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2020: a year for escape

… woot! We also saw eBook requests expand to topics such as mental health, homework help, homeschooling, and French … and Never Enough , and Barack Obama’s A Promised Land .”   Saskatchewan authors Closer to home, the top circulating Saskatchewan books included Five Little Indians , a novel …

Reading while farming

… Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on 4000 acres of land - roughly the …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… New friends in Saskatchewan Blog Body Supporting newcomers in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to …

Multi-faith youth exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates respect across Saskatchewan

… exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates respect across Saskatchewan Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, 07/08/2021 - … Library are proud to announce the opening of Multi-Faith Saskatchewan’s The Saskatchewan Visual Art Project … Story gallery wall from July 7 to September 1, 2021. Attachment RPLPRESSRELEASE_SaskatchewanArtProject.pdf (528.91 KB) …

Support For The New School Year

… For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their … between the hours of 3 PM and midnight. I once used it to ask a tutor how I can help my young children learn simple … learning activities up to grade twelve connected to the Saskatchewan curriculum, and has tutors that are fluent in …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles … 99 years old, was a spy during the Holocaust and visited Saskatchewan for several talks in early 2019. Becoming  by … Wilderness , Bren é Brown Local interest: some Nonfiction Saskatchewan titles that did well this year: Forgotten …

Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 4, 2025

… Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 4, 2025 Submitted by … (RPL) locations will be closed August 3 and 4 to observe Saskatchewan Day.     Attachment RPLMediaRelease_SaskDayHours2025.pdf (494.74 KB) …

Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 5, 2024

… Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 5, 2024 Submitted by … (RPL) locations will be closed August 4 and 5 to observe Saskatchewan Day. Attachment RPLMediaRelease_SaskDayHours2024.pdf (497.43 KB) …

Agricultural leaders celebrate Saskatchewan’s innovation

… Agricultural leaders celebrate Saskatchewan’s innovation Submitted by kbalkwill on Thu, … Regina Public Library (RPL) and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan will celebrate Agriculture Week by hosting a … leaders in Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry.   Attachment [MEDIARELEASE]AgricultureWeek_2024_V3.pdf (514.02 KB) …

Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 7, 2023

… Regina Public Library holiday hours for Saskatchewan Day – Monday August 7, 2023 Submitted by … locations will be closed August 6 and 7 in observation of Saskatchewan Day. Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_HolidayHoursSaskDay.pdf (497.47 KB) …

What’s being said about public libraries in Saskatchewan

… What’s being said about public libraries in Saskatchewan Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:01 … There is a lot of misinformation about public libraries in Saskatchewan. Get the facts here. Attachment Fact sheet - What's being said.pdf (156.69 KB) …

Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates Métis and Fransaskois Cultures with New Murals

… Dunlop Art Gallery Celebrates Métis and Fransaskois Cultures with New Murals Submitted by kbalkwill on … of two new vinyl murals, All my Relations and For Clémence, by renowned Saskatchewan artist Daphne Boyer . These murals will be …

Regina Public Library to host SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala

… Regina Public Library to host SaskEnergy Willow Awards Gala Submitted by kbalkwill on Wed, … Library (RPL) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the SaskEnergy Willow Awards with a virtual gala on Wednesday, June 1, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, via Zoom. Attachment MEDIA RELEASE_WillowAwards_2022.pdf (449.78 KB) …

Regina Public Library offers free access to Saskatchewan Regional Park Passes

… Regina Public Library offers free access to Saskatchewan Regional Park Passes Submitted by bbook on Wed, … a pilot program to loan library cardholders free passes to Saskatchewan regional parks from June 1 to September 15, 2022. Attachment RPL MEDIA RELEASE_SKRegionalParksPassLending_2022.pdf …

Saskatchewan Library Governance

… Saskatchewan Library Governance Submitted by lreynish on Thu, … and the autonomous power of library boards. Attachment Fact sheet - Saskatchewan's Library Governance.pdf (173.94 KB) …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many … characters confront the consequences when their doodles come to life. For teen titles, I’m most excited for Patrick … out are Flat Out Delicious , the new definitive guide to Saskatchewan’s food culture, and The Office , a …

Saskatchewan Regional Park Passes

… Saskatchewan Regional Park Passes … Get out and explore our Regional Parks this summer with a free Parks Pass from RPL. Passes are available on … province-wide pilot created through a partnership between Saskatchewan Library Association, Saskatchewan Parks and …

Most-read eBooks for 2021

… last year, and the most popular mystery titles were A Time for Mercy by John Grisham, The Sentinel by Lee Child, and … you need is your library card! Most-borrowed eBooks by Saskatchewan authors Crossroads by Kaleb Dahlgren Five Little … Voices eBook titles  Five Little Indians by Michelle Good (Saskatchewan author) Call Me Indian by Fred Sasakamoose …

Building Pride: Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial Exhibitions

… Building Pride: Saskatchewan Roughriders Centennial Exhibitions … (2010) Dunlop Art Gallery has partnered with the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame and Museum to co-publish a limited edition catalogue …

...a stranger comes to town: Historical Film Posters from Saskatchewan

… ...a stranger comes to town: Historical Film Posters from Saskatchewan … … that trace the dramatic films that have been produced in Saskatchewan since the 1930s. Saskatchewan films (and their …

Work, Weather and the Grid: Agriculture in Saskatchewan

… Work, Weather and the Grid: Agriculture in Saskatchewan … Various, Farm History (1991) Farming has defined the social and economic nature of settlement, the grid land system, the towns, and local culture in Saskatchewan. This exhibition was the first to examine the …

Frequently Asked Questions

… Frequently Asked Questions Submitted by 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) …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… needs but don’t know where to start, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be at Central Library a few times per month to help you find legal information and teach … on Mondays starting this fall. The lawyers at Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan offer free assistance if you need help with …

12 days of Bookmas

… and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our Collections team to tell us what books they are … the holidays.  On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding!  Day 1: Daphne by Josh Malerman   – Fiction According to the ghost story told by Kit’s basketball teammate, Daphne is a former student who died …

For writers in despair

… sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: Hot baths Walks Tea Floating … go and sit or walk or float or drink tea with them. I ask them questions. Ask them to tell me stories. Sometimes I just ask them for …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… 18 years old, a resident of Regina, and you've lived in Saskatchewan for at least six months as of November 13, 2024, … Here's how... Register to vote Register ahead of time to make voting faster at the polls. Check your … your name and address, such as your driver's licence or Saskatchewan identification card; OR two pieces of …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he made his first priority improving his … put him close to the downtown library.  “The library, to me, was a sanctuary,” he says, “It was a safe place and it … Polish words or connect pictures to new concepts. The task was too difficult. That’s when he got a tap on the …

Support Indigenous Business

… Support Indigenous Business Blog Body What can I do? I’ve asked this question of myself many times since the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation … support local Indigenous businesses. With the help of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s directory, I found out …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… especially when I’m at the museum. It’s one of the all-time greatest date spots. I have never had a lack of … prefer a no-spoilers approach and like to dive in and ask questions after. In Regina, most of our museums are … see what thoughts the artwork sparks for you; you can also ask questions in the gallery. The artwork is a great …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit … colour scheme and a built-in story about a rabbit in Saskatchewan. It's not perfect, but it captured imaginations … and family suddenly took interest in my photos, often asking me for copies and how I did them. These experiences …

Regina Public Library plans to open in mid-July

… next week, despite receiving notice from the Province of Saskatchewan that Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will begin on Monday, June 29. Attachment MEDIA RELEASE_ReginaPublicLibaryOpeningMidJuly.pdf …

