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How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are not supposed to … reasoning and gathering experimental data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk … intelligence, of course; passion, no doubt; intense determination; a clear-eyed sense of purpose; objectives to be …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized … on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like to take this opportunity to reflect on … challenged and inspired me.  Genocidal Love , Bevann Fox Nominated for multiple Saskatchewan Book Awards, Genocidal … Habib I was moved so much by Habib’s personal story of coming to Canada as a refugee and looking for a place of …

A Minute of My Time

… A Minute of My Time … Lexier, Micah (1998) This catalogue was published in conjunction with an exhibition of art works by … they are based on drawings which all took exactly one minute to create. The minute drawings continue Lexier's …

Mind the Gap!

Mind the Gap! … (2009) This comprehensive 96-page … by Saskatchewan writers Bonnie Dunlop, Matthew Hall, Alice Kuipers and Carle Steel. The catalogue, edited by Anne … A website for the exhibition, http://mindthegap.dunlopartgallery.org , has also been launched. …

What's wrong with this picture?

… 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library … any rate, with genders easily translocated. But…but wait a minute! Hold it just one second! Replay that, will you? My … the home? It must be a particularly virulent form of narrow-mindedness and stubborn refusal to act for their own good. …

Cows and Other Luminaries

… Cows and Other Luminaries … Fafard, Joe (1987) Joe Fafard maintains his focus on the familiar cow, and portraits of friends and artistic luminaries. With these two subject types, his work raises …

Ritual Coping: Joanne Bristol, Bev Pike, Mindy Yan Miller

… Ritual Coping: Joanne Bristol, Bev Pike, Mindy Yan Miller … Bristol, Joanne (1998) The publication originates from an exhibition organized by Dunlop …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule … they can feel what the character feels.  Like if I write,  Minna woke sad.  As opposed to,  Minna often woke sad, these days. It wasn’t a sorrow …

If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy!

… newest Dog Man title, For Whom the Ball Rolls , will be coming out in August.  Here’s a list of funny animal graphic novels to keep you entertained … in Antarctica and plots to take over the world with his two minions, a polite and thoughtful purple octopus and an …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… 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, here’s a list of home organization books with nice … skim. Real-Life Organizing:  Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day by Cassandra Aarssen.  Take a quiz to find out …

Canada Reads 2021

… of Canada Reads . Five well-known Canadians have each nominated one book by a Canadian author. Each will debate and … their choice from March 8 to 11 and a final vote will determine which book the champions feel matters most to … accessible Daisy , championed by Devery Jacobs Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots  Available in Print , Spoken Word , eBook …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… up Blue Monday Blog Body Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling blue today. The third Monday in January is often … during library open hours, so you’ll be able to spend 20 minutes of your library visit soaking up the benefits of … study.   RPL staffer, Devon, combines light therapy with a mindfulness activity for even more benefit. “I like to start …

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 it-and murders her husband on their wedding night. Determined to have her revenge and regain the throne, she will … Lyons Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of Children’s Programming at RPL, I am always looking out for things that will … discover. This year, most have had to be in the form of online offerings – but the great outdoors is still one of the … that can usually be viewed: Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Taurus, Gemini, and Auriga. These constellations are …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body   In the last … this period in history is at the forefront of people’s minds. With such high demand for these stories, there are … One morning while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to … a mother desperate to save her son who must feed on human minds to live. Day 8: Apartment 713 by Kevin Sylvester – … and people who loved The Great Escape. Day 10: The Blur by Minh Lê. Illustrated by Dan Santat  – Family This book about …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our … some resources to help you on your journey.  Our video streaming platform Kanopy has many relevant titles timely to this … recommend Ken Burns’ The Central Park Five , the Oscar-nominated documentary I Am Not Your Negro and Stranger Fruit , …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… on Bartol’s work with dowsing, as well as its history in mining and resource extraction. In her artwork, Bartol uses … Gallery in response to the recent controversy over open pit mining in southern Alberta.   Attachment …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of year … 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 him “I’ll just be a minute!” But he can’t envision the entire month of December …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are … to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry … The Name of the Rose  are a couple of titles that spring to mind). There are also examples of famous writers who've …

