can discover, learn, and connect, making them a vital part of the community.  They are, by design, safe and …

Cozy Cooking

… a great way to pass on those family traditions and create new ones. Some of our recipes might be old and treasured, … away). If you’re in the market for live guidance with your new recipes, we have a few online programs you might want to … cookbooks Cook a date night meal with Schoolhaus Culinary Arts Learn to cook a traditional Indian meal with Jay Parikh …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Blog Body If you have legal needs but don’t know where to start, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be at Central … in the Community Commons at Central Library, on Mondays starting this fall. The lawyers at Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan … contains full articles from major law reviews, legal newspapers, specialty publications, Bar Association …

Writing Help at RPL

… People who want so badly to write but are afraid to get started. Do you see yourself in that list somewhere? I can … also has a wonderful collection of books to get you started no matter where you are on your writing journey.  Here … and fine-tuning short stories for what I hope will be a new collection. I started out as a short story writer, but …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… months while children are out of school.  This year, a new term has been floating around called “COVID slide”. It … and explore your garden.    Want to visit an online museum, art gallery or science centre?  That counts too!   For full contest rules, and ideas on how to participate, visit the LevelUp! webpage . Hopefully, it will …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… fixed expenses: when your lease agreement is up for renewal, consider shifting to a virtual office space or … where you can weather the pandemic storm while building a farther-reaching audience than your local streets.   Explore … over making a profit Ask new customers for a deposit or partial payment up-front Offer exclusive discounts to your …

Stephen Andrews: a small part of something larger

… Stephen Andrews: a small part of something larger … Andrews, Stephen (2007) This catalogue documents a solo exhibition by Toronto-based artist Stephen Andrews at Dunlop Art Gallery, November 17, … supposedly objective, mechanically reproduced images of the news media into a subjective, physically imperfect image …

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? … creating by showing it to them. This is an essential part of seducing your reader — because if you don’t seduce, … kind of bugs living under the kitchen sink (unless those particular details are important to the story of course). You …

Newcomers

Newcomers …   New to Canada? You're in the right place. Literacy Services is a free library service that helps newcomers learn how to use library resources to improve … as an adult learner with Literacy Services , so you can participate in programs like online group tutoring, …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought I would … by evil forces as her father claimed? Or are there more earthbound—and dangerous—secrets hidden within its walls? In … family saga as a young woman uncovers her grandmother’s heartbreaking story of love and survival and the secrets that …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… There is always something to learn, both technically and artistically.  The second step was to surround myself with … magic bullet to truly mastering any complicated skill. I started reading books like Perfect Digital Photography and The … intensely, every hundredth of a second.” By learning these new skills, I'm learning to savour life. Blog Images Short …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… read ourselves: we learn from each other about what’s new or exceptional for a particular audience. One of my RPL colleagues, for example, … your gal for historical or contemporary fiction with a smart, strong female protagonist, or if you’re looking to be …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors front and centre. … experiences, history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to reading for reconciliation . The collections … have about 150 titles in the collection and will be adding new ones over time. We also welcome requests for new items , …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into … This year, we’re going the extra mile (pun intended), partnering up with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and … Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked Alex to share some …

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

… allow public libraries to purchase one (1) copy of all its new eBook titles for the first eight weeks after their … authors such as Nora Roberts, Jeffrey Archer, Liane Moriarty and many more. Currently, Macmillan is the only … on its eB1000ook titles for public libraries. The good news is we will still be able to purchase eBooks released by …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… moved a lot.   I went to eight schools between kindergarten and my high school graduation, and for a VERY shy and … Branch. It was a place I could go when being the ‘new kid’ got to be too much, where nobody made fun of me for … speak for all of us at RPL when I say that one of the best parts of working here is that we get to meet so many people …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… the intention of checking out a certain book or finding a particular article, and you'll likely find what you're looking for, but you also might discover something new and unexpected, like a workshop or event to add to your …

The best show in August

… them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance using my smartphone camera. But these brief streaks of light are … are pieces of comet debris burning up as they enter the Earth’s atmosphere at a whopping 59 km per second. The bigger … season on August 12. But what’s special this year is the new moon on August 16. The sky will be at its darkest, so …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… company with little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers … put a $40,000 bounty on her head. Within a year of starting her work, fellow slaves and Northerners began … picture of a loving family and each daughter has her own part to play in it. The March girls are so deftly and vividly …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… watches it. The terrifying horror classic from Japan that started a J-Horror frenzy.     Stream on hoopla  Host (2020) – … is a waking nightmare.    It Follows (2015) – Once it starts following you, there is no escape.    Coherence (2013) … edited by Ellen Datlow – Not sure what scares you? Try this new anthology of short stories from the most creative and …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was … Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club Set during a Newfoundland blizzard, this bleak and moody debut novel … painful past events. The German Heiress An immersive, heart-pounding debut novel about a German heiress on the run …

