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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 … exhibition In My Skin presents powerful assertions about bodily self-pride and ownership. Sherwood Gallery hosts …

If you like: Stranger Things

… for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long time to … So here are five books with a Stranger Things vibe to help tide you over until the bingeing can commence! IT by Stephen King There is a supernatural horror that re-visits the …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a lot. I went to eight schools between … the library was a sanctuary for me. In Regina, that was RPL’s Sunrise Branch. It was a place I could go when being …

What's wrong with this picture?

… What's wrong with this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the … are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season 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 …

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 …

Ready to run?

… run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it because … community. I’m not a runner myself, but I do love an inspiring story. The running world is chock full of them – along with plenty of guides to help you get started, or level up, on …

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 even has its own …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over … again from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth is, rules make me … to move things quickly (just the facts, Jack!), and when to pull the reader close and get them inside our characters so …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

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

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… What's a 3D scanner, anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D scanner in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys …

Acoustic Bass

… - 17:26 Service Info The acoustic bass guitar is a low pitched, four string, hollow body instrument, averaging … length. The strings are generally wound metal wire. It is played by fingering the fretboard and plucking or strumming the strings with a plectrum, finger …

Acoustic Guitar

… made from wound metal wire or nylon. The guitar is played by fingering the fret board and plucking or strumming the strings with finger picks, plectrum or bare fingers. They can also be played …

Djembe

… Service Info The djembe is a traditional African goblet shaped drum, averaging about 61 cm in height. It features a single head stretched with ropes over a hollow body made of hard wood or fibreglass. It is played by striking the head with different parts of bare …

Doumbek

… Service Info The doumbek, or goblet drum, is a goblet shaped, hollow body percussion instrument with a single head stretched over the top. It is approximately 43 cm in height and is played by …

Electric Guitar

… strings are made from wound metal wire. Electric guitar is played by fingering the fret board and plucking or strumming the strings with finger picks, plectrum or bare fingers. The pickups on an electric …

Ukulele

… Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:23 Service Info The ukulele is a high pitched, four string, hollow body instrument, averaging … strings are made of nylon or gut. The ukulele is usually plucked and strummed with bare fingers and thumb. The … in Folk and Indie music. When you borrow a ukulele from RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. You will …

Violin

… It averages between 48 - 59 cm in length. The instrument is played by fingering the neck and running a bow back and forth across the strings. The strings can also be plucked by bare fingers and thumb. Violins have a wide range of applications in music from Orchestral to Country fiddle and …

Xylophone

… Xylophone Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:52 Service Info Xylophones are keyboard style instruments with wooden or … to a frame. Each bar is a single note. The instrument is played by striking the bars with rubber, plastic or …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… 10 Family Literacy Tips Blog Body The tree is gone, the wreath is stored, the presents have been opened. It’s a new year. What better time to embrace new …

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

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

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… has volunteered with organizations devoted to issues from paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including Regina Public Library (RPL). “If I have skills that I can use to help, I will do …

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 page to sonnets. Decide on …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… Tara Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, … . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… have the right not to read something, but not the right to prevent others from reading it. Every year in February, public libraries across Canada come together to raise … and encourage all Canadians to think about our freedom of expression guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights and …

Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety resources.

… Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety … dangerous or harmful on the internet or social media. As a parent, it is an overwhelming feeling. Many are at a loss for what to do. A simple first step is to seek quality resources. Here is a list …

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

… If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy! Blog Body We are pretty excited about the announcement that Dav Pilkey’s newest Dog Man title, For Whom the Ball Rolls , …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… World Autism Awareness Day Reading Blog Body 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 …

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.’ …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… Eight tips to submit a manuscript Blog Body Edit your manuscript before submitting it to a publisher; preferably hire a …

Fighting summer slide

… months when children are out of school. Summer slide is a pretty serious issue. Studies show that there is an income … negative effects on student achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to Submit Your Work to a Publisher Format your …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors front and centre. The Indigenous … collection focuses on writings by and about Indigenous peoples and cultures, created from lived experiences. These …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to host our Sounds of Summer Reading …

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

… Body The series is finished, there are no signs of the spin offs, and George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet again!). What do we do now? Well, there are plenty of Game a Throne Read-alikes full of court intrigue to keep us happy. 1. Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just before …

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 …

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. …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… boat Blog Body Just in time for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a bite out of the summer heat! 10. SHARKNADO (2013) …

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

… remember a time I didn’t use the library,” he says. “My parents would take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes and services.” Regan loves all … offer, and he isn’t shy about it, often inviting friends to programs and events such as Hot Topics . His reason for …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… a runner. I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library … our aid station for the Queen City Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into …

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, independent films and documentaries. Kanopy has everything from …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how … I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So what changed? How did I get from there to becoming …

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 Heritage … We will first discuss Calls #62-65 for Education with help from Balcarres Community School, where students created 94 …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books Blog Body Our statistics and plenty of anecdotal conversations have made it clear: eBooks …