Artist celebrates aging and the power of lived experience at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Artist celebrates aging and the power of lived experience at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 12:30 Add Description Preeminent artist Leesa Streifler continues to defy stereotypes of feminine beauty in exhibition She is Present at Dunlop Art …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… one month. Add your own decorations and doodles or keep it minimal. Update your stats as you go to keep yourself … fill it with the titles you’ve read so far. Whether it’s a little or a lot, it’s a great way to creatively track what … challenge a try? Personalize your bingo card with your own mini reading challenges. Make these goals as easy or …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I … faces and drew things like a flower, a cat, and even a flamingo.  The wire sculpting was the most challenging part. It … a few good laughs with other bad artists. The whole night reminded me of those popular, in-person paint nights I used to …

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

… honour those who survived residential schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a … Story by David Robertson    Films Muffins for Granny DVD, 88min documentary, 7 Elders tell their stories Beyond the Shadows  29min documentary, 1992 on Kanopy Our Spirits Don’t Speak …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of learning over the … over the summer months.  Children keep track of every 15 minutes they spend in these activities and enter draws for … programs for children that they can count towards their minutes. Interested in nature?  Get outside and explore your …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, … grid to make any kind of tracker that works for you, from minimalist to ornate. The open space lets you express your … trackers like dot grids make goals less overwhelming by helping to break them into manageable chunks. You …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a … in small or large ways. Sometimes it helps to keep in mind the emotional state of the characters as they enter the … -- it’s simply to write every day with a target in mind and try to tell a complete novel-length story in draft …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… the Bridgerton series proved popular with Regina readers: Julie Quinn’s The Bridgerton Collection, Vol. 1 topped both … by Suzanne Collins. The Harry Potter series continued to dominate children’s eBooks and all seven books took the top … platforms.  Most popular Gale Courses program: Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach Most popular Mango …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a … baking? Or dog poo courtesy of your new puppy? Or the peppermint lotion you’ve been smearing on your feet? The sounds. … that will help your readers see where they are in their mind’s eye, and help you establish the mood, or atmosphere, …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I … I was a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would people interact? Would my children lose …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… that one good scare (or two) to celebrate the season, the library has got you covered. Stream on Kanopy  Talk To Me … body of a young woman is delivered to them for examination.  Train to Busan (2016 South Korea) – One of the … and she needs to declare him 'dead in absentia.' But an ominous tunnel near her house may hold the answers to what …

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

… in setting reading goals is to identify what you actually like! Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Do you read to … like “read at least 10 pages per day” or “read for 15 minutes in the morning.” Breaking it down can encourage you … with something you already do every day. You’ll always be reminded to pick up your book. It’s time to get started! Find …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… reader.  Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few … favourite series, they know what to expect.   With this in mind, I started thinking about my own reading as an adult, … remember – children up to age 12 can count their reading minutes to enter for great prizes in Regina Public Library’s …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and … teachers. To make the back-to-school hustle less overwhelming, we came up with a quick list of our favourite school … trilogy where people with telepathic abilities are exterminated. Reviews are already great for this one! This Book …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes … releases in 2022, this is a very comprehensive study of the mingling of pagan and Christian elements in the celebration … as ivy and holly into your living room, you are transforming that room into a place primed for shamanistic rituals? …

Room sizes, locations, and costs

… will require payment of a rental fee. Commercial Use applies to: any for-profit organization; a partisan political … the sale of merchandise; or fundraising efforts. Note: Seminar rooms cannot be booked for commercial use. Payment … Meeting room 2 to 60 $30 $0 George Bothwell Branch GB Seminar Room 1 Seminar room 1 to 4 N/A $0 George Bothwell …

RPL Musical Instruments

… RPL Musical Instruments Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:14 Service Info Let's make music … a variety of instruments — all you need is your Regina Public Library card! The main instrument collection is located at …

Carry Forward opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… Carry Forward opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not … often presented through the authoritative perspectives of dominant ideologies. Attachment Regina Public Library Release …

