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2021

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While Carter is helping his parents with chores around the house he imagines what it would be like to be an octopus with eight long arms so he could h...

Marriage & masti : a novel

—Sharma, Nisha, 1985- author.

2024

Book

"The third and final installment in Nisha Sharma's beloved Shakespeare-inspired rom-com trilogy-an ode to Twelfth Night-is the perfect friends to love...

Letter to Heaven songs of faith and inspiration

—Parton, Dolly.

2010

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What if... Loki was worthy?

—Roux, Madeleine, 1985- author.

2024

Book

"Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes"-- Pro...

What if ... Marc Spector was host to Venom?

—Chen, Mike, author.

2024

Book

"Marc Spector and Venom engage in a battle of wills in the next adventure of an epic multiversal series reimagining iconic Marvel origin stories"-- Pr...

Mother Goose treasury : a beautiful collection of favorite nursery rhymes

2018

Book

Cuddle up on the sofa with this beautiful book, open the pages, and take a look! There are lovely pictures and familiar rhymes, to share with your chi...

Cumulative Stories family literacy kit.

2024

Kit

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The Decameron project 29 new stories from the pandemic

2021

Large Print

Presents a collection of short stories originally commissioned by "The New York Times Magazine" as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-...

The Decameron project : 29 new stories from the pandemic

2020

Book

Presents a collection of short stories originally commissioned by "The New York Times Magazine" as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-...

101 favorite sing-a-long songs for kids

2012

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I wish I was an elephant

—Bové, Jennifer, 1973- author.

2018

Book

"What if you wished you were an elephant? And then you became one? Could you eat like an elephant? Talk like an elephant? Live in an elephant family?...

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe

—Cabrera, Jane, author.

2021

Read-along Book

"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, and some days were just a big Hullabaloo!" Readers follow along as a woman and her household of high-spir...

There was an old woman who lived in a book

—Tejido, Jomike.

2020

Read-along Book

The Little Old Woman Who Lives in a Book cannot find her children, and when she goes searching for them she meets other fairy tale characters who are...

There was an old astronaut who swallowed the moon!

—Colandro, Lucille.

2021

Read-along Book

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371 harmonized chorales : and 69 chorale melodies with figured bass

—Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750, author.

1941

Printed Music

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If I was a horse

—Blackall, Sophie, author, illustrator.

2024

Read-along Book

"A child imagines what life would be like as a horse"-- Provided by publisher....

I wish I was an orca

—Markle, Sandra, author.

2017

Book

"What if you wished you were an orca? And then you became one? An orca is an amazing kind of whale. Could you eat like an orca? Sleep like an orca? Li...

If Dying Was All

—Goulart, Ron, 1933-2022.

2012

EBook

John Easy searches California for a screenwriter's daughter who's back from the dead In 1972, Los Angeles is the wacko capital of the world. Gurus, ju...

The Homespun songbook : 100 timeless songs to learn and play

—Traum, Happy, compiler.

2023

Printed Music

Singing and playing music at gatherings -- whether around a campfire with friends, at parties or community sing-alongs -- is always magical and uplift...

If an Egyptian cannot speak English : a novel

—Naga, Noor, author.

2022

Book

"In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, an Egyptian American woman and a man from the village of Shobrakheit meet at a café in Cairo. He was a photogr...

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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 … 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 … changed everything. 1. Writer’s block is a lie Back then, if you asked me what was wrong, I’d have told you writer’s …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create … in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try … It’s taking place June 25. Registration is full, but if you have your own supplies, you can join anyway. Find the …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a lot. I went to eight schools between kindergarten and my high school graduation, and for a VERY shy and … Regina Public Library has helped transform their lives. If you have an #RPLStory, and would like to share …

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 … with proper knowledge that my photos suddenly came to life. It wasn't all viral hits and praise from my friends …

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 … titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. … by Rachel Hollis Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Everything …

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 … independently engage with the topics, and it cut down significantly on video game and TV screen time. So, if you have …

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 … characters so they can feel what the character feels. Like if I write, Minna woke 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 … This barrier made it hard to make friends and adjust to life at a new high school in a different culture. “I … him close to the downtown library. “The library, to me, was a sanctuary,” he says, “It was a safe place and it had …

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 …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a … on BookTok: The Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera - Was published in 2017 and was back on the bestseller list in 2020 It Ends With Us by …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re … 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 … my past, to my mother and grandmothers who taught me housewifely skills that I haven’t used much in the past few years. … 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

… introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:14 Add Description Regina … 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 … again is ‘Show, don’t tell.’ This is important to master if you want to be noticed by a publisher for the right … shove her hands in her pockets. Instead of stating, “Dennis was angry,” show him pound on the table, his face flushed, …

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 learning journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of … and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, emotional book that …

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 … trauma. We lost our dear father in 1978; he was thirty-nine years old, I was seventeen.” Attachment …

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 … 1910, was bought for $650 and moved to Market Square at Halifax Street and 11th Avenue. The Branch was named the …

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 this story was my opportunity," David said in this CBC Radio interview …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This … the witch Maleficent using services we offer. Get inspired! If you have a dream and a Regina Public Library card, you … 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 … to reflect on the women who inspire me in my own life, and ask myself how I could be doing more to lift up our … 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 … movie, or after, RPL has got you covered. Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Book: A Beautiful Day in the … 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 … where she discovers a dozen photographs—each of a different woman. In a moment of impulse, Grace takes the … 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…

… If you loved Tara Westover’s 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 …

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 … lost my appreciation for music and the people who play it. If there’s a child in your life who loves music the way I …