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, … Countries , which recently opened at Dunlop Art Gallery, embodies the artist’s struggle to belong to both her Nigerian …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… Our girls needs empowering role models. Blog Body I was recently reading an … Code For Girls where they talk about girls’ self-confidence plummeting at puberty, and the effects this has on their future …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… with Library Services Blog Body This Halloween, Regina Public Library decided to transform one of our staff members … into the witch Maleficent using services we offer. Get inspired! If you have a dream and a Regina Public Library card, you can make your own projects just …

The magic of musical storytelling

… The magic of musical storytelling Blog Body I played trumpet in band when I was a kid. I was terrible at it, but I loved music and being surrounded by people who were playing it. It’s for this reason that I’m …

MALAGINTO opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… MALAGINTO opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:29 Add Description In Filipino folklore, Asuang are supernatural shape-shifters who …

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

… 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 …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In 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 the 75th anniversary of D-Day and …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but he started that career path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada from Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 years old, he …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. Lots of favorite and popular …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when his mother, … never too young to start learning and get familiar with new perspectives and experiences. That early learning has now …

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 …

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 train tracks that made …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has been a special library customer for more than 20 years. Chris …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little … Simmons here at the library to talk about her guilt-free, empowering approach to money management. While we wait for her …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. …

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. … where I’m going, it feels great to be out of the house, especially when I’m at the museum. It’s one of the all-time greatest date spots. I have never had a lack of interesting experiences at …

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 … like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, RPL has got you covered. Movie: A Beautiful Day in the …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of people say, ‘I don’t really need the library, I’m not much of a …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an idea for … Do you want to see your name in the credits? Are you hoping to one day accept your Oscar? Of course you are! But where do you start? …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character? My answer has always been: Why …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Resolution with These Services Blog Body Many of us feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the apps and social media …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… to Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps coming up is how do you talk to children about COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and …

Uncover Your Family Story

… Story Blog Body You might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier for you. Have you ever … you already started but are looking for resources to help take your research to the next level? Ancestry Library …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… at home with your loved ones. Your friends at Regina Public Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. Find our full instructional …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… and Activities Blog Body Sick of being stuck in the same place with nowhere to go? Escape with this list of tours of museums across the world: Dunlop Art Gallery Virtual Tours and other great resources — …

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 are practicing social …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… 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 chapter he read stuck in my mind until I read the book recently. I was hooked from the very first chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons … our finances during COVID-19, and that's why financial expert Shannon Lee Simmons is giving an online talk with Regina Public Library to help people plan better. The talk will go …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of … been floating around called “COVID slide”. It refers to the potential loss children are experiencing with schools closed …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been … Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, we have brought together …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up holds at the library but still can’t browse the shelves, …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh … Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted back to some hobbies which I didn’t have time for … the quarantine, and checking off some of those long-term personal goals has gone a long way towards keeping up a sense of accomplishment. Baking has become an …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance Blog Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) events have taken place in many cities, each one presenting art in unique ways. One common thread across all …

Let's Talk About Racism

… 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 overwhelmed and unsure about how to …

Support For The New School Year

… Support For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their times tables, and …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative problem-solving. Our friends at the Regina Folk Festival …

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

… Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools Blog Body Tansi … Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in open conversation about residential schools. It creates opportunities for survivors to share their stories, which is …

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 hunker into our cozy indoor spaces again, sipping spiced lattes and craving connection in …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced …

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 For Small Businesses Cash flow is …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Yes, we do stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 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 …

Cozy Cooking

… harvested grain in the back of an old grain truck, the crisp freshness in the early morning air (and the occasional … favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks and dive headfirst into all the comforting recipes I can find. Cinnamon and ginger, maple and apple are the …

We've got a new look!

… you! Our new logo tells the story of who we are and what we provide to our customers and our community. It’s fresh, colourful, and more in keeping with the services and programs our library offers today, and what we hope to bring …

John Ware Reclaimed

… Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable task, given that the presence of Black people in the Prairies dates back to at least the 1800s (and …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… 5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of Children’s Programming at RPL, I am always looking out for things that will inspire our …

"The library keeps me company"

… "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 …

Writing Help at RPL

… Writing Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m 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 …

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 …

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 Black heritage in the …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… of my favorite memories as a kid was watching Bob Ross’s painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his …

Make Settings Come Alive

… you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice the pictures on the wall; what’s on the table or desk in front … your surroundings do you notice? The condition of the space. What are the colours? What texture is the upholstery on the couch? Is the couch or chair tippy? Is it …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… libraries come together to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom gives … have the right not to read something, but not the right to prevent others from reading it. This fundamental freedom of expression is guaranteed to all Canadians under the Charter of …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian against Canadian in an epic war of words. There can only be one victor. Only one tribute can reign supreme, in this, the 74th annual Hunger Games! Err…my bad. …