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—Helmstetter, Shad, author.
2017

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What you think and what you say when you talk to yourself each day literally wires your brain for success or failure. In this book, the author shows y...
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—Helmstetter, Shad, author.
2017

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What you think and what you say when you talk to yourself each day literally wires your brain for success or failure. In this book, the author shows y...
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—Berg, Elizabeth.
2002

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Relates the story of a family in turmoil from the perspective of a husband who must work through denial and anguish to redemption and personal respons...
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—Berg, Elizabeth.
2003

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Relates the story of a family in turmoil from the perspective of a husband who must work through denial and anguish to redemption and personal respons...
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—Berg, Elizabeth.
2012

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When is a marriage worth saving, and when is it worth letting go? Tells the story from the point of view of a man who goes overnight from being a husb...
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—Bell, Davina, author.
2023

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A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating life's little moments and big emotions with empathy, kindness and words from the heart....
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—Moncure, Jane Belk.
1988

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Each day of the week, Little Monkey learns appropriate behavior for a variety of situations....
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—Fray (Musical group), performer.
2009

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The Fray is finally back with their highly anticipated sophomore album, which features the popular single You Found Me. Another terrific quality about...
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—Aitken, Joyce, author.
2020

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A practical guide on how to respond to other people's Grief and Tragic Loss. Written from the author's personal experiences after her husband's death...
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—Horn, Sam, author.
1996

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If you've ever been tongue-tied - or if you've ever given a tongue-lashing (and regretted it), Tongue Fu! offers constructive alternatives that will t...
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—Hasson, Gill, author.
2020

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"This picture book helps children overcome their shyness with manageable strategies, such as preparing ahead of time for events they feel shy about, s...

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Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran …  “If I have skills that I can use to help, I will do that,” says Betty, for whom giving back is second nature. Her … by example. “The volunteerism came from my parents,” she says. “They were involved in everything that went on in the …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… regiment—wreaking havoc on Hitler's eastern front. But when she is downed behind enemy lines and thrown across the … In post-war Boston, 17-year-old Jordan McBride is delighted when her long-widowed father brings home a fiancée. But … the resilience of the human spirit.   The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer In 1942, Europe remains in the …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… how to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the … Show up at the page In his book On Writing , Stephen King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things … to six scripts. Once I was done that, I remembered someone saying that 90% of what you write is garbage, so I kept …

Writing Help at RPL

… in all its Forms  Jan 20, 7:00 to 8:15pm Where and When: Making the Most of Setting in Your Writing  Feb 17, … I spend my mornings working on creative nonfiction essays, researching a family history project, and fine-tuning … but I’ve always been interested in writing non-fiction essays, too, and like so many writers, autobiography is the …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a lot.   I went to … that was RPL’s Sunrise Branch. It was a place I could go when being the ‘new kid’ got to be too much, where nobody … library.   I think I can speak for all of us at RPL when I say that one of the best parts of working here is that we …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. When she was 23-weeks pregnant with her daughter Blake, … is you spend a lot of time with a child on you,” Sarah says, “It’s a good thing to have audiobooks available … and kids to get out of the house and do something,” Sarah says, “They are hubs that keep the community alive.” Watch …

When Raven Became Spider

When Raven Became Spider … (2017) Taking its title from a … to include a commissioned artwork by Jolene Yazzie, and essays by Indigenous scholars from across North America. … softcover, 49 colour images Foreword: Jennifer Matotek Essays: Antonio R. Chavarria, Dr. Lee Francis IV, Dr. …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once 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 … their ideas and questions. If I don’t know an answer, I’ll say so—it’s a good excuse to look it up! By learning …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… in a different culture.  “I couldn't communicate,” John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at … library.  “The library, to me, was a sanctuary,” he says, “It was a safe place and it had education, and I was … to new concepts. The task was too difficult. That’s when he got a tap on the shoulder from a library staff …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… police officers in uniform. Something extra special happens when officers take time to read to children at the library … with the community at the library. Officer Evan Bray says, “I think focusing on literacy at a very young age is … space. “It’s a way to forget the outside world,” Evan says, “and just get lost in it together.” Sometimes a day a …

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 … our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk when I registered for the recent A Taste of Research: … myself for the worst and hoped for the best, as the saying goes. What I didn’t expect was what I can only …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when his mother, Sheila, got him his first library … just relaxing without having the pressure of a formal plan when you're playing with your child. Sheila says, “Liam likes anything about machines. It can be cars, …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to … of in your own work. And as a wise person once said to me when I was filled with doubt and questioning everything, …

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

… for setting personal goals too.  S - Specific: Instead of saying, "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want to … it down can encourage you to keep it up on your busy days when you may feel like you need to skip it.  A - Achievable: … “read one book a month for the rest of this year.” Then, when you reach the deadline, you can see how you did. Maybe …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Kingdom , the characters confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most … twists and turns and best of all an ending that makes you say, “well I didn’t see that coming”!  Here are three … killed at least 85 people.  I’m a history buff, especially when it comes to World War II, and these two look really …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body When the COVID closures began, I must admit I was a bit … of staying at home, my children were excited for the days when there was a library program. Interaction with new people. Sad to say, but my family was getting sick of hearing my voice.  …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… they will change and adapt to overcome (or merely survive). When conflict is clear, you help the reader understand the … character to act, there have to be high stakes. That is to say, there has to be consequences for their inaction. … the character might opt to pay the price or delay acting. When the stakes are high, there is an urgency that forces …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Tom Junod's Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, "Can You Say... Hero?" has been hailed as a classic of magazine … communication, parenthood, and more, Rogers's signature sayings and wise thoughts are included here. Pairing the … "Tony Pro" Provenzano and Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno. When Bufalino ordered Sheeran to kill Hoffa, the Irishman …

What's wrong with this picture?

… here. Something drastically perverted and nasty.  Didn’t I say it was eight o’clock on a Wednesday evening? So, why … table. What are they doing? They’re … I’m almost ashamed to say it … they're discussing poetry! They’re taking turns … the meaning of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl . Argh! Reading poetry when they could be watching The Golden Bachelorette ! If …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin and end. Songs … Rhymes and Songs Between each story, try singing a song or saying a rhyme to keep things exciting. Here are some online …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… like this: He felt for the bench with a white cane .   When is Telling acceptable? Telling is preferable if you … airport, boarding the plane, flying and arriving, you could say: The next afternoon Andrea flew to Calgary to find her …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… without realizing I should be tossing half of the starter when I fed it. I didn’t understand why it never seemed … batch of croutons out of most of that bread. Suffice to say, I could use some expert help.  If you could too, I’ll …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Dickens thought his career as a novelist was over when his publisher turned down A Christmas Carol. Dickens published it himself and … the rest … as they say … well, probably half-invented and fictionalized. But …

Public Selections

… the artist and his partner Vera Lemecha. Since August 1993, when the Public Selections project commenced, the artist has … Curator:   Ingrid Jenkner Description:   3-fold brochure Essay:   Ingrid Jenkner ISBN:   0-92008576-8 Retail Price:   …

Memento Florae: An Architectural Installation by Patrick Mahon

… June 20, 1999. High modernist architecture became possible when the use of glass and steel had advanced far beyond the … Pages: 2, full colour, 5 colour images; 2 black and white Essay:   Helen Marzolf ISBN : 0-920085-99-7 Retail Price:   …

DIY family resources

… with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin and end. Songs … Rhymes and Songs Between each story, try singing a song or saying a rhyme to keep things exciting. Here are some online …
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