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2023

Graphic Novel

Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to...

It's her story. Sacajawea

—He-Dow Teton, Randy'L, 1976- author.

2023

Graphic Novel

"Sacajawea was a brilliant, multilingual Shoshone girl who was torn from her home at a young age. In 1804, she set out with the Lewis and Clark Expedi...

It's her story. Dolly Parton

—Skwish, Emily, author.

2022

Graphic Novel

"This graphic novel for children ages 7-10 introduces Dolly Parton, the award-winning songwriter/singer who released her first single when she was jus...

Irena Sendler

—Littman, Margaret, author.

2023

Graphic Novel

"Irena Sendler was a humanitarian and social worker in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Her job allowed her to pass through the armed gates o...

Next stop, freedom : the story of a slave girl

—Hoobler, Dorothy.

1991

Book

Emily, a slave girl who longs to read, escapes from slavery with the help of Harriet Tubman....

Marie Curie

—Kallen, Kaara, author.

2022

Graphic Novel

"Marie Curie was the brilliant, trailblazing scientist who discovered radium and coined the term radioactivity. She is the only woman ever awarded two...

Rosalind Franklin :

—De Seve, Karen, author.

2022

Graphic Novel

"A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist during the 1940s and 1950s, when few women worked in the sciences....

A promise at the Alamo : the story of a Texas girl

—Hoobler, Dorothy.

1992

Book

A San Antonio girl and her family are caught up in the Battle of the Alamo in 1836....

The sign painter's secret : the story of a revolutionary girl

—Hoobler, Dorothy.

1991

Book

When the Redcoats occupy her house in Philadelphia, young Annie MacDougal finds a way to help General Washington's troops at Valley Forge....

The trail on which they wept : the story of a Cherokee girl

—Hoobler, Dorothy.

1992

Book

Forced to leave their homes in Georgia in 1837, Sarah Tsaluh Rogers, her family, and other Cherokees make the long and difficult journey along the Tra...

Treasure in the stream : the story of a gold rush girl

—Hoobler, Dorothy.

1991

Book

The lives of ten-year-old Amy and the members of her farming family are changed forever when gold is discovered on Mr. Sutter's land....

Ida B. Wells

—Williams, Anastasia Magloire, author.

2022

Graphic Novel

"Ida B. Wells was a groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist in the decades after the Civil War. She worked fiercely for the equal treatmen...

Amelia Earhart

—Moldofsky, Kim, author.

2022

Graphic Novel

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She piloted many record-breaking flights, became an author, advised engineer...

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

… 10 Ingredients You Need 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 around the kitchen table or other favourite family gathering spot. Invite everyone to a …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create them for us. Probably arises … in Ritual & Tradition: Christian and Pagan: Study of The History & Folklore of Christmas Holidays Around the World by …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, this period in history is at the forefront of people’s minds. With such high demand for these stories, there are lots of great new titles being published. Here are a few of those titles: The Huntress by Kate Quinn …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking … moody debut novel features a cast of complex characters where two women confront the traumas of their past. … the identity of the Golden State Killer. Homes: A Refugee Story The remarkable true story of a young boy growing up in …

A book for every podcast

… Let’s get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our past through a … history from our present , try Salt: A World History where Mark Kurlansky writes about this simple substance that … Must Remember This podcast is essential podcast listening where the love of history and the love of movies collide. …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating … collection of programs, books, and films that honour Black heritage in the prairies. Here is a look at what you can find! Artwork Dunlop Art …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1 and Part 2 . Here is the third and final tip that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a … to listen to the beats in the story. Within each scene there are moments where characters are being surprised, …

Writing Help at RPL

… phone. I meet with four to six writers a week on average. There are so many different and interesting kinds of writing, … novel, A filmmaker on putting poetry to a film, A short story writer exploring the current social media milieu in … to get started. Do you see yourself in that list somewhere? I can help you with your project, no matter what your …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable … to at least the 1800s (and as far back as the 1600s in other parts of Canada); but a handful of scholars and artists … professor and author of Black Prairie Archives, and Cheryl Foggo, filmmaker and director of John Ware Reclaimed, …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… Lurks (2023 Spain) – In a remote village in Spain, two brothers unwittingly unleash a demonic infestation that spreads like the flu. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – Father and son coroners are forced to work late into the night … last 20 years. An instant classic. Spring (2014) – A love story of the most unusual kind, where a young man meets a …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice … couch or chair tippy? Is it brand new or ancient? The atmosphere: Is it summer hot? Stifling? Cool? Cold? Stagnant? … This is your setting. Where you, the main character in the story of your life, are at present. I’m asking you to share …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… mega best-selling memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for … lived in isolation and she did not go to school with other children. When one of her older brothers became violent there was no one to …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or … Tom Junod's Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, "Can You Say... Hero?" has been hailed as a classic of magazine writing. Now, his moving story of meeting and observing the beloved host of Mister …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas … to quench our thirst for these refreshing perspectives. Here are a few of our favourites! Canadian art is so diverse … the power of mass media. Heather Cline Through lush visual storytelling, prairie artist Heather Cline’s rich paintings …

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

… join us as we embark on this journey of reconciliation together. If you’d like to learn more about Orange Shirt Day and … our reconciliation page . Orange Shirt Day The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad. This true story inspired the … by Monique Gray Smith and Speaking our Truth Teacher Guide by Tasha Henry Memoir, Autobiography and True …

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, so … 1950s America about a girl, a dragon, and a prophecy. Another dragon story, House of Dragons by Jessica Cluess, is about five …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a … I could go when being the ‘new kid’ got to be too much, where nobody made fun of me for being a nerd, carrying a book with me everywhere I went, or writing in a journal instead of talking at …

What's wrong with this picture?

… with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the dining-room, listening to The Three-Body … the height of domesticity and familial joy in this end-of-history world. One template, at any rate, with genders easily … Hold it just one second! Replay that, will you? My God, there is something wrong here. Something drastically …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… really need the library, I’m not much of a reader’ but there’s just so much more than that,” she says. The Regina … no matter their background or life circumstances. For her, well before working at the library, it was a place of … an extra.” She remembers going to the library with her mother to sign up for her first card, and it changed the …

Uncover Your Family Story

… Uncover Your Family Story Blog Body You might be looking for some interesting … story. Who will you find? Don’t forget to check out RPL’s other genealogy resource: Heritage Quest . Helpful tip: While not required, creating a …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a … that,” says Betty, for whom giving back is second nature. Her parents taught her the importance of helping others, and they led by …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… a rule many of us hear over and over again from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not … is, rules make me itch a bit. I’m all for TOOLS NOT RULES. Here’s the thing. To craft a good story, we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… the plot will draw out your characters. But how did I get here? These three books definitely influenced my thinking: … This book is from one of the original acting teachers of the theatre. What attracted me was Stanislavski’s … or “spine,” - the objective that drives them through the story. For example, in The Godfather , it is Michael …

Heather Cline's Quiet Stories opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Heather Cline's Quiet Stories opens at Dunlop Art Gallery … 15:48 Add Description Quiet Stories , by Regina artist Heather Cline, showcases the live voices of Canadians across the … paintings. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - HeatherCline.pdf (362.94 KB) …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Then, it all stopped. So what changed? How did I get from there to becoming an award-winning novelist, scriptwriting … The real reasons were that sometimes I didn’t know my story well enough, so I’d avoid it. Or I was exhausted, … you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” I can’t agree more. To …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… 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 her that her baby has spina …

Smells like back to school season

… of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school hustle less overwhelming, … can’t be all about schoolwork – so we also put together some fun new releases that will help get kids and teens … ends up dying in the same way as a character from a short story she wrote, she finds herself at the center of a murder …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… and experiences who need to be respected and heard. Here are several books that have challenged and inspired … account of surviving residential school abuses and her journey towards healing. My Own Words , Ruth Bader … Here , Samra Habib I was moved so much by Habib’s personal story of coming to Canada as a refugee and looking for a …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second of three tips that might help you get … the importance of conflict 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 …

Black Lives Matter Education

… a deeper understanding of the issues, we have brought together some resources to help you on your journey. Our video … relevant titles timely to this discussion that you can find here . I especially recommend Ken Burns’ The Central Park … a Black Lives Matter reading list spotlighting the history of systemic racism in America and the lives of those …