12 days of Bookmas

… 5: The Cloisters by Katy Hays – Fiction A gothic museum in New York City. A mysterious deck of tarot cards. Curiosity … save her son who must feed on human minds to live. Day 8: Apartment 713 by Kevin Sylvester – Family Friendship, mystery, … Day 12: The Maid by Nita Prose   – Fiction A light-hearted cozy mystery with a quirky protagonist. This one will …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… – whether we’re refinishing a piece of furniture, sewing a new dress, knitting, crocheting, quilting, jewelry-making or … set of creative skills), Creativebug is a great place to start. It’s a vibrant online learning and sharing space for … with tons of inspiring content and instructional videos by artists and creators with lifetimes of practice and proven …

Home Study Resources

… resource for teens if they are interested in learning a new language, and there are over 70 languages to choose …  and High School Edition are great for finding magazine articles and news on various research topics.   Find these resources and …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest book, Moon of the Crusted Snow. The chapter he read … hooked from the very first chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening and finished it by the next … him to read from Moon of the Crusted Snow on June 11 as part of our celebrations for National Indigenous History …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has … most recent book The Barren Grounds , is the first in his new series The Misewa Saga. The story follows Morgan and … must face danger and risk hunger to help their fantastical new friends, and themselves. "I wanted to write about the …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… own experience. And they give us a jumping off point to start a conversation.   One of my favourite ways to introduce new concepts with my family is by reading together.   … the library has a whole roundup of reading to get us started!     For kids and families:  2SLGBTQIA+ for Kids …

RPL Board approves Central Library funding request

… a motion to request that City Council approve funding for a new Central Library building in the forms of: A dedicated … mill rate increase of 5.5% each year over five years, starting in 2025; and Debt, to be taken on through the City … of approximately $92M to $119M for the Central Library Renewal project, and which may be borrowed in portions as …

Build your tech skills to excel at work

… Learning is your go-to for tech skills. Whether you're a newbie or looking to level up, there's something for everyone. Start with Microsoft Excel Essential Training and then Master … and Network Computing . To view these suggestions and get started, just use your library card number and password to log …

Community Librarian, Central Library & Albert/Regent Place Branches

… and service standards. The Community Librarian is part of a team that includes branch staff and the Community … Librarian supervises the assigned programming staff and participates in the implementation of new services or service changes within the library through …

Wafaa Bilal: 168:01 opens at Dunlop Central Gallery May 5, 2017

… 05/02/2017 - 10:18 Add Description In 168:01 , Iraqi-born, New York-based artist Wafaa Bilal takes the Bayt al-Hikma , or House of Wisdom, as a starting point for a sculptural installation of a library, …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… challenge me to create space on my bookshelf (and in my heart) for new perspectives and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven … resources and reading lists. Here are a few to get you started:  eBooks and eAudiobooks available through Libby: …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Matty sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical … says, “It’s like family to us.” Surrounding yourself with new experiences, lifestyles, and perspectives is a subtle … place, surrounded by people who are also there to discover new ideas is a great way to connect with your city. Learning …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… , Middle School , My Weird School and Frazzled .   Exciting news for Stephen King fans this month, as his new collection of four novellas If It Bleeds was released. … Club by Canadian novelist, Craig Davidson. Each is a heartbreaking coming of age story reminiscent of King’s early …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… up an incredible world to follow my interests and my heart.” The library allowed her and her family to freely access new ideas and further their learning. As Jessie found out … about her personal connection with the library below as part of our #RPLStories by clikcing the video link below. …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… doctors told her that her baby has spina bifida.  This news completely changed Sarah's world, as she was flown to … life seems chaotic. “Libraries are connection points for new families and kids to get out of the house and do … Sarah talk about the ways she and Blake’s found hope as part of our #RPLStories below. Blog Images Enter …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… using Mango Languages . 4. Listen in on this livestreamed Artist Talk between two creators with Indigenous roots: … by John Lewis The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang New Kid by Jerry Craft Pemmican Wars by Katherena Vermette …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… 2019 by almost 30% when compared to 2018. This could be in part because of the incredibly popular graphic novel series … from a long line of witches that live in a different realm. New Kid by Jerry Craft After his parents send him to a … A tale of an unlikely friendship with real emotional heart. Catwad by Jim Benton A grumpy cat and his overly …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… on in the community.” Volunteering is how Betty first started supporting RPL.  “One of our granddaughters is … said, ‘You must be good at math,’ so I ended up tutoring newcomers to help get them ready for their GED.” These days, …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… Body   More than 19,000 libraries around the world are participating in Overdrive’s online digital book club … Kobo Aura H2O from Overdrive (see Terms and Conditions ).   New to Overdrive/Libby? Find out more here or speak with …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… across Canada, the US, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand between the 1950s - 1980s. This mass removal of … to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to screen the award-winning TV series, Little Bird , …
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