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World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn … for the most up-to-date information: New Ways of Understanding Autism, by Brigitte Harrisson United in Autism: … memoirs: Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic: a comedian’s guide to life on the spectrum, by Michael McCreary Odd …

RPL Musical Instruments

… with more instruments available at our Sherwood Village Branch. Note that we cannot ship instruments to other branches for pick up due to the risk of damage. Find and …

Acoustic Guitar

… or nylon. The guitar is played by fingering the fret board and plucking or strumming the strings with finger picks, plectrum or bare fingers. They can also be played with a slide which is a hollow cylindrical … metal. Acoustic guitars are a highly versatile instrument and feature in most genres of music. When you borrow an …

Xylophone

… in a case to protect it. You will also receive two mallets. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the … you have it. Never played before? No problem! You can also access free step-by-step video lessons for a variety …

Electric Guitar

… wire. Electric guitar is played by fingering the fret board and plucking or strumming the strings with finger picks, plectrum or bare fingers. The pickups on an electric guitar use the vibrations of the strings to generate sound signals. The signals are then sent to an amplifier to produce the sound. Electric guitars can also …

Acoustic Bass

… wound metal wire. It is played by fingering the fretboard and plucking or strumming the strings with a plectrum, finger pick or bare fingers. When you borrow an acoustic bass from RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. You will also receive a strap, a pick and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes better …

Banjo

… Banjo Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 17:52 Service Info Banjos are a four to six stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a circular frame, averaging about 97 cm …

Mandolin

… Mandolin Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:10 Service Info Mandolins are eight to twelve stringed instruments in the … courses of strings that are doubled in unison pitch. An eight stringed mandolin would have four courses of …

Violin

… stringed, hollow body instrument that is held horizontally and balanced between the chin and shoulder. It averages between 48 - 59 cm in length. The …

Ukulele

… are made of nylon or gut. The ukulele is usually plucked and strummed with bare fingers and thumb. The ukulele is mainly associated with Hawaiian music but is also found in Folk and Indie music. When you …

Doumbek

… stretched over the top. It is approximately 43 cm in height and is played by striking the head with different parts of bare hands and fingers. Doumbeks are generally used in classic Middle …

Bongo Drums

… played by striking the heads with different parts of bare hands and fingers. Bongos feature primarily in Afro-Cuban and Latin American styles of music. When you borrow a set …

Cajon

… by striking the flat surface with different parts of bare hands and fingers while the player sits on top. They are approximately 48 cm in height. Cajons are featured in many types of music including Latin American, Cuban, …

Djembe

… - 20:33 Service Info The djembe is a traditional African goblet shaped drum, averaging about 61 cm in height. It … played by striking the head with different parts of bare hands and fingers. Djembes are featured in African and World music …

Digital Keyboard

… - 20:18 Service Info Electronic keyboards feature black and white keys like a traditional piano. While more portable than a piano, they can range from 94 cm in length and 8.3 kg …

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

… Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools Blog Body Tansi Orange Shirt Day is a day to honour those who survived … and the residential school system, 1879 to 1986 by John S Milloy Residential Schools : The devastating impact …

New pilot project gives public access to free menstrual products

… gives public access to free menstrual products Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 15:17 Add … of its locations. This helps ensure that library customers and members of the public will have access to menstrual …

Art exhibit hosted at Central Library to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

… hosted at Central Library to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Submitted by chardy on Tue, 09/24/2024 - … a special exhibit to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Echoes from this Land is a collaborative effort between Indigenous and …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere …

Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with talk by author Bevann Fox

… Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with talk by author Bevann Fox Submitted by bbook on Tue, 09/28/2021 - 13:49 Add Description Regina Public Library will host an in-person event to recognize the National Day for Truth …

Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with talk by author Lisa Bird-Wilson

… Regina Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with talk by author Lisa Bird-Wilson … 09:12 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) will host an in-person event to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at 12:00 pm on Friday, September 30, at …

Cadmus Delorme to speak at the library for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

… Delorme to speak at the library for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Submitted by chardy on Mon, 09/25/2023 - … of the Cowesses First Nation, will speak about the importance of reconciliation and his hopefulness for the future during a public talk at …

Truth and Reconciliation is the focus of Regina Public Library’s Small Business Week

… Truth and Reconciliation is the focus of Regina Public Library’s … Small Business Week October 17-23. In response to Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action 92, this year’s events …

Writing Help at RPL

… J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know … like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So what changed? How did I get from there to becoming an award-winning …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories … when I was very young. That is, until I reached grade four and fell in love with The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about a group of young female entrepreneurs and the hijinks and drama they encounter while starting up …

Sun Life Financial brings the gift of music to the Prairies

… Sun Life Financial brings the gift of music to the Prairies Submitted by … Innovative Musical Instrument Lending Library program expands to Regina Public Library REGINA, SK - (May 18, 2018) – … Public Library (RPL) for free, courtesy of the Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program. …

Regina Public Library holiday hours for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Monday September 30, 2024

… Public Library holiday hours for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Monday September 30, 2024 Submitted by … be open Monday September 30 from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Glen Elm and Connaught Branches are regularly closed on Mondays. Attachment …

Cadmus Delorme to speak at the library for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast called YQR Art Speak ?). And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on …

The magic of musical storytelling

… of musical storytelling Blog Body I played trumpet in band when I was a kid. I was terrible at it, but I loved music and being surrounded by people who were playing it. It’s for … of all ages to experience storytelling through music, and learn more about the instruments of the orchestra. It …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, and letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of toys…that they can’t have yet. My five-year-old can count to 60 in order to …

For writers in despair

… story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the words to tell the story, strong and true. … go and listen to THIS beautiful blessing from the amazing John O’Donohue. I don't know if this will help. I do know we all …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… of the year. Discover what everyone's been talking about and add these to your TBR pile. Download the complete list … three reads in each category: Fiction The Women by Kristin Hannah Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros None of This is True by Lisa Jewell Non-fiction The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Atomic Habits by Jame Clear In …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… 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 journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I must admit I was a bit skeptical about participating …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve … with matching music, performed by accomplished pianist and Regina Symphony Orchestra Conductor/Music Director, …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even … through the online environment, we still connected, laughed and talked for over an hour and a half. For those of you who …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like … to reflect on the women who inspire me in my own life, and ask myself how I could be doing more to lift up our …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing … all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured imaginations and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being the 75th anniversary of D-Day and 2020 the 75th anniversary of the …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… global book club with #BigLibraryRead! Blog Body More than 19,000 libraries around the world are participating in Overdrive’s online digital book club #BigLibraryRead and Regina Public Library is one of them! From April 1st – 15th using the Overdrive or Libby app RPL customers can instantly borrow the ebook Homes: A Refugee Story with no …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Next week, RPL, Reconciliation Regina, Central Zone Board, and Heritage Community Association will launch a discussion series based on the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation. We will first discuss Calls #62-65 for … where it will be the focus of our discussion. The artist and teacher who coordinated the project will speak to its …

Flags of Unsung Countries opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Unsung Countries opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 08:19 Add … embodies the artist’s struggle to belong to both her Nigerian home and her Canadian one. Liz Ikiriko, who is a biracial …

Maintenance Operator (permanent, full-time)

… Maintenance Operator (permanent, full-time) Job Details Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Infrastructure and Services, the Maintenance Operator performs tasks …

Building Operator (permanent, full-time)

… Building Operator (permanent, full-time) Job Details Under the direction of the Director, Facilities Infrastructure and Services, the Building Operator performs tasks related to the overall upkeep, environment and security of library property and buildings. The position …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… last few months is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online during the COVID-19, and many likely won’t switch back to their old habits thanks …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… vote in the 2024 municipal election Blog Body If you’re 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 …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence … this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and over again from writing teachers, coaches, and our …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know … few from my ‘to read’ list are: Angry Queer Somali Boy b y Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You: A …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations devoted to issues from paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1 and Part 2 . Here is the third and final tip that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi National Day for Truth and Reconciliation …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… To Read Week turns 35! Blog Body Intellectual freedom means that each of us has the right to decide what we read, watch and listen to (within the limits of the law). This freedom … The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill The Giver …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based … Skies This extraordinary novel is seen through the eyes of Johannes, an avid member of the Hitler Youth in the 1940s. … and obsession. After the disappearance of his parents, Johannes finds he is the only one aware of Elsa's existence …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one … Wall survived a tumultuous nomadic upbringing by an alcoholic father and eccentric artist mother, where she and her …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to spend the summer on the coast, as … has been good to me. I got so much writing done, met many interesting writers and writers-to-be, and read many …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… painting show on 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 little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me … increasingly difficult paint by numbers sets. On rainy days and freezing cold winter mornings I would sit for hours …

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

… goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading … some tips on setting reading goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and …

There's music in the air

… the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you … playing! To get you reading The Lives of Brian by Brian Johnson AC/DC legendary frontman takes readers through his … me laughing out loud. I listened to the audiobook which Johnson reads himself, and that really added to the overall …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… sharks. It’s tornados. It’s sharks inside tornados. I mean, you can’t possibly get any more ridiculous or fun if you tried. An instant cult …

Build your tech skills to excel at work

… professional learning resources that are free to you with an RPL library card? LinkedIn Learning is your go-to for … for everyone. Start with Microsoft Excel Essential Training and then Master Microsoft Excel with eight more courses. … popular tech courses include PowerBI Essential Training and Rust Tips and Tricks . LinkedIn Learning also offers …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… National Indigenous Peoples Day Blog Body Tansi National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and …

Regina Public Library strives to increase financial literacy in the community

… Regina Public Library strives to increase financial literacy in the community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 08:47 Add Description From paying for college to planning for retirement, personal finance dramatically impacts …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library donor. He is a true ambassador. “I can’t …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… for longer Blog Body Our Popular Picks collection has changed to serve you better. We want our RPL customers to have access to the most in-demand, buzzed about books for longer. Skip the waitlists and …

How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

… Your Phone Blog Body Did you know that library cardholders can now add their library card to their phone’s digital wallet? It’s quick and easy to do, and will make your trips to the library a breeze! Your …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character? My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and resources to help. A helpful and comforting message I have seen came in a letter written …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. Find our full instructional video … or watch them below. Below are some additional resources and ideas to help get your family started. Happy storytelling! Opening and Closing Songs Opening and closing your storytime with a …

Need professional accreditation? The library has your back.

… for a professional certificate or help with preparing for an upcoming exam? Our professional development resources have you covered, and everything is free with your library card! LinkedIn … opportunities to earn professional certificates from companies like Microsoft , GitHub , Adobe , and more. LinkedIn …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Yes, we do stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the same: I’m constantly surprised by the programs we offer – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly every …

Cozy Cooking

… the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly harvested grain …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and films that honour Black heritage in the prairies. Here is a look at what you can find! Artwork Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce that they recently acquired artwork by Liz Ikiriko …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… moved a lot. I went to eight schools between kindergarten and my high school graduation, and for a VERY shy and anxious introvert, that was not an easy thing. No …

Support Indigenous Business

… Support Indigenous 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 …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… Changes for Overdrive app users Blog Body Overdrive, one of … Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the best reading experience for everyone. … Overdrive app will be removed from the Apple, Google Play, and Microsoft app stores. You can continue using the app, …

Regina Public Library celebrates International Women’s Day

… celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting online and in-person programs that give voice to women’s achievements and struggles in the fight for gender equality, especially …

Finding the path to reconciliation with Tanya Talaga

… Finding the path to reconciliation with Tanya Talaga Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 05/16/2022 - … Regina Public Library (RPL) will welcome author Tanya Talaga to Regina for an empowering talk on finding the path forward for truth and …

Library board votes to relocate Central Library services

… taken due to concerns with failing building infrastructure and its effects on business continuity. Attachment MEDIA …

New Central Library a must for downtown Regina

Stressed about money?

… on the rise it’s easy to get overwhelmed by our personal finances. There are so many things to consider: children’s educations, saving for retirement, having an emergency fund for those unexpected household expenses, …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are not supposed to go anywhere near those subjects clustered under “science”. I … idea is that developing hypotheses, using logical reasoning and gathering experimental data might contaminate our …

Uncover Your Family Story

… You might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier for you. Have you ever thought about …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment. As a parent, this is something … I am grappling with myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children …

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 essential soft skills to …

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

… 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 for—whether … the Big 5 publishing houses. Beginning November 1, Macmillan Publishers will only allow public libraries to purchase …

Support For The New School Year

… parents everywhere try to remember their times tables, and whether i does indeed come before e except after c. All … kidding aside, this is going to be a school year unlike any we’ve experienced, and, whether you are opting for in-person, remote or …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old … card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new perspectives and experiences. That early learning has now become a weekly …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

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

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… Stream the best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best …

When you love scary movies

… you love scary movies Blog Body If you love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the … be for you. I completed my first challenge four years ago and I had so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the … of Halloween. It doesn’t have to be a movie a day. You can miss days and catch up on the weekend. Or call in sick to …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an idea for the silver screen? Do you want to see your name in the credits? Are you hoping to one … How do you format a script? Well, here are five fantastic resources to get you on your way: 1. The …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… on May 1! Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your Overdrive reading history and holds will be waiting for you. We’ve got everything 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 next book (yet … of court intrigue to keep us happy. 1. Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just before her sixteenth birthday, Princess …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering a digital reading device? As a librarian, I’m often asked for recommendations on ereaders. Here …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… read, so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. By far the … is a list of read-alikes for those waiting for their hold and those wanting more like it. Some titles that you might …