Regina Public Library not requesting mill rate increase

… Regina Public Library not requesting mill rate increase Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 00:00 Add Description The Regina …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in … violent there was no one to intervene. In this emotional coming-of-age story, Tara turns to books to study her way out …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… is important to master if you want to be noticed by a publisher for the right reasons. Telling is informing your readers about a situation or character. Showing … and/or use dialogue to paint a picture in your reader’s mind’s eye. For example, instead of stating, “She felt …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… Blog Body Edit your manuscript before submitting it to a publisher; preferably hire a qualified editor. Check your local library or bookstore for … as requested in the publisher’s submission guidelines. Reminder: Edit your manuscript thoroughly before submitting to …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at our aid station for the Queen … how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their race goals. This year, … with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and science journalist Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk …

When you love scary movies

… out there, but this one in particular spawned from the mind of author Daniel Kraus and here is his blog post telling you more about it. To make the challenge even more fun, … classic horror movies instantly available on our movie streaming service Kanopy (read more about getting started with …

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 … feel good about the final piece. Not only that, but this holiday season my friends and family suddenly took interest in … What I've learned is you don't need expensive gear; an open mind will go a long way to making more meaningful photos. As …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and … was Stanislavski’s discussion around a character’s “through line” or “spine,”  - the objective that drives them through … that shapes the action of the story. Without that through line, Michael’s decisions to save his father and run the …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while images … of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds … because of the incredibly popular graphic novel series coming out right now.  Dog Man , The Babysitters’ Club , Big …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Moon of the Crusted Snow. The chapter he read stuck in my mind until I read the book recently. I was hooked from the … for National Indigenous History Month. Register online to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the … author. Find more National Indigenous History Month programming .   Courtney - Community Engagement Blog Images Short …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately.  Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an increasingly ‘lived in’ house. Maybe we’ve been away from loved ones, or … Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Events Services …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… and allow it spill into the streets, engaging with public in unexpected ways. In Regina, Nuit Blanche has been in … throughout the downtown core.  Working in the outdoor public sphere does come with challenges, including contending … The urban landscape will be transformed, as art will illuminate buildings in Regina's Warehouse District. Viewers are …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon … lattes and craving connection in our physically distant lives. Can I get a shoutout for all the fictional friends we … too often over politics and COVID exposure alerts? Let your mind chew on the tangled webs of Domestic Thrillers instead. …

Wafaa Bilal: 168:01 opens at Dunlop Central Gallery May 5, 2017

… opens at Dunlop Central Gallery May 5, 2017 Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 10:18 Add Description In 168:01 , … as a starting point for a sculptural installation of a library, filled with empty white books. Attachment Wafaa …

2020: a year for escape

… Maybe not so much: the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s digital collections … checkouts increased by 63 per cent in 2020, and use of streaming movies and television increasing by 213 per cent!   … and teens.  School support was on the top of many families’ minds, and Regina customers had 739 live tutoring sessions …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing voice saying things like “just a … from your imagination, or painting by numbers, there’s a calming, meditative quality to any DIY or crafting project that …

Regina Public Library to host Mental Health Tradeshow

… Regina Public Library to host Mental Health Tradeshow Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 08:47 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) is offering the public an opportunity to …

Provincial library system up and running

… Provincial library system up and running Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 10:08 Add Description The online, province-wide library catalogue has been turned back …

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

… photography, painting, and mixed media, Niro challenges dominant colonial narratives and stereotypes of Indigenous … people, often using humour and a flair for storytelling. Casting her family members in her work, Niro deepens …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning journey.   I’m a die-hard fiction reader … one of them. It’s an eye-opening, emotional book that examines the lives and deaths of seven Indigenous students in … her work , you’ll definitely want to register for her upcoming talk about finding the path forward to truth and …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… your career with soft skills for the workplace Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about tech skills and coding. … to advance your career. Some tutorials are as short as 10 minutes, but there are also full, multi-part training … programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library card! Soft skills are transferrable to any …

Building Operator (permanent, full-time)

… Job Details Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Infrastructure and Services, the Building Operator … related to the overall upkeep, environment and security of library property and buildings. The position carries out a range of minor repairs and installations not requiring journeyman …

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 - … and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds through a delicious serving of local culinary …

Ready to run?