Museum of Future Histories Opens at Sherwood Gallery

… Museum of Future Histories Opens at Sherwood Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Laura St. Pierre’s latest exhibition, Museum of Future History/Musée de l’histoire à venir , opening at RPL’s Sherwood Branch Gallery on March 24, fast-forwards to that …

Are You My Mother? Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Are You My Mother? Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by bbook on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 11:37 Add Description Are you my mother? tells a universal story. Loss, grief, the span of generations, oceans of …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… a beach vacation with your favourite books). This is where Shannon Lee Simmons comes in. She’s written two … it. We’re looking forward to having Shannon Lee Simmons here at the library to talk about her guilt-free, … finish reading this book. The ultimate romantic adventure story and I’m a big sucker for that.  3. The Telling of …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when his mother, Sheila, got him his first library card, showing that … has now become a weekly ritual, as the two discover together at the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and … ways to inject lessons into every experience. But Liam’s story shows that the most important way to bridge the gap …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while images of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to suit every taste. There are … town. Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol A hilarious summer camp story about trying to make friends and brave the outhouses. …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has been … and a stable plan, filled with pumpkins, dinosaurs, and other things that make him happy. “Matty has an intellectual … to him and his routines; it’s almost like a type of therapy.” To him, the library staff members are like an …

There's music in the air

… There's music in the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood … Into The Groove by Jonathan Scott This is the fascinating story of recorded sound from the earliest days of first … If you want to stream your music just go to hoopla where you’ll find a huge collection of albums for every …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… or to walk across the country from one coast to the other. At least, that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, … scenes and conversations you know need to happen for the story to work. (You don’t have to know what those scenes or …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… to one day accept your Oscar? Of course you are! But where do you start? How do you shape your idea into a screenplay? How do you format a script? Well, here are five fantastic resources to get you on your way: 1. … book to write Hollywood features. It outlines all the story beats you need to help you get to THE END. However, be …

12 days of Bookmas

… Daphne by Josh Malerman – Fiction According to the ghost story told by Kit’s basketball teammate, Daphne is a former … who died mysteriously, and every time someone thinks about her, she will return and commit murder. Fans of classic slasher movies and urban legend stories will be interested in …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… to learn more about about Indigenous experiences, history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to … at Central Library and our George Bothwell, Glen Elm, Sherwood Village and Sunrise Branches. We currently have …

New exhibition Shelley Niro: A Good, Long Look honours family, the land, and Indigenous histories

… of Indigenous people, often using humour and a flair for storytelling. Casting her family members in her work, Niro deepens her family lore and explores the …

Let's Talk About Racism

… truths to confront. Learning more about what’s happening here at home is a great place to start: Until We Are Free: … suggestions Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A Northern City gives a detailed picture of the Indigenous …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Soulslike lore and more! Blog Body The Hero’s Journey is arguably the most popular approach to storytelling and is as old as written language, like in The … Arthur. Video games are a natural continuation and use The Hero’s Journey as the catalyst for the plot of the game. …

Fighting summer slide

… slide is a pretty serious issue. Studies show that there is an income divide in how damaging summer slide is for … has long-lasting negative effects on student achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure … have STEAM programming, entertainers, puppet shows, storytimes and more to keep children excited and engaged …

Prairie history

… Prairie history … If you're interested in the stories and genealogies … of the Canadian prairies, you'll find what you need here, with links to census records, historical documents, … Network (CRKN), this website preserves Canada’s document heritage since 1978. Newspapers Canadian Major Dailies …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, emotional book … the types of stories I was prioritizing. Seven Fallen Feathers also encouraged me to think critically and consciously … it means to be human. If you’re curious about Tanya and her work , you’ll definitely want to register for her …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Every Child Matters. What can you do? You can adopt many other Personal acts of Reconciliation , but here are four things you can do on Sept 30, and every day, … school survivors Share: Share what you’ve learned with others Show: Wear orange in solidarity Act: Attend a NDTR …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… stories for hours and hours. That's why we put together this list of library services you can use to replace … Magazines Get full-color digital magazines any time, anywhere, on almost any device. Get National Geographic, Popular … Science, The Economist, Cosmopolitan, Living, and many other publications. hoopla hoopla brings you instant access to …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019 Blog Body Regina, here is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles with the most … Every Day by Jen Sincero Behind Enemy Lines: the true story of a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany by Marthe Cohn …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most … to introduce new concepts with my family is by reading together. Listening to audiobooks like What’s Your Pronoun? … to read kids’ books about identity, like Red: A Crayon’s Story , leads us to really cool reflections about how we …