Central Library hosts second annual Law Fair

… 2.   Presented in partnership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan, the event will provide access to information … small claims court, labour standards, and more. Attachment RPLMediaRelease_LawFair_2024.pdf (105.85 KB) …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your … many connections, and the collaborations—notably with the Saskatchewan Writers Guild and with the Saskatoon Public Library. It’s been fun running the various …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of  FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development Corporation … Qu’Appelle Tribal Council – and also the Chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce . We were able to asked him a few questions just in time for Small Business …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day … to reflect on the women who inspire me in my own life, and ask myself how I could be doing more to lift up our voices, … me.  Genocidal Love , Bevann Fox Nominated for multiple Saskatchewan Book Awards, Genocidal Love is an astonishing …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… they are – the library’s most borrowed titles in 2022! Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was … fiction titles on the list include: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave; The Judge’s List by John Grisham; Wish You … Jesse Thistle; Atomic Habits by James Clear and; Only in Saskatchewan by Naomi Hansen S.E. Hinton’s enduring coming of …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… to as “Blue Monday,” the saddest day of the year. The excitement (or stress) of the holidays has worn off, and here in … two light therapy lamps at Central Library , thanks to a SaskEnergy Share the Warmth grant. The lamps will be … keep an eye on our programs page to see what's available.  SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Grant helps organizations offer …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of year for little kids.  Store windows, catalogues, and … on our recent visit, and he got to borrow it, no questions asked.  You can borrow toys during all open hours at Central Children’s– just ask a staff member to open the case. The toys are cleaned …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… multicultural movie night and binge three World Cinema comedies using Kanopy. Our top picks come highly reviewed: The … Wild Tales (Spain/Argentina) Life Is Beautiful (Italy) 2. Ask a friend of another background to teach you how to make … these indigenous teachings brought to you by the Royal Saskatchewan Museum . 10. Read an acclaimed book by a voice …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… hadn’t always been like that. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it … everything. 1. Writer’s block is a lie Back then, if you asked me what was wrong, I’d have told you writer’s block … sent us her corrections, there was more red than black. We asked for a meeting and I went in ready to defend it. But …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… utility and phone bills, purchase inventories, make loan payments, and reinvest in the business. By refocusing on …   Prioritize generating cash over making a profit Ask new customers for a deposit or partial payment up-front … of products or services Focus on your past due accounts and ask for partial payment if full payment is not possible Make …

Regina Public Library Celebrates Métis Culture

… Presented through a partnership with Métis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region III, the Métis Cultural Series … the people’s history, culture, music, and dance.  Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE Metis Cultural Series_2024.pdf (92.48 KB) …

Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library

… Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 09/29/2025 - … us to hear from Nelson Bird as he shares insights into how media representations of Indigenous people have changed … of Central Library said. Bird spent 26 years at CTV Saskatchewan and is the longest serving host and producer of …

Public library requests zero per cent mill rate increase

… The Regina Public Library Board of Directors will not be asking for an increase to its mill rate. Attachment Regina Public Library release - No increase to RPL's …

Freedom to Read Week Proclaimed in Regina

… Freedom to Read Week Proclaimed in Regina Submitted by chardy on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 09:33 Add Description The City of Regina has proclaimed the week of February 18 to 24 as Freedom to Read Week. Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that asks everyone to think about the importance of intellectual …

Freedom to Read Week

… with us, into a world where libraries ban every book that someone found objectionable. A world with no books left on our shelves. It's depressing, right?  Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and … or topics from their shelves. At RPL, we stand by our commitment to support, defend, and promote intellectual freedom …

Acoustic Bass

… guitar is a low pitched, four string, hollow body instrument, averaging about 127 cm in length. The strings are generally wound metal wire. It is played by fingering the fretboard and … You will also receive a strap, a pick and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our …

Banjo

… 17:52 Service Info Banjos are a four to six stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a circular frame, averaging about 97 cm in length. They are played by …

Bongo Drums

… Service Info The bongo is a small, two drum, open bottomed, percussion instrument, averaging about 47 cm in length. It is played by … fingers. Bongos feature primarily in Afro-Cuban and Latin American styles of music. When you borrow a set of …

Cajon

… - 20:03 Service Info Cajons are box-like percussion instruments that are played by striking the flat surface with … Cajons are featured in many types of music including Latin American, Cuban, Afro-Peruvian, Flamenco, Jazz and Country. When you borrow a cajon from RPL, …