… to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it … on your running journey.  We’ve pulled together a reading list for all kinds of runners below, including a few titles … register for Chris Koch’s motivational talk, If I Can , coming up this Thursday night at 6:00pm. Registration is open …

For writers in despair

… WiR office! This post goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the … of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: Hot baths Walks Tea Floating in the river (or ocean) …

How to change your language settings

… language; wherever you are in the world, your browser will likely display the language that is predominantly spoken there.  Here is a step-by-step guide on how … Google Chrome 1. Open the Google Chrome browser by clicking the icon.  2. In the upper-right corner of the …

Maintenance Operator (permanent, full-time)

… Job Details Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Infrastructure and Services, the Maintenance Operator … related to the overall upkeep, environment and security of library property and buildings. The position carries out a range of minor repairs and installations not requiring certification …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be far … refresh my goals. And RPL can help me with all of that! The library has offerings right now to get me started. These are … Neurodiversity and a Future that Values all Kinds of Minds for new beginnings Global Neighbour Series: Ramadan in …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… Add Description This Pride month, RPL Film Theatre will highlight the rich stories and perspectives of 2SLGBTQIA+ … Anderson. Their new feature-length film Before I Change My Mind blends documentary and fictional storytelling to explore queer themes, memory, and personal trials. …

RPL Film Theatre serves up films and food at Feast Your Eyes: Foodie Film Festival

… and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds through a delicious serving of local culinary creations paired with food-oriented films. Attachment …

The best show in August

… the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by … using my smartphone camera. But these brief streaks of light are actually meteors from the annual Perseid meteor … You’ll get to see more of them if you go as little as 20 minutes away.  What do I need? No special equipment is …

Discover Nuit Blanche Regina at Central Library

… Discover Nuit Blanche Regina at Central Library Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 11:50 … artwork and performances downtown from emerging and established artists. Regina Public Library’s (RPL) Central … art.  Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_NuitBlancheProgramming_2023.pdf (508.49 KB) …

RPL’s Foodie Film Festival serves up a feast for the eyes

… and workshops, Feast Your Eyes will inspire palates and minds through a delicious serving of local culinary creations paired with feature films, along with a …

Horror Week Scary Reads!

… or you're just having a boo, we've got the screamin' read for you. Here are 10 spooky reads you should add to your reading list: Sundial by Catriona Ward Anything by Stephen King The … by Stephen Graham Jones A letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass The Island by Natasha Preston The Book Eaters …

Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition reframes gender representations in historic films

… Art Gallery brings the work of Finnish queer filmmaker Elian Mikkola to Sherwood Village Branch gallery with a … how images in historical film affect our definitions of femininity. Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_ElianMikkolaExhibition_2023.pdf (514.96 KB) …

RPL Film Theatre honours the experiences of Sixties Scoop survivors with screenings of hit series and live discussion

… Sixties Scoop survivors with screenings of hit series and live discussion Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 11/07/2023 - … Theatre, in partnership with Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture & Sport, is screening the 6-part TV series Little Bird throughout the month of November.  This …

Free rapid-access counselling at Regina Public Library

… Free rapid-access counselling at Regina Public Library Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, 12/19/2023 - … Family Service Regina counsellors are on site at RPL for 60-minute walk-in conversations to help with concerns like …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… hearing, sell touch, taste, kinesiology (motion) Avoid clichés to create work that rises above the norm Use original … ‘happy’ to an object or scene that represents the happy feeling. Instead of “She felt happy,” use concrete words like … forms. (free verse, haiku, etc.) Make every word count. Eliminate all unnecessary words, phrases, and lines. Read lots …

