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Equal play : Title IX and social change

2007

Book

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Invisible seasons : Title IX and the fight for equity in college sports

—Belanger, Kelly.

2016

Book

In 1979, a group of women athletes at Michigan State University, their civil rights attorney, the institution?s Title IX coordinator, and a close circ...

Athlete is agender : true stories of LGBTQ+ people in sports

2025

Book

"A groundbreaking nonfiction collection of well-known LGBTQ professional athletes and queer authors telling stories about the feeling of belonging tha...

The Pope Who Would Be King The Exile Of Pius Ix And The Emergence Of Modern Europe.

—Kertzer, David I., 1948-

2018

EBook

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Pope and Mussolini tells the story of the bloody revolution that stripped the pope of political power and s...

Miserere a sequence of music for Lent, St. Joseph, and the Annunciation.

—Westminster Cathedral. Choir.

2013

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Nine for IX

2013

DVD

Features nine documentary films about women in sports, directed by an extraordinarily diverse group of female filmmakers. Executive produced by Jane R...

Orlando : a fictional musical biography in 19 scenes

2022

DVD

Olga Neuwirth's opera Orlando, based on Virginia Woolf's novel of the same name, is the first full-length opera work by a woman celebrating its premie...

Star Trek IX. Insurrection

2013

Blu-ray

At the isolated planet of the Ba'kus, the crew of the Enterprise has unveiled an unjust conspiracy between the Federation and the Son'a to exile the e...

Star trek IX : insurrection

2013

DVD

"At the isolated planet of the Ba'kus (a seemingly simple race of people), the crew of the Enterprise has unveiled an unjust conspiracy between the Fe...

The Skywalker collection : episodes I-IX.

2021

Book

Retells the adventures of the Skywalker family and their friends, from the boy Anakin through his children Luke and Leia to the next generation....

Sonatas and interludes for prepared piano

—Cage, John.

1999

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The Simpsons. The complete 10th season

2011

DVD

Homer thinks he can make a fortune by selling grease, as well as growing jealous of Thomas Edison and seeking to become an inventor. Marge develops ro...

Complete tranquility

—Musici de Montréal.

2009

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Mobile suit Gundam, the origin. IX, Lalah

—Yasuhiko, Yoshikazu, 1947- author, illustrator.

2015

Graphic Novel

The Earth Federation's White Base has now returned to space and is on the offensive. After long being chased around the solar system and across the Ea...

Dante

—Adès, Thomas, composer.

2023

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The 60s : the story of a decade

2016

Book

Here are real-time accounts of these years of turmoil: Calvin Trillin reports on the integration of Southern universities, E. B. White and John Updike...

The mystery sonatas

—Biber, Heinrich Ignaz Franz, 1644-1704, composer.

2018

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Our dominion : stories of character and incident. Vol. 2. Stories of adventure.

—Pierce, Lorne, 1890-1961.

1932

Book

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The sound of Shakespeare

2016

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Feasts of our Lady

—Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes. Chœur.

1985

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2020: a year for escape

… a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the … as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the year. …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… freedom gives us the right to decide what we read, watch, and listen to (within the limits of the law). It means we … is guaranteed to all Canadians under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . As part of its Mission and Values , Regina … to Read Week booklist on Overdrive . The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood And Tango Makes Three by Justin …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard part). In any case, in the … Yule: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for the Winter Solstice by Susan Moonwriter Pesznecker Here’s your chance to try out …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly – perspectives outside our own experience. And they give us a jumping off point to start a … favourite ways to introduce new concepts with my family is by reading together. Listening to audiobooks like What’s …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 … to get better at using Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Facebook, and YouTube to boost your online … We also have live Zoom business webinars facilitated by local experts; make sure you check back often on our …

John Ware Reclaimed

… people in the Prairies dates back to at least the 1800s (and as far back as the 1600s in other parts of Canada); but a handful of scholars and artists have taken on the work of … little-known history of Black life in Canada. Learn more by checking out the new books we’ve added to the RPL …

How to change your language settings

… that is predominantly spoken there. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change the language settings on a … navigation menu, click the Language option. 4. In the expanded Languages section that appears, click the Add languages button in the right hand corner. 5. In the Add language s pop-up window, click …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. Find our full instructional video … or watch them below. Below are some additional resources and ideas to help get your family started. Happy … for digital books for kids, including TumbleBooks , Bookflix , and Storyline Online . Or, use any of the books you …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online … better at using include Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Facebook, and YouTube to give you the skills to …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and resources to help. A helpful and comforting message I … came in a letter written to students and school families by Greg Enion, Director of Education for Regina Public …

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 on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read … for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & …

Mandolin

… Mandolin Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:10 Service Info Mandolins are eight to twelve stringed instruments in the … would have four courses of strings. The mandolin is played by fingering the fret board and strumming or plucking the …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… using services we offer. Get inspired! If you have a dream and a Regina Public Library card, you can make your own … collection. Books like this, as well as movies, comics, and music, are available from anywhere using streaming … stage makeup. Katie found Theatrical Design and Production by Gillette J. Michael and Fun Face Painting Ideas for Kids …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing … all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the … examination of the tragic death of Michael Brown killed by Officer Darren Wilson in 2014. In Overdrive , we have …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating … to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the unexpected, and to open ourselves to diverse Canadian perspectives. …

Writing Help at RPL

… to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in Regina and the surrounding … in-person meetings, or over the phone. I meet with four to six writers a week on average. There are so many different …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the way the light bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even colour of the object. The scanner then creates a 3D … when you are. Make a reservation online , in person, or by calling our hotline at 306-777-6000. The Digital Media …

Cozy Cooking

… time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly … First Time Cake Decorating: The Absolute Beginner's Guide by Autumn Carpenter Weeknight Gourmet Dinners: Easy, … Noorbanu Everyone can bake: simple recipes to master and mix by Dominique Ansel Whew! All this talk of food has got me …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to spend the summer on the coast, as … I got so much writing done, met many interesting writers and writers-to-be, and read many unique and interesting …

We've got a new look!

… We've got a new look! Blog Body We have a new look, and we’re so excited to introduce it to you! Our new logo tells the story of who we are and what we provide to our customers and our community. It’s fresh, colourful, and more in …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and honoured to be the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library. And I’ll be around until mid-June. That’s a good nine … Nigeria, Toronto, Mount Forest, Oakville, Hamilton, and my current habitation, a farm outside Gananoque, known …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: Light and portable – helpful for travel, commutes, and one-handed reading. Storage for thousands of books – … notifications from other apps. What brands work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely want to use our …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Soulslike lore and more! Blog Body The Hero’s Journey is arguably the most popular approach to storytelling and is as old as written language, like in The Epic of Gilgamesh , written over 4000 years ago, and evolved with human civilization in stories like Beowulf …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… 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 … when I was very young. That is, until I reached grade four and fell in love with The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about a group of young female …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats Blog Body Graphic novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're … circulation of children’s graphic novels increased in 2019 by almost 30% when compared to 2018. This could be in part …

Support For The New School Year

… parents everywhere try to remember their times tables, and whether i does indeed come before e except after c. All … is going to be a school year unlike any we’ve experienced, and, whether you are opting for in-person, remote or … it offers live, online tutoring between the hours of 3 PM and midnight. I once used it to ask a tutor how I can help …

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

… is a day to honour those who survived residential schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance … stories, which is crucial to healing, and to learning. By making space for these discussions to happen, Orange …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their race … up for the marathon (and the RPL cheer squad): The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative , by Florence Williams “Part of the reason I love running is …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… Flow Survival For Small Businesses Cash flow is the in- and out-flow of money from a business. Positive cash flow is … make loan payments, and reinvest in the business. By refocusing on generating cash rather than making a profit … find a less expensive alternative to ship your products. Fixed expenses, though they take more research to change, can …

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 … has eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be signed out on demand by your entire group at the same time. By using Hoopla , you …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… citizen who is at least 18 years old, a resident of Regina, and you've lived in Saskatchewan for at least six months as of November 13, 2024, you can vote in the … as a voter online to receive your voter information card by email. Remember to bring your mobile device on election …

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 … published. Here are a few of those titles: The Huntress by Kate Quinn On the icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and … Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like … 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 …

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 picture in many ways—a …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space … you started: eBooks and eAudiobooks available through Libby: Indigenous Voices reading list Indigenous Children’s …

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

… series is finished, there are no signs of the spin offs, and George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet … full of court intrigue to keep us happy. 1. Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just before her sixteenth birthday, Princess Katerina is informed she will …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of … school students. View David’s program , which was funded by the Aboriginal Library Services grant and recorded on …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Free legal information and resources at the library! Blog Body If you have legal … a few times per month to help you find legal information and teach you how to use legal resources. Their staff can refer you to organizations and lawyers that provide you with the legal advice you need, …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, … home organization books with nice pictures or quick lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you … Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin Full disclosure, I misplaced this book in …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent … State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present by Robyn Maynard, and The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole … and Kiera Ladner If it works for your learning style to mix in some fiction, you might want to explore our Indigenous …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and over again from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth … more of the body than the mind, and as such, it was eased by movement. The first is TELLING and the second is …

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 Collections team to tell us … Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding! Day 1: Daphne by Josh Malerman – Fiction According to the ghost story …

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… Stream the best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best in world cinema, independent films and documentaries. Kanopy has everything from popular …

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

… Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be together and comfortable around the kitchen table or other favourite … editing, so everyone can hear ‘their’ voice. Spelling and grammar mistakes don’t matter. Brainstorm the kind of …

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 … Other popular fiction eBooks included The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and films that honour Black heritage in the prairies. Here … is proud to announce that they recently acquired artwork by Liz Ikiriko – the first Black artists to be added to … Countries . The piece charts the artist’s process to understand her father’s struggles as an African immigrant …

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 … party, or how old us kids were on that trip to the Phoenix Zoo. Then we decide what to keep and what to let go of. … photos in a shadowbox with other related trinkets (like a baby’s hospital bracelet, or a ticket stub). But if you …

For writers in despair

… or that they can't find the words to tell the story, strong and true. Dearest Writer: I'm sending love and light, hope and inspiration. I've also been in that floundering, "why on …

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 acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool created in 1981 by George T. Doran, but it can work really well for setting … so you can celebrate your progress along the way. 4. Mix it up! Try new authors, genres, or topics. If you know …

Listening to the Classics

… Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As … known them personally! Besides, who is going to sit down and plop open a dust-covered, damp-smelling tome written by some old fogie (or fogesse) when the next episode of The …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something … in such a way as to make the journey feel worthwhile and meaningful to the reader. Characters need to want …

All Candidates Meet and Greet

… All Candidates Meet and Greet Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, … lowers barriers between politicians and the public by creating a space where voters can lead the discussion. …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures … even with all these questions, I decided to take the plunge and register my children. For the first session, they tried … entering the Zoom meeting, the children were greeted by Jonah, the friendly programmer. For the next 45 minutes, …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the apps and social media platforms that we maybe spend a bit too … through Facebook rants or Instagram stories for hours and hours. That's why we put together this list of library … and creative skills with online video tutorials taught by recognized industry professionals. Want to learn …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little fun (like … on exactly that—how to manage your money, live debt-free, and have fun doing it. We’re looking forward to having … tell us why she recommends them: 1. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood  I read this book when I was 19 years …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR),previously known as Orange Shirt … school survivors, their families, their communities, and the children who never returned home. It’s meant to …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1 and Part 2 . Here is the third and final tip that might help you get started on your novel … knows what you’ll learn? Or what the story will turn into by the end? There’s only one way to find out - and that’s to …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about tech skills and coding. It offers courses on a wide range of topics to … but there are also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library … to any profession. They can elevate the way you act and interact, and can give you a critical edge in the …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new perspectives and experiences. That early learning has now become a weekly … together at the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son to educational playtime …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season has … they can conjure the spirits of the dead using an embalmed hand. It’s all fun and games, until they break the number one … Mason Coile – Meet William, a half-finished AI robot built by agoraphobe Henry. When Henry’s friends drop by to check …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis … for Indigenous people. Learn Indigenous beading techniques by making your own pony bead keychain. Métis Jigging - …

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 called YQR Art Speak ?). And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair … human society in far-reaching and unexpected ways. In their By The Book podcast, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one … her way out of her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and resiliency that has inspired many. We are two months … Also available as an ebook and eaudiobook from Overdrive/Libby and CloudLibrary. North of Normal An unforgettable true …

Fighting summer slide

… income divide in how damaging summer slide is for students, and that summer slide has long-lasting negative effects on … to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is easier than you might think. …

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

… state (think, meditation). Lower stress, muscle tension, and heart rate. Improved sleep. Vocabulary, communication, … with an escape from the demands of daily life – “Netflix Novel and chill” is our motto! When we read, our brains … perform an action ourselves and when we see one performed by someone else. This empathetic superpower only activates …

New exhibition Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours family, the land, and Indigenous histories

… Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours family, the land, and Indigenous histories Submitted by egagnon on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 08:14 Add Description Dunlop … Through this collection of photography, painting, and mixed media, Niro challenges dominant colonial narratives and …

Surface Handling Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Surface Handling Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 08:49 Add … Artists Diyan Achajadi and Brendan Lee Satish Tang are of mixed cultural heritage. The many strands that comprise their …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” … dealing with to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to screen the award-winning TV …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers in uniform. Something extra special … when officers take time to read to children at the library and in schools. The Cops and Readers program is a partnership with Regina Police …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… 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 … too. It inspired me to take on increasingly difficult paint by numbers sets. On rainy days and freezing cold winter …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought I would highlight a few of my most anticipated reads. For children, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly follows three siblings in the seventh … fantasy set in 1950s America about a girl, a dragon, and a prophecy. Another dragon story, House of Dragons by …

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 reading, listening, watching and playing! To get you reading The Lives of Brian by Brian Johnson AC/DC legendary frontman takes readers …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn … for the most up-to-date information: New Ways of Understanding Autism, by Brigitte Harrisson United in Autism: finding strength …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to get into the routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school … and midnight. Students can even upload documents for review by a writing expert! There are also study guides for common …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, and letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of … can count to 60 in order to pace out one minute – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell … that decisions involving money require. He wanted a baby toy on our recent visit, and he got to borrow it, no …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Next week, RPL, Reconciliation Regina, Central Zone Board, and Heritage Community Association will launch a discussion series based on the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation. We will first discuss Calls #62-65 for … If you want a preview of the beautiful pieces created by the students, you can experience the art in the book …