Library Funding

… 11:03 Add Description An explanation of library funding in Saskatchewan and how it works. Attachment Fact sheet - Library Funding.pdf (147.74 KB) …

Djembe

… RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our … free step-by-step video lessons for a variety of instruments through our digital services: LinkedIn Learning Gale Courses Kanopy Instrument photos courtesy of Vancouver Public Library Instrument …

Doumbek

… drum, is a goblet shaped, hollow body percussion instrument with a single head stretched over the top. It is … RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our … free step-by-step video lessons for a variety of instruments through our digital services: LinkedIn Learning Gale …

Ukulele

… ukulele is a high pitched, four string, hollow body instrument, averaging between 54 - 61 cm in length. The strings … of nylon or gut. The ukulele is usually plucked and strummed with bare fingers and thumb. The ukulele is mainly … it. You will also receive a pick and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes good music. Please see our Care …

RPL hosts expert panel to discuss legalization of cannabis.

… 04/09/2018 - 08:49 Add Description At the end of the summer, Regina will see a bigger change than yellowing leaves … After a lengthy process, cannabis will be legalized, and Saskatchewan plans to issue 60 permits to private suppliers … place at 7:00 pm on April 10 at the RPL Film Theatre. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - HotTopics Cannabins …

Regina Public Library selects 2018-19 Writer in Residence

… in Residence on September 24, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Judith as our Writer in Residence,” said Jeff Barber, … writing community, both as a published author and as a former Saskatchewan Writer’s Guild Executive Director. We can’t wait …

Dunlop Art Gallery public art project Roadside Attractions opens across the province.

… - 09:40 Add Description From July 1 to August 31, Saskatchewanians will experience original contemporary art works by some of the most interesting Canadian artists of the day, … while driving through the serene prairie landscape. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - Roadside …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… presents have been opened. It’s a new year. What better time to embrace new habits? Here is our suggestion for a New … it creates a foundation for your children’s literacy development, future success in school and well-being throughout … something yummy. Write a card, letter or email together. Ask your child to tell you about an experience and use …

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

… goals Blog Body Set your New Year’s resolution with some help from the library. We’ve compiled a list of reading … reading in 2024! Read a book from every major literary movement (e.g., Romanticism, Modernism, Postcolonialism…) Read a … by an author from each Canadian province…or just one from Saskatchewan! Read a book from each major religion or …

Indigenous Voices brings the best of Canadian Indigenous writers to the Regina community

… offered by Regina Public Library in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers Guild. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - IndigenousVoices.pdf …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… intended), partnering up with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and science journalist Alex Hutchinson to the … an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked Alex to share some of his favourite reads as we gear up for the marathon …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… course we have it in our collection. Do you even need to ask?) . The introduction reads, “Everyone can and should … Centre on October 23rd   Courtney from Community Engagement and Programming Blog Images Short Title Igniting the … Communications Select Author of Blog Post Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Reconciliation …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… made it clear: eBooks are just not as good as real books. Ask our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the … Here are seven reasons why: Available anywhere, any time . We get book cravings that must be satisfied …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, … to money management. While we wait for her to arrive, we asked her to share some of her favourite reads, and tell us …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… for 2026 Blog Body The long cold nights of January in Saskatchewan make the perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy … outside, my reading stack beckons!  The new year promises some wonderful new books.   The Astral Library by Kate Quinn … blend of hope, reflection, and little magic – the same mix that made audiences love The Midnight Library . With …

Home Study Resources

… Home Study Resources Blog Body Regina Public Library has many resources for children and teens who are studying at home. From online encyclopedias to real-time tutoring, we have … help you out. Brainfuse offers study guides connected to Saskatchewan curriculum, and from 3:00 PM to 11:59pm, you can …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… RPL Staff Reading 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 …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the … our favourites! Canadian art is so diverse that there is something for everyone in the links below.  Robert Truszkowski … uses everyday advertising images, text and other media sources to play with our connection to the power of …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… out a drawing challenge program. After entering the Zoom meeting, the children were greeted by Jonah, the friendly programmer. For the next 45 minutes, Jonah asked for suggestions for drawing challenges, shared drawing …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… a digital reading device? As a librarian, I’m often asked for recommendations on ereaders. Here are my top tips! Why give an … people’ love the feeling of paper, but ereaders offer some undeniable perks: Light and portable – helpful for …

