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The Ultimate country fake book melody, lyrics, and chords for all "C" instruments.

2007

Music

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You don't need a budget : stop worrying about debt, spend without shame, and manage money with ease

—Miranda, Dana, author.

2024

Book

"As a financial journalist and educator, Dana Miranda is on a mission to liberate readers from budget culture: the damaging set of beliefs around mone...

I'd like to say sorry, but there's no one to say sorry to : stories

—Grynberg, Mikołaj, author.

2021

Book

"Mikolaj Grynberg is a psychologist and photographer who has spent years collecting and publishing oral histories of Polish Jews. In his first work of...

Things I wish I'd known before we got married

—Chapman, Gary D., 1938- author.

2010

Book

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If I Were You, I'd Kill Myself.

—Barbarin, Imani.

2024

Book

Imani was two years old when she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder and motor disability that affected her ability to walk witho...

I wish I'd known : about young people, drugs and decisions

—Spargo-Mabbs, Fiona, author.

2021

Book

"When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16, he went to a party and never came home. The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - a bright, popular, big-hearted pr...

No one else I'd rather be : loving a daughter with ADHD for who she is : a memoir

—Kaufman, Aimee, author.

2025

Book

"Thank you for always loving me," Aimee Kaufman's daughter, Sam, wrote in a Mother's Day card at twenty-two years old. Reading those words, Aimee knew...

I.D. Watchers Series, Book 3.

—Lerangis, Peter.

2012

EBook

To stay alive, an adopted girl must discover the secret of her birth When her parents tell her that she is adopted, Eve is upset but not surprised. Af...

Paul Mccartney : The Life

—Norman, Philip, 1943- author, performer.

2016

EAudiobook

"Since the age of twenty-one, Paul McCartney has lived one of the ultimate rock-n-roll lives played out on the most public of stages. Now, Paul's stor...

I'd rather eat chocolate : learning to love my low libido

—Sewell, Joan.

2007

Book

"Joan and Kip Sewell knew before they got married that he liked having sex more often than she did. But it wasn't until they had wed that the extreme...

I'd be lying if I said I didn't care

—Georgas, Hannah, 1983- performer, composer.

2023

Locked down in a small flat in downtown Toronto and perpetually grounded, Georgas decided to uproot her life in the city to a carriage house in the co...

Eid al-Adha

—Mohamed, Mariam, author.

2022

Book

"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer...

The day after tomorrow I, robot ; Independence day

2009

DVD

The day after tomorrow: When global warming triggers the onset of a new ice age, tornadoes flatten Los Angeles, a tidal wave engulfs New York City and...

The Way Out : A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies.

—O'Neil, Devon.

2025

Book

Three fathers and four teenage children together went for a bonding alpine getaway outside Salida, Colorado, in January 2017. But what was supposed to...

The Shock Doctrine : The Rise Of Disaster Capitalism

—Klein, Naomi, 1970- author.

2007

EBook

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Capturing Kahanamoku : How a Surfing Legend and a Scientific Obsession Redefined Race and Culture.

—Rossi, Michael.

2025

Book

The fascinating untold story of one scientist's pursuit of a legendary surfer in his quest to define human nature, for readers of Why Fish Don't Exist...

Destiny and power the American odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush

—Meacham, Jon.

2015

Large Print

From Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times best selling author Jon Meacham comes a sweeping yet intimate biography of George H. W. Bush. Based o...

Midnight in Cairo : the divas of Egypt's roaring '20s

—Cormack, Raphael author.

2021

Book

"A vibrant portrait of the talented and entrepreneurial women who defined an era in Cairo. One of the world's greatest twentieth-century cosmopolitan...

Liar's circus : a strange and terrifying journey into the upside-down world of Trump's MAGA rallies

—Hoffman, Carl, 1960- author.

2020

Large Print

"Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail meets a work of... immersive contemporary anthropology: Carl Hoffman, who has written about the most dangerou...

Collared

—Rosenfelt, David.

2017

Large Print

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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 to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create anything resembling art. But I have very little confidence in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try …

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 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 …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo was seen by tens of thousands of people. It's a simple … feel good about the final piece. Not only that, but this holiday season my friends and family suddenly took interest in …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating … titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. …

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 …

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 Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer … sad. As opposed to, Minna often woke sad, these days. It wasn’t a sorrow connected to anything that was happening in …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada from Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 years … him close to the downtown library. “The library, to me, was a sanctuary,” he says, “It was a safe place and it had … about his journey as part of our #RPLStories. Click the video link below. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video Id's …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. When she was 23-weeks pregnant with her daughter Blake, doctors told her that her baby has spina bifida. This news completely changed Sarah's world, as she was …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a … social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they … on BookTok: The Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera - Was published in 2017 and was back on the bestseller list in …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re … reads, and tell us why she recommends them: 1. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood  I read this book when I was 19 years old, and it terrified me. It made me realize …

Cozy Cooking

… the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of … if they’re far away). If you’re in the market for live guidance with your new recipes, we have a few online programs … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught …

Regina Public Library introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence

… Regina Public Library introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:14 Add … to Regina with his wife Suzannah Showler. Battershill was selected as Writer in Residence earlier this year from …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here … shove her hands in her pockets. Instead of stating, “Dennis was angry,” show him pound on the table, his face flushed, … to her last known associates. Review your manuscript, identify where you could “Show, don’t tell,” and revise. …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… zone Blog Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong … and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, emotional book that … Voices reading list Indigenous Children’s Book list Residential Schools Reading list The Final Report of the Truth …

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

… - 09:49 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of new solo exhibition, Edge of … Seventeen by Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie. “My father was a survivor of the Lebret (Qu’Appelle) Indian Industrial Residential School,” notes artist Kevin McKenzie. …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… have a soft spot for series books in my heart. When I was young, I didn’t really identify as a reader. Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories …

Our History

… 1908 A bylaw enabling the formation of a public library was passed on January 17, 1908. On February 17, the first Library Board was … many libraries across Canada and the United States, provided an initial grant of $30,000 for a new Library building; …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has … about the foster care system for quite a long time, and I was waiting for the right story to be able to do it, and …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This Halloween, Regina Public Library decided to transform one of our staff members into the witch … Costume design The design for the Maleficent costume was based off of illustrations from Learn to Draw Disney …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias … several books that have challenged and inspired me. Genocidal Love , Bevann Fox Nominated for multiple Saskatchewan … a legacy that continues to inspire millions. This book was a revelation to me. Ginsberg’s fearless tenacity in …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based … piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of advice and encouragement from … built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations … Huntress alive. In post-war Boston, 17-year-old Jordan McBride is delighted when her long-widowed father brings home a … And where do the lines of morality lie for Cilka, who was sent to Auschwitz when she was still a child? In …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one of her …

The magic of musical storytelling

… 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 …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… I’m not much of a reader’ but there’s just so much more than that,” she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager … For her, well before working at the library, it was a place of escape, joy, and opportunity. Growing up, she … The library allowed her and her family to freely access new ideas and further their learning. As Jessie found out more …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books 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 … original acting teachers of the theatre. What attracted me was Stanislavski’s discussion around a character’s “through …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Start Your Library 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 … software, technology, and creative skills with online video tutorials taught by recognized industry professionals. …

2020: a year for escape

… in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s … as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the … Upstairs by Lisa Jewell, The Silent Patient by Alex Michalides, and The Guest List by Lucy Foley flew off the digital …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… Bike Repair Kits are here! Blog Body Before we go any further, I have to confess, I’m not a cyclist. The last time I rode a bike was in the early 2000s when I mistakenly decided biking was the best way for me to get back in shape …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in … Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in … Grisham; Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult and; The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Local, Indigenous, and Canadian …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer … podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her about it. I began keeping diaries as a kid. These days, my scribblings take a few different forms …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… kbalkwill on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:51 Add Description This Pride month, RPL Film Theatre will highlight the rich stories and perspectives of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities from the … themes, memory, and personal trials. Trevor notes, “When I was a teenager on the Canadian Prairies in the 1980s, I was …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” … families and cultural displacement caused deeply rooted identity issues which many survivors are still dealing with to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to screen the …

Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery … is pleased to announce the opening of new exhibition “guwasidodi (old agency)” by tīná gúyáńí. tīná gúyáńí (deer …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are … near those subjects clustered under “science”. I guess the idea is that developing hypotheses, using logical reasoning … experimental data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk when I registered for the recent …

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’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael … Michael Mirolla, as it were. To clear up the fuzziness. I was born in a small village in Italy called Jelsi. Since …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, … she went through.” That experience inspired Betty, who decided to help others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. They said, ‘You must be good at math,’ so …

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

… goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we … preferences The first step in setting reading goals is to identify what you actually like! Do you prefer fiction or … into something you can work toward. The acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool created in 1981 by George T. Doran, …

Listening to the Classics

… know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon … even if it is in jest. As if I’ve known them personally! Besides, who is going to sit down and plop open a dust-covered, … and a deep heart”) to The Brothers Karamazov (“He was so carried away by his simulated emotion, that he was …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, … Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to spend the summer on the … your own work. And as a wise person once said to me when I was filled with doubt and questioning everything, wondering …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new … The Breakfast Club vibe set in a fantasy world. Since I was a teen, I’ve always loved a good thriller. There is … and best of all an ending that makes you say, “well I didn’t see that coming”! Here are three thrillers for adults …

Reading while farming

… Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on … various machines I drive throughout the year,” Clinton said. “I recently decided that during some of this time it … why individuals or groups didn’t stop the process before it was too late. Specially speaking to eugenics and how this …

What's wrong with this picture?

… Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the … wrong here. Something drastically perverted and nasty. Didn’t I say it was eight o’clock on a Wednesday evening? So, why isn’t this …

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

… There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike. Blog Body The … magic of Innis Lear. Elia. Star-blessed Priest. My sisters hide in the shadows like serpents, waiting to strike our … one that threatens the entire Empire. Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a … respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create them for us. Probably arises from that … woods, Paris, Lagos, Rio, and more. But what got me hooked was the note about a Christmas story set in outer space! …

mâmawêyatitân centre opens in North Central Regina

… - 11:34 Add Description Regina, SK - A journey of many years was realized today with the official opening of … Attachment News release - mâmawêyatitân centre grand opening.pdf (225.53 KB) …

RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo

… RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … stories, embracing with courage the #metoo movement. It was an historical cultural moment. But what happens next? …

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

… We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 09:08 Add … a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer Matotek, Dunlop Art Gallery … Viewers step into a meditative space that mimics the outside and makes you forget where you are. The artist creates …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… global book club with #BigLibraryRead! Blog Body More than 19,000 libraries around the world are participating in Overdrive’s online digital book club #BigLibraryRead and Regina Public Library is one of them! From April 1st – … boy survived a war zone and found safety in Canada. Homes was a Canada Reads selection this year, and a 2018 Governor …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … donor. He is a true ambassador. “I can’t 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 …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… Our girls needs empowering role models. Blog Body I was recently reading an article by the authors of The Confidence Code For Girls where they talk about girls’ …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old … But Liam’s story shows that the most important way to bridge the gap between new concepts and understanding happens …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… Blog Body People often ask us what to read, so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. … month, as his new collection of four novellas If It Bleeds was released. While you wait to get your copy, here’s a list …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, … tragic untimely death and her obsession to unmask the identity of the Golden State Killer. Homes: A Refugee Story …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… 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 and finished it by the next afternoon; I could not put this book down. Moon of the Crusted Snow is more relevant than ever, as we face previously unknown hardships in …

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast … in our past through a modern lens to see if something was overlooked or misunderstood. If you are a fan of …

Books4Me for children

… Confirm Email How Old Are You? - Select - 0-5 6-8 9-12 What was the last book you read and loved? What type of story are you looking for? Adventure Animals Family Fantasy Fairy Tales Friends Funny Historical …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm … choose whether you are a teen or an adult Teen Adult What was the last book you read and loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you want your reading list to contain Fiction …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… Own Bob Ross Blog Body One 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 soothing …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature … - 09:37 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new exhibition Processes of … to what are known as 'natural resources.’ This exhibition was developed by Bartol at the University of Lethbridge Art …