"The library keeps me company"

… back. The library is a foundation of our community – it’s there for everyone. It has been there for me, and it is there for you. I encourage you to support our local library, …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other research materials –but they're also incredibly storied … of the Rose are a couple of titles that spring to mind). There are also examples of famous writers who've worked as … their creativity and original thoughts. This vibrant atmosphere is important not only to writers, but to anyone with a …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has a story to tell and uses the power of the written word to … and Eli, two Indigenous children who are brought together in a foster home in Winnipeg. The two go on an epic … on Zoom. You can find The Barren Grounds and David’s other books available through Regina Public Library’s …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… with a coordinating colour scheme and a built-in story about a rabbit in Saskatchewan. It's not perfect, but … downright terrible. Many of us know the feeling of seeing other people's work and thinking "why don't my photos look … and get paid to do it occasionally, it's a vast subject. There is always something to learn, both technically and …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… hardware and software does the Digital Media Studio use? A: Here is what we have available: EinScan Pro HD Handheld 3D … and Blender Ultimaker printers We also have a ton of other cool audio/visual equipment available! Q: What is 3D … in the virtual world or to use as drawing reference Art history, archiving, paleontology: Replicating artifacts and …

If you like: Stranger Things

… this July 4th, but that’s still a long time to wait. So here are five books with a Stranger Things vibe to help tide … over until the bingeing can commence! IT by Stephen King There is a supernatural horror that re-visits the small town … Niagara Falls, The Saturday Night Ghost Club tells the story of one life-altering summer when twelve year old Jake …

Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety resources.

… to do. A simple first step is to seek quality resources. Here is a list of books that can help. You can share titles … your child to spark a conversation about online safety. Others provide quality advice on how to parent in the digital … Nick Bland Kids Get Coding: Online Safety for Coders by Heather Lyons Cyberbullying by Heather E. Schwartz Digital …

Support Indigenous Business

… Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s directory, I found out there are over 60 Indigenous-led businesses in Regina alone! Whether I’m looking for a haircut or a gym or a hoodie, there … many also give back to good causes, have a wonderful origin story, or use Indigenous wisdom in their practices. Here’s a …

For writers in despair

… who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the words to … to keep from going under in that quicksand. I'm sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of … basic jig step, resting step, fancy steps, and dance together as a group. Métis jigging is known to incorporate … a high energy dance. Red River Cart - Learn about the history, construction, and use of the Red River Cart from …

RPL Impact Stories

… aren’t on our shelves. After immigrating to Regina to further his education, Franquil needed support returning to work … ability to read with visual aids, to finding a safe place where newcomers feel welcome, and even discovering ways to … filling out the submission form. You could be our next RPL Storyteller! RPL Stories Submission Form Meet the RPL …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own … friends at Regina Public Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. Find our full instructional video playlist or watch …

Our History

… Our History … 1907 On October 15, Regina's citizens, led by the … Joseph Warburton. The Branch was designated a Municipal Heritage Property on February 20, 1984. On December 29, the … June, and work on the new library by contractor Smith Brothers & Wilson began immediately. The architects for the new …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… easy for the family to get stuck inside when the cold weather hits, but winter gives us some special opportunities to learn together. I’ve compiled my five favourite winter activities to … are formed and their unique shapes. Look at the real-life story of Snowflake Bentley for inspiration. You can find …

Reading while farming

… latest picks to listen to during seeding and harvest!” Be Where Your Feet Are by Scott O’Neil With all of the hustle … offers you some solid rationale on focusing on the now, where you’re at verses the worrying about the future. Tried … that eventually was pulled apart by greed. The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine by Michael Scott-Baumann …

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 … This exhibition was the first to examine the history of agricultural work, how that work has been seen or …

Explore History

… Explore History … Explore History provides a gateway to a diverse collection of … thanks to the collaboration between the Dr. John Archer Library, University of Regina, the University of …

HeritageQuest

… HeritageQuest … Access genealogy content for more than 60 …

No Story Too Small to Trade: A Tiny Library of Artist Trading Cards & the Global ATC Phenomenon

… No Story Too Small to Trade: A Tiny Library of Artist Trading … publication originates from an exhibition shown at the Sherwood Village Gallery, October 2 to November 28. 2010. …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… customers can instantly borrow the ebook Homes: A Refugee Story with no waitlists or holds. Homes by Abu Bakr al … General's Literary Award finalist for nonfiction. Other important information: From April 1st – 15th use the … and Conditions ). New to Overdrive/Libby? Find out more here or speak with library staff. Join in the online …

Family Road Trips

… it feels rare to have such uninterrupted time to be together as a family. When I go on road trips now with my family, … I am going to make it my goal to share some time together when we go on a road trip. Best of all, listening to … our Level Up! Summer Learning Contest . My coworker, Heather, who you might remember from #RPLstories , is a big …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Waubgeshig Rice speak at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest book, Moon of the Crusted Snow. … 11 as part of our celebrations for National Indigenous History Month. Register online to join, listen to a great … and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month programming . Courtney - Community Engagement …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… the hottest fiction title for the last two years has been Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Here is a list of read-alikes for those waiting for their … Craig Davidson. Each is a heartbreaking coming of age story reminiscent of King’s early work like The Body (Stand …

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

… who is a software developer, gets straight to the point. “There are a lot of services out there that you can access for free and young people use them. … They don’t think about the fact that with these services there are always strings attached. But the library doesn’t …

Ready to run?

… I’m not a runner myself, but I do love an inspiring story. The running world is chock full of them – along with … or level up, on your running journey. We’ve pulled together a reading list for all kinds of runners below, including … Parnell and Becky Wade Firth. Speaking of presenters: there’s still time to register for Chris Koch’s motivational …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ Tom hockey … I can claim some experience as an editor, mentor, and publisher. As an editor, I have spanned the gamut – from literary … you that nice office? And what does it have to do with me? Here at RPL, I’m looking forward to working with the library …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to spend the summer on the coast, as I always do. … eternally grateful. The program has a long and important history and stands out amongst similar residence programs … past and present Writer in Residence discussion with Trevor Herriot, Gail Bowen, and Arthur Slade; my public reading and …

New exhibition guides us toward a restorative relationship with nature

… draws on Bartol’s work with dowsing, as well as its history in mining and resource extraction. In her artwork, Bartol uses dowsing to ask audiences to … to the recent controversy over open pit mining in southern Alberta. Attachment …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… ! The process is simple, and all your Overdrive reading history and holds will be waiting for you. We’ve got … walkthrough of Notify Me tags on their website. Are there limits to how often I can use the Notify Me tag? No! … a way for you to tell us you’re interested in a title, but there’s no guarantee that we’ll buy it. What we purchase …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to Submit Your Work to a Publisher Format your manuscript to industry standards: 1” … synopsis, if required: one-page, present tense – what your story is about, not your plot. Write a query letter: one …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… and with no plans for follow through. With that in mind, here’s a list of home organization books with nice pictures … Plain & Simple by Donna Smallin This book covers it all. There is a section on organizing room by room, on organizing …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… and cut off from swimming back to shore. The cinematography here is exceptional and just for the visuals alone this … is unrelenting. 2. OPEN WATER (2003) Inspired by a true story, this one brings to life the totally helpless feeling … 44 years, but Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is still King. No other shark movie comes close. It’s a genuinely scary, high …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Card Number Email Email Confirm Email Please choose whether you are a teen or an adult Teen Adult What was the last … Jewelery Making, Political Biographies, European Military History etc. Tell us about authors or books you enjoy What are … or movies? … Are you looking for new books to read? RPL is here to help! Fill out this form and we will create a …

