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—Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- author.

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Counsels children about the value of integrity, providing themed activity suggestions while explaining how to discern right from wrong, make positive...

Have courage!

—Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- author.

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"Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn...

Bounce back!

—Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- author.

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"Resilience--the ability to recover or "bounce back" from problems, hurt, or loss--is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel h...

Feel confident!

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Be positive!

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Dream on! : a book about possibilities

—Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- author.

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"Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges w...

Grow strong! : a book about healthy habits

—Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- author.

2016

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"Teaches children how to take care of their bodies and develop self-care habits. Discusses health topics such as diet, exercise, sleep, social activit...

Forgive and let go! : a book about forgiveness

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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 on books. And hey, we … a national icon with his own instructions for living your best, kindest life, this book is a timeless treasure for …

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

… To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be together and comfortable …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple of years, titles like … and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being the 75th anniversary of D-Day and 2020 the 75th … was nine years old, Alina Dziak knew she would marry her best friend, Tomasz. Now fifteen and engaged, Alina is …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is … original acting teachers of the theatre. What attracted me was Stanislavski’s discussion around a character’s … Action: The Actor’s Thesaurus by Marina Caldarone The best way to envision an action is to think about what verb a …

What's wrong with this picture?

… picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive … be thy Fire Stick for now we can stream it all without being the victims of conflicting scheduling)? Why aren’t … poetry! They’re taking turns reciting: “I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving …

A book for every podcast

… And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or … is a must-read for any true crime fan. It unfolds like the best of a police procedural with all the markers of a … deeper into popular romance tropes. The podcast feels like being part of a fun conversation between friends along with …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Blog Body Confession: I am not a runner. I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite … intended), partnering up with QCM and RunRegina to welcome runner and science journalist Alex Hutchinson to the … book, The Sports Gene , was what I consider to be the best sports science book I’ve ever read, thanks to fantastic …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the … hypotheses, using logical reasoning and gathering experimental data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was … decipher? I prepared myself for the worst and hoped for the best, as the saying goes. What I didn’t expect was what I …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t … The most devilish cause was my own fears: failing, not being good enough, or embarrassment. Yet, all of these are excuses, because I discovered the best solution to writer’s block is doing the work. 2. Show …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year … title. Thanks to her own Netflix special, Marie Kondo’s bestselling books saw a huge resurgence in popularity. … if you are worried about everyone’s favourite boy wizard being knocked off the list, be comforted by the fact that …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, … better than a story with a lot of twists and turns and best of all an ending that makes you say, “well I didn’t see … II, and these two look really interesting. Inge’s War is being called a wrenching family saga as a young woman …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that can only mean one thing – spooky season has arrived! It’s my favorite … Queen (2024), Nick Cutter – Margaret and Charity have been best friends since childhood, and when Charity goes missing, …

The best show in August

… The best show in August Blog Body Every August, the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. That’s how I … I was able to capture one by chance using my smartphone camera. But these brief streaks of light are actually meteors …

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 … But what do you do when your child has read all the major bestsellers? Luckily, there is no shortage of graphic … a girl, he finds himself in big trouble when she ends up being a vampire slayer. The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… up my Top 10 shark movies to help take a bite out of the summer heat! 10. SHARKNADO (2013) It’s sharks. It’s … this one brings to life the totally helpless feeling of being abandoned in the middle of the ocean. When … pictures ever made. But of them all, I still love Jaws the best. Trudi from Collections Blog Images Short Title …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke … groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth is, rules make me itch a bit. I’m all for TOOLS NOT RULES. Here’s the … and the second is SHOWING. I need to decide which is best to use in the moment. If I’m moving fast in a scene, I …

If you like: Stranger Things

… If you like: Stranger Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are … to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things … Maine, twelve year old Gordie Lachance and three of his best friends go on a quest to find the dead body of a …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… 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 …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson … age. His 7 Generations graphic novel series is a national bestseller and widely used in classrooms to teach about … Indigenous children who are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg. The two go on an epic adventure to a land …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an idea for the silver screen? Do you want to see your name in the … selling stages of your script. If you have any interest in being a screenwriter, this should be in your library. 2. … sometimes feels too formulaic. Just remember, it’s always best to learn the rules before you start breaking them. 3. …

Reading while farming

… & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on 4000 acres of land - roughly the playing area of 4000 American football fields! He’s … work culture to the extreme in a humorous manner. Likely best to not listen around children! Control by Adam …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the same: I’m constantly surprised by the programs we offer – and … If you’d like to get started with library programs, the best advice I can give you is to go exploring on our site . …

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 … Process.” Trust the process. Yes. Onward ho, and all the best to you and yours. Jill Robinson - 2020/2021 Writer in …

USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence

… USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence … author Ev Bishop is RPL’s 2026 Writer in Residence. She is the first-ever romance author to be chosen for the … as the RPL Writer in Residence is a childhood dream come true,” Bishop said. “I love helping people follow their …

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… Stream the best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina … Kanopy , an on-demand streaming service that offers the best in world cinema, independent films and …

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

… to keep you busy! Blog Body We are pretty excited about the announcement that Dav Pilkey’s newest Dog Man title, For … kingdom. The Big Bad Fox by Benjamin Renner Fox dreams of being the terror of the hen house, but his incompetence … turnips. Mummies at the Museum by Wong Herbert Yee When best friends Hammy and Gerbee join their class on a field …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a community on the social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos … sales, and have even put out-of-print titles back on the bestsellers lists. I wonder what it's like to have that kind …

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 routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to … by Dustin Thao: Eric is grappling with the death of his best friend when he reunites with Haru, the boy he met last …

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 … The Globe and Mail, and much more. Kanopy Stream the best movies, classic films, world cinema, and documentaries …

Support For The New School Year

… Support For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their … page even has videos to help you choose the best resource. If you don’t have a computer at home, our …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading … goals Blog Body Set your New Year’s resolution with some help from the library. We’ve compiled a list of reading … of the year Read a book from each of the New York Times Best Seller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and young adult …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Starter! Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an … back to some hobbies which I didn’t have time for before the quarantine, and checking off some of those long-term … your burning bread questions (okay, maybe this was not the best word choice). Those of us with bread woes can get the …

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

… Indigenous Voices brings the best of Canadian Indigenous writers to the Regina community … in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers Guild. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - IndigenousVoices.pdf …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning journey. … books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space on my bookshelf (and in my heart) for new …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home … quick lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you could theoretically get more organized. Outer … Home Organization by Toni Hammersley This is probably the best organized home organization book I have seen, and it …

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

… Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why Blog Body At Regina Public … want to support your love of reading and connect you with the books you’re looking for—whether that’s in print or on … However, our ability to provide you with timely access to bestselling eBooks has recently been compromised by one of …

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 the best way for me to get back in shape after a few years of …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace Blog Body LinkedIn Learning isn't just about … you develop essential soft skills to advance your career. Some tutorials are as short as 10 minutes, but there are also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library card! Soft …

Ready to run?

… of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it because we get a chance … Becky Wade Firth. Speaking of presenters: there’s still time to register for Chris Koch’s motivational talk, If I Can … who’ve made it , by Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery Your Best Stride: how to optimize your natural running form to …

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 … is where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s written two best-selling books on exactly that—how to manage your money, … We’re looking forward to having Shannon Lee Simmons here at the library to talk about her guilt-free, …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another culture lately? We’re halfway through Celebrate … multicultural movie night and binge three World Cinema comedies using Kanopy. Our top picks come highly reviewed: The … Us Enemy by George Takai March, Book One by John Lewis The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui The Times I Knew I Was Gay by …

Cannes Lion roars back into RPL Film Theatre this November!

… Cannes Lion roars back into RPL Film Theatre this November! Submitted by kbalkwill on Fri, … - 13:25 Add Description RPL Film Theatre is pleased to welcome back the Cannes Lions Awards for Best Commercials for two screenings on November 4 and 5 at 7 …

Family Road Trips

… Family Road Trips Blog Body My memories from childhood of family road trips are mostly made up of me fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad … to share some time together when we go on a road trip. Best of all, listening to stories in the car counts towards …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… reading materials, is streamlining its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the best reading experience for everyone. What you need to … anymore, so you may notice issues with functionality over time. You can still borrow Overdrive materials on Kobo …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… that was not an easy thing. No matter what city I was in, the library was a sanctuary for me. In Regina, that was RPL’s Sunrise Branch. It was a place I could go when being the ‘new kid’ got to be too much, where nobody made … I can speak for all of us at RPL when I say that one of the best parts of working here is that we get to meet so many …

Stressed about money?

… Stressed about money? Blog Body These days, with everyday expenses on the rise it’s easy to get overwhelmed by our personal finances. There are so many things to … know all my options and make sure I’m prepared to make the best financial decisions for my life. The library has a lots …

Regina Public Library investigates teen bestseller 13 Reasons Why in city-wide book club

… Regina Public Library investigates teen bestseller 13 Reasons Why in city-wide book club Submitted … Description Amongst controversy, acclaim, and criticism, the teen bestseller (and hit TV series) 13 Reasons Why by … powerful dialogue between teens, parents, teachers and mental health experts worldwide. Regina Public Library …

About the RPL Film Theatre

… About the RPL Film Theatre … The Film Theatre is open Wednesdays, … Community-focused films on Wednesday evenings All are welcome! Our Story The RPL Film Theatre screens the best of world cinema. We have something for everyone, and …

Cannes Lion roars back into RPL Film Theatre this November!

… Cannes Lion roars back into RPL Film Theatre this November! Submitted by kbalkwill on Tue, … - 10:08 Add Description RPL Film Theatre is pleased to welcome back the Cannes Lions Awards for Best Commercials for two screenings on November 24 and 25 at …

Accessibility Services

… for everyone and every ability. From print magnifiers to Home Library Service, the barrier-free technologies and resources available at the … the screen in the text size and color contrast that works best for them. Scan and read software: Kurzweil software …

Printing and Scanning

… computer or laptop with your library card. Open your documents from internet, email, or portable drive. Tip: Be sure to log into both the computer and the printer with the same credentials: … your personal device with your library card. Tip: this is best for quick printing, especially if you haven’t printed …

New Central Library a must for downtown Regina

… by ecampbell on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 09:13 Add Description The best way to renew Central Library is to construct a new building at the same location. Attachment MEDIA …

Writer in Residence

… Writer in Residence … 2026 Writer in Residence Ev Bishop is the 2026 RPL Writer in Residence. Ev is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty novels. She's best known for small-town contemporary romance and women's fiction, including her River's Sigh B&B series. She …

Website Accessibility Statement

… Website Accessibility Statement … Regina Public Library (RPL) is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of our website. In pursuit of this goal, … in use. Limitations and Alternatives Despite our best efforts to ensure the accessibility of our website, we …

Reading and Video Resources

… Indigenous collections Indigenous children’s book s The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission … Streaming Other American Indians in Children’s Literature Best Books : A resource for parents, caregivers and … of a Family : Four siblings meet for the first time after being removed from their mother and adopted into families …

Hans Ulrich Obrist Hear Us

… with Dunlop Art Gallery and Rodman Hall Art Centre Perhaps best known for his Safety Gear for Small Animals (SGSA) … Bill Burns works across a variety of disciplines to reveal the perpetual power play between natural orders ad cultural … Curator and art historian Dan Adler draws attention to the meaningless while casting doubt on the venerable. Lastly, …

Reading Resources

… Overdrive (Libby)  is a terrific resource for finding best sellers, classics, and more, for all ages. Overdrive … in many languages such as French, Chinese and Arabic. The app for Overdrive is called Libby and is available for … hear the proper pronunciation. Brainfuse  is our online homework help resource. It has live homework help, in French, …

Register for a Library Card

… so glad you decided to register for a library card! It's the key to unlocking a whole world of opportunities to … programs , rent a room , or book resources in our Digital Media Studio . If you don't have a library card, you can … pick? See our locations page to find the branch that works best for you! Email Address This is required. Phone Number …

Cypress Resume

… Cypress Resume … Job hunting? Use Cypress Resume to create your resume … letter. Just fill out your personal information, choose the type of job you are seeking and select the job statements that best reflect your skills and qualifications. You will end up …

Kanopy

… Kanopy … Stream the best in classic films, world cinema, and documentaries. Checkouts are instant, you will never have to …