Jeopardy! winner and CBC host to hold discussion about media literacy

… Jeopardy! winner and CBC host to hold discussion about media literacy Submitted by chardy on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 10:21 Add Description Learn how to navigate today’s media landscape at a thought-provoking event with Jeopardy! … Simes from The Canadian Press and Sam Maciag from CBC Saskatchewan. They’ll discuss how the media has changed in …

Cozy Cooking

… Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of fallen leaves, …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable task, given that the presence of Black people in the Prairies …

Writing Help at RPL

… of ways: over Zoom, through socially distanced in-person meetings, or over the phone. I meet with four to six writers a week on average. There are … writer working on a book about the history of the land in Saskatchewan, involving Metis scrip, settlers, and the …

Top Reads of 2023!

… in 2024.  The non-fiction categories are full of celebrity memoirs, including Matthew Perry’s Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing ; Pamela Anderson’s Love Pamela ; and Elliot Page’s Pageboy .  … Indigenous Life in Canada tops the list of Indigenous, Saskatchewan, and Non-Fiction titles published this year. Her …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple activities for … doors are closed right now, but we’re still hosting storytimes and other children’s programs online. We even created a … from the University of Regina, as of 2017, over 26% of Saskatchewan children were living in poverty. Even though a …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… Indigenous children who are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg. The two go on an epic adventure to a land called Aski through a secret bedroom portal. They must face danger … to write about the foster care system for quite a long time, and I was waiting for the right story to be able to do …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… announce the opening of the new exhibition Processes of Remediation by celebrated artist Alana Bartol. This exhibition … resource extraction. In her artwork, Bartol uses dowsing to ask audiences to reconsider consumption-driven relationships … over open pit mining in southern Alberta.   Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_DunlopArtGallery_AlanaBartol_2021.pdf …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, but also a lot of anxiety as I consider the sheer immensity of the task before me.  Here is the first of three tips that might …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… and stakes  In order for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to act rather than merely passively reacting to the events that unfold around … goals that makes for a truly engaging story. The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way as to make …

Free rapid-access counselling at Regina Public Library

… on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 11:39 Add Description Free, immediate counselling is now available at multiple Regina … Counselling, these one-on-one sessions provide free mental health support for anyone living in Saskatchewan. Family Service Regina counsellors are on site …

Library hosts provincial election information night

… - 10:05 Add Description Central Library will host a meet and greet for constituents to speak to representatives … 5:00 – 7:00 pm.  Attendees can engage in conversations, ask questions, and share their concerns with the representatives from each party.  Attachment MediaRelease_ProvincialElectionEvent_20241008.pdf …

Finding the path to reconciliation with Tanya Talaga

… 09:48 Add Description Regina Public Library (RPL) will welcome author Tanya Talaga to Regina for an empowering talk on … reconciliation at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 26 at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert Street. Attachment RPL MEDIA RELEASE_TanyaTalaga_2022.pdf (456.38 KB) …

RPL Film Theatre honours the experiences of Sixties Scoop survivors with screenings of hit series and live discussion

… Add Description RPL Film Theatre, in partnership with Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Parks, Culture & Sport, is …  This award-winning series explores the universal theme of resilience in the face of trauma and loss through the …

Regina Public Library selects new Writer in Residence

… its 2022-2023 Writer in Residence.  “We’re thrilled to welcome Pam Bustin to the library. Her work embodies the curious, … known for,” said Millicent Mabi, Director, Community Engagement and Programming at Regina Public Library. “We very much … look forward to this chance for her to reconnect with the Saskatchewan writing community.” Attachment …