The magic of musical storytelling

… The magic of musical storytelling Blog Body I played trumpet in band when I was a … a great opportunity for children of all ages to experience storytelling through music, and learn more about the … my appreciation for music and the people who play it. If there’s a child in your life who loves music the way I did …

Most-Borrowed 2024

… 2024 Blog Body RPL's most-borrowed book list is here! From new releases to old favourites, this list is … Berg Audiobooks The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Funny Story by Emily Henry The Women by Kristin Hannah Children's …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… for you Blog Body Did you know? Reading is good for you! Here are just a few (or more) of the benefits that come from … in all sorts of ways. When we are deeply engaged in a story, our brains tend to mimic the actions and emotions of …

Family Literacy Day

… Family Literacy Day … A good story is best enjoyed together On Family Literacy Day, RPL … family time. When: Saturday, January 26, 1:30 to 3:30 pm Where: Your local library branch Storytime it's about sharing …

Privacy Statement

… should not be interpreted as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. Definition of personal information … Consortium). Formed in 2009, the consortium brings together all 10 public library systems in Saskatchewan, plus the … been contacted with an answer to their question Reading history Another way in which your information is retained is …

Reading Resources

… need a library card. Your parent or guardian, or a teacher, can sign you up for a library card by filling out this … that it offers comics and graphic novels from major publishers like DC, Marvel, Image and Dark Horse. ONLINE … and Piggie If you liked Heartstopper If you liked The Inheritance Games If you liked Percy Jackson If you like …

RPL Class Presentations

… plan for your class to have a tour of your local branch. Storytime : 30 minute storytime that includes stories, … about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Teacher information session : Invite us to your next staff … for faculty. Did you know we have library cards for teachers? If you would like to register for this specialty card, …

venus as torpedo

… Faye (1996) Faye HeavyShield speaks to women's culture where relations between mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and friends hold a commonality allowing us to touch and be touched by each other. The stories which form the ground for venus as torpedo …

Indigenous Research

… Indigenous Research … The Explore History portal offers coverage of many topics, with access to … Find specific content related to Treaty 4 Peoples here Regina Public Library Reconciliation page Here you'll find programs, services and resources that …

Voyage Into the Interior: Extending the Painted Image

… Voyage Into the Interior: Extending the Painted Image … Herivel, Antoinette (1996) Antoinette Herivel, like many women, has chosen to create an … the subject of her self into objects; her autobiographical story is inscribed, built, and painted onto, in, and around …

DIY family resources

… DIY family resources … Create your own Family Storytime at home with your loved ones. Your friends at Regina Public Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together. Click here for the full instructional video playlist …

Reading and Video Resources

… Schools Hoopla Indigenous Reading and Streaming Other American Indians in Children’s Literature Best Books : A resource for parents, caregivers and teachers. Find more reading lists on our Students and Educators … with this action rhyme for children's programs from storyteller Rhonda Donais. Making bannock with the Sioux …

Cyber Safety and Digital Awareness

… order to minimize security and personal safety risks. Whether you are using a computer or mobile device at the library … privacy and automatically erase all of your search history, saved documents, and any other work you've done on the RPL's computers when you log …

Suburbia: Susan Dobson and Keith Moulding

… Suburbia: Keith Moulding and Susan Dobson at the Sherwood Village Branch Gallery, June 8 to August 19, 2001. Arguably "the mother" of all real estate booms, the colonization of the … Suburbia, a place detached from geography, occupation, or history. Saskatchewan photographer Keith Moulding documents, …

Book Clubs

… with us by attending any number of our book clubs . There's a book club for everyone! Book Club in a Bag RPL's … for a fun and stress-free Book Club meeting, packaged together in one easy-to-use kit. Each kit contains: Ten copies of … way to enjoy the book club experience and connect with others. Your group can also get multiple copies of the same …

Children and family

… Reads lists and filter by Audience or try some of our other Reading Resources . Are you a fan of graphic novels and … can access graphic novels online with hoopla or Libby. Storytime Videos Enjoy a fun story time with your child any … stories, songs and rhymes with your child. Mainly Mother Goose Ages 2 and under. Share interactive songs, rhymes …