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If you're clueless about retirement planning and want to know more

—Godin, Seth.

1997

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If you're clueless about saving money and want to know more

—Godin, Seth.

1997

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Creatures of want and ruin

—Tanzer, Molly, author.

2018

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"Amityville baywoman Ellie West fishes by day and bootlegs moonshine by night. It's dangerous work under Prohibition--independent operators like her a...

How To Get What You Want And Want What You Have A Practical And Spiritual Guide To Personal Success.

—Gray, John, 1951-

2009

EBook

From the author of the phenomenal Mars & Venus bestsellers, a course in achieving personal, success-the realization of all one's dreams. As millions...

I want my hat back and more happy stories

2015

DVD

"You can collect the entire library of Scholastic Storybook Treasures and read along on screen with your favorite classic children's stories, brought...

The power of du'a

—Raiyaan, Aliyah Umm, author.

2024

Book

"In The Power of Du'a, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan takes you on a journey that shows how faith and practising du'a can transform your life. Featuring inspirati...

Mindwise : how we understand what others think, believe, feel and want

—Epley, Nicholas.

2014

Book

An exploration of the human mind's capacity for instinctive understanding about the feelings and desires of others explains how the ability or inabili...

I'm an alien and I want to go home

—Franklin, Jo, author.

2015

Book

Daniel has only two friends, is unusually tall, is picked on by teachers, and does not look like anyone else in his family, so when he learns his mom...

The anxious generation goes to church : what the research says about what younger generations need (and want) from your church

—Rainer, Thom S., author.

2025

Book

"Nearly two-thirds of Gen Zers reported experiencing at least one mental health problem in the past two years. This statistic was lower for all older...

The one minute father : the quickest way for you to help your children learn to like themselves and want to behave themselves

—Johnson, Spencer.

1983

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I am a genius of unspeakable evil and I want to be your class president

—Lieb, Josh.

2009

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In Omaha, Nebraska, twelve-year-old Oliver Watson has everyone convinced that he's extremely stupid and lazy, but he's actually a very wealthy, evil g...

I am a genius of unspeakable evil and I want to be your class president

—Lieb, Josh.

2009

Book On CD

Twelve-year-old Oliver Watson has the IQ of a grilled cheese sandwich. Or so everyone in Omaha thinks. In reality, Oliver's a mad evil genius on his w...

How to get what you want and want what you have : a practical spiritual guide to personal success

—Gray, John, 1951-

1999

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Communication strategies for administrative professionals : how to communicate what you can do, can't do, will do, won't do, need and want

—Porter, Karen, author.

2014

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You wouldn't want to live without clocks and calendars!

—Macdonald, Fiona, 1958- author.

2016

Book

How would you know what time it was without clocks? How would you buy things without money? It's hard to imagine what life would be like today without...

Be more Lando : how to get what you want (and look good doing it)

—Blauvelt, Christian, author.

2019

Book

A humorous take on how to get what you want (and how to look good doing it) with the help of Lando Calrissian. Packed with witty career advice for bud...

Dogsmart : the ultimate guide for finding the dog you want and keeping the dog you find

—Milani, Myrna M., author.

1997

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"Offers advice on selecting an appropriate dog and how to care for the pet, including training, exercise, nutrition, and health care"-- Amazon...

What females want and males will do

2008

DVD

Answers the age-old question of what women want and what men will do in the name of love....

I am fifteen and I do not want to die : the true story of a young woman's wartime survival

—Arnothy, Christine, 1930- author.

2019

Book

Told with a calm compulsive force, and with an intimacy and maturity that defies her years, Christine Arnothy's story is a poignant coming-of-age memo...

I am fifteen-- and I don't want to die

—Arnothy, Christine, 1930-

1980

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8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it (the hard part). In any case, in the … try out some of those spells and divinations you’ve always wanted to put to the test now that you have the entire …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of Canadians’ life, many of us … preparing for re-opening, looking for a job, or simply just want to improve your skills to protect your personal …

Black Lives Matter Education

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

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online … two-way conversation, the more they will feel involved and want to return. Consider social media and newsletters your …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: Light and portable – helpful for travel, commutes, and one-handed reading. Storage for thousands of books – … work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely want to use our most popular digital reading resource on …

Writing Help at RPL

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

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and honoured to be the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library. And I’ll be around until mid-June. That’s a good nine … to call? Writer’s Block Buster, that’s who! Details, you want details! My office hours (call it the “Do Drop Inn” …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the way the light bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even colour of the object. The scanner then creates a 3D … into the Digital Media Studio, we can scan it! If you want to carry your project though to printing, note that our …

Cozy Cooking

… time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, the smell of freshly … grain truck, the crisp freshness in the early morning air (and the occasional light snowfall), all combined with the … your new recipes, we have a few online programs you might want to explore. These ones are coming up in the next few …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats Blog Body Graphic novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're … Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries . If you want a chance to win some sweet prizes by reading graphic …

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 … Heights . If you don’t currently have a book club, but want to connect with other book lovers, Regina Public …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… journey. I’m a die-hard fiction reader of fantasy and horror, so a lot of the books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space … you’re curious about Tanya and her work , you’ll definitely want to register for her upcoming talk about finding 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 and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being … challenges both new and horribly familiar, including the unwanted attention of the guards. But when she meets a kind …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of … to help their fantastical new friends, and themselves. "I wanted to write about the foster care system for quite a …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, … home organization books with nice pictures or quick lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you … people who like white tile and painted exposed brick, and want to pair their home organization project with design and …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk About Racism Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent months. With so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how to … for your learning style to mix in some fiction, you might want to explore our Indigenous Voices collection. It …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and over again from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth … If I’m moving fast in a scene, I choose option A. If I want to pull you into that state of waking sadness — make …

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

… 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 kitchen table or other favourite … out the plot. (Beginning) Does your character in the story want something or have to solve something? Brainstorm the …

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 … some tips on setting reading goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and … personal goals too. S - Specific: Instead of saying, "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want to read one …

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 … hospital bracelet, or a ticket stub). But if you really want to expand your holiday gift giving options, consider …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something … and meaningful to the reader. Characters need to want something that they can't immediately acquire or …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the apps and social media platforms that we maybe spend a bit too … through Facebook rants or Instagram stories for hours and hours. That's why we put together this list of library … tutorials taught by recognized industry professionals. Want to learn photography? Computer skills? Upgrade your …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about tech skills and coding. It offers courses on a wide range of topics to … but there are also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library … Skills for Modern Management Management Foundations Want more in-depth training? Gale Courses offers …

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast called YQR Art Speak ?). And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair … is derailed erasing her from history. Until now. You don’t want to miss this true-life detective story that is a …

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 reading, listening, watching and playing! To get you reading The Lives of Brian by Brian …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, The “Sixties Scoop” saw thousands of Indigenous children taken from their homes and … of our librarians created a 60s Scoop booklist for anyone wanting to learn more. Blog Images Short Title 60s Scoop …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, and letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of … can count to 60 in order to pace out one minute – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell … arms. It gives him incredible agency to choose anything he wants without restrictions, and for me it’s a welcome …

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 … “the usual suspects” for fiction titles. Lots of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. There was a real lean towards thrillers …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing … voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me … it’s an experience we seek out over and over again. If you want to find your inner Bob Ross (or add to your existing …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… they are a public place, where you can have a conversation and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or restaurant, it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will … everything in one museum could take days, so you might want to visit just one section. (To help you plan your …

Make Settings Come Alive

… on the couch? Is the couch or chair tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? … Me?” A kid laughing? Your mate playing Schubert on your grand piano? If not the sounds, then the quality of the … or engage them, they won’t keep reading, and you sure don’t want that! Robert Kroetsch once told me, “Jill, your reader …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Next week, RPL, Reconciliation Regina, Central Zone Board, and Heritage Community Association will launch a discussion series based on the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation. We will first discuss Calls #62-65 for … the project will speak to its creation and success. If you want a preview of the beautiful pieces created by the …

"The library keeps me company"

… Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who is a library user and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about why he chooses to give to RPL. We … and the wealth of resources I’ve received from RPL that I want to give back. The library is a foundation of our …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… for more than 20 years. Chris describes Matty as his son, and Matty sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical for someone like him and his level … The staff have learned to translate that into what Matty wants … it’s pretty remarkable.” The fact that the library …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try something new with zero pressure to produce … wire sculpture selfie using the concepts of contour drawing and wire molding. Contour drawing is just drawing using a … the tip of your pencil leave the paper. But faces are hard, and I see my face every day. So, I drew the profile of my …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So … an award-winning novelist, scriptwriting instructor, and writer in residence? I learned these four lessons that … page In his book On Writing , Stephen King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment. As a … I am grappling with myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children … in nature? Get outside and explore your garden. Want to visit an online museum, art gallery or science …

Journaling for writers

… podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her … kid. These days, my scribblings take a few different forms and serve different purposes, but all are important. 1. THE … to this writing session I feel: Ongoing notes: anything I want to hang onto And when I’m done, I do note the …

Freedom to Read Week

… asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. Every person in … law, to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express their thoughts publicly. Regina … as Canadians and defend your right to read what you want. Blog Images Short Title Freedom to Read Week Select …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here over and over again is ‘Show, don’t tell.’ This is important to master if you want to be noticed by a publisher for the right reasons. …

Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted

… Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted … (1999) The exhibition of two paintings was created by Komar and Melamid based on a nation-wide poll of Canada's likes …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Blog Body Do you have an idea for the silver screen? Do you want to see your name in the credits? Are you hoping to one … for any budding screenwriters. It gives you all the ins-and-outs for formatting your screenplay and helps you with those unique technical problems like …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon us and we’ll hunker into our cozy indoor spaces again, sipping spiced lattes and craving connection in our physically distant lives. Can … releases try our Fabulous Fall Reading smorgasbord. If you want more romance and laughter than you can get from Zoom …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry standards: 1” margins, 12-point font, double-spaced, 5-point paragraph indent, header with name, title and page number, etc. Edit and Proofread your work in … Be sure to follow them. They are specific, and many do not want unsolicited manuscripts, only query letters and chapter …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… for the unexpected. Hopefully we’ve all got our home and car emergency kits stocked with everything we’ll need to handle a flat tire, power outage, or holiday zombie … a classroom close-contact isolation period, you might want to have some non-digital options on hand. Our …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

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

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

… started. Building your tracker Think of your tracker as a hand-written spreadsheet: the information you gather here … for your reading goal. You’ll see your progress accumulate, and this visual can help motivate you to keep going and let … side or make simple rows. Add as few or as many details you want , such as: graphs or charts drawings or doodles …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… reading progress in one month. Add your own decorations and doodles or keep it minimal. Update your stats as you go … pages you’ve read. Colour in the page tracker as you read and see your progress grow! The planner: Make a calendar and … personal reflections or notes, and more. The dabber: Want to give a reading bingo challenge a try? Personalize …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… devoted to issues from paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including … Her parents taught her the importance of helping others, and they led by example. “The volunteerism came from my … to the library, making contributions every month. She wants to help RPL continue to provide literacy resources for …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a character’s wants, actions, and choices will drive the plot forward, just as much as the …

The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals

… New York Times Best Seller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and young adult literature Read a book by a 2SLGBTQIA+ … from each of the major publishing houses (e.g., Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Harper Collins Publishers, … TBR pile? Is there a genre you’ve never explored? Do you want to read for 15 minutes every day? Set your reading …

Home Study Resources

… Body Regina Public Library has many resources for children and teens who are studying at home. From online … offers study guides connected to Saskatchewan curriculum, and from 3:00 PM to 11:59pm, you can connect with a live … encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the elementary, middle or high …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in Victoria Park today to help distribute … two hundred scarves were wrapped around trees, benches, and lampposts, all in the hopes they will be taken by those … are enough to go around. This year however, we decided we wanted in! Through our knitting programs, we put out a call …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… Picks collection has changed to serve you better. We want our RPL customers to have access to the most in-demand, buzzed about books for longer. Skip the waitlists and visit your branch today and checkout the hottest titles. …

Uncover Your Family Story

… some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier for you. Have you ever thought … you can access from home using your library card number and PIN. We expect home access to Ancestry Library Edition …

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

… eBooks? Here’s why Blog Body At Regina Public Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the books you’re looking for—whether … such as Nora Roberts, Jeffrey Archer, Liane Moriarty and many more. Currently, Macmillan is the only publisher …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm … 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 Non-Fiction Which …

Homework and Learning Help

… Homework and Learning Help … Brainfuse  offers study guides and learning activities connected to Saskatchewan curriculum … encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the elementary, middle or high …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… from blank page to sonnets. Decide on a Goal – what do you want your poem to do? Explore, protest, describe, evoke… … the norm Use original metaphors or similes to bring imagery and concrete words into your writing. Use concrete words to … every word count. Eliminate all unnecessary words, phrases, and lines. Read lots of poetry. Read even more poetry. Blog …

RPL Musical Instruments

… other branches for pick up due to the risk of damage. Find and place a hold on an instrument using our library … Kanopy For helpful book lists, tutorials, web links, and apps go to individual instrument pages by searching for the instrument topic you want . Instrument photos courtesy of Vancouver Public …

Accessibility Services

… Regina Public Library strives to provide welcoming services and spaces for everyone and every ability. From print magnifiers to Home Library … video. Featured Programs Sound Bites Audio Book Club Want lively discussion about what you just read? Join our …

Libraries renewal

… to maintain their relevance, to adapt to changing times, and to continue opportunities for customers to discover, learn, and connect. Library renewal is a process of updating and … the community with the library programs and services it wants to have. RPL has eight branches throughout the City. …

Library facts

… seen some of our statistics showing up across Regina. Want to know more? Check out the information below. We … than one person in a family. Register for a library card! And also: 14,370 new library cards issued; 1.6 million books and materials borrowed; 560,000 eBooks, eAudiobooks, and …

Career Services

… with an RPL volunteer employment coach. One-to-One Résumé and Cover Letter Coaching : Get customized assistance by appointment to improve your resumé, cover letter, and answer career-related questions. One-to-One Behavioral … help you impress future employers and land the career you want. External Job Boards Job Bank : Job Bank is Canada's …

Newcomers

… Heritage language resources Libby - use Advanced Search and select eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines in many languages. hoopla - use language … Register for English language help If you are an adult who wants to improve your English speaking, listening, reading …

Read Together Regina

… Together Regina … Reading to your baby is very important and we want to help you get started. That's why we've partnered … Mother Baby Unit to give every newborn baby a set of books and resources to help support their early literacy skills …

Using the Library

… the digital services available here on our website. If you want to borrow books, musical instruments, movies or games, attend fun and enlightening programs, donate materials to the library, … Can't find the item you want in our catalogue? Suggest and request materials for us to consider . Or, if you're an …

hoopla

… hoopla … In one convenient place, access thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, television shows, comics and manga. Checkouts are instant with no holds or waiting. If you love the content on hoopla, you will also want to try Libby and Kanopy . Borrow up to ten (10) titles …

Sign up for our newsletter!

… special events, exciting announcements, new services and more! No spam, just what you need to know, when you need … editions . Fill out our subscription form with your name and email address. Want to hear more about your favourite programs, gallery …

Libby, by Overdrive

… reading app that lets you borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines to read on your personal devices. Borrow 10 … 72 hours to borrow it. If you love Libby, you will also want to explore hoopla ! Overdrive website | Libby website …