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How To Be A Supervillain How To Be A Supervillain Series, Book 1.

—Fry, Michael, 1959-

2017

EAudiobook

In this rollicking middle-grade adventure and national bestseller, Michael Fry's witty text and hysterical artwork combines superhero action with clas...

How to be a supervillain How to be a supervillain series, book 1.

—Fry, Michael, 1959- author.

2017

EBook

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER for ten straight weeks! In this rollicking middle-grade adventure, Michael Fry's witty text and hysterical artwork combin...

How to be good at science, technology & engineering workbook 2. Grades 6-8 : the simplest-ever visual workbook.

2021

Book

"STEM subjects are where the future's at. Now you can be a science superstar with this colorful practice book. Are you a budding Einstein? Or do you n...

How to be an Aztec warrior

—Macdonald, Fiona, 1958-

2008

Book

Explains all you need to know about choosing a life as an Aztec warrior....

How to be a medieval knight

—Macdonald, Fiona, 1958-

2005

Book

What it took to be a knight in Medieval Europe....

How to be a samurai warrior

—Macdonald, Fiona.

2005

Book

Imagine that you are living in Japan 400 years ago, and you want to become a samurai warrior. What will your duties be, and what skills will you need...

How to be good at science, technology and engineering workbook. Grades 2-5.

2021

Book

"STEM subjects are where the future's at. Now you can be a science superstar with this colorful practice book. Are you a budding Einstein? Or do you n...

How To Be A Hit On Youtube

2014

EMagazine

If you want to create video content and have people find it, YouTube is the best online service around. The aim of this book is to give you the tools...

Born to be good

—Fry, Michael, 1959- author, illustrator.

2018

Book

Twelve-year-old do-gooder Victor Spoil, a disappointment to his supervillain parents, must save the world from an evil scheme to enslave the superhero...

A craft star

—Turnbull, Stephanie, author.

2016

Book

"Master the creative craft skills in this book and make fabulous objects for yourself, your friends and family"--Page 4 of cover....

How to be a medieval knight

—Macdonald, Fiona, 1958-

2007

Book

Describes what life was like for a knight in medieval Europe. Includes sections on how to become a knight, the equipment used and how battles were fou...

Bad guys finish first

—Fry, Michael, 1959- author, illustrator.

2019

Book

When twelve-year-old do-gooder Victor Spoil gets a job at the library, he uncovers a plot by the librarians to hypnotize all the adults of the world....

Brush, floss, and rinse : caring for your teeth and gums

—Doering, Amanda F., 1980-

2009

Book

Learn how to take care of your teeth and why it is important to do so....

Prove it! : the scientific method in action

—Glass, Susan.

2007

Book

Explains the scientific method, gives everyday life applications, and shows how to use it in your own investigations and experiments....

A gathering of giants

—Weldon, Cat, author.

2022

Book

Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki, the trickster God, can use...

Say no and go : stranger safety

—Donahue, Jill L. (Jill Lynn), 1967-

2009

Book

Let an adult answer the doorbell. Take a friend along when you go outside. It's time to learn the rules of stranger safety....

Go Wash Up Keeping Clean.

—Doering, Amanda F., 1980-

2011

EBook

Keeping your body clean helps you stay healthy. Wash your hands, comb your hair, and wear clean clothes. What are some other ways to keep clean?...

Play it smart : playground safety

—Donahue, Jill L. (Jill Lynn), 1967-

2009

Book

Playgrounds are great places to play with your friends. But if you are not careful, you could get hurt. If you follow the playground safety rules expl...

Contain the flame : outdoor fire safety

—Donahue, Jill L. (Jill Lynn), 1967-

2009

Book

Learn the rules of outdoor fire safety....

Ride right : bicycle safety

—Donahue, Jill L. (Jill Lynn), 1967-

2009

Book

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Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the … 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. Telling is …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body … the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and … It pressed down on her and made it hard to get out of bed—which was the thing she needed to do. The waking sadness …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to … 3-dimensional space that an object takes up. Then the fun begins! Now, you can use that information for a zillion different things. Q: How does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how to get them down. But it hadn’t always been like that. …

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 like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance …

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 … what do they look like, do they have family or friends, how do they behave? Figure out the plot. (Beginning) Does …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps … talk to children about COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… How I Improved My Photography at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit … took interest in my photos, often asking me for copies and how I did them. These experiences represent a major turning point for my photography practice. I have been doing professional photography as a journalist and …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn more about autism. Try these titles for the most up-to-date information: New Ways of Understanding Autism, by … strength inside the spectrum, by Julie Hornok Autism: how to raise a happy autistic child, by Jessie Hewitson …

Write a novel in November

… Write a novel in November Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Hopping into the blog to send a wave of support to everyone who is … find information for families and educators there. No idea how to get started? Try this simple outline made popular by …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… Brightening up Blue Monday Blog Body Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling blue today. The third Monday in January is often referred to as … changes and our amount of exposure to sunlight. So how can you brighten things up on Blue Monday? If you’re …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only … got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new … perspectives and experiences. That early learning has now become a weekly ritual, as the two discover together at the …

Regina Public Library to host Mental Health Tradeshow

… Regina Public Library to host Mental Health Tradeshow Submitted by admin on Fri, … this Saturday, May 6, at its first Mental Health Tradeshow. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - Mental …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to get … – what do you want your poem to do? Explore, protest, describe, evoke… Create images to stimulate the six senses: sight, …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we … decipher? I prepared myself for the worst and hoped for the best, as the saying goes. What I didn’t expect was what I … can only wish for. Discipline that comes from within. How else to explain one presenter’s 30-year research …

How to change your language settings

… How to change your language settings Blog Body Many internet … spoken there. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change the language settings on a few popular … click the Add button on the bottom right. 5. You should be prompted to switch to the new language by clicking the …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… How to vote in the 2024 municipal election Blog Body If you’re a … lived in Saskatchewan for at least six months as of November 13, 2024, you can vote in the upcoming municipal election! Here's how... Register to vote Register ahead of time to make …

RPL and RDBID to host discussion about how to make downtown a safe and welcoming place

… RPL and RDBID to host discussion about how to make downtown a safe and … an organization that is working towards community wellbeing and a healthy downtown. Panelists include Dave Slater …

Regina Public Library Shows Their Love for the City

… Regina Public Library Shows Their Love for the City Submitted by chardy on Tue, 08/13/2024 - 11:01 Add Description Show some love for Regina and tell the library all about it … in the park where you can write (or draw!) love letters to Regina or create a collaborative woven sculpture. …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or … your digital channels. If customers can’t easily find you, how can they buy your products? Here are our 4 favourite … up on search platforms like Google along with your website. Because customers aren’t going into stores, they need other …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a … a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories of books being something I spent a lot of time on when I was very … I started thinking about my own reading as an adult, and how much genre reading I am currently doing. In much the …

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 times tables, and whether i does indeed … hours of 3 PM and midnight. I once used it to ask a tutor how I can help my young children learn simple …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This … Public Library decided to transform one of our staff members into the witch Maleficent using services we offer. Get … full print took roughly 48 hours to complete. Tutorials on how to start 3D printing are available with Regina Public …

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 … for the Queen City Marathon. It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much … with finding a river somewhere on the planet that had never been paddled, so that he could be the first travel its …

How Shall We Know Them?

… How Shall We Know Them? … Vanderhaeghe, Margaret (1994) … narrative strategies adapted from film and literature to her practice as a painter. Her images also incorporate … or triptychs. Fran Gallagher-Shuebrook's essay describes how the artist's mixing of cinematic, folk and painterly …

How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

… How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone Blog Body Did you know that library … to the library a breeze! Your digital library card can be used at any RPL checkout station. Multiple library cards …

Story of Our Lives: How Hollywood Won the West

… Story of Our Lives: How Hollywood Won the West … Various, Film Series (1992) Story of Our Lives documents a film series of that title … entree to Westerns, the Hollywood entertainments that have become synonymous with popular history. The curator of the …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog … path, in part, at the library. In 1976, John immigrated to Canada from Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 … “I couldn't communicate,” John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a … When she was 23-weeks pregnant with her daughter Blake, doctors told her that her baby has spina bifida. This news … as she was flown to Toronto for fetal surgery. Sarah was on bed rest for three months. After Blake was born, she had to …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly … Listening to audiobooks like What’s Your Pronoun? Beyond He and She in the car with my husband gives us a chance to talk about our individual perspectives, and how we can approach discussing 2SLGBTQIA+ topics with our …

Panel discussions: how can Regina support a healthy, revitalized downtown?

… Panel discussions: how can Regina support a healthy, revitalized downtown? Submitted by kbalkwