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—Hoskin, Rik, author.
2024

Graphic Novel

"In The Great Hunt, Rand al'Thor and his companions set out to retrieve a powerful artifact from The Dark One's Shadowspawn. For centuries, gleemen ha...
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—Prévost, Guilaume.
2009

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A statue; a coin; an old book. They look as dusty as everything else in the Faulkner Antiquarian Bookstore. But when Sam Saulkner slips the coin into...
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—Jordan, Robert, 1948-2007, author.
2015

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"Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and co...
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—Hesse, Lena, 1981-
2015

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What happens if the world unexpectedly stands still for a moment? If, just like that, you are given a bit of time by sheer luck? This is exactly what...
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—Calejo, Ryan, author.
2024

Book

Traveling back in time to 1950s Cuba to stop a mysterious incident that will eventually destroy the Land of the Living, Charlie, Violet and Raúl are...
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—Martin, Monique.
2010

Book

Professor Simon Cross has spent his life searching for evidence of vampires and avoiding emotional entanglements. When a mysterious accident transport...
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—Martin, Monique.
2013

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This box set contains three complete novels: Books 1-3 of the Out of Time Series. Don't miss the rest of the series including the brand new book 10...
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—Wheeler, Thomas (Screenwriter), author.
2025

Book

When Bertie Wells accidentally creates a black hole in 1878, he travels to 2022 to attend a special school, where he teams up with Zoe Fuentes and Ame...
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—Haddix, Margaret Peterson, author.
2023

Book

"Clifton, Indiana, 1840. Jessie Keyser lives with her family in a small log cabin. Her father is a blacksmith and her mother cares for her and her sib...
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—Calejo, Ryan, author.
2024

Book

"Charlie has received a letter from the Land of the Dead -- a dire warning from his grandmother concerning his (and the rest of La Liga's) impending d...
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2021

DVD

"Dive into the realities of time: how much--and how little--we truly understand about it."--Container....
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—Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018., author.
1996

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The book was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the nature of the universe, but since that time there have been extraordinary advances i...
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—Dixon, Chuck, 1954-
2015

Graphic Novel

Rand al'Thor and his companions--his old friends from Emond's Field; the brave warrior Lan Mandragoran; and Moiraine, the mysterious and powerful Aes...
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—Bergren, Lisa Tawn.
2011

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When Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in Torrent , the third and fi...
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10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place.   The best time is when everyone can be … family gathering spot. Invite everyone to a fun game of, “Let’s Write a Story!” Decide who will be the scribe? … and grammar mistakes don’t matter. Brainstorm the kind of story you are going to write. An adventure, a scary …

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

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

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… a Canadian 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 upcoming municipal … election! Here's how... Register to vote Register ahead of time to make voting faster at the polls. Check your …

A Stitch and Time opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… A Stitch and Time opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not … on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 07:14 Add Description A Stitch and Time , opening at Dunlop Art Gallery on September 28, … theme, but a common tool: needle and thread. In a series of performances, installations, and community sessions, they …

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 … stuff like that.” It’s true: we do stuff like that all the time . We’ve hosted food and drink tastings, DIY bicycle … storytimes, murder mystery games, and literally thousands of other unique programs. Even now that we’ve moved most of

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… in Italy called Jelsi. Since coming to Canada at the age of four, I have lived in Montreal, Vancouver, Glen … more than 500 titles over the last 15 years.  Enough of that! Time to get to the important stuff. Like what is the writer …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… 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 platforms that we … not that they are necessarily bad in small doses, but many of us don't feel great after scrolling through Facebook …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… 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 … the best way for me to get back 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 …

Tragedy Plus Time/I Laughed, I Cried, I Split My Side

… Tragedy Plus Time/I Laughed, I Cried, I Split My Side … This catalogue … Split My Side . These exhibitions employed different points of view to critically examine the application of humour in the practices of 21 Canadian and international …

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 Micah Lexier which share a common element: … previous work which has dealt with the measurement of time and the transient nature of existance. Copies available …

Same Time, Same Channel: Producing Nations Around the World

… 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 …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… I finally get to where I’m going, it feels great to be out of the house, especially when I’m at the museum. It’s one of the all-time greatest date spots. I have never had a lack of

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Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us  are practicing social distancing. Some of us may be … sudden changes. While staying home and having more free time on your hands, you’ve likely thought about searching  …

Fighting summer slide

… Fighting summer slide Blog Body Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months when children are out of … slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is easier …

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 … interest you? Start with those. The library is happy to offer you suggestions! 2. Set specific and measurable goals … well for setting personal goals too.  S - Specific: Instead of saying, "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… Our Younger Selves Blog Body By Scott Sather As a young professional, you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While … have. A modest amount of money can grow exponentially over time thanks to the power of compound interest. Starting a …

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 … Here, Junod's unforgettable piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of

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 …

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 … same Bruce Springsteen tape over and over again.  At the time, I thought long car rides were awful, but I look back …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Starter! Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately.  Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an … just missing an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted back to some hobbies which I didn’t have time for before the quarantine, and checking off some of those long-term personal goals has gone a long …

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 … better. Here are seven reasons why: Available anywhere, any time . We get book cravings that must be satisfied …

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 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 …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning … out your to-read plans for the holidays.  On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding!  Day 1: … Daphne is a former student who died mysteriously, and every time someone thinks about her, she will return and commit …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… I used to think that a novel was simply a collection of scenes containing recurring characters engaged in some sort of journey. To some extent this is true (we do move from … shifts as their world changes in small or large ways. Sometimes it helps to keep in mind the emotional state of the …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… for the library being available during these difficult times. “One of the things as a mother is you spend a lot of time with a child on you,” Sarah says, “It’s a good thing …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… to students and school families by Greg Enion, Director of Education for Regina Public Schools. He says: Please … anxiety may experience increased anxiety during uncertain times, so don't be hard on yourself if you are feeling more … relaxing activities that you enjoy. Consider a wide variety of fun, intellectually stimulating, and physically active …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own Family … about to begin and end. Songs build excitement and a sense of routine.  For opening and closing songs ideas, check out  … TumbleBooks , Bookflix , and Storyline Online . Or, use any of the books you have in your home! Action Rhymes and Songs …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy … laughed and talked for over an hour and a half. For those of you who are wondering how to keep your book clubs active in these times, Regina Public Library has eBooks and eAudiobooks that …

Support For The New School Year

… For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their … Brainfuse is a great resource to turn to because it offers live, online tutoring between the hours of 3 PM and …

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

… with some help from the library. We’ve compiled a list of reading goals that you can use to power your reading in … adapted into a stage play or musical Read a book from each of the major literary prizes (e.g., Pulitzer Prize, Man … month of the year Read a book from each of the New York Times Best Seller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and young …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Thomas Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of  FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic … File Hill’s Qu’Appelle Tribal Council – and also the Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce . We were able to asked him a few questions just in time for Small Business Week.  RPL: Thomas, what is the goal …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… hardy prairie folk. But winter is here, so it’s a good time to talk about being prepared for the unexpected.  … kit.  Fill out our online form  to get a personalized list of reading recommendations based on your interests. Then … wish list. And just like that, you’ve got three weeks worth of reading material on standby! Or if you’re extra nerdy …

For writers in despair

… For writers in despair Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes out to the writer who is struggling … under in that quicksand. I'm sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: Hot baths Walks Tea …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… 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 across the world:   Dunlop Art Gallery … ° Project   Museum of Modern Art (New York) — MOMA Through Time   Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam)  — Virtual tour of the …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… 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 help you develop … and Connections at Work Boost productivity and time management Develop critical thinking and creativity …

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

… Gallery, creates a space in which to experience emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us … exhibition by Nicole Kelly Westman, a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer … and colours to transport us away from the frantic pace of modern life. Viewers step into a meditative space that …

Let's Talk About Racism

… be hard to know how to engage with this important, but sometimes intimidating topic. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and … 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 …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… you’re feeling blue today. The third Monday in January is often referred to as “Blue Monday,” the saddest day of the year. The excitement (or stress) of the holidays has … off, and here in Regina, it can be the coldest, and darkest time of the whole year.  January’s also the worst month for …

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 … homes in the United States during the Jim Crow era – a time when the US legal system enforced racial segregation …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… in!  Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the … thirst for these refreshing perspectives. Here are a few of our favourites! Canadian art is so diverse that there is … human emotions with digital technologies in her layered multimedia installations.  Kent Monkmon Kent Monkmon’s …

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 … and other bills that could be reduced during this period of time to free up cash flow. Step 3: Do your taxes. Ensure you …

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 … my place on the throne, I must produce an heir. Countless times I have fed the island's forests my blood. Yet, my …

RPL Musical Instruments

… your musical interests with free access to a variety of instruments — all you need is your Regina Public Library … instruments to other branches for pick up due to the risk of damage.  Find and place a hold on an instrument using our … The card used to place the hold must be present at the time of pick up. You will need to authenticate your hold …

Digital Keyboard

… with the option to plug in headphones for quiet practice time. Keyboards are a versatile instrument offering many types of sounds and settings in addition to the basic piano …

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 … spine: Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the … Law and Order SVU , Will & Grace (hilarious even the fourth time around), Survivor , and Are You Smarter Than a …

Horror Week Scary Reads!

… Tran Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle Have a spooktacular time reading! Erin from Marketing and Communications. Blog … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

Discover Nuit Blanche Regina at Central Library

… Regina Public Library’s (RPL) Central location will be one of the festival hubs, offering fun performances, programs, and multi-media art.  …

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 Notify Me tag as many times as you like. Notify Me tags also tell us what titles …

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

… Reading is good for you! Here are just a few (or more) of the benefits that come from making time to read: Relaxation: reading has been shown to put our … whose backgrounds differ from our own. Reduced feelings of isolation and alienation. The opportunity to imagine …

Journaling for writers

… scribble each morning by hand (this soothes me and is part of my morning ritual) 2. An INTERSTITIAL JOURNAL: To track … on the process journal. This journal is focused on the act of writing and how I feel it’s going. I began to do this … a treadmill journal where you track your words, writing time, pages written, and so on. I know this can help some …

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

… religion, tolerance, totalitarianism, and the future of western society. As political extremism is normalized, … and protest movements –  such as the Women’s March, #timesup and #metoo –  swell with growing support, reflection …

Regina Public Library strives to increase financial literacy in the community

… personal finance dramatically impacts our lives. At a time when Canadians are struggling with increasingly high levels of household debt, and many fear what the future may bring … in financial terms, learning how to master our money is of crucial importance. Attachment Regina Public Library …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… the presents have been opened. It’s a new year. What better time to embrace new habits? Here is our suggestion for a New … see you read and write. Visit the library. Do any, or all, of the above and you are on your way to raising a reader. … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing …

Hearing Loops at RPL

… Hearing Loops at RPL Blog Body Right on time for National AcccessAbility Week: RPL has hearing … “loop cable” (which acts as an antenna) to guide the sound of the speaker’s voice to hearing devices equipped with a … listeners can pick up the audio once they are within 4 feet of the countertop system. Anyone with a compatible hearing …

If you like: Stranger Things

… Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things … is a supernatural horror that re-visits the small town of Derry every 27 years. A gang of misfits known as the …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… header with name, title and page number, etc. Edit and Proofread your work in detail: consistency, timeline, pace, clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, … and character arcs, POV, word usage, etc. Research the type of publisher that publishes what you have written: …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… titles in the collection and will be adding new ones over time. We also welcome requests for new items , if you have … found in our general collections, at all RPL locations.   Geoffrey - Collections Blog Images Short Title Indigenous … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reconciliation …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… plans for follow through.  With that in mind, here’s a list of home organization books with nice pictures or quick lists … is a section on organizing room by room, on organizing time, on organizing home life, on organizing transitions … by Cassandra Aarssen.  Take a quiz to find out what type of clutterbug you are and get specific tips for your type.  …

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

… library donor. He is a true ambassador. “I can’t remember a time I didn’t use the library,” he says. “My parents would … 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 …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… 30 cents a day. No renewals. No holds. Let’s spread the joy of reading and let others have a turn! Maximum 5 titles at a time. Please note: these changes only apply to our print … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Services …

​​​​​​​Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… has launched Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best in world cinema, independent films and … a month and 3 days to watch a movie or documentary as many times as you like. But wait, there’s more! With your Library … plays to Kanopy Kids – Kanopy’s curated children's content of quality and thoughtful entertainment for the whole …

When you love scary movies

… horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might be … 1st watch 31 previously unseen horror movies by midnight of Halloween. It doesn’t have to be a movie a day. You can …

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 schools. The …

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 front page of Reddit . This photo was seen by tens of thousands of … journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the technical side of the craft until …

New pilot project gives public access to free menstrual products

… will provide free access to menstrual products at three of its locations. This helps ensure that library customers and members of the public will have access to menstrual products in times of urgent need. Attachment MEDIA …

Uncover Your Family Story

… research to the next level? Ancestry Library Edition is one of the leading resources for genealogy enthusiasts that for a limited time you can access from home using your library card number … access to Ancestry Library Edition to continue to the end of July. Normally, access is in-library use only. This is an …

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 … Clinton said. “I recently decided that during some of this time it would be great to learn – to widen my understanding …

Black Lives Matter Education

… media feeds have been filled with the distressing images of events currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want … video streaming platform Kanopy has many relevant titles timely to this discussion that you can find here . I …

Creative project presented around the world comes to Regina to play with language and world-building

… Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of multimedia exhibition Second Tongues by Toronto/Vienna-based … around the world, Lee’s project considers the complexities of the local culture’s linguistics, ultimately emphasizing …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in my heart.  When I was young, I … and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories of books being something I spent a lot of time on when I was very young. That is, until I reached …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… their old habits thanks to the convenience that e-commerce offers. As a small business owner, it is time to think about offering online sales, or enhancing and expanding all of

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… For Small Businesses Cash flow is the in- and out-flow of money from a business. Positive cash flow is a good sign … By refocusing on generating cash rather than making a profit during this time of survival, small businesses can improve their …

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 … his soothing voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made … configuration and a beautiful picture emerged - most of the time (there might have been a few disasters along the way). …

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 can … bad. *nervous laugh* This years marks the 20th edition of Canada Reads . Five well-known Canadians have each …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your … and management have been tremendously supportive, both of me and of the RPL Writer in Residence program as a whole, and for …

John Peet : My Grandfather’s Pictures opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… and ceramicist John Peet. The exhibition includes images of his grandfather’s time at Mount Cashel Orphanage in the early 1900s. …

Support Indigenous Business

… Business Blog Body What can I do? I’ve asked this question of myself many times since the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation came out in 2015. One of the things I can do immediately is support local …

Scarves in the Park

… scarves with volunteers from Angels4Warmth , a local non-profit group that distributes items to help keep vulnerable members of our community warm during the winter months. The timing … have been better as we come up on the first snowstorm of the season. Over two hundred scarves were wrapped around …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… 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 on the promise of toys…that they can’t have yet. My five-year-old can count …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… Most-read eBooks for 2021 Blog Body The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with Regina readers: … last year, and the most popular mystery titles were A Time for Mercy by John Grisham, The Sentinel by Lee Child, … came a close second: top romance titles included The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes, The Return by Nicolas Sparks, and …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… Changes for Overdrive app users Blog Body Overdrive, one of our main providers of digital reading materials, is streamlining its service by … anymore, so you may notice issues with functionality over time.   You can still borrow Overdrive materials on Kobo …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… legal needs but don’t know where to start, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be at Central Library a few times per month to help you find legal information and teach … you with the legal advice you need, including those who offer free and low-cost legal assistance. Drop-In Free …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through 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 …

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, … everyone with the perfect snack.  How does it work? A few times each year, the Libby app gives us free unlimited … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… slide? A 2020 study  showed that students lost an average of 20 percent of their school-year skills in reading and 27 percent of … books, and eBooks and graphic novels for children. 2. Make time to play. Games and puzzles are a fun way to brush up on …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The … do love an inspiring story. The running world is chock full of them – along with plenty of guides to help you get … Becky Wade Firth.  Speaking of presenters: there’s still time to register for Chris Koch’s motivational talk, If I …

Stressed about money?

… budget for groceries and bills! It’s not surprising many of us are feeling stressed out about money. For times like this I try to gather as much helpful information … financial decisions for my life. The library has a lots of free resources to help you make the financial choices …

Write a novel in November

… November Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Hopping into the blog to send a wave of support to everyone who is taking on the challenge of … Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) or any other time of year. What is NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… one 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 …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… However, when hearing about the settlement needs of newcomer Ukrainians throughout this year, we stepped up our efforts. This time, with many of our community partners at our side. Every Saturday since …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… 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 light. … to write about the foster care system for quite a long time, and I was waiting for the right story to be able to do …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to host our Sounds of Summer Reading program. The event pairs summer reading … fellow blogger Pam from Collections pulls together a list of summer reading recommendations to share, while Gordon … at the library, where it’ll be reassembled and given some time to adjust to the temperature in the room (this step is …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 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 … of Madness A gripping medical mystery and instant New York Times bestseller, Brain On Fire is Susan Callahan’s …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is … City Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes … be the first travel its course. For those who love spending time (even vicariously) in the Canadian wilderness, this is …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… 5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of Children’s Programming at RPL, I am always looking out … and discover. This year, most have had to be in the form of online offerings – but the great outdoors is still one of … species. Stargazing   Dark winter nights are the perfect time for families to learn about the constellations. In the …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Diversity Month and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than … (Spain/Argentina) Life Is Beautiful (Italy) 2. Ask a friend of another background to teach you how to make a family … Book One by John Lewis The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes American Born …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… other. At least, that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, but also a lot of anxiety as I consider the sheer immensity of the task … and writing into the unknown -- if we spend too much time worrying about what we’ve just written, we’ll get …

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

… techniques to get you started. Building your tracker Think of your tracker as a hand-written spreadsheet: the … hit your goal. You can use a dot grid to make any kind of tracker that works for you, from minimalist to ornate. … your reading tracker every day reinforces the habit every time you intentionally note your progress.  Accountability …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When … interact? Would my children lose interest in the middle of a session? Wouldn’t it be awkward? But even with all … and it cut down significantly on video game and TV screen time. So, if you have some skepticism about whether the …
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