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I want my hat back and more happy stories

2015

DVD

"You can collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children's stories, brought...

The collected stories of Machado de Assis

—Machado de Assis, 1839-1908, author.

2018

Book

Widely acclaimed as the progenitor of twentieth-century Latin American fiction, Machado de Assis (1839-1908)--the son of a mulatto father and a washer...

Kids make Christmas : over 40 kids' craft projects for Christmas

—Deges, Pia, author.

2013

Book

HANDICRAFTS. Pia Deges has used a rainbow of colours to create this fun collection of 40 unique Christmas projects. From tree decorations and games to...

Rabbits for food

—Kirshenbaum, Binnie, author.

2019

Book

"Master of razor-edged literary humor Binnie Kirshenbaum returns with her first novel in a decade, a devastating, laugh-out-loud funny story of a writ...

Doppelgänger

—Drndić, Daša, 1946-2018, author.

2018

Book

Two elderly people, Artur and Isabella, meet and have a passionate sexual encounter on New Year|́|s Eve. Details of the lives of Artur, a retired Yug...

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What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even colour of the object. The scanner then creates a 3D … sculpture; custom-fitted clothing Surveying, architecture…reverse engineering, rapid prototyping – the list goes on and … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development Corporation for the File Hill’s Qu’Appelle Tribal … Benjoe Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… presentations, and informative outreach programs for everyone! Going off the air – until next time. Blog Images … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

2020: a year for escape

… the world of the Richardson family upended in Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, and fell in love with Daphne … and I by Julia Quinn. Politics and social justice World events also dictated reader interest, such as the Black … , and Barack Obama’s A Promised Land .” Saskatchewan authors Closer to home, the top circulating Saskatchewan …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… clustered under “science”. I guess the idea is that developing hypotheses, using logical reasoning and gathering … Dry statistics? Monotone presentations? Coded language even the initiated could barely decipher? I prepared myself … Novel Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… reading. Storage for thousands of books – you’ll never be stuck without your next read! Great battery life – … $150 to devices with all the frills for about $500. Entry-level models are often perfect for a reader who mostly … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

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Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

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Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

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Spring has (almost) sprung

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What's wrong with this picture?

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Writing Help at RPL

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A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did … new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , author A.J. Jacobs attempts to follow the rules of the Bible …

Yes, we do stuff like that

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Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a … to create a personalized reading list for someone we’ve never met? It’s a treasure hunt. Just like Nancy Drew, we … services with features like reviews, themed booklists, and author read-alikes. Our favorite is a service that RPL …

Black Lives Matter Education

… media feeds have been filled with the distressing images of events currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, … available for checkout in Hoopla . Have Black Lives Ever Mattered by Mumia Abu-Jamal The author gives voice to the many people of color who have …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… journalist Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked … of the reason I love running is that it gets me outside every day. It’s not just the fresh air or the sunshine that … with finding a river somewhere on the planet that had never been paddled, so that he could be the first travel its …

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

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Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice … where she is, and once she does, she’ll go with you wherever you want to take her. But if you don’t show her, she … Alive Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… as a journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the technical side of … step was admitting I don't know a lot about photography! Even if I use a camera and get paid to do it occasionally, … 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

… you can use to power your reading in 2024! Read a book from every major literary movement (e.g., Romanticism, Modernism, … Postcolonialism…) Read a book by a Nobel Prize-winning author Read a book by an Indigenous author Read a book … investigative journalism) Read a book from each of the seven continents Try reading outside your normal format (link …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

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3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

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

… or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is … to skip it. A - Achievable: Be realistic. If you can’t achieve your goal, you’re more likely to give up on it. For … down into smaller goals. For example, aim to read one book every month, or to read 10 pages a day. Think of every small …

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 towards … a spy during the Holocaust and visited Saskatchewan for several talks in early 2019. Becoming by Michelle Obama Girl …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they love (or hate). It's become one … leading book recommendation platforms in the world. It's every librarian's dream, basically. These creators, lovingly … impacting the publisher's projected book sales, and have even put out-of-print titles back on the bestsellers lists. …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… crime , love stories , teen friendship stories , and, yes, even a Read a Series for the Summer list for kids. And … to enter for great prizes in Regina Public Library’s Level Up! Summer Learning Challenge . Jessica - Collections … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still connected, … the same time. By using Hoopla , you can choose books for everyone, and they are always available. We have come up … an HBO docuseries premiering on June 28 th chronicling the author’s tragic untimely death and her obsession to unmask …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

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Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

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Fighting summer slide

… slide has long-lasting negative effects on student achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and … slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Children …

The best show in August

… The best show in August Blog Body Every August, the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. … a chair, and an optional, but highly recommended, warm beverage. You might try your hand at night photography, even … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including Regina Public Library (RPL). … came from my parents,” she says. “They were involved in everything that went on in the community.” Volunteering is … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Cozy Cooking

… that can help you connect to family in the kitchen (even if they’re far away). If you’re in the market for live … and baking e-books on Hoopla where you can borrow books on everything from cooking with kids to holiday favorites. Does … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught Branch: …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

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3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… to act rather than merely passively reacting to the events that unfold around them. It’s the extraordinary or … their goals that makes for a truly engaging story. The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way … want something that they can't immediately acquire or achieve. And there have to be obstacles and challenges, often …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

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Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! … you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to suit every taste. There are histories, dramas, comedies, and more … and Jelly , the Lumberjanes series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and …

What’s your #RPLStory?

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Celebrate International Women's Day!

… call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I … experiences who need to be respected and heard. Here are several books that have challenged and inspired me. … Day! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… that’d be nice if it happened) -- it’s simply to write every day with a target in mind and try to tell a complete … heading into the wilderness of a story you don’t know everything about, with characters you are getting to know … Part 3 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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

… dates reviews reflections …or simply draw a checkmark for every reading goal accomplished. Choose what keeps you on … to yourself. The task of adding to your reading tracker every day reinforces the habit every time you intentionally … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Listening to the Classics

… Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As if I’ve known them personally! … classic literature without it costing you a cent – not even any subscription fees? Your library card! All the books … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… to Read Week Blog Body Celebrate your freedom to read! Every February, Canadian libraries come together to raise … the right not to read something, but not the right to prevent others from reading it. This fundamental freedom of … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

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Goodbye Overdrive App

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Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… I can use this time to learn to make it for myself. However, perfecting the art of bread requires a bit of learning … of the starter when I fed it. I didn’t understand why it never seemed bubbly enough. Felt guilty about throwing it … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Space by Erin Entrada Kelly follows three siblings in the seventh grade as they deal with their own personal anxieties on the eve of the Space Shuttle Challenger. In Doodleville by Chad Sell, the author of Cardboard Kingdom , the characters confront the …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Spirit of Reconciliation will be on display at next week’s event, where it will be the focus of our discussion. The … (of course we have it in our collection. Do you even need to ask?) . The introduction reads, “Everyone can … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Freedom to Read Week

… the twilight zone with us, into a world where libraries ban every book that someone found objectionable. A world with no … shelves. It's depressing, right? Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the … Week Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… writers who've worked as librarians at some point, such as Beverly Cleary and Madeleine L'Engle. Libraries are welcoming spaces of possibility for everyone. You might come to the library with the intention … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… It offers courses on a wide range of topics to help you develop essential soft skills to advance your career. Some … also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library card! Soft skills are … skills Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

There's music in the air

… to hoopla where you’ll find a huge collection of albums for every musical taste – pop, jazz, blues, rock, country – it’s … from the library? We have acoustic guitars, banjos, even ukuleles! All you need is your library card. Trudi - … air Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Music Reading …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… and radio operators to aid the resistance, but they never returned home, their fates a mystery. Setting out to … turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valor, and … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… is still one of the greatest sources of inspiration we’ll ever know, and is a wonderful balance to our immersion in … layers with the kids and dive in. Hiking Nature Regina has developed a series of self-guided hike guides to help … Empowering Parents, Engaging Learners: Outdoor Edition with author/educator Debbie Pushor. Terri - Community …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

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Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… their families, their communities, and the children who never returned home. It’s meant to raise awareness of the … to share their stories, and promote the concept of Every Child Matters. What can you do? You can adopt many … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

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Going Down the Summer Slide

… break is about fun and learning can be fun too! Pick up a Level Up! game card for your child and give them a head start … going into the school year. Blog Images Short Title Prevent Summer Slide Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

12 days of Bookmas

… Daphne is a former student who died mysteriously, and every time someone thinks about her, she will return and … stories will be interested in this one. Day 2: So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens – Teen A laugh out loud fantasy … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Soulslike lore and more!