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 … of infinite possibilities, no matter their background or life circumstances. For her, well before working at the library, it was a place of escape, joy, and opportunity. Growing up, she …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character? My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then … 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 … this list of library services you can use to replace that wasted screen time. Next time you find yourself overwhelmed …

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 … French materials for children and teens. School support was on the top of many families’ minds, and Regina customers …

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 … you can borrow a kit for up to three weeks and renew it if you need more time – as long as there are no holds on it. …

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 … at the End . With 2022’s release of The Final Gambit , Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s The Inheritance Games series also …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… 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 often asked, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ I wish I …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” … many survivors are still dealing with to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to screen the … TV series, Little Bird , my immediate reaction was YES! Screening this series provides an opportunity to …

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 … Piikani/Saddle Lake Cree). Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_guwasidodi_2024.pdf (497.2 KB) …

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 … experimental data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk when I registered for the recent … getting worse), and someone who explores ways to identify pain in dementia patients unable to speak or otherwise …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… 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 … and advised those with successful careers looking for specific feedback. I help run Guernica Editions, which has …

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, … several charities, including Regina Public Library (RPL). “If I have skills that I can use to help, I will do that,” … 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 … 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 my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As if I’ve known them personally! Besides, … 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

… 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 what I was doing: “Trust the Process.” Trust the process. Yes. …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new … confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most excited for Patrick Ness’ new … The Breakfast Club vibe set in a fantasy world. Since I was a teen, I’ve always loved a good thriller. There is …

Reading while farming

… Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on … it would be great to learn – to widen my understanding on different subjects. Audio books are the perfect way to do … 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 … Something drastically perverted and nasty. Didn’t I say it was eight o’clock on a Wednesday evening? So, why isn’t this … or other object should be an offence punishable by law. If that sounds undemocratic, perhaps draconian, even …

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 … of the kingdoms violate an ancient covenant and betray the fifth: Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, ruled by Steveren … 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

… It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers … 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) on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 13:49 Add Description Last year, … 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 Description For Every … a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer Matotek, Dunlop Art Gallery …

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 … 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 … talk about girls’ self-confidence plummeting at puberty, and the effects this has on their future successes. It got …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old … the two discover together at the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… read, so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. … especially enjoy are Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. For those … 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, … surviving the Columbine school shootings, a husband and wife relocate to a family farm in Connecticut and discover a …

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 … events 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 … Fantasy Fairy Tales Friends Funny Historical Mystery Real Life, People and Things Love Stories Scary Stories Science …

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 … types of NON-FICTION do you enjoy the most? Please be specific. Eg: Plumbing Books, Jewelery Making, Political …

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 voice saying things …

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 Remediation by celebrated artist Alana Bartol. This exhibition draws on Bartol’s work with … 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 … of the situation. There’s a brief pause as something shifts or clicks into place, or perhaps when something breaks. …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… 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 … Collection, Vol. 1 topped both the most-borrowed fiction and the most-borrowed romance eBooks at Regina Public … 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 … AC/DC legendary frontman takes readers through his early life, looking at the people, places and music that helped … says about us. This one also comes with a playlist and it was fun to track down all the songs she references and …

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 … Perseid meteor shower. The meteors originate from the Swift-Tuttle comet and are visible from mid-July to late …

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

… 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 Residence program in 1978. The …

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

… 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 … understanding of the material and make connections between different books. Like a diary or a blog, you can use your …

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, … collaborative project she ponders, “What would it be like if everyone was assigned a random second language at birth?” Presented …

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 … Rae Spoon - in my living room. I can’t tell you how nice it was to experience live music again, without the extra stress … that can come with going out these days. Chances are, if you start digging into our website you’ll be pleasantly …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an increasingly ‘lived in’ house. Maybe we’ve been away from … demonstrate what to expect from the creation process at different stages. She is also there to 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 … 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 … you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than one): 1. Host a (virtual) … 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

… It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their race … 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 … begins! Now, you can use that information for a zillion different things. Q: How does it work? A: A 3D scanner … 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 … experiences at a museum or an art gallery. But what if it’s early in your relationship—maybe your first date. Is … 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 … trip, and a statue of a lost teen explorer that comes to life? This brand new standalone adventure rom-com is sure to … 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 … foe. Day 3: Babel by R.F. Kuang – Fiction A must-read if you’re a fan of dark academia. A fantasy set in Imperial … – 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 … 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 …

Mr. Haeusler's Amazing Bicycles

… Haeusler, Clarence (2000) This publication originates from an exhibition organized by Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood … Haeusler has lived in Lake Lenore near Humboldt, with his wife Frances since their marriage in 1952. Haeusler retired … 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 … libraries and across the provincial system. The building was constructed in 1962 but was not built to last. Since … doors open and people safe, but the problems are big and difficult to address without causing major impact and a chain …

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 … Annual Report. According to third-party calculations, if you add up all the services we provide to the city, the … 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

… 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 … Gitxaala/British, curator, artist and writer Leena Minifie. This publication serves as documentation of the …

Short-Term Account Form

… in our Digital Media Studio . 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 celebrated and acknowledged the Regina love affair with gardening, and … and Donna Kriekle. A special feature of the exhibition was the participation of Bonnie Chapman and 46 studio …

Godless at the Workbench

… (by famous Soviet artists), posters, archival photographs and films testifying to the Soviet anti-religious campaigns of 1918-1939. … 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

… Jilin Province … Various, Paintings (1991) This exhibition was part of the cultural exchange developed between Saskatchewan, Canada and Jilin, China which have been twinned since …

Little Worlds

… filled both Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition spaces, with different work appearing at each site. Installation dates … 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 …

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 … searing political and social allegories. Queer City Cinema was funded by The Canada Council and the Saskatchewan Arts …