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 … for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a collection of scenes containing recurring … a story a story and not simply a collection of images or video clips. The key is learning to listen to the beats in …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old … them as a family, trying to figure out which of the cousins was hiding under the table in that shot from Grandma and …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… Most-read eBooks for 2021 Blog Body The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with Regina readers: Julie … and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Mystery/thriller was the top genre in eBooks last year, and the most popular …

Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022

… Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022 Submitted by bbook on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 08:43 Add Description Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in …

Library board welcomes new Chair, board members

… Regina Public Library Board of Directors member Marj Gavigan was voted in as Chair at the 2023 annual general meeting on Tuesday night. Attachment MEDIA …

Library board votes to relocate Central Library services

… temporary relocation of Central Library services. The vote was taken due to concerns with failing building infrastructure and its effects on business continuity. Attachment MEDIA …

There's music in the air

… the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you … says about us. This one also comes with a playlist and it was fun to track down all the songs she references and … Mind How The Beatles Changed The World To get you playing Did you know that you can borrow musical instruments from the …

Frequently Asked Questions

… lreynish on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:02 Add Description We’ve answered some of your questions about what has happened to the holds system, why it was shut off, and more. Attachment Fact sheet - FAQs.pdf (144.25 KB) …

The best show in August

… with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance using my smartphone … streaks of light are actually meteors from the annual Perseid meteor shower. The meteors originate from the …

Newest RPL Writer in Residence offers Regina writers one-on-one assistance

… Newest RPL Writer in Residence offers Regina writers one-on-one assistance Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:39 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) was the first public library in Canada to offer a Writer in …

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

… journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, made popular (beyond geometry class) by the bullet … on the RPL Adult Reading Challenge gamecards : so that you can record your reading in the way that makes sense to you! … , such as: graphs or charts drawings or doodles stickers or washi tape colouring dates reviews reflections …or simply …

Creative project presented around the world comes to Regina to play with language and world-building

… presented around the world comes to Regina to play with language and world-building Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, … project she ponders, “What would it be like if everyone was assigned a random second language at birth?” Presented … at multiple locations around the world, Lee’s project considers the complexities of the local culture’s linguistics, …

Regina Public Library not requesting mill rate increase

… rate increase to supplement its 2017 budget. The decision was made Wednesday night Attachment …

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 … bringing hive samples.” Friend: “THAT’S SO COOL. I had no idea the library did stuff like that.” It’s true: we do … Rae Spoon - in my living room. I can’t tell you how nice it was to experience live music again, without the extra stress …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… a stressful time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an increasingly ‘lived in’ house. Maybe we’ve been away from … answer all your burning bread questions (okay, maybe this was not the best word choice). Those of us with bread woes …

Acoustic Guitar

… 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 with a slide which is a hollow cylindrical tube made from glass or … lessons) • Guitarlessons.com (guitar lessons) • Andrew Wasson (guitar lessons on YouTube) Helpful Links • …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another culture lately? We’re halfway … and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than one): 1. Host a … 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 …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at 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 achieving … the year so far. Epstein’s previous book, The Sports Gene , was what I consider to be the best sports science book I’ve …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… What's a 3D scanner, anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D … clothing Surveying, architecture…reverse engineering, rapid prototyping – the list goes on and on! Q: What kinds of … scanned so far? A: So far, the most interesting project was to scan a custom bench so that miniature benches could …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Date Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I finally get to where … their own comfort level with planning. Here are some considerations: Size—how long are you planning on spending? Fun … and talk about the questions the artist is raising. What was their intent? Do you think they were successful? Museums …

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 … also put together some fun new releases that will help get kids and teens reading again after a busy summer! For a full … vampires in order to find her missing sister. When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao: Eric is grappling with the death of …

12 days of Bookmas

… The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our … to help you figure out your to-read plans for the holidays. On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... … – Non-fiction Colditz is a castle in Germany that was used during World War II to imprison POWs. Macintyre …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five … are investing. Whatever your age, investing can be an intimidating endeavour. Because of this, it’s possible you’ve put … Literacy Month programs and resources . This blog post was originally published as Awaken Wealth’s 5 Investment …