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Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… wants without restrictions, and for me it’s a welcome reprieve from the kind of caveats that decisions involving money … for 28 days. You can take up to 5 home at once…but we’ve never been able to carry more than one on top of the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Let's Talk About Racism

… has many more suggestions Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A … It highlights fiction and non-fiction works by Indigenous authors, including graphic novels, poetry, novels, and … has collected humorous stories of newcomers adapting to everyday life in Canada in his book We're Here, Now What?: …

Write a novel in November

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

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Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

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When you love scary movies

… so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the challenge every year since. The rules are pretty simple — beginning … weekend. 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 …

For writers in despair

… their answers. Nothing to do with the BOOK and yet… everything to do with it. Everything to do with my life as a writer and how and WHY I … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

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Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

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Getting out of your comfort zone

… club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning journey. I’m a die-hard … for new perspectives and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, … zone Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… the future, only one in two millennials are investing. Whatever your age, investing can be an intimidating endeavour. … have the option to automatically divert a fixed amount from every paycheck into the plan. Also, any income you earn in … Selves Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

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Give the joy of reading

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A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and from every skill level. Bravo, Regina! You’re producing excellent … Gail Bowen, and Arthur Slade; my public reading and author talk; and the last one, coming up on May 12 , a …

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

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Reading while farming

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

… her husband on their wedding night. Determined to have her revenge and regain the throne, she will destroy anyone who … voyage in search of the wealth and power she needs to achieve her ambitious goals. 2. King of Ashes by Raymond Feist … Throne Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

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Explore Canadian Art Online

… we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! … of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the unexpected, and to open ourselves … Art Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Dunlop Art Gallery Marketing Tags Art …

Smells like back to school season

… online tutor between the 3:00 PM and midnight. Students can even upload documents for review by a writing expert! There … and the Kitty Catastrophe by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale: Everyone’s favourite monster-fighting princess is back in a … season Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening and finished it by the next afternoon; I could not … book down. Moon of the Crusted Snow is more relevant than ever, as we face previously unknown hardships in our … to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

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If you like: Stranger Things

… supernatural horror that re-visits the small town of Derry every 27 years. A gang of misfits known as the Losers Club … on a quest to find the dead body of a missing boy they believe to have been hit by a train. The Saturday Night Ghost … Things Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… (it’s a mystery set on at a beach house) and was riveted by every page.  4. Island Girl by Lynda Simmons (my mom!) My … Money Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Reading Events …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… thing. To craft a good story, we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking our readers on an emotional journey. … a look at one of your favourite novels and notice how the author uses these modes of storytelling to set up scene … of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing Events …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

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You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… scent. 1. JAWS (1975) It’s been 44 years, but Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is still King. No other shark movie … close. It’s a genuinely scary, high adventure story that never stops being fun. It also has some of the most memorable … boat Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Movies …

Book Club Test Drive

… up to a meeting, speak brilliantly on the spot, or dazzle everyone with the perfect snack. How does it work? A few … for similar reads, get recs from other readers, and even submit questions for the author to answer during a live online book discussion . …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… Make a calendar and write in the number of pages you read every day. Record your daily reading achievements and see how you did at the end of the month. You … or as little columns as you like; keep track of the title, author, date started and finished, personal reflections or …

"The library keeps me company"

… library is a foundation of our community – it’s there for everyone. It has been there for me, and it is there for you. … please visit reginalibrary.ca/donate , or call our Fund Development Office at 306-777-6106. Brandi - Marketing and … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… all the story beats you need to help you get to THE END. However, be warned: the biggest criticism this book receives is … works for epic adventures. Its structure can be applied to everything from Unforgiven , A Beautiful Mind , Lost in … Film Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… we’ve put together for you in Overdrive/Libby. We love every book on this list, but especially Cataract City and … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

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

Support For The New School Year

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Canada Reads 2021

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Be Your Own Bob Ross

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