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2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the need to escape was often high on the list of … novel about residential school survivors by Michelle Good; When the Trees Crackle with Cold , an illustrated picture …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and films that honour Black heritage in the prairies. … February by Black filmmakers, both online and in-person. Conversations Feb 4, 7:00 pm - Film School: Belonging … , an online discussion with filmmakers Laurie Townshend and Janine Windolph about our collective desire to be …

A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good … called YQR Art Speak ?). And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of … the Black Lagoon, but few people have ever heard of her. When a jealous male colleague takes the credit, her career is …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 … transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the reins of his grandfather’s … little business experience to speak of, knew he had to do something to shake things up. Baby boomers were taking to …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up … stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a few quick questions about … we follow the clues and map out what we know for sure. Then we use tools, training, subject experts, and our …

Book Club Test Drive

… Book Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of … like, without making a major commitment. It's all online, so there's no pressure to schedule or show up to a meeting, … immediately through Libby, read it on your own, then join the discussion forum. You can give your …

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 didn’t really identify as a reader. …

Canada Reads 2021

… Reads . Five well-known Canadians have each nominated one book by a Canadian author. Each will debate and defend their … eAudio , and accessible Daisy , championed by Devery Jacobs Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots Available in Print , Spoken … . If you need titles in an accessible format, you can also contact our Outreach Unit for more information. Looking …

Cozy Cooking

… This is my favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks and dive headfirst into all the comforting recipes I … feelings of love and togetherness. Cooking together is also a great way to pass on those family traditions and create …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of … great choral ensembles that evening, got me thinking about books that might serve as mood changers. And naturally, … the latest edition releases in 2022, this is a very comprehensive study of the mingling of pagan and Christian …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own Family Storytime at home … with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin and end. Songs … songs ideas, check out J-brary and Storytimekatie.com . Books Choose books as a family. We suggest several online …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… A Books4Me Snow Day Blog Body Ready for a snow day? Ok, we … in Regina, being hardy prairie folk. But winter is here, so it’s a good time to talk about being prepared for the … list of reading recommendations based on your interests. Then enter the titles from your Books4Me list into our …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Organizing for Procrastinators I read my home organization books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and … books with nice pictures or quick lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you could … and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin Full disclosure, I misplaced this book in my own …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading … "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want to read one book a month." M - Measurable: Try to give yourself a limit, … 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: …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles … scenic drives by Robin Karpan Out of old Saskatchewan kitchens by Amy Jo Ehman Teen Fiction: Dystopia and Netflix …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be together and comfortable around the … Decide who will be the scribe? It’s important for the person writing to use the words contributed without editing, so … you can fold the pages or staple them together to make a book for your family library. Blog Images Short Title 10 …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves … It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a scary movie. If you’re looking for that one good … all fun and games, until they break the number one rule. When Evil Lurks (2023 Spain) – In a remote village in Spain, …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… Most-Borrowed 2024 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list is here! From new releases to old favourites, this … by Britney Spears Atomic Habits by Jame Clear In Mary's Kitchen by Mary Berg Audiobooks The Woman in Me by Britney … M. Martin Teen Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Throne of Glass by …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great … if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a character’s wants, actions, and choices will drive the … a scene. For example, is your character trying to nurture someone, seduce them, or deceive them? And if they are …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I … 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 words … block is doing the work. 2. Show up at the page In his book On Writing , Stephen King says, “If you want to be a …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… Recommendations Blog Body People often ask us what to 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 hottest fiction title for the … , My Weird School and Frazzled . Exciting news for Stephen King fans this month, as his new collection of four …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Education Blog Body Over the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing … States. So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (audiobook) A current, constructive, and actionable exploration of … lawyer Bryan Stevenson has said: “Justice never comes when you only do what’s comfortable and convenient, change …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you Blog Body … Improved memory, attention, and critical thinking skills. A boost in emotional intelligence and relationships when exploring characters whose backgrounds differ from our …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, … little fun (like maybe a beach vacation with your favourite books). This is where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s … Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood  I read this book when I was 19 years old, and it terrified me. It made me …

Writing Help at RPL

… Writing Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take … A famous poet, A well-published writer working on a book about the history of the land in Saskatchewan, … what you’re trying to achieve in your writing, and then offer advice and suggestions to help you do just that. …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body … curating images, keywords and topics for your niche market so that your target audiences find you when they are looking for that product or service. Google …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… children are mostly affected because they learn a lot more, so the loss is greater. Children from low-income families … more out of reading something they enjoy. Start with our Books4Me service to find more of what your child already enjoys. Then try TumbleBook Library for animated, talking picture …

Listening to the Classics

… even if it is in jest. As if I’ve known them personally! Besides, who is going to sit down and plop open a … damp-smelling tome written by some old fogie (or fogesse) when the next episode of The Witcher is coming down the stream? So maybe the books aren’t really dust-covered and mildewed but the …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to … series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and demand for their earlier works … Jordan Banks finds himself torn between two worlds. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander A graphic novel adaptation of …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… 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 … a lot of resources to entertain children and teens: TumbleBook Library is great to stream picture books and middle … to find music for an impromptu dance party in your kitchen. I hope some of these resources can be helpful to you …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative problem-solving. Our friends … heard, we even lend out instruments!), so we were thrilled when the opportunity came up to partner with the RFF to host … gets between you and the stage. Clear some room for your Boogie Zone! Dust off your twinkle lights or hang some paper …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated … preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s family lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one of her older brothers became violent there was no …

Family Road Trips

… fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad played the same Bruce Springsteen tape over and … trips now with my family, we are often engaged in our own solitary pursuits, aided by tablets or smartphones. Don’t … me wrong, solitary activity is great - I read many a good book in my formative years traveling from one place to the …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to … can help motivate you to keep going and let you know when you’ve hit your goal. You can use a dot grid to make any … on one clearly defined goal, whether you’re listing the books you’ve read, the number of pages you read in each …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… 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 … of ours is coming to Central Library to drop 60-plus books into the return slot, each with a satisfying clang. We …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a lot. I went to … where nobody made fun of me for being a nerd, carrying a book with me everywhere I went, or writing in a journal … where I ended up. My story might not be as impactful as some of the others we’ve shared , but it means a lot to …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… many building spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. When she was 23-weeks pregnant with her daughter Blake, … child on you,” Sarah says, “It’s a good thing to have audiobooks available wherever you are. It’s good for when you’re …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Cooking 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 … Kingdom , the characters confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most …

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

… the spin offs, and George R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet again!). What do we do now? Well, there are … For centuries, the five greatest kingdoms of North and South Tembria, twin continents on the world of Garn, have … coexisted in peace. But the balance of power is destroyed when four of the kingdoms violate an ancient covenant and …

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 … 4th, but that’s still a long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things vibe to help tide you over until the bingeing can commence! IT by Stephen King There is a supernatural horror that re-visits the …

Fighting summer slide

… that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months when children are out of school. Summer slide is a pretty … your driving time to share stories as a family. We have a booklist to help you find an audiobook to please everyone. … help service. Brainfuse has a Summer Camp feature with some great options. Visit the library, and let your children …

What's wrong with this picture?

… Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock 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 … Big Sister, Little Bro are gathered round the kitchen table. What are they doing? They’re … I’m almost ashamed …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… have taken over a corner of the basement. Every now and then she pulls out a box of photos and we go through them as … around the holidays. And if you can find a way to capture some of them as a gift, that’s even better. If you’re more talented with scissors than I am, scrapbooking is a great way to go, or you could also mount some …

Make Settings Come Alive

… peppermint lotion you’ve been smearing on your feet? The sounds. Is there a high-pitched whine? A cat meowing? Gordon … playing Schubert on your grand piano? If not the sounds, then the quality of the silence and what it suggests. A … meantime, I encourage you to have a look at some of these books about writing from the library’s collection; they …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… maps out the 3-dimensional space that an object takes up. Then the fun begins! Now, you can use that information for a … graphics programs. Q: For the tech crowd, what hardware and software does the Digital Media Studio use? A: Here is what … process, from scanning to editing to printing! Drop in, or book a time to make sure it's available when you are. Make …

Horror Week Scary Reads!

… Week! Whether you're a horror-hound or you're just having a boo, we've got the screamin' read for you. Here are 10 … your reading list: Sundial by Catriona Ward Anything by Stephen King The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones A … 2023 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are … exterminated. Reviews are already great for this one! This Book Kills by Ravena Guron: Jess is a scholarship student at an elite school. When one of the most popular kids ends up dying in the same …

"The library keeps me company"

… on my walks and for that I am thankful,” said Bob. “When I go for my walk, I listen to audiobooks that I have downloaded free from the library. Books, … all because of my Regina Public Library card. “The online resources available at RPL has been a blessing, especially …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… world: Dunlop Art Gallery Virtual Tours and other great resources — check out our Facebook page and the Dunlop Learning website Guggenheim … security in charge of their Twitter account. Check out his shenanigans here . You can also take a virtual tour of the …

We've got a new look!

… got a new look! Blog Body We have a new look, and we’re so excited to introduce it to you! Our new logo tells the … simple at first glance, but our logo has many meanings. When we look at it, we see: a nice, big “L” shape, for … about the library; a bird’s eye view of a library and its book stacks, with lots of room to wander and browse; a …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… disappearing on May 1! Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to … Will I still be able to suggest titles for purchase? Absolutely! Libby has Notify Me tags next to titles we don’t … and what reading interests are popular. We consider both when buying new materials. If I use the Notify Me tag does …

Let's Talk About Racism

… have been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to … has many more suggestions Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths … we’re launching a new online discussion series called Kitchen Table Talks next week, and we’re starting with this very …

John Ware Reclaimed

… Scholars and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, … in the United States during the Jim Crow era – a time when the US legal system enforced racial segregation and … of Black life in Canada. Learn more by checking out the new books we’ve added to the RPL Collection and joining us for …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… – but the great outdoors is still one of the greatest sources of inspiration we’ll ever know, and is a wonderful … Of course, it’s easy for the family to get stuck inside when the cold weather hits, but winter gives us some special … You can find more open-air ideas on our Outdoor Fun booklist , or at our upcoming children’s program Get Outside …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… culture. “I couldn't communicate,” John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel … at independent learning were tough. He would look at the books and couldn't understand any of the words. One day, he … to new concepts. The task was too difficult. That’s when he got a tap on the shoulder from a library staff …

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 … a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son to educational playtime through the library is why the … Legos in the play area, meeting new friends, or picking up books and exploring different worlds. For his mother, these …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… to (within the limits of the law). This freedom means we also have the right not to read something, but not the right … unpopular or unacceptable. ” Here are ten challenged books we recommend reading to celebrate with us the 35th … Stone by J.K. Rowling This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid Trudi …

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

… If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy! Blog Body We are pretty … to keep you entertained while you wait! Sparks! By Ian Boothby August is a brilliant inventor who is afraid of the … by Benjamin Renner Fox dreams of being the terror of the hen house, but his incompetence always gets in the way. It …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… which many survivors are still dealing with to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to … for three local Sixties Scoop survivors to share their personal stories about how they reconnected with their birth … . Can't make it? One of our librarians created a 60s Scoop booklist for anyone wanting to learn more. Blog Images Short …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… publisher that publishes what you have written: libraries, bookstores, and the internet are great sources. Check each publisher’s submission guidelines: Be … or sample chapter, if required. Paper or email submissions when a full manuscript is requested: If paper, print your …

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

… Orange Shirt Day and Canada’s residential schools, the resources below are a great place to start. You can also find … Gray Smith and Speaking our Truth Teacher Guide by Tasha Henry Memoir, Autobiography and True Stories Broken … History of Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan eBook from the University of Regina Wendy Sinclair, …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… of the drum to First Nation peoples through stories, songs, and dance. Cree Syllabics - Learn basic Cree words and create your own bookmark with Cree syllabics. Beaded Keychains - Beading … button. Children can create & colour an Indigenous design then make their own 1.5” button with a button maker. NIPD …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons Blog … Ensure you apply for the extra benefits (i.e. CCB and GST boosts). Step 4: If you have money saved: Start pulling … or from your tax savings, we will need to pay that back when all of this is over. It’s a good idea to try and …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire … or destroy library property including but not limited to, books, magazines, materials or equipment. Such an offence … beverages may only be consumed in designated areas when a liquor license has been obtained and is in place. The …