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Three summers : a memoir of sisterhood, summer crushes, and growing up on the eve of war

2024

Book

Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They nav...

Water on fire : a memoir of war

—El-Ariss, Tarek, author.

2024

Book

"Water on Fire tells a story of immigration that starts in a Beirut devastated by the Lebanese Civil War (1975-90), continues with experiences of disp...

Muddy people : a Muslim coming-of-age

—El Sayed, Sara, author.

2022

Book

"A quick, clever, warm-hearted debut about growing up in an Egyptian-Muslim family. Sara is growing up in a family with a lot of rules. Her mother tel...

One day, everyone will have always been against this

—El Akkad, Omar, 1982- author.

2025

Book

"From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't...

One day, everyone will have always been against this

—El Akkad, Omar, 1982- author.

2025

Large Print

"From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't...

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

—El Akkad, Omar, 1982- author. narrator.

2025

EAudiobook

"From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't...

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

—El Akkad, Omar, 1982- author.

2025

EBook

"From award-winning novelist and journalist Omar El Akkad comes a powerful reckoning with what it means to live in the heart of an empire that doesn't...

The Battle Drum : A Novel

—El-Arifi, Saara, author.

2023

EAudiobook

"Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil...

Best hex ever : a novel

—El-Fassi, Nadia, author.

2024

Book

As a skilled kitchen witch, Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. In fact, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused tr...

Hope is a woman's name : my journey as a Bedouin Palestinian activist in Israel

—El'Sana-Alh'jooj, Amal, author.

2024

Book

"At birth it was only Amal's father who looked at her and said "I see hope in her face. I want to call her 'Amal' -- meaning 'Hope' -- in the hope tha...

Switching to the Mac, El Capitan edition : the missing manual, the book that should have been in the box

—Pogue, David, 1963- author.

2016

Book

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The final strife : a novel

—El-Arifi, Saara, author.

2022

Book

"Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the Empire from the red-blooded ruling cla...

The battle drum : a novel

—El-Arifi, Saara, author.

2023

Book

"Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil...

Flip Your Life : How To Find Opportunity In Distress--In Real Estate, Business, And Life

—El Moussa, Tarek, 1981- author, narrator.

2024

EAudiobook

"Tarek El Moussa is everywhere, with 1.3M engaged social media followers and stars on HGTV's hit show Flipping 101 w/ Tarek El Moussa as well as the n...

Flip your life : how to find opportunity in distress-in real estate, business, and life

—El Moussa, Tarek, 1981- author.

2024

Book

"Tarek El Moussa is everywhere, with 1.3M engaged social media followers and stars on HGTV's hit show Flipping 101 w/ Tarek El Moussa as well as the n...

Stories behind the images : lessons from a life in adventure photography

—Rich, Corey, author.

2019

Book

"From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn W...

Abolitionist intimacies

—Jones, El, 1979- author.

2022

Book

"In Abolitionist Intimacies, El Jones examines the movement to abolish prisons through the Black feminist principles of care and collectivity. Underst...

Goya : the terrible sublime

—El Torres, 1972- author.

2019

Graphic Novel

Francisco de Goya is considered one of the most important Spanish painters of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, last of the Greats a...

Girl decoded : a scientist's quest to reclaim our humanity by bringing emotional intelligence to technology

—El Kaliouby, Rana, author.

2020

Book

"In a captivating memoir, an Egyptian American visionary and scientist provides an intimate view of her personal transformation as she follows her cal...

Vegan soul food cookbook : plant-based, no-fuss southern favorites

—Jenkins-El, Nadira, author.

2020

Book

"If you love classic soul food but are hungry for healthier meat-free and dairy-free options, the Vegan Soul Food Cookbook will help you make mouthwat...

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2020: a year for escape

… by 63 per cent in 2020, and use of streaming movies and television increasing by 213 per cent! Children and teens … , and Barack Obama’s A Promised Land .” Saskatchewan authors Closer to home, the top circulating Saskatchewan … social justice will be topics of interest. It’s also clear that digital resources will continue to be popular. Blog …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ … Regina Public Library. And I’ll be around until mid-June. That’s a good nine months. So what, you say. What can you do … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather … A Christmas Carol. But there must be more, I said to myself. I should cast my holiday book net a little wider to see … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Yes, we do stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first … by musician Rae Spoon - in my living room. I can’t tell you how nice it was to experience live music again, … that Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second of three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep … their goals that makes for a truly engaging story. The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way …

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

… Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading challenge open-ended. Reading … like! Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? 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 …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar … Now, his moving story of meeting and observing the beloved host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is the … Oscars Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Movies …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo was seen by … It's not perfect, but it captured imaginations and I feel good about the final piece. Not only that, but this … Life Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

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

… goals Blog Body Set your New Year’s resolution with some help from the library. We’ve compiled a list of reading goals that you can use to power your reading in 2024! Read a book … Postcolonialism…) Read a book by a Nobel Prize-winning author Read a book by an Indigenous author Read a book …

Fighting summer slide

… slide Blog Body Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months … achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the … slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be … of squirrely trying to settle on one thing to focus on, but that might just be the ADHD. There's just so much excitement … sprung Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… know how to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and … How did I get from there to becoming an award-winning novelist, scriptwriting instructor, and writer in residence? I … Writer Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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 … across the country from one coast to the other. At least, that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book … Part 1 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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 learning over the summer months … Up! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… reads. For children, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly follows three siblings in the seventh grade as they … Space Shuttle Challenger. In Doodleville by Chad Sell, the author of Cardboard Kingdom , the characters confront the … about five royal houses vying for the throne, and word is that it has a definite The Breakfast Club vibe set in a …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… my home organization books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, here’s a list of home organization books with … by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin With Instagram-famous authors, it is no wonder that this is one of the most …

Cozy Cooking

… love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, … and ginger, maple and apple are the flavour combinations that conjure up fall and warmth for me. I think many … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught Branch: …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an … from loved ones, or maybe we’re just missing an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted back to … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… for fiction titles. Lots of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. There was a real lean … Road to Mercy by David Baldacci Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny Watching …

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 … And while images of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, … and Jelly , the Lumberjanes series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… (pun intended), partnering up with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and science journalist Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked … by Florence Williams “Part of the reason I love running is that it gets me outside every day. It’s not just the fresh …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced … switch back to their old habits thanks to the convenience that e-commerce offers. As a small business owner, it is … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital …

What's wrong with this picture?

… But…but wait a minute! Hold it just one second! Replay that, will you? My God, there is something wrong here. … , 1984 . How is it possible in a nation that has more televisions than toilets? In a nation where the TV long ago … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

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

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Make Settings Come Alive

… of you; the kind of chair or couch you’re sitting on. What else about your surroundings do you notice? The condition of … whine? A cat meowing? Gordon Lightfoot singing “That’s What You Get For Loving Me?” A kid laughing? Your … Alive Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… including Regina Public Library (RPL). “If I have skills that I can use to help, I will do that,” says Betty, for whom giving back is … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… of us are worried about 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 into details, but … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

How to change your language settings

… wherever you are in the world, your browser will likely display the language that is predominantly spoken there. Here is a step-by-step … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

A book for every podcast

… based on popular podcasts. Let’s get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our … where Mark Kurlansky writes about this simple substance that shaped human society in far-reaching and unexpected … new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , author A.J. Jacobs attempts to follow the rules of the Bible …

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

… to track your reading goals because they’re so flexible. That’s why we’ve put one on the RPL Adult Reading Challenge … You’ll see your progress accumulate, and this visual can help motivate you to keep going and let you know when you’ve … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… But how did I get here? These three books definitely influenced my thinking: An Actor Prepares by Konstantin … a character’s “through line” or “spine,” - the objective that drives them through the story. For example, in The … Tips Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… something I spent a lot of time on when I was very young. That is, until I reached grade four and fell in love with The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about a … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Writing Help at RPL

… Writing Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 … and area writers with their writing, so let’s talk about that first. I offer help in a variety of ways: over Zoom, … at RPL Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book … a Newfoundland blizzard, this bleak and moody debut novel features a cast of complex characters where two women … an HBO docuseries premiering on June 28 th chronicling the author’s tragic untimely death and her obsession to unmask …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s … Novel Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… do? A: A 3D scanner maps out the 3-dimensional space that an object takes up. Then the fun begins! Now, you can … the object, and the way the light bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even colour of the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

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 (and keep … Part 3 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. … services with features like reviews, themed booklists, and author read-alikes. Our favorite is a service that RPL …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the … Kanopy has many relevant titles timely to this discussion that you can find here . I especially recommend Ken Burns’ … . Have Black Lives Ever Mattered by Mumia Abu-Jamal The author gives voice to the many people of color who have …

Listening to the Classics

… likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

There's music in the air

… We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, … early life, looking at the people, places and music that helped shape him. While he doesn’t shy away from the sadder … air Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Music Reading …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s … be doing more to lift up our voices, especially voices that have been historically marginalized and left out of the … Day! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

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 … season Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of toys…that they can’t have yet. My five-year-old can count to 60 … – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell him “I’ll just be a minute!” But he can’t envision the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… after the war to become a Nazi hunter, yet one target eludes him: the Huntress. Fierce, disciplined Ian must join … into her new stepmother's past, Jordan slowly realizes that a Nazi killer may be hiding in plain sight. The Lost … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they love (or hate). It's become one … and have even put out-of-print titles back on the bestsellers lists. I wonder what it's like to have that kind of power? Here are some titles that have trended …

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

… surprised by all the classes and services.” Regan loves all that the library has to offer, and he isn’t shy about it, … of free digital services. Regan, who is a software developer, gets straight to the point. “There are a lot of … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… and for a VERY shy and anxious introvert, that was not an easy thing. No matter what city I was in, … stories about how Regina Public Library has helped transform their lives. If you have an #RPLStory, and … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… and routine is critical for someone like him and his level of autism. For Matty’s family, the library offers a safe … plan, filled with pumpkins, dinosaurs, and other things that make him happy. “Matty has an intellectual disability … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

For writers in despair

… goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… you need to know about making the switch, including a helpful walk-through video. Don’t worry though, Overdrive … to titles we don’t own. Use the tag to send us an alert that you’re interested in the title. If we buy it later, … App Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development … and our citizens. Our focus on Economic Development ensures that we help to grow the Indigenous business ecosystem … Benjoe Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… his mother, Sheila, got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get … at the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son to educational playtime through … Play Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

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 platforms that we maybe spend a bit too much mental energy on. It's … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… 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 basement. Every now … Gifts Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s written two best-selling books on exactly that—how to manage your money, live debt-free, and have fun … Money Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

If you like: Stranger Things

… We are headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things vibe to help tide you over until the bingeing can commence! IT by … Things Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the … thing. To craft a good story, we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking our readers on an emotional journey. … sad, these days. It wasn’t a sorrow connected to anything that was happening in her life, not really. It was more of a …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… You Talk to Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps coming up is how do you talk to children about … and I have been on the lookout for tips and resources to help. A helpful and comforting message I have seen came in a … Advice Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

Let's Talk About Racism

… important, but sometimes intimidating topic. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to join the … we can help you get started. You can probably guess that our first recommendation is … read! We’re hearing a lot … It highlights fiction and non-fiction works by Indigenous authors, including graphic novels, poetry, novels, and …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season has arrived! … If you’re looking for that one good scare (or two) to celebrate the season, the library has got you covered. Stream … scare Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

Reading while farming

… land - roughly the playing area of 4000 American football fields! He’s passionate about telling people about farming, so … throughout the year,” Clinton said. “I recently decided that during some of this time it would be great to learn – … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young … her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and resiliency that has inspired many. We are two months into 2019 and the … while their parents outran bill collectors and the authorities. Brain On Fire : My Month of Madness A gripping …