Our History

… has been exhibiting art continuously since 1949, when art was presented in the periodicals reading room. In 1964, a multi-purpose art gallery was built as part of the Library's current location. The … Ms Marjorie Dunlop. Ms Dunlop was the former Chief Librarian of the Regina Public Library. The Gallery has been …

Heaven and Hell

… Heaven and Hell … 2009 This publication was produced in partnership … mail art projects. His new body of work, Heaven and Hell was created especially for both galleries and this work is …

Story of Our Lives: How Hollywood Won the West

… synonymous with popular history. The curator of the series was Paul Chaat Smith, a Washington-based Comanche screenwriter and critic. Transposing the … of the recent pictures that nostalgically exalt and idealize Indians, Smith asks, "Why are bad intentions often …

Mr. Haeusler's Amazing Bicycles

… Haeusler, Clarence (2000) This publication originates from an exhibition organized by Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood … who is preoccupied by how far you can take a bicycle as an idea, yet still take it for spin around the block. Clarence … ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Red Green. Don McKay was winner of the 1991 Governor General's Award for Poetry …

Libraries renewal

… Renewing libraries is essential to maintain their relevance, to adapt to changing times, and to continue … presently reviewing its service points to ensure we are providing optimum services and supports to the neighbourhoods … libraries and across the provincial system. The building was constructed in 1962 but was not built to last. Since …

Privacy Statement

… … The purpose of this statement is to inform customers and the public about the collection and use of personally identifiable information at Regina Public Library (RPL). The … personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, or in a manner consistent with those …

Library facts

… seen some of our statistics showing up across Regina. Want to know more? Check out the information below. We define … calculations, if you add up all the services we provide to the city, the economic benefit is estimated to be $70 … per person. The combined amount of all 26 salaries was $1,432,304.53. RPL's career coaching program has created …

When Raven Became Spider

… When Raven Became Spider … (2017) Taking its title from a body of work by Sonny Assu, depicting Spiderman in a traditional Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw style, When Raven Became Spider was a contemporary art exhibition curated by Vancouver-based …

Short-Term Account Form

… . This card is a great option if you: Are a Regina resident, Have not had a public library card in Saskatchewan before, or Your registration for a standard library account was unsuccessful. Once you complete this form, we’ll email …

Regina Leader-Post

… archive of the Regina Leader-Post (exact, searchable PDF scans of the entire newspaper, including obituaries). Browse issues from the earliest days when the paper was known as The Regina Leader , right up to the Leader-Post …

Garden Folk

… Garden Folk documents the exhibit at Sherwood Village Branch Gallery from July 19 to September 28, 2008, that … and Donna Kriekle. A special feature of the exhibition was the participation of Bonnie Chapman and 46 studio artists from the Artist-in-Residence Program Creativity for Health at the Pasqua Hospital. …

Godless at the Workbench

… (by famous Soviet artists), posters, archival photographs and films testifying to the Soviet anti-religious campaigns … Russian empire had been one of the main markers of social identity, these campaigns (which heavily relied on visual … or documentation of the campaigns. This exhibition was presented at Dunlop Art Gallery from January 17 to March …

Inside the Outer Gate: Rural Paintings from Jilin Province

… Inside the Outer Gate: Rural Paintings from Jilin Province … Various, Paintings (1991) This exhibition was part of the cultural exchange developed between Saskatchewan, Canada and Jilin, China …

Little Worlds

… in its entirety, as it appears in this book. Little Worlds was exhibited in the Sherwood Village Branch Gallery, September 5 to October 18, 1998 and Central … Steven Brower, Doug Buis, Bill Burns, Gregory Crewdson, David Hoffos, Alison Norlen, Edward Poitras, Dawna Rose, Lyla …

Queer City Cinema

… from six countries, Queer City Cinema examined what it means to be lesbian, gay and/or transgendered. The series provides insight to "queer" expressions - cultural, economic, … searing political and social allegories. Queer City Cinema was funded by The Canada Council and the Saskatchewan Arts …