Reading while farming

… Reading while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care … fields! He’s passionate about telling people about farming, so we’re thrilled he’ll be host and moderator for our …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… the last two years has been Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.  Here is a list of read-alikes for those waiting … novelist, Craig Davidson. Each is a heartbreaking coming of age story reminiscent of King’s early work like The Body (Stand by Me) …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Balcony (Israel) Hotel Salvation (India/Hindi) Hospitalité (Japan) How About Adolph (Germany) Wild Tales (Spain/Argentina) Life Is Beautiful (Italy) 2. Ask a friend of another … from around the globe using Naxos World . 6. Support a minority-owned business in your neighbourhood. 7. Count the …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This Halloween, Regina Public … comics, and music, are available from anywhere using streaming services like library2go and hoopla from a computer or … The video was edited by Marketing and Communications Administrator Devin Pacholik using After Effects in Regina …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body … and helps you with those unique technical problems like montages and telephone conversations. Side bonus: it’s … can be applied to everything from Unforgiven , A Beautiful Mind , Lost in Translation... or maybe even your next story! …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps coming up is how do you talk to children about COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and … following ideas to support you and your families in the coming days and weeks. Practice Self-Compassion . Even those …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… 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 … all an ending that makes you say, “well I didn’t see that coming”!  Here are three thrillers for adults that I have on …

2014 Board Meetings

… … Note: All meetings begin at 4:30pm at the Central Library Boardroom unless otherwise noted. January 7 - Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes Library Director's Report   February 25 - Regular …

2013 Board Meetings

… … Note: All meetings begin at 4:30pm at the Central Library Boardroom unless otherwise noted. January 8 - Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes   February 26 - Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes …

2008 Board Meetings

… … January 22 - Annual and Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes Agenda Item 7.03 - Calendar of Events   February 26 Meeting Minutes Agenda Item 7.02 - Library Director's Report   March 25 Meeting Minutes Agenda …

The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals

… Body Set your New Year’s resolution with some help from the library. We’ve compiled a list of reading goals that you can … and get a blackout! Don’t stop there! Do you have a seemingly never-ending TBR pile? Is there a genre you’ve never explored? Do you want to read for 15 minutes every day? Set your reading resolution and take part …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… are good to go on an early date because 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 … after. In Regina, most of our museums are free, or have a minimal cost, and are just big enough for a good visit. Be …

Listening to the Classics

Listening to the Classics Blog Body Okay. Please don’t jump … (or fogesse) when the next episode of The Witcher is coming down the stream? So maybe the books aren’t really … he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin”). Then work your way up to The Trial , followed by The …

There's music in the air

… music in 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 … To get you watching Kanopy is a great source for streaming award-winning movies and documentaries, and I am … Burns’ Country Music Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind How The Beatles Changed The World To get you playing …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain or to walk across the country from one coast … unexpectedly take you. Bonus Tip: A very good friend of mine (and a veteran NaNoWriMo participant) told me that the …

2010 Board Meetings

… begin at 4:30pm January 26 - Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes Library Director's Report   February 23 - Regular Meeting …

2011 Board Meetings

… begin at 4:30pm January 25 - Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes Library Director's Report   February 22 - Regular Meeting …

2012 Board Meetings

… … Note: All meetings begin at 4:30pm at the Central Library Boardroom unless otherwise noted. January 4 - Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting Minutes   February 28 - Regular Meeting - NOTE: This meeting …

A book for every podcast

… good book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular … to the letter. Much of the joy of this podcast comes from listening to them interact with their partners, who are … detective story that is a celebration of a forgotten feminist trailblazer, and a condemnation of a Hollywood …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to find out: what is this thing? Q: What … for! Off the top of my head, I’d name: Virtual reality, gaming, animation: scanning real life objects or people to … most interesting project was to scan a custom bench so that miniature benches could be printed for multiple Christmas …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in 2022! Saskatchewan author … in Saskatchewan by Naomi Hansen S.E. Hinton’s enduring coming of age novel, The Outsiders , topped the RPL list of … graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey continued to dominate in 2022, occupying all ten spots on RPL’s most …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… a lot of us have been missing these last few months is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and … composer, following them through their queer and musical coming-of-age against the majestic backdrop of the Canadian … Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Music Movies Events Reading …

John Ware Reclaimed

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