John Ware Reclaimed

… in the Prairies is a formidable task, given that the presence of Black people in the Prairies dates back … and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, … Reclaimed, have been diligently researching, writing, and telling the stories of Black communities who shaped Canadian …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous authors front and centre. The Indigenous Voices collection … fiction and non-fiction works ranging from graphic novels to memoirs. Our hope is that this collection will make it easy for anyone who’s …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Ask our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the printed page: the marvelous scent, the rustle … grain of the paper under your fingertips. . . and we admit that there is a certain romantic magic to books. But in this … Books Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… Create images to stimulate the six senses: sight, hearing, sell touch, taste, kinesiology (motion) Avoid clichés to create work that rises above the norm Use original metaphors or similes … Poetry Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… give an ereader a try? Many of us ‘book people’ love the feeling of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: … are my top recommendation, because they are the only brand that has built-in compatibility. Amazon Kindle ereaders only … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

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

… and connect you with the books you’re looking for—whether that’s in print or on your favorite reading device. However, our ability to provide you with timely access to bestselling eBooks has recently been … change could mean longer wait times for eBooks from popular authors such as Nora Roberts, Jeffrey Archer, Liane Moriarty …

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , an … Kanopy has everything from popular Hollywood releases, critically acclaimed festival movies, select titles … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Movies Digital …

"The library keeps me company"

… to share… “The library keeps me company on my walks and for that I am thankful,” said Bob. “When I go for my walk, I … for their generous support of RPL. Their contributions help make it possible for us to be here for you – whether … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… discretionary spending such as free coffee or subscriptions that aren’t critical to your operations, decrease … sure you read through the requirements to be sure you’re eligible before you do the work to apply! Note that these … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Events …

12 days of Bookmas

… up and read. This year we asked our Collections team to tell us what books they are reading this December to help you … a fan of dark academia. A fantasy set in Imperial England that explores the power of language. Day 4: Our Voice of … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

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, … not much of a reader’ but there’s just so much more than that,” she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager … Luxury Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

When you love scary movies

… Or call in sick to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many similar challenges out there, but this one in particular spawned from the mind of author Daniel Kraus and here is his blog post telling you more about …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they … that feature libraries or use libraries as the setting ( Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian and Umberto Eco's The … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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

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

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 … “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he made his first priority improving his … Voice Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… for the last two years has been Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Here is a list of read-alikes for those waiting … for their hold and those wanting more like it. Some titles that you might especially enjoy are Tell the Wolves I’m Home … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Support For The New School Year

… remote or homeschooling, Regina Public Library can help you out. The resources below will help your family ease … connected to the Saskatchewan curriculum, and has tutors that are fluent in French. If you are looking for homework … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Digital …

Journaling for writers

… going on in my current writing project and how I am feeling about it (this is … necessary) Let's focus on the … Louden . The important thing for me about this one is that it is a PROCESS j ournal, not a PROGRESS j ournal. A p … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a bite out of the summer heat! 10. SHARKNADO … you tried. An instant cult classic for all the right (or is that wrong?) reasons. 9. BAIT (2012) A freak tsunami traps … boat Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Movies …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

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5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… Programming at RPL, I am always looking out for things that will inspire our young customers to learn and discover. … with the kids and dive in. Hiking Nature Regina has developed a series of self-guided hike guides to help families … Empowering Parents, Engaging Learners: Outdoor Edition with author/educator Debbie Pushor. Terri - Community …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

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How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

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Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival Blog Body I heard Waubgeshig Rice speak at a … due to the global pandemic. It opens with a power outage that stretches on and on, and keeps you turning pages to … to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month …

Uncover Your Family Story

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Freedom to Read Week

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Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian against Canadian in … This years marks the 20th edition of Canada Reads . Five well-known Canadians have each nominated one book by a Canadian author. Each will debate and defend their choice from March …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come … of the RPL Writer in Residence program as a whole, and for that I am eternally grateful. The program has a long and … Gail Bowen, and Arthur Slade; my public reading and author talk; and the last one, coming up on May 12 , a …

Soulslike lore and more!

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RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

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Be Your Own Bob Ross

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How to Find Hope at the Library

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We've got 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 … yet avant-garde art form. You’ll also see a new tagline that we’ll be using on our materials: discover, learn, and … look! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

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

… residential schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to … Shirt Day and Canada’s residential schools, the resources below are a great place to start. You can also find a lot of … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

Explore Canadian Art Online

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Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

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