Award winning authors to read at Central Library

… to announce a launch event featuring three award-winning Saskatchewan authors, organized in partnership with the … of readings, vibrant conversation, and book signings. Attachment MEDIA RELEASE_RPL_Thistledown_AuthorReading_2024.pdf (107.31 …

Five Little Indians among top reads for 2022

… by bbook on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 08:43 Add Description Saskatchewan author Michelle Good’s Five Little Indians was … among the library’s Top Ten list for fiction titles. Attachment RPLMediaRelease_TopReadsOf2022.pdf (508.12 KB) …

Exploring the South Asian diaspora through fashion and style at Dunlop Art Gallery

… ritual intimacies features the work of Toronto-based artist Meera Sethi, asking critical questions about the  Attachment RPLMEDIARELEASE_ritualintimacies_2023.pdf (489.66 KB) …

RPL Film Theatre partners with One Book One Province to celebrate Indigenous Filmmakers

… Description RPL Film Theatre is proud to partner with the Saskatchewan Library Association in celebration of Michelle … the ongoing legacy of the residential school system.  Attachment …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… behind. Right?! I don't know about you, but spring gives me a rush of motivation and creativity as the world turns … but that might just be the ADHD. There's just so much excitement in discovering new ways to better myself and refresh my … Wetlands with Birds Canada Birding by Ear With the Royal Saskatchewan Museum   Plant (literal) seeds: Gardening …

Regina Public Library welcomes author Michelle Good

… Regina Public Library welcomes author Michelle Good Submitted by bbook on Wed, … with First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) and the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA), will host a talk by … April 12 at mâmawêyatitân centre, 3355 6th Avenue. Attachment RPL MEDIA RELEASE_RPL_Welcomes Author Michelle Good.pdf …

RPL Film Theatre Celebrates Queer Prairie Storytellers

… new feature-length film Before I Change My Mind blends documentary and fictional storytelling to explore queer themes, memory, and personal trials. Trevor notes, “When I was … teenager on the Canadian Prairies in the 1980s, I was often asked, ‘Are you a boy or a girl?’ I wish I could’ve let that …

An immersive experience at Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates Indigenous resilience

… An immersive experience at Dunlop Art Gallery celebrates … (Central Library) exhibition Why the Caged Bird Sings: Immersive Engagements celebrates Indigenous resilience July … co-wrote with incarcerated and detained populations in Saskatchewan’s correctional facilities.    Attachment …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a … tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? Stifling? Cool? Cold? Stagnant? Moving? The smells … character in the story of your life, are at present. I’m asking you to share with me the world you’re inhabiting, so …

Violin

… Info The violin is a four stringed, hollow body instrument that is held horizontally and balanced between the chin … It averages between 48 - 59 cm in length. The instrument is played by fingering the neck and running a bow back … in music from Orchestral to Country fiddle and Heavy Metal. When you borrow a violin from RPL, you will receive …

Xylophone

… - 21:52 Service Info Xylophones are keyboard style instruments with wooden or fiberglass bars attached to a frame. Each bar is a single note. The instrument is played by striking the bars with rubber, plastic or …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a few quick questions about your … that will inspire and entertain you! How do we do it? Some reading services use algorithms to choose books based on … is: each other! Talk to a room full of librarians (wearing masks along with plenty of glasses, cardigans, and sensible …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… 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 the best way for me to get back in shape after a few years of intense … Library. Use our online catalogue to place a hold or ask staff at Central Library to hook you up. Like our other …

Acoustic Guitar

… Info Acoustic guitars are a six to twelve string instrument with a hollow body, averaging about 87 - 106 cm in length. Strings are generally made from wound metal wire or nylon. The guitar is played by fingering the … slide which is a hollow cylindrical tube made from glass or metal. Acoustic guitars are a highly versatile instrument …

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

… creates a space in which to experience emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us for a moment. The exhibition by Nicole Kelly … “Through Westman’s beautiful installation, visitors are asked to think about memory, and consider how we might …
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