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2021

Book

¡No siempre llueve a gusto de todos!in es un niño despistado. Normalmente se olvida de cosas pequeñas,omo sus pantalones, pero hoy ha olvidado al...

El fin de la historia

—Sepúlveda, Luis, 1949-2020, author.

2017

Book

Tras haber librado mil batallas, muchas con Salvador Allende, Juan Belmonte ha depuesto las armas y vive en une case frente al mar en el extremo sur d...

The Detective & The Chinese High-Fin

—Craven, Michael.

2016

EBook

Finalist for the 2017 Shamus Award Attention, fans of Carl Hiaasen, Harlan Coben, and Robert B. Parker! The author of The Detective & The Pipe Girl-...

Even silence has an end : my six years of captivity in the Colombian jungle

—Betancourt, Ingrid, 1961- author.

2011

Book

"Ingrid Betancourt tells the story of her captivity in the Colombian jungle, sharing teachings of resilience, resistance, and faith. Born in Bogotá,...

Squidding around. Prank you very much

—Sherry, Kevin, author, illustrator.

2022

Graphic Novel

It's time for Seaweed Elementary's annual talent show, but Squizzard can't decide on an act. He's too distracted by the fact that it's also prank week...

SOLA : one woman's journey alone across South America

—Field, Amy, author.

2018

Book

SOLA chronicles the true story of a young woman's plunge from her pleasant narrow life into a rich foreign continent brimming with Panpipe-playing Zen...

Finnegan's Week

—Wambaugh, Joseph.

2011

EBook

A toxic spill causes a lethal chain reaction for a San Diego cop in this "very funny" New York Times bestseller by the author of The Choirboys ( K...

The House witch. Volume 2

—Delemhach, author.

2022

Book

"As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan likes to keep affairs as neat and orderly as his kitchen. But between his work for the King and Queen...

Narwhal adventure!

—Jason June, author.

2021

Book

"Sugar crusted sea shells! Lucky, Ruby, and the whole Fin-tastic Four are entering a very special baking competition with their new undersea bestie Ne...

Desengánchate de las dietas : crea un estilo de vida saludable para siempre

—Mier y Terán, Nicolás. author.

2023

Book

"¿Cuántas veces has probado alguna dieta y fallado en el intento de llegar a tus metas? ¿Cuántas dietas has hecho 'exitosamente' por unos meses pa...

Un atardecer de otoño contigo

—Herrera, Andrea, 2004- author.

2023

Book

"Cata y Leo vienen de mundos muy distintos. Ella es una de las escritoras de novela romántica más famosas del momento, con todo lo que eso supone. �...

Más allá del invierno

—Allende, Isabel, author.

2017

Book

"Isabel Allende parte de la célebre cita de Albert Camus -"en medio del invierno aprendí por fin que había en mí un verano invencible"--Para u...

The great & the small

—Balsara, A. T., author, illustrator.

2024

Book

"Ananda is a troubled teen who feels like a misfit at home and at her new school, and her unusual ability to connect with animals makes her feel like...

Devenez votre priorité! : l'importance de se choisir

—Gervais, Marc, 1964- author.

2023

Book

And if people listened to each other more and respected each other more, some choices would be very different, but so much more harmonious and true. I...

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The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

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Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… journalist Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked … of the reason I love running is that it gets me outside every day. It’s not just the fresh air or the sunshine that I … is not over. This book recounts his obsession with finding a river somewhere on the planet that had never been …

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

… reading goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. … or learn something new? Are there specific genres or authors that interest you? Start with those. The library is … down into smaller goals. For example, aim to read one book every month, or to read 10 pages a day. Think of every small …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a … to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories of books being something I spent a lot of … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and … new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , author A.J. Jacobs attempts to follow the rules of the Bible … Beth and Jennifer to anchor the story. For more help finding your next read, be sure to check out our booklists …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… more than matches James Joyce’s 16-year odyssey in writing Finnegan’s Wake! Putting together a novel is a lot like a … programs, the finished product can lead to a great discovery. Or a so-so discovery. Or it can fail miserably. … Novel Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has been a … remarkable.” The fact that the library is open almost every day of the year is also important for Matty. “You can … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… mind until I read the book recently. I was hooked from the very first chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening and finished it by the next afternoon; I could not put this book … to join, listen to a great reading, and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month …

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

… schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in … resources below are a great place to start. You can also find a lot of information on our reconciliation page . … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 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 … that’d be nice if it happened) -- it’s simply to write every day with a target in mind and try to tell a complete … Part 3 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to suit every taste. There are histories, dramas, comedies, and more … and Jelly , the Lumberjanes series, and fan favourite author Raina Telgemeier all had books published in 2019, and … them too! The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner A modern girl finds out she is descended from a long line of witches that …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John Findura is the city councillor for Regina’s Ward 5, but he … Living with his grandparents at 15 years old, he spoke very little English. This barrier made it hard to make … Voice Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

If you like: Stranger Things

… supernatural horror that re-visits the small town of Derry every 27 years. A gang of misfits known as the Losers Club … Lachance and three of his best friends go on a quest to find the dead body of a missing boy they believe to have … Things Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… Blog Body Let your creativity run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal … Make a calendar and write in the number of pages you read every day. Record your daily reading achievements and see how … or as little columns as you like; keep track of the title, author, date started and finished, personal reflections or …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

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Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… in residence? I learned these four lessons that changed everything. 1. Writer’s block is a lie Back then, if you … needed to get those pages written. What surprised me was I finished the script in ten days. However, I wasn’t done. I … Writer Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

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

… dates reviews reflections …or simply draw a checkmark for every reading goal accomplished. Choose what keeps you on top … your progress when each tracker focuses on one clearly defined goal, whether you’re listing the books you’ve read, … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… enjoy reading is never really solved – it’s a lifelong discovery. Our mission is to present a list full of treasures … of glasses, cardigans, and sensible shoes) and you’ll find an enormous range of opinions on what makes a great … services with features like reviews, themed booklists, and author read-alikes. Our favorite is a service that RPL …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of people say, ‘I don’t really need the … showing people that their public library is a place of infinite possibilities, no matter their background or life … Luxury Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… I skipped part of frosh week in second year university to finish reading this book. The ultimate romantic adventure … a mystery set on at a beach house) and was riveted by every page.  4. Island Girl by Lynda Simmons (my mom!) My … Money Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly every conversation I’ve had about the library in the last … into our website you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you find. I mean, who expects to learn cross-country skiing or … that Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… professional, you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in … the option to automatically divert a fixed amount from every paycheck into the plan. Also, any income you earn in … Selves Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present by Robyn Maynard, and The Skin We’re … It highlights fiction and non-fiction works by Indigenous authors, including graphic novels, poetry, novels, and … Learning about racism is a process. We hope you find these resources helpful in your discussions with …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… you can make your own projects just like this. Here’s everything we used to pull of this video production: Costume … screen, lighting, and camera equipment In order to get the final shots of Katie casting spells, as well as having … RPL! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… to share their stories, and promote the concept of Every Child Matters. What can you do? You can adopt many … on languages , and so much more. Other events you can find in the community: Sept 29: Honouring our Indian … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Wendy Sinclair, Indigenous Services …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canadians have each nominated one book by a Canadian author. Each will debate and defend their choice from March 8 to 11 and a final vote will determine which book the champions feel … , eBook , eAudio , and accessible Daisy , championed by Devery Jacobs Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots Available in …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… but not the right to prevent others from reading it. Every year in February, public libraries across Canada come … to support the principles of intellectual freedom as defined in the Canadian Federation of Library Associations ’ … Week Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library card! Soft skills are … personal branding and emotional intelligence Tips on Finding Calm and Reducing Stress For staff with added … skills Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… have captured imaginations and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being the 75th anniversary of D-Day … Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench. Unable … reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… anyone who can create anything resembling art. But I have very little confidence in my ability to create anything of … but if you have your own supplies, you can join anyway. Find the list of supplies and the Zoom link on the program … at RPL Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… characters. But how did I get here? These three books definitely influenced my thinking: An Actor Prepares by … was really important for connecting me to the notion that every scene in your story is driven by your character’s … Tips Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… sayings and wise thoughts are included here. Pairing the definitive portrait of a national icon with his own … Movie: Harriet Book: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom Every schoolchild knows of Harriet Tubman's heroic escape and … Oscars Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Movies …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… Wednesdays outdoor guides will be posted on their site every few weeks starting the beginning of December. Bird … story of Snowflake Bentley for inspiration. You can find more open-air ideas on our Outdoor Fun booklist , or at … Empowering Parents, Engaging Learners: Outdoor Edition with author/educator Debbie Pushor. Terri - Community …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… and looking for a place of safety and acceptance – her bravery and determination to discover her true self as a queer … if we are to ever reach true gender equality for all women. Find more recommendations on the Regina Public Library's … Day! Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

12 days of Bookmas

… Daphne is a former student who died mysteriously, and every time someone thinks about her, she will return and … All the Bright by Jason Reynolds. Illustrated by Jason Griffin – Teen The perfect read for reflecting on some of the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… to Read Week Blog Body Celebrate your freedom to read! Every February, Canadian libraries come together to raise … to support the principles of intellectual freedom as defined in the Canadian Federation of Library Associations ’ … 2021 Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… it's tempting to only focus on learning objectives and finding ways to inject lessons into every experience. But Liam’s story shows that the most … Play Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… movies that have taken over a corner of the basement. Every now and then she pulls out a box of photos and we go … memories, especially around the holidays. And if you can find a way to capture some of them as a gift, that’s even … Gifts Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… we’ve put together for you in Overdrive/Libby. We love every book on this list, but especially Cataract City and The … We hope you enjoy these book suggestions. Happy Reading! Find eBook services and so much more you can get with your … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… award-winning Swampy Cree writer with books for people of every age. His 7 Generations graphic novel series is a … Library Services grant and recorded on Zoom. You can find The Barren Grounds and David’s other books available … Beyond Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming …

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

… isn't afraid of anything. Together these pals save lives every day. They also happen to be cats who pilot a powerful, … their class on a field trip to the science museum , they find their own fun (and trouble) along the way. Blog … Man? Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading …

There's music in the air

… want to stream your music just go to hoopla where you’ll find a huge collection of albums for every musical taste – pop, jazz, blues, rock, country – it’s … air Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Music Reading …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… that might serve as mood changers. And naturally, there’s everyone’s favourite classic for the season, A Christmas … rebirth and the transition from darkness into light. Definitely will put you in that hard-to-capture spiritual … Reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Moving? The smells accosting you. Is it like chocolate muffins baking? Or dog poo courtesy of your new puppy? Or the … to establish setting in your story, you won’t record every detail — from the roofing material on your house to the … Alive Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to find out: what is this thing? Q: What does a 3D scanner … benches could be printed for multiple Christmas Villages. A very cool way to incorporate a family keepsake into the … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… but it captured imaginations and I feel good about the final piece. Not only that, but this holiday season my … said, “Taking pictures is savouring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” By learning these new skills, … Life Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing …

Listening to the Classics

… , followed by The Castle . For that true classic that everyone thinks they know inside out, listening to Pride and … it comes to stream of consciousness writing styles. You can find out for yourself with Mrs. Dalloway (“The world wavered … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… organization that exists to provide opportunities for discovery and learning in an inclusive, customer-centred, and … protect and preserve property under its control. LEGISLATED AUTHORITY: This bylaw may be cited as: The Regina Public … its property.” (Public Libraries Act, 1996, section 68). DEFINITIONS: In this bylaw and all other bylaws of the Regina …

Privacy Statement

… as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. Definition of personal information For the purposes of this … on joint projects and purchases for the benefit of everyone in the province. RPL and SILS protect the privacy … of The Public Libraries Act, 1996 , and The Local Authorities Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy …

Library facts

… Want to know more? Check out the information below. We define active library users as people who have used the … approximately $1,800 more in the pockets of each Canadian every year. You can learn more about the value of libraries … Canada from Overdue: The Case for Canada’s Public Libraries authored by the Canadian Urban Institute. In 2023, RPL …