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 … towards thrillers and mysteries this year. The Reckoning by John Grisham Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci Dark … and checked out nonfiction title. Thanks to her own Netflix special, Marie Kondo’s bestselling books saw a huge …

"The library keeps me company"

… Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who is a library user and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about why he chooses to give to RPL. We were touched and humbled by the kind words he had to share… “The library keeps me …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities Blog Body Sick of being stuck in the same … across the world: Dunlop Art Gallery Virtual Tours and other great resources — check out our Facebook page and … sure you will enjoy these daily Shakespeare sonnets read by Sir Patrick Stewart . Find more online library resources …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… for more than 20 years. Chris describes Matty as his son, and Matty sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical for someone like him and his level … library. Being in a safe and relaxing place, surrounded by people who are also there to discover new ideas is a …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… is President & CEO of FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development Corporation for the File Hill’s Qu’Appelle Tribal Council – and also the Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce . … an economic path of sustainability that is designed by us! Join us Thursday October, 21 for Thomas Benjoe’s …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… wire sculpture selfie using the concepts of contour drawing and wire molding. Contour drawing is just drawing using a … the tip of your pencil leave the paper. But faces are hard, and I see my face every day. So, I drew the profile of my … fun being silly, without feeling silly, made even easier by the program being offered online. My goal for the next …

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 … author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in 2022, placing … titles on the list include: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave; The Judge’s List by John Grisham; Wish You …

Make Settings Come Alive

… on the couch? Is the couch or chair tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? … Me?” A kid laughing? Your mate playing Schubert on your grand piano? If not the sounds, then the quality of the … writing, you let the reader into the world you’re creating by showing it to them. This is an essential part of seducing …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Answer a few quick questions about your reading preferences and we’ll send you an email with a personalized booklist. … the better we can put together a list that will inspire and entertain you! How do we do it? Some reading services … female protagonist, or if you’re looking to be inspired by a memoir. We use online tools as well: databases and …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… reading recommendations with matching music, performed by accomplished pianist and Regina Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Music Director, … comes together pretty easily. The only missing piece? A grand piano. We’ve got plenty of string and percussion …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment. As a … I am grappling with myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children … to be completely creative in how they reach their goals by embracing learning in many forms. The point is to keep …

Build your tech skills to excel at work

… for everyone. Start with Microsoft Excel Essential Training and then Master Microsoft Excel with eight more courses. … popular tech courses include PowerBI Essential Training and Rust Tips and Tricks . LinkedIn Learning also offers … environment, Gale Courses offers 6-week courses led by an instructor who can provide feedback on assignments and …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative … a small cooler with your favourite drinks and keep it close by so you don’t have to get up for refills. Order in or make …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… they are a public place, where you can have a conversation and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or restaurant, it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will … of your visit.) Some people like to build anticipation by reading up on an exhibit first, to research some entry …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … would take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes and services.” Regan loves all that the …

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 … to experience emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us for a moment. The exhibition … by Nicole Kelly Westman, a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer Matotek, …

Journaling for writers

… podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her … kid. These days, my scribblings take a few different forms and serve different purposes, but all are important. 1. THE SCRIB: Where I scribble each morning by hand (this soothes me and is part of my morning ritual) …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… in shape after a few years of intense sitting/studying, and almost got locked out of a psychology final because I … the library is getting the inside scoop on new offerings – and let me tell you, we’re always experimenting with new materials and technology. This summer, we’ve partnered up with our …

Violin

… Violin Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:33 Service Info The … stringed, hollow body instrument that is held horizontally and balanced between the chin and shoulder. It averages between 48 - 59 cm in length. The …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So … if you like doing this, you should write at least four to six scripts. Once I was done that, I remembered someone … you write is garbage, so I kept going. My hope was that by the end, I’d have at least one good story. By the end of …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple activities for families … these programs also create opportunities for caregivers and parents to help their children develop early literacy … are closed right now, but we’re still hosting storytimes and other children’s programs online. We even created a …

Freedom to Read Week

… asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. Every person in … law, to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express their thoughts publicly. Regina … subjects, or topics from their shelves. At RPL, we stand by our commitment to support, defend, and promote …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, but also a lot of anxiety as I consider the … three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Use a road map Whether you’re a “pantser” (someone who likes to write by the seat of your pants) or a “plotter” (someone who …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… that each of us has the right to decide what we read, watch and listen to (within the limits of the law). This freedom … libraries across Canada come together to raise awareness and encourage all Canadians to think about our freedom of … the Freedom To Read Week website . The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The …