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2009

DVD

Visits India, Japan, Taiwan, Morocco, England, France, Ireland, and the United States to explore the appeal and meaning of tea and reveal the positive...

Answers for Aristotle : how science and philosophy can lead us to a more meaningful life

—Pigliucci, Massimo, 1964-

2012

Book

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Meaning of life

—Clarkson, Kelly, 1982- composer, performer.

2017

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Ray vs the meaning of life

—Stewart, Michael F., author.

2018

Book

Grandma's Last Will and Testament names Ray to inherit the trailer park. It's a million-dollar estate with one hitch: to prove he's not as aimless as...

Monty Python's the meaning of life

2005

DVD

Comedic sketches and musical numbers covering every stage of life....

The meaning of social credit

—Colbourne, Maurice, 1894-1950.

1935

Book

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Jeremy Fink and the meaning of life

2011

DVD

Some mild thematic elements....

Walking on custard & the meaning of life : a guide for anxious humans

—Hughes, Neil, author.

2015

Book

Part-time comedian and full-time worrier Neil Hughes isn't the kind of person whom you would expect to write a helpful book. He's an idiot. (At least,...

It's okay not to look for the meaning of life : a zen monk's guide to living stress-free one day at a time

—Minami, Jikisai, 1958- author.

2023

Book

Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this bo...

My religion ; On life ; Thoughts on God ; On the meaning of life

—Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910.

1904

Book

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Jimmy Gownley's Amelia rules!. The meaning of life-- and other stuff

—Gownley, Jimmy, author.

2011

Graphic Novel

While trying to figure out the meaning of life, Amelia learns that even when the world is scary and life is as mystifying as ever, some things, such a...

The Meaning Of Marriage : A Couple's Devotional A Year Of Daily Devotions

—Keller, Timothy, 1950- author.

2019

EAudiobook

"Marriage is the most profound human relationship there is. Coming to know and love your spouse is one of the most rewarding and wondrous things we ca...

Ren sheng you he yi yi = What's the meaning of life
(人生有何意义 = What's the meaning of life)

—Hu, Shi, 1891-1962, author. - 胡适, 1891-1962, author.

2015

Book

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A place in the world : finding the meaning of home

—Mayes, Frances, author.

2022

Book

"A lyrical and evocative collection of personal stories from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, in which the queen of w...

Killing the black body : race, reproduction, and the meaning of liberty

—Roberts, Dorothy E., 1956- author.

2017

Book

"In 1997, this groundbreaking book made a powerful entrance into the national conversation on race. In a media landscape dominated by racially biased...

Jerusalem revisited : the liturgical meaning of Holy Week

—Stevenson, Kenneth.

1988

Book

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Scaffolding, the comprehension toolkit for English language learners : previews and extensions to support content comprehension : grades 3-6

2012

Sound Recording

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The Meaning Of Wife

—Kingston, Anne, 1957-

2017

EBook

WHAT DOES "WIFE" MEAN TODAY? It's a fascinating question that's been receiving huge media and reader attention, fuelled by Anne Kingston's provocativ...

The meaning of life
(معنای زندگی)

—Eagleton, Terry, 1943- author. - تری ایگلتون, 1943- author.

2008

Book

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The meaning of birds

—Barnes, Simon, author.

2018

Book

One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we...

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Sep 30, 12:00pm

Central Adult

Celebrate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with keynote Nelson Bird, cultural performances, and opportunities to learn, reflect, and support reconciliation.

Additional Information: Join us for an inspiring event led by keynote speaker Nelson Bird, a respected journalist, educator, and member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation. In his presentation, “Truth, Reconciliation, and the Media – Nelson Bird’s Experiences”, he will reflect on the meaning of Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day from his personal perspective, sharing observations he has witnessed throughout his life. This special gathering will also feature an opening blessing, greetings from RPL leadership, a powerful drum honour song, and a vibrant jingle dance performance, followed by bannock and tea with the community. This event is held in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Part of Culture Days programming, thanks to funding from SaskCulture through the support of SaskLotteries. About Nelson Bird Nelson Bird is a member of Peepeekisis Cree Nation. After earning a journalism degree, Nelson spent 26 years at CTV Saskatchewan News as a reporter, anchor, producer...

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Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why

… Body At Regina Public Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the books you’re looking … to bestselling eBooks has recently been compromised by one of the Big 5 publishing houses. Beginning November 1, … will only allow public libraries to purchase one (1) copy of all its new eBook titles for the first eight weeks after …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi … who never returned home. It’s meant to raise awareness of the lasting impact of residential schools, encourage conversations, provide …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… it's also just relaxing without having the pressure of a formal plan when you're playing with your child. Sheila … as he goes. Watch Liam and Sheila's journey below as part of our #RPLStories. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags …

We've got a new look!

… to introduce it to you! Our new logo tells the story of who we are and what we provide to our customers and our … It looks simple at first glance, but our logo has many meanings. When we look at it, we see: a nice, big “L” … when you look at our new logo? The colours we use also have meanings behind them. Along with navy blue, the library, …

Soulslike lore and more!

… and is as old as written language, like in The Epic of Gilgamesh , written over 4000 years ago, and evolved with … and use The Hero’s Journey as the catalyst for the plot of the game. Video games offer an immersive storytelling approach that elevates the …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… 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 law). This freedom means we also have the right not … and encourage all Canadians to think about our freedom of expression guaranteed to us under the Charter of Rights …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… My Photography at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the … gear; an open mind will go a long way to making more meaningful photos. As a freelancer, I learned on the job and … camera modes. More often than not, I wasn't making meaningful photos that tell stories and frame the world in …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So what changed? How did I get … failing, not being good enough, or embarrassment. Yet, all of these are excuses, because I discovered the best solution … read a lot and write a lot.” I can’t agree more. To get out of my slump of fifteen years, I forced myself into extreme …

What's wrong with this picture?

… on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its … wallow in a pathetic search for linear truth and chunks of meaning over 30 seconds long. Sad, so sad. What’s to be … a Celebrity to choose from, they're…trying to decipher the meaning of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl . Argh! Reading poetry when …

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

… There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike. Blog Body The series is finished, there are no signs of the spin offs, and George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet …

Smells like back to school season

… that means families are scrambling to get into the routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new … hustle less overwhelming, we came up with a quick list of our favourite school support resources. But September … teens reading again after a busy summer! For a full list of resources all year round, visit our Students and …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… thing – spooky season has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a scary movie. If … you covered. Stream on Kanopy Talk To Me (2023) – A group of friends discover they can conjure the spirits of the dead using an embalmed hand. It’s all fun and games, …

Dunlop Art Gallery explores queer life and histories through art

… Dunlop Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of new group exhibition the excess is ritual. Guest curated …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second of 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 … in such a way as to make the journey feel worthwhile and meaningful to the reader. Characters need to want something …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… the ‘new kid’ got to be too much, where nobody made fun of me for being a nerd, carrying a book with me everywhere I went, or writing in a journal instead of talking at the lunch table. It gave me a chance to get … I ended up. My story might not be as impactful as some of the others we’ve shared , but it means a lot to me—and so …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… come together to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom gives us the … what we read, watch, and listen to (within the limits of the law). It means we have the right not to read … to prevent others from reading it. This fundamental freedom of expression is guaranteed to all Canadians under the …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable task, given that the presence of Black 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 …

New exhibition 'Daphne Boyer: Otipemisiwak' celebrates three generations of Métis women

… 'Daphne Boyer: Otipemisiwak' celebrates three generations of Métis women Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 06/29/2021 - … Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new exhibition Otipemisiwak, a Michif term meaning “people who live by their own rules.” The exhibition …

Educator empowering parents to support their child's learning

… to support their child’s learning in authentic and meaningful ways – even during the challenges of a pandemic. Regina Public Library (RPL) will host her …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… rounded up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a bite out of the summer heat! 10. SHARKNADO (2013) It’s sharks. It’s … reasons. 9. BAIT (2012) A freak tsunami traps a group of people in a flooded grocery store. The catch? Trapped inside with them are a couple of huge sharks. The premise is ridiculous, but the result is …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… Better than Paper Books Blog Body Our statistics and plenty of anecdotal conversations have made it clear: eBooks are … our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the printed page: the marvelous scent, the rustle of the pages, the grain of the paper under your fingertips. …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers in uniform. Something extra special happens when officers take time to read to children at the library and in …

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

… acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in open conversation about residential … these discussions to happen, Orange Shirt Day encourages meaningful reconciliation within our community and across … 29 . I hope you’ll join us as we embark on this journey of reconciliation together. If you’d like to learn more …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… it’s available. Find a complete step-by-step walkthrough of Notify Me tags on their website. Are there limits to how often I can use the Notify Me tag? No! You can use the … several factors, like cost and demand. Digital titles are often significantly more expensive than print, which limits …

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

… and services.” Regan loves all that the library has to offer, and he isn’t shy about it, often inviting friends to programs and events such as Hot … with generous donations is simple: “I get so much out of it!” He sees the library as “a great place to learn, with …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… the same: I’m constantly surprised by the programs we offer – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly … storytimes, murder mystery games, and literally thousands of other unique programs. Even now that we’ve moved most of our programs online, there’s some really cool stuff …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old family photos, papers, and home movies that have … you can use the digital files to make all kinds of fun, meaningful, (or embarrassing) gifts: • Use an online …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons Blog Body Many of us are worried about our finances during COVID-19, and … through your work or from CERB/EI. This is the cornerstone of your plan. You can't make any other financial decision … possible so you break even. Your goal is to try to stay out of debt. Look into reductions like student loan interest, …

Reading while farming

… while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on 4000 acres of land - roughly the playing area of 4000 American football … Homes Some key points on how to live our lives in a more meaningful manner. Family Reins by Billy Busch The …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated 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 the book before you see … A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Junod's Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, "Can You Say... Hero?" has been hailed …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… the credits? Are you hoping to one day accept your Oscar? Of course you are! But where do you start? How do you shape … great resource on the planning, writing, and selling stages of your script. If you have any interest in being a … and resolution, and its effect on genre, character, and meaning. Whether you love or hate this book, McKee’s …

Let's Talk About Racism

… on Black Lives Matter in Canada gives an overview of the most urgent issues facing the Black community in … and The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole tackle the topic of policing and state-sanctioned violence Our blog post … Angry Queer Somali Boy b y Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A Letter to My Daughter by David …

Make Settings Come Alive

… pictures on the wall; what’s on the table or desk in front of you; the kind of chair or couch you’re sitting on. What else about your surroundings do you notice? The condition of the space. What are the colours? What texture is the …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our … living it (the hard part). In any case, in the hope of a mood change that didn’t involve my suddenly … Darke Hall. Listening to The Dickens Yuletide Singers, one of the five great choral ensembles that evening, got me …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… Bylaw … PURPOSE: The Regina Public Library is a dynamic hub of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire individuality, connection and … in the bylaws which are defined in the Act shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Act. CUSTOMER CONDUCT: …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations and made fiction … to follow her heart in a desperate bid to find some meaning in the ruin, it endangers the lives of all those she …

Annual Reporting

… Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) provides an overview of RPL’s core business and strategy and explains the … financial statements present the financial performance of the library over the course of a year and are accompanied by an independent auditor’s …

Godzilla vs Skateboarders: Skateboarding as a Critique of Social Spaces

… Godzilla vs Skateboarders: Skateboarding as a Critique of Social Spaces … (2003) This catalogue documents the … gathers together artists who use the culture and practice of skateboarding as a means to critique architecture, social … or theorizing, but of performing -- of speaking their meanings and critiques of the city through their urban …

Queer City Cinema

… Regina's first queer film series, curated around themes of Gender/Race, Home/Family, Desire/Sexuality, … Cinema were varied: they include humorous recollections of growing up queer; ironic and poignant tales of queer love; and searing political and social allegories. …

Same Time, Same Channel: Producing Nations Around the World

… examines how television serials, a universally-popular form of storytelling have been transformed by various nations … products that encourage the construction and dissemination of their own national voices. The exhibition probes how a … specific cultural group can transcend boundaries to provide meaning to audiences around the world. Included in the …

Visual Evidence

… Publications (1993) The catalogue documents an exhibition of works by 15 contemporary artists, in combination with … with information culture, so as to probe the evidentiary meanings attributed to certain kinds of images - primarily but not exclusively photographs. In …

Work, Weather and the Grid: Agriculture in Saskatchewan

… (1991) Farming has defined the social and economic nature of settlement, the grid land system, the towns, and local … This exhibition was the first to examine the history of agricultural work, how that work has been seen or … and what it is understood to mean. Using the perspective of 'visual history', the exhibition examined painting, …

Two Pavilions: Museum and a Tent for the Exploration of a Dark Continent

… Two Pavilions: Museum and a Tent for the Exploration of a Dark Continent … Beug, Lorne (1990) This exhibition, … as Beug's first installation, was built upon years of work and expanded the meaning and impact of his art. Lorne Beug has always freely …

Hans Ulrich Obrist Hear Us

… 1994, conceptual artist Bill Burns works across a variety of disciplines to reveal the perpetual power play between … formations. Hans-Ulrich Obrist Hear Us is a collection of writings exploring the transgressive and transdiciplinary … Curator and art historian Dan Adler draws attention to the meaningless while casting doubt on the venerable. Lastly, …

Meditations on Place

… Close's photographs extend the culturally determined meaning of landscape and the photographic strategies that represent … the present, explore as subject the different topographies of Saskatchewan - from the spare, isolated tracts of …

Living Evidence

… native women in her photographs. Living Evidence consists of 30 enlarged and inscribed copies of Polaroid snapshots. The originals document a personal … family album, Favell's images show head-and-shoulders views of herself and her former partner, also an indigenous woman. …

Playtime with Daniel Olson

… Daniel Olson … Olson, Daniel (2006) Exhibition catalogue of two exhibitions: Requiem 2006, Central Gallery and …

RPL Impact Stories

… many incredible stories at Regina Public Library – but some of the most meaningful ones aren’t on our shelves. After immigrating to … How does the library impact your life? We believe that some of the most powerful library stories are those of our …

Privacy Statement

… Privacy Statement … The purpose of this statement is to inform customers and the public about the collection and use of personally identifiable information at Regina Public … is not intended and should not be interpreted as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. Definition of …

Breathing Room

… Fuglem, a preoccupation with the ephemeral is a means of investigating ideas connected to our lived experience as … biological limits and subtle actions that inform our sense of the world around us. By deploying ephemeral objects in … bags -- these artists highlight the material negotiation of the pliable and momentary amid the monumental. By …

Beautiful Losers

… and Janet Werner explored pathos, failure, the contingency of fixed meaning - and how these sentiments are intertwined with the ponderous apparatus of language. Beautiful Losers brings together these two …

AutoBiographies

… sought to examine the automobile as a cultural sign of belonging. We, as social beings, have long sought means … appear to be natural and normal. The car, as a descriptor of the individual who drives it, exists as one of those symbols. Artists in the exhibition included …

The Creation Cube at George Bothwell

… playground for the whole family! Enjoy a wide variety of fun, educational, and cooperative experiences, projected …

Community Supports

… Community Supports … We’re proud to help more people access meaningful services by hosting community partners at the … are available to anyone and can help you save up to 50% off your produce bill. Orders can be placed every two weeks. … legal advice service that Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan also offers. Meetings are available in person at Central …

Community Commons

… with great people, or hang out in the space! Regular offerings with community partners may include: Pro Bono … Regina Public Library recognizes that smudging, the use of tobacco and other medicines are a part of Indigenous peoples’ traditional way of life, and supports …

Resources for educators

… resources for teens Classroom presentations Did you know we offer a variety of different presentations that you can book for your class? … simultaneous usage, which means that an unlimited amount of people can sign the title out at the same time: …

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… applying! You should receive an email detailing the status of your application shortly. In the meantime, there’s a lot … few recommendations: Check out the Explore menu at the top of each page to learn about the many services we offer. Visit our Featured Services and Featured Events …

Back Talk

… and Elizabeth Vander Zaag were exhibited. “Back talk is often defined as an insolent, impudent and defiant response to a powerful figure of authority. Yet, the ridicule and questioning of authority … intellectually and physically participate and consider the meaning of the work for themselves.” Elizabeth Matheson …

Level Up

… Level Up … Did you know that 84% of kids agree that summer reading helps them with school?* … play Level Up May 17 to August 31, 2025. Snap a picture of your family's Level Up activities and share it in our … Level Up activities, the more chances you have to win one of 30 grand prizes - as well as monthly bonus branch prizes! …

Reading and Video Resources

… collections Indigenous children’s book s The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada National inquiry into Missing and Murdered … Ruby and The Red Files, honours survivors and commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation in her Sept. 30 talk …

Our History

… library be established. 1908 A bylaw enabling the formation of a public library was passed on January 17, 1908. On … servant, was appointed Librarian and Secretary Treasurer of the Library Board. 1909 On January 1, the Library was … multipurpose room, and Elders' room. Named with a Cree word meaning "let's be all together", mâmawêyatitân centre is the …