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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...

Unwanted advances : sexual paranoia comes to campus

—Kipnis, Laura, author.

2017

Book

From a highly regarded feminist, cultural critic, and professor comes a polemic arguing that the stifling sense of sexual danger sweeping American cam...

Visions

—Grimes, 1988-

2012

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Any given Monday : sports injuries and how to prevent them for athletes, parents, and coaches : based on my life in sports medicine

—Andrews, James R. (James Rheuben), 1942-

2013

Book

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Jet set jazz

—Dusk, Matt.

2018

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Rachmaninov: Vespers (CD)

—Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir.

2022

Sound Recording

With his masterly Vespers, composed for a cappella choir in 1915, Rachmaninoff immerses the listener in a musical universe of sublime profundity and i...

The sound of Shakespeare

2016

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Coming apart : why relationships end and how to live through the ending of yours

—Kingma, Daphne Rose.

2012

Book

Next to the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship is the most painful experience most people will ever go through. Coming Apart is a firs...

No surrender : a father, a son, and an extraordinary act of heroism

—Edmonds, Chris (Christopher Waring), 1957- author.

2019

Book

The epic true story of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, an American hero who risked his life in the final days of World War II to save others. During t...

No pressure

—Logic (Rapper), composer, performer.

2020

Logic returns with a new album, reuniting with legendary super-producer No I.D. Logic, 6ix and No I.D. come full circle for a sequel to his debut albu...

God believes in love : straight talk about gay marriage

—Robinson, V. Gene, 1947-

2012

Book

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Invisible ink : a practical guide to building stories that resonate

—McDonald, Brian, 1965- author.

2010

Book

For the would-be screenwriter, seven easy steps to a better story....

Career transitions for librarians : proven strategies for moving to another type of library

2016

Book

Professional librarians who have worked and transitioned from one type of library to another provide targeted advice and job strategies for readers wh...

Yes, your kid : what parents need to know about today's teens and sex

—Herbenick, Debby, author.

2023

Book

A crash course for parents on talking to teens and older kids about sex in order to keep them healthy, happy, and safe-and how to do it so in a way to...

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2020: a year for escape

… as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the year. … had 739 live tutoring sessions in Brainfuse in 2020. Mysteries and thrillers top the list Reginans couldn’t get …

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 Public Library is proud to support the …

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 hope of a mood change that didn’t involve my suddenly volunteering to write Harlequin romances (which …

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 conversation. One of my favourite ways to introduce new concepts with my family …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us … to get better at using Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, Wix, Shopify, Facebook, and YouTube to boost your online …

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 shedding light on …

How to change your language settings

… 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 the checkbox next to one or more languages and then click the Add button. You can also search for …

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 have seen came in a letter written …

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 … went on to be a scout, a spy, and a nurse for the Union Army, because there has never before been a serious biography …

Mandolin

… Mandolin Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:10 Service Info Mandolins are eight to twelve stringed instruments in the … A famous example of mandolin in popular music is Losing my Religion by R.E.M. When you borrow a mandolin from RPL, …

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 services like library2go and hoopla from a computer or tablet. Makeup tutorial Regina …

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 issues, we have brought together some …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… 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. … tender spaces. Marigold Santos If you’re looking for dreamy, mysterious and mythical artwork, check out the …

Writing Help at RPL

… wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in … 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 … no limit to what people are using this for! Off the top of my head, I’d name: Virtual reality, gaming, animation: …

Cozy Cooking

… time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly … combined with the smells of harvest foods cooking. This is my favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to … 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

… 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 … for me? Well, plenty, I hope. But first a little bit about myself. A tour around Michael Mirolla, as it were. To clear …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… I’m often asked for recommendations on ereaders. Here are my top tips! Why give an ereader a try? Many of us ‘book … of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: Light and portable – helpful for travel, commutes, and one-handed reading. Storage for thousands of books – …

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

… Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in my heart. When I was young, I didn’t really identify as a … 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 …

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 thrilling! And while images of superheroes might …

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 … and midnight. I once used it to ask a tutor how I can help my young children learn simple multiplication. Using a …

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 … and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga Finding my Talk : How fourteen Native women reclaimed their lives …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… I am not a runner. I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done … 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 …

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 … find a less expensive alternative to ship your products. Fixed expenses, though they take more research to change, can … and retail space leasing is often one of the biggest fixed expenses: when your lease agreement is up for renewal, …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with 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 …

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 … card? You'll have to request one. Identify your ward and subdivision The Elections Regina website has an easy to …

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 … on Hitler's eastern front. But when she is downed behind enemy lines and thrown across the path of a lethal Nazi … Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like … this opportunity 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

… How I Improved My Photography at 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

… 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 fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space …

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 … 1. Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just before her sixteenth birthday, Princess Katerina is informed she will … of Innis Lear. No more will I wait in the shadows and watch my mother's murderer bleed my island dry. The King's hold on …

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 … for the right story to be able to do it, and this story was my opportunity," David said in this CBC Radio interview . To …

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

… Blog Body Home Organizing for Procrastinators I read my home organization 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 …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent … Manifesto Recovering the Land, Rebuilding the Economy by Arthur Manuel Surviving Canada: Indigenous Peoples … 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 … Branch and on Zoom. And in November, you can also join myself and the fabulous Regina Wrimos at live write-ins each …

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 … plans for the holidays. On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding! Day 1: Daphne by Josh …

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 … by Kristin Hannah and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Mystery/thriller was the top genre in eBooks last year, and …

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 … Countries . The piece charts the artist’s process to understand her father’s struggles as an African immigrant … rain: a Black woman claims her place in the Canadian West and Karina Vernon’s book The Black Prairie Archives . Both …

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 … 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. …

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 … Tea Floating in the river (or ocean) But spending time with my characters is probably the true BALM and SALVE for the …

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 … your habit of doom-scrolling, “read the new series by my favourite author” will be more enticing than “read three … 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

… to the Classics Blog Body Okay. Please don’t jump down my throat. But I’m a sucker for “The Classics”. You know the … 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 …

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, … Regina constituents will be able to interact with candidates for the federal election representing all parties at Regina Public Library’s Meet and Greet All Candidates event. The event takes place on …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures … in online programming. How would people interact? Would my children lose interest in the middle of a … even with all these questions, I decided to take the plunge and register my children. For the first session, they tried …

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 … open up one of these services, learn something new, and give yourself quality time. All you need to get started …

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 … I think Timothy Findley is a Canadian gem. This was my introduction to his writing. I read it at the beach (it’s …

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 (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used 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 arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a … they can conjure the spirits of the dead using an embalmed hand. It’s all fun and games, until they break the number one …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. We’re excited to invite …

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 the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on …

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 … outran bill collectors and the authorities. Brain On Fire : My Month of Madness A gripping medical mystery and instant …

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, and writing skill development. An increase in the ability to … with an escape from the demands of daily life – “Netflix Novel and chill” is our motto! When we read, our brains …

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, … 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 … on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 08:49 Add Description Surface Handling , opening at the Dunlop Art Gallery on April 6, … 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” … to screen the award-winning TV series, Little Bird , my immediate reaction was YES! Screening this series …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… 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 Service, and it’s an opportunity for officers to connect with the …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… Be Your 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 …

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 … 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 … Sounds Like by Susan Rogers This one had me thinking about my favorite songs and singers. Rogers is a successful record …

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: … to life on the spectrum, by Michael McCreary Odd Girl Out: my extraordinary autistic life, by Laura James The PDA …

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 … kids start a detective agency in this funny, action-packed mystery. The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe by …

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 toys…that they can’t have yet. My five-year-old can count to 60 in order to pace out one minute – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell …

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 … where it will be the focus of our discussion. The artist and teacher who coordinated the project will speak to its …

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 … to read. There was a real lean towards thrillers and mysteries this year. The Reckoning by John Grisham Long Road … 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 … words he had to share… “The library keeps me company on my walks and for that I am thankful,” said Bob. “When I go …

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 the Dunlop Learning website Guggenheim Museum (New …

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 of autism. For Matty’s family, the library …

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 . … Indigenous business is not just to participate in the economy but to meet our expectations as Indigenous communities …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… resembling art. But I have very little confidence in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was … 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 …

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. The novel was also the 2022 Canada Reads winner and has been chosen as the 2023 One Book One Province title. …

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 … making the most of setting in your writing, join me for my workshop on February 17. In the meantime, I encourage …

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 … love of reading to fill in the blanks. Of course, the mystery of what a customer could enjoy reading is never …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… with matching music, performed by accomplished pianist and Regina Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Music Director, Gordon Gerrard. My fellow blogger Pam from Collections pulls together a list … 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 parent, this is something 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 …

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 career path …

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 … like to learn more about Rae Spoon, we’re also screening My Prairie Home at RPL Film Theatre this week. This NFB …

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 … Museums can also have unexpected displays—I love a good mummy exhibit, but it’s not for everyone. What if you don’t …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … 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.” …

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

… 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, Dunlop Art …

Journaling for writers

… 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 and serve different purposes, but all are important. 1. THE …

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 wildly misjudged how long it would take to ride from my parent’s place in the east end to the U of R. But! One of … the library is getting the inside scoop on new offerings – and let me tell you, we’re always experimenting with new …

Violin

… stringed, hollow body instrument that is held horizontally and balanced between the chin and shoulder. It averages between 48 - 59 cm in length. The … (violin tuner) • Trala: Learn Violin (iTunes) (lessons) • MyOngaku (iTunes) (Suzuki practice lessons) • Violin …

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 … work. But now I believe that was a lie I invented to fool myself. The real reasons were that sometimes I didn’t know … if you like doing this, you should write at least four to six scripts. Once I was done that, I remembered someone …

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 Public …

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” … or a “plotter” (someone who prefers to map out the scenes and character actions in advance), having some sort of rough …

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 expression guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms . As part of its Mission and Values , Regina …