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Buddha passion

—Tan, Dun, 1957- librettist, composer, audio producer, conductor.

2023

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Selected poems and songs

—Burns, Robert, 1759-1796.

2013

Book

"Many of the poems and songs of Robert Burns (1759-96) are familiar to readers the world over: lyrical, acerbic, comic, bawdy, democratic. They includ...

—Thúy, Kim.

2018

EBook

L ONGLISTED FOR THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE: The perfect complement to the exquisitely wrought novels Ru and Mãn , Canada Reads winner Ki...

George Vi And Elizabeth : The Marriage That Saved The Monarchy

—Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948- author.

2023

EBook

"When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by...

George Vi And Elizabeth : The Marriage That Saved The Monarchy

—Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948- author.

2023

EAudiobook

"When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by...

George VI and Elizabeth the marriage that saved the monarchy

—Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948- author.

2023

Large Print

"When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by...

George VI and Elizabeth : the marriage that saved the monarchy

—Smith, Sally Bedell, 1948- author.

2023

Book

"When the Duke of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936, his shy, uncertain, unprepared younger brother became King. Sally Bedell Smith was granted by...

—Thúy, Kim, author.

2018

Book

"Canada Reads-winner Kim Thúy returns with Vi, once more exploring the lives, loves and struggles of Vietnamese refugees as they reinvent themselves...

Fields VI

—McCall, Ann.

1980

Art

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Sex, not love

—Keeland, Vi, author.

2017

Book

We met at a wedding - him sitting on the groom's side, me sitting on the brides. Stealing glances at each other throughout the night, there was no den...

Behind the palace doors : five centuries of sex, adventure, vice, treachery, and folly from royal Britain

—Farquhar, Michael.

2011

Book

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Something borrowed, something you

—Keeland, Vi, author.

2025

Book

My relationship with Hunter Delucia started backwards. We met at a wedding -- him sitting on the groom's side, me sitting on the bride's. Stealing gla...

Sex, not love

—Keeland, Vi.

2018

EBook

From #1 New York Times Bestseller Vi Keeland, comes a new, sexy standalone novel. My relationship with Hunter Delucia started backwards. We met at a...

Old Number 36's Last Time at Bat, Great Moments in Sport VI

—Will, John.

Art

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Someone knows : a novel

—Keeland, Vi, author.

2025

Book

As a college English professor, Elizabeth looks forward to the start of each new semester teaching her creative writing seminar. At least until she re...

The Collected Stories Of Lydia Davis

—Davis, Lydia, 1947-, author

2009

EBook

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What happens at the lake

—Keeland, Vi, author.

2023

Book

"When life took an unexpected turn, I decided to get out of New York for a while. What better place to go than the idyllic small town my father spoke...

Thảm kịch vĩ nhân

—Hoàng, Minh Tường, author.

2019

Book

"Gần 600 năm trước, khi cuộc chiến chống ngoại bang kết thúc, cũng là lúc cuộc chiến phe cánh trong no...

Hudson Mack : unsinkable anchor

—Mack, Hudson.

2015

Book

For decades, Hudson Mack has been the face of television news on Vancouver Island. In 2004, when he "crossed the street" from CHEK to The New VI, it w...

Brush Back V.I. Warshawski Series, Book 17.

—Paretsky, Sara.

2015

EBook

Chicago's V. I. Warshawski confronts crooked politicians and buried family secrets in this gritty mystery from New York Times bestselling author Sa...

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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 … 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 … it. Or I was exhausted, stressed out, or lazy. The most devilish cause was my own fears: failing, not being good …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create … in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try … to her scribbles and handprints, all of which I would lovingly call art. Erin - Marketing and Communications …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a lot. I went to eight schools between kindergarten and my high school graduation, and for a VERY shy and … here is that we get to meet so many people who are living out truly amazing stories. Right now, we’re looking …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… 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 people. It's a simple … ideas from gig to gig while working with media outlets like VICE. Looking back at my old work, I'm still proud, but I …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top … titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. … year. The Reckoning by John Grisham Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly Kingdom …

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 in online …

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 … sad. As opposed to, Minna often woke sad, these days. It wasn’t a sorrow connected to anything that was happening in … need to decide which is best to use in the moment. If I’m moving fast in a scene, I choose option A. If I want to pull …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada from Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 years old, he spoke very … him close to the downtown library. “The library, to me, was a sanctuary,” he says, “It was a safe place and it had …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is also a mother. When she was 23-weeks pregnant with her daughter Blake, doctors told … you are. It’s good for when you’re feeding your baby or driving places like the children’s hospital.” Finding these …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a … social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, authors, and characters they … on BookTok: The Both Die At The End by Adam Silvera - Was published in 2017 and was back on the bestseller list in …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re … and have fun doing it. We’re looking forward to having Shannon Lee Simmons here at the library to talk about … Tale by Margaret Atwood  I read this book when I was 19 years old, and it terrified me. It made me realize …

Cozy Cooking

… the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of … way to feel closer to the people they can’t be with. Preserving food is a link to my past, to my mother and … hope to see you at the library! - Today's blog post was co-authored by two of our staffers from Connaught …

Regina Public Library introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence

… introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 10:14 Add … to Regina with his wife Suzannah Showler. Battershill was selected as Writer in Residence earlier this year from … an impressive list of candidates. His first book, Pillow , was longlisted for the Giller Prize and shortlisted for the …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here … shove her hands in her pockets. Instead of stating, “Dennis was angry,” show him pound on the table, his face flushed, … a cab to the airport, boarding the plane, flying and arriving, you could say: The next afternoon Andrea flew to …

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 … and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, emotional book that … offers Indigenous programming and resources year-round. Visit our Reconciliation page to learn more. Brandi from …

Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie returns home in powerful exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie returns home in powerful exhibition at Dunlop … - 09:49 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of new solo exhibition, Edge of … Seventeen by Cree/Métis artist Kevin McKenzie. “My father was a survivor of the Lebret (Qu’Appelle) Indian Industrial …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… have a soft spot for series books in my heart. When I was young, I didn’t really identify as a reader. 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 … of books being something I spent a lot of time on when I was very young. That is, until I reached grade four and fell …

Our History

… 1908 A bylaw enabling the formation of a public library was passed on January 17, 1908. On February 17, the first Library Board was … 27. On July 30, J.R.C. Honeyman (1908 -1936), a former provincial civil servant, was appointed Librarian and Secretary …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has … about the foster care system for quite a long time, and I was waiting for the right story to be able to do it, and …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This … Costume design The design for the Maleficent costume was based off of illustrations from Learn to Draw Disney …

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 … hopeful. It is Fox’s intimate and unflinching account of surviving residential school abuses and her journey towards … a legacy that continues to inspire millions. This book was a revelation to me. Ginsberg’s fearless tenacity in …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… 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 … built to bring automobile transportation to the masses, was falling behind. Young Henry Ford II, who had taken the …

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 … titles: The Huntress by Kate Quinn On the icy edge of Soviet Russia, bold and reckless Nina Markova joins the … And where do the lines of morality lie for Cilka, who was sent to Auschwitz when she was still a child? In …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… 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 apocalypse. Tara’s family lived …

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 …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… I’m not much of a reader’ but there’s just so much more than that,” she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager … For her, well before working at the library, it was a place of escape, joy, and opportunity. Growing up, she … out more about what was available through programming, activities, and special groups, she became a library super fan. …

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 … original acting teachers of the theatre. What attracted me was Stanislavski’s discussion around a character’s “through … is driven by your character’s actions. Even better, he visualizes these actions with arrows, like a coach might use …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Start 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 maybe …

2020: a year for escape

… in 2020. Surprised? Maybe not so much: the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s digital collections skyrocketed as the province shut down at the beginning of the pandemic, and the numbers remained steady for the rest of the …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… Bike Repair Kits are here! Blog Body Before we go any 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 decided biking was … of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags Services …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in … Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in … winner and has been chosen as the 2023 One Book One Province title. The Delia Owens thriller, Where the Crawdads …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer … podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… month, RPL Film Theatre will highlight the rich stories and perspectives of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities from the … themes, memory, and personal trials. Trevor notes, “When I was a teenager on the Canadian Prairies in the 1980s, I was often asked, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ I wish I …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” … caused deeply rooted identity issues which many survivors are still dealing with to this day. When I was recently approached by a community partner to screen the …

Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Mother and son artist duo honour home at Dunlop Art Gallery … is pleased to announce the opening of new exhibition “guwasidodi (old agency)” by tīná gúyáńí. tīná gúyáńí (deer … Piikani/Saddle Lake Cree). Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_guwasidodi_2024.pdf (497.2 KB) …

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 … experimental data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk when I registered for the recent … or unwilling to take part in face-to-face sessions, an environmentalist who studies pollution levels in Saskatchewan …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael … Michael Mirolla, as it were. To clear up the fuzziness. I was born in a small village in Italy called Jelsi. Since coming to Canada at the …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, … others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. They said, ‘You must be good at math,’ so …

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 … into something you can work toward. The acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool created in 1981 by George T. Doran, … did. Maybe you’ll set that goal again, or maybe you’ll revise it. 3. Break down bigger goals into smaller ones If …

Listening to the Classics

… know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of … and a deep heart”) to The Brothers Karamazov (“He was so carried away by his simulated emotion, that he was …

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 … workshops on Voice, and Setting, and Point of View—and participating in the past and present Writer in … your own work. And as a wise person once said to me when I was filled with doubt and questioning everything, wondering …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new … on the eve of the Space Shuttle Challenger. In Doodleville by Chad Sell, the author of Cardboard Kingdom , the … The Breakfast Club vibe set in a fantasy world. Since I was a teen, I’ve always loved a good thriller. There is …

Reading while farming

… Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on … A historical tale of how the Holocaust happened and why individuals or groups didn’t stop the process before it was too late. Specially speaking to eugenics and how this …

What's wrong with this picture?

… 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library … Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the … Something drastically perverted and nasty. Didn’t I say it was eight o’clock on a Wednesday evening? So, why isn’t this …

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 … her sex. Married off to a foreign lord and exiled to a provincial backwater, she is having none of it-and murders her … one that threatens the entire Empire. Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create them for us. Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard … woods, Paris, Lagos, Rio, and more. But what got me hooked was the note about a Christmas story set in outer space! …

mâmawêyatitân centre opens in North Central Regina

… - 11:34 Add Description Regina, SK - A journey of many years was realized today with the official opening of … Attachment News release - mâmawêyatitân centre grand opening.pdf (225.53 KB) …

RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo

… RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo Submitted by … - 13:49 Add Description Last year, thousands of survivors of sexual assault shattered the silence by coming … stories, embracing with courage the #metoo movement. It was an historical cultural moment. But what happens next? …

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

… We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 09:08 Add … emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us for a moment. The exhibition by Nicole … a Calgary-based artist of Métis and Icelandic descent, was curated by Jennifer Matotek, Dunlop Art Gallery …

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 … the al Rabeeah family who relocated to Syria just before civil war broke out, and how a young boy survived a war zone and found safety in Canada. Homes was a Canada Reads selection this year, and a 2018 Governor …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes and services.” Regan loves all that the library has to offer, and …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… Our girls needs empowering role models. Blog Body I was recently reading an article by the authors of The Confidence Code For Girls … girls who are changing the world with their passion and activism. October 11th is the United Nations’ International Day …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old … Not to mention, it's also just relaxing without having the pressure of a formal plan when you're playing with …

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. … month, as his new collection of four novellas If It Bleeds was released. While you wait to get your copy, here’s a list … The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Canadian novelist, Craig Davidson. Each is a heartbreaking coming of age story …

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 …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival Blog Body I heard Waubgeshig Rice speak at a writers’ … he read stuck in my 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 …

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 … popular podcasts. Let’s get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our past through a modern lens to see if something was overlooked or misunderstood. If you are a fan of …

Books4Me for children

… Confirm Email How Old Are You? - Select - 0-5 6-8 9-12 What was the last book you read and loved? What type of story are you looking for? Adventure … authors are: What are some of your favourite TV shows or movies? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Have you used this …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm … choose whether you are a teen or an adult Teen Adult What was the last book you read and loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you want your reading list to contain Fiction …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… Own Bob Ross Blog Body One of my favorite memories as a kid was watching Bob Ross’s painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing … skills), Creativebug is a great place to start. It’s a vibrant online learning and sharing space for crafters and …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… - 09:37 Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the new exhibition Processes of Remediation by celebrated artist Alana Bartol. This exhibition draws on Bartol’s work with … to what are known as 'natural resources.’ This exhibition was developed by Bartol at the University of Lethbridge Art …

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 … for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a collection of scenes containing recurring … a story a story and not simply a collection of images or video clips. The key is learning to listen to the beats in …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old family photos, papers, and home movies that have taken over a corner of the basement. Every … them as a family, trying to figure out which of the cousins was hiding under the table in that shot from Grandma and …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… Most-read eBooks for 2021 Blog Body The lords and ladies of the Bridgerton series proved popular with … and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Mystery/thriller was the top genre in eBooks last year, and the most popular … American (977 uses) English (532 uses) Number of lessons viewed: LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com): over 3,800 …

Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022

… Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022 Submitted by bbook on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 08:43 Add Description Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was in high demand with Regina Public Library readers in …

Library board welcomes new Chair, board members

… Regina Public Library Board of Directors member Marj Gavigan was voted in as Chair at the 2023 annual general meeting on …

Library board votes to relocate Central Library services

… Library board votes to relocate Central Library services Submitted by ecampbell on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 09:56 Add … temporary relocation of Central Library services. The vote was taken due to concerns with failing building infrastructure and its effects on business continuity. Attachment MEDIA …

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 … says about us. This one also comes with a playlist and it was fun to track down all the songs she references and … first sound recordings to the rise, fall, and rise again of vinyl. A must for audiophiles and music fans in general. To …

Frequently Asked Questions

… lreynish on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:02 Add Description We’ve answered some of your questions about what has happened to the holds system, why it was shut off, and more. Attachment Fact sheet - FAQs.pdf (144.25 KB) …

The best show in August

… with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance using my smartphone … The meteors originate from the Swift-Tuttle comet and are visible from mid-July to late August. What you’re actually …

Newest RPL Writer in Residence offers Regina writers one-on-one assistance

… Writer in Residence offers Regina writers one-on-one assistance Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:39 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) was the first public library in Canada to offer a Writer in Residence program in 1978. The …

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

… on the RPL Adult Reading Challenge gamecards : so that you can record your reading in the way that makes sense to you! … reading goal. You’ll see your progress accumulate, and this visual can help motivate you to keep going and let you know … , such as: graphs or charts drawings or doodles stickers or washi tape colouring dates reviews reflections …or simply …

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

… presented around the world comes to Regina to play with language and world-building Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, … opening of multimedia exhibition Second Tongues by Toronto/Vienna-based artist Serena Lee. In this collaborative … project she ponders, “What would it be like if everyone was assigned a random second language at birth?” Presented …

Regina Public Library not requesting mill rate increase

… rate increase to supplement its 2017 budget. The decision was made Wednesday night Attachment RPLrevised2017budget1.pdf (110.46 KB) …

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 … incredible live performance by musician Rae Spoon - in my living room. I can’t tell you how nice it was to experience live music again, without the extra stress …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an increasingly ‘lived in’ house. Maybe we’ve been away from loved ones, or maybe we’re just missing an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted … answer all your burning bread questions (okay, maybe this was not the best word choice). Those of us with bread woes …

Acoustic Guitar

… Guitar Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 17:39 Service Info Acoustic guitars are a six to twelve string … or nylon. The guitar is played by fingering the fret board and plucking or strumming the strings with finger picks, … lessons) • Guitarlessons.com (guitar lessons) • Andrew Wasson (guitar lessons on YouTube) Helpful Links • …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another culture lately? We’re halfway … (bonus points if you choose more than one): 1. Host a (virtual) multicultural movie night and binge three World … Lewis The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes American Born Chinese by Gene Luen …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their race goals. This year, we’re going the extra mile … the year so far. Epstein’s previous book, The Sports Gene , was what I consider to be the best sports science book I’ve …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… What's a 3D scanner, anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D … Ultimaker printers We also have a ton of other cool audio/visual equipment available! Q: What is 3D scanning being … scanned so far? A: So far, the most interesting project was to scan a custom bench so that miniature benches could …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Date Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I finally get to where … and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or restaurant, it’s not expensive, and there’s no … and talk about the questions the artist is raising. What was their intent? Do you think they were successful? Museums …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to get into the … a busy summer! For a full list of resources all year round, visit our Students and Educators page . School support: … vampires in order to find her missing sister. When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao: Eric is grappling with the death of …

12 days of Bookmas

… The snow is falling, a fire is burning in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our … will return and commit murder. Fans of classic slasher movies and urban legend stories will be interested in this … – Non-fiction Colditz is a castle in Germany that was used during World War II to imprison POWs. Macintyre …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five millennials have started saving for … Literacy Month programs and resources . This blog post was originally published as Awaken Wealth’s 5 Investment …

Our History

… has been exhibiting art continuously since 1949, when art was presented in the periodicals reading room. In 1964, a multi-purpose art gallery was built as part of the Library's current location. The … Ms Marjorie Dunlop. Ms Dunlop was the former Chief Librarian of the Regina Public Library. The Gallery has been …

Heaven and Hell

… Heaven and Hell … 2009 This publication was produced in partnership … mail art projects. His new body of work, Heaven and Hell was created especially for both galleries and this work is …

Story of Our Lives: How Hollywood Won the West

… in Fall, 1992. The series attempted to give local movie audiences a critical entree to Westerns, the Hollywood … synonymous with popular history. The curator of the series was Paul Chaat Smith, a Washington-based Comanche screenwriter and critic. Transposing the …

Mr. Haeusler's Amazing Bicycles

… Haeusler, Clarence (2000) This publication originates from an exhibition organized by Dunlop Art Gallery, Sherwood Village Branch Gallery, May 19 to July 2, 2000. A fleet of … ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Red Green. Don McKay was winner of the 1991 Governor General's Award for Poetry …

Libraries renewal

… Renewing libraries is essential to maintain their relevance, to adapt to changing times, and to continue … and connect. Library renewal is a process of updating and revitalizing library resources, facilities, services, and … libraries and across the provincial system. The building was constructed in 1962 but was not built to last. Since …

Privacy Statement

… … The purpose of this statement is to inform customers and the public about the collection and use of personally … information relating to an identified or identifiable individual who is the subject of the information. Regina Public … personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected, or in a manner consistent with those …

Library facts

… seen some of our statistics showing up across Regina. Want to know more? Check out the information below. We define … borrowed; 560,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming movies, TV and music borrowed; and 5,396 library programs with … per person. The combined amount of all 26 salaries was $1,432,304.53. RPL's career coaching program has created …

When Raven Became Spider

… title from a body of work by Sonny Assu, depicting Spiderman in a traditional Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw style, When Raven Became Spider was a contemporary art exhibition curated by Vancouver-based Gitxaala/British, curator, artist and writer …

Short-Term Account Form

… resident, Have not had a public library card in Saskatchewan before, or Your registration for a standard library account was unsuccessful. Once you complete this form, we’ll email … You can upgrade to a free standard library account by visiting any RPL location within 30 days to confirm your …

Regina Leader-Post

… archive of the Regina Leader-Post (exact, searchable PDF scans of the entire newspaper, including obituaries). Browse issues from the earliest days when the paper was known as The Regina Leader , right up to the Leader-Post …

Garden Folk

… Folk … 2008 Garden Folk documents the exhibit at Sherwood Village Branch Gallery from July 19 to September 28, 2008, that … and Donna Kriekle. A special feature of the exhibition was the participation of Bonnie Chapman and 46 studio …

Godless at the Workbench

… the exhibition of illustrated journals (by famous Soviet artists), posters, archival photographs and films testifying to the Soviet anti-religious campaigns … or documentation of the campaigns. This exhibition was presented at Dunlop Art Gallery from January 17 to March …

Inside the Outer Gate: Rural Paintings from Jilin Province

… Inside the Outer Gate: Rural Paintings from Jilin Province … Various, Paintings (1991) This exhibition was part of the cultural exchange developed between Saskatchewan, Canada and Jilin, China …

Little Worlds

… in its entirety, as it appears in this book. Little Worlds was exhibited in the Sherwood Village Branch Gallery, September 5 to October 18, 1998 and Central …

Queer City Cinema

… from six countries, Queer City Cinema examined what it means to be lesbian, gay and/or transgendered. The series provides insight to "queer" expressions - cultural, economic, … searing political and social allegories. Queer City Cinema was funded by The Canada Council and the Saskatchewan Arts …