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Adventures of the Greek heroes

—McLean, Mollie.

1961

Book

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Kings, bishops, knights, and pawns.

—Arnold, Ralph, 1906-1970.

1964

Book

Life in the Middle Ages and reasons for the development of feudalism and for its decline. Grades 4-6....

Proud warrior : the story of Black Hawk

—Lawson, Marion.

1968

Book

A biography of the Sauk Indian chief who watched the spirit of his people broken as they lost their fight against the white man's encroachment of the...

Calico captive

—Speare, Elizabeth George, author.

1985

Book

An Englishwoman, Miriam Willard, becomes a captive in 1754 during the French and Indian War. After a harrowing march north to Montreal she discovers...

Now!. 17

2010

...

Packing for Mars for kids

—Roach, Mary, author.

2022

Book

"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom?...

Packing for Mars : the curious science of life in the void

—Roach, Mary, author.

2022

Book

Mary Roach explores the strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: a...

Packing for Mars for kids

—Roach, Mary, author.

2023

Book

"What is it like to float weightlessly in the air? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a spacewalk? How do astronauts go to the bathroom?...

The stories of Frederick Busch

—Busch, Frederick, 1941-2006.

2014

Book

A contemporary of Ann Beattie and Tobias Wolff, Frederick Busch was a master craftsman of the form; his subjects were single-event moments in so-calle...

Terrestrial history : a novel

—Reed, Joe Mungo, author.

2025

Book

Hannah is a fusion scientist working alone at a remote cottage off the coast of Scotland when she sees a figure making his way from the sea. It is a v...

Is Earth exceptional? : the quest for cosmic life

—Livio, Mario, 1945- author.

2024

Book

"For a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles...

Arthur. The curse of the Grebes

2008

DVD

D.W. wants to be the first person to set foot on Mars, but what if scary purple aliens eat her? Who's responsible for cracking Dad's cake plater and t...

Gulp adventures on the alimentary canal

—Roach, Mary.

2013

Large Print

The ever-curious and always bestselling Mary Roach takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour of our insides. The alimentary canal is classic Ma...

Survival of the richest : escape fantasies of the tech billionaires

—Rushkoff, Douglas, author.

2022

Book

"The tech elite have a plan to survive the apocalypse: they want to leave us all behind. Five mysterious billionaires summoned theorist Douglas Rushko...

Survival Of The Richest : Escape Fantasies Of The Tech Billionaires

—Rushkoff, Douglas, author, narrator.

2022

EAudiobook

"The tech elite have a plan to survive the apocalypse: they want to leave us all behind. Five mysterious billionaires summoned theorist Douglas Rushko...

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Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Marathon reads for your next reading marathon Blog Body … my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at our aid station for the Queen City Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and …

How to change your language settings

… How to change your language settings Blog Body Many internet browsers default to the regional language; wherever you are in …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it because we get a chance to connect with folks …

Regina Public Library delves into Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, in city-wide book club.

… Regina Public Library delves into Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, in city-wide book club. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian against Canadian in an epic war of words. There can only be one victor. Only one tribute …

How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

… How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone Blog Body Did you know that library cardholders can now add their library card to …

RPL Film Theatre and Regina Farmers’ Market serve up a delicious feast of culinary films

… RPL Film Theatre and Regina Farmers’ Market serve up a delicious feast of culinary films Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, 07/07/2022 - 10:07 Add Description Feast Your Eyes: Foodie Film Festival is a collaboration between RPL Film Theatre and the Regina Farmers’ Market, July …

Regina Public Library holiday hours for Easter – Friday March 29 and Monday April 1, 2024

… Regina Public Library holiday hours for Easter – Friday March 29 and Monday April 1, 2024 Submitted by ecampbell on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 11:14 Add Description Most Regina Public Library (RPL) locations will be open Friday March 29 and Monday April 1 from 9:30am …

Dunlop Art Gallery will parade through market with live animals with artist Bill Burns

… Dunlop Art Gallery will parade through market with live animals with artist Bill Burns …

Queen City Marathon Speaker Chris Koch encourages Reginans to rethink limitations

… Queen City Marathon Speaker Chris Koch encourages Reginans to … - 09:57 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) welcomes marathoner and motivational speaker Chris Koch to Regina for an empowering talk at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 8 at Central …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple of …

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

… There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike. … George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet again!). What do we do now? Well, there are plenty of Game a Throne …

Marginal Recession

… Marginal Recession … Poitras, Edward (1991) Marginal Recession is a study of the … of culture, both indigenous and eurocentric. Consistent with his previous work, Edward Poitras develops his …

A book for every podcast

… A book 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 …

Summer exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery cherish the rites and rituals of marginalized communities

… Summer exhibitions at Dunlop Art Gallery cherish the rites and rituals of marginalized communities Submitted by bbook on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 10:20 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions guest curated by Toronto-based art critic …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in Victoria Park today to help distribute scarves …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… Most-Borrowed 2024 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list is here! From new releases to old …

Book Club Test Drive

… Book Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't really sure if the book club format is for you, why not take one for a test drive? The Big Library Read is a …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, and letters to Santa all keep the focus …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar … being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… New friends in Saskatchewan Blog Body Supporting newcomers in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve …

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

… For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by … on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 09:08 Add Description For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen , a new exhibition opening at Dunlop Art …

The best show in August

… The best show in August Blog Body Every August, the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Pride Reading Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, … 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 is by reading …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a …

"The library keeps me company"

… "The library keeps me company" Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who is a library user and a regular donor. We recently …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has … Matty as his son, and Matty sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, … the library offers a safe place and a stable plan, filled with pumpkins, dinosaurs, and other things that make him …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… Celebrating Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Celebrate your freedom … Every February, Canadian libraries come together to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom. …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to Submit Your Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry …

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

… 10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. The …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… Freedom To Read Week turns 35! Blog Body Intellectual freedom means that each of us has the right to decide what we read, watch and listen to (within the limits of the …

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 …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club … fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space on my bookshelf (and in my heart) for new perspectives and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… A Books4Me Snow Day Blog Body Ready for a snow day? Ok, we rarely take snow days here in Regina, being hardy prairie folk. But …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for … books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, here’s a list of home …

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 …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is … and temperatures can’t be far behind. Right?! I don't know about you, but spring gives me a rush of motivation and creativity as the world turns from dingy winter grey to Roughrider green. I …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of … in the early morning air (and the occasional light snowfall), all combined with the smells of harvest foods …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and films that honour Black heritage in the prairies. Here is a look at what you can find! Artwork Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing … has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a scary movie. If you’re looking for that one good scare (or two) to celebrate the season, the library has got you …

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 ago, but one thing has stayed the …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to … ordering online during the COVID-19, and many likely won’t switch back to their old habits thanks to the …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

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

Horror Week Scary Reads!

… Horror Week Scary Reads! Blog Body Happy Horror Week! Whether you're a horror-hound or you're just having a …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… Eight tips to submit a manuscript Blog Body Edit your manuscript … library or bookstore for books similar to the one you’ve written and note the publishers of those books. Review each publisher’s website. Make sure your work fits and …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… users Blog Body Overdrive, one of our main providers of digital reading materials, is streamlining its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the best reading experience for everyone. What you need to know: Starting February 23, the Overdrive …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… You’re gonna need a bigger boat Blog Body Just in time for Shark Week I’ve rounded up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a … An instant cult classic for all the right (or is that wrong?) reasons. 9. BAIT (2012) A freak tsunami traps a …

Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety resources.

… Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety resources. Blog Body Recently, we seem to hear more and more stories about children and … on the internet or social media. As a parent, it is an overwhelming feeling. Many are at a loss for what to do. A …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering … that have taken over a corner of the basement. Every now and then she pulls out a box of photos and we go through …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books Blog Body Our statistics and plenty of … just not as good as real books. Ask our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the printed page: …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another culture lately? We’re halfway through Celebrate Diversity Month and hope to …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers …

Family Road Trips

… Family Road Trips Blog Body My memories from childhood of family road … trips are mostly made up of me fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad played the same Bruce Springsteen tape over and …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering a digital … for recommendations on ereaders. Here are my top tips! Why give an ereader a try? Many of us ‘book people’ love the … Storage for thousands of books – you’ll never be stuck without your next read! Great battery life – these devices …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan … 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 …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up holds at the library but still can’t browse the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Free legal information and resources at the library! Blog Body If you have legal needs but don’t know where to start, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be at …

Freedom to Read Week

… Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Step into the twilight zone with us, into a world where …

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 place with nowhere to go? Escape with this list of tours of museums …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson … He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has a story to tell and uses the power of the written word to bring Indigenous histories to …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Going Down the Summer Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A 2020 study showed that students lost …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is … the Regina community. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations devoted to issues from paramedics to …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Libraries: Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring … time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading challenge open-ended. Reading for prizes …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… National Indigenous Peoples Day Blog Body Tansi National … of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. We’re excited to invite families to learn more about … Day Kid’s Zone , on June 21 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. We’ll be hosting all kinds of activities, including: First …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths … she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager loves showing people that their public library is a place of infinite …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own Family Storytime at home with your loved ones. Your …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… What's a 3D scanner, anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D scanner in our Digital Media Studio ! I …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John Findura is the city councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but he started that career path, in part, at the …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character? My …

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 … tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo was seen by tens of thousands of people. It's a simple …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s … for families from all over Regina. Besides being a fun way to connect with other families, these programs also create …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… Brightening up Blue Monday Blog Body Don’t be surprised if you’re … of the year. The excitement (or stress) of the holidays has worn off, and here in Regina, it can be the coldest, and darkest time of the whole year. January’s also the worst month for Seasonal …

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 …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… Most borrowed books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed …

2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s … digital collections skyrocketed as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… 5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves Blog Body By …

What's wrong with this picture?

… What's wrong with this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… World Autism Awareness Day Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous … and centre. The Indigenous Voices collection focuses on writings by and about Indigenous peoples and cultures, …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… Our hottest titles are now yours for longer Blog Body Our Popular Picks collection has changed to serve you better. We want our RPL customers to have access to the most …

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 …

The magic of musical storytelling

… The magic 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 …

Home Study Resources

… Home Study Resources Blog Body Regina Public Library has many resources for children and teens who are studying at home. From online encyclopedias to real-time tutoring, we have digital services to help you out. Brainfuse offers …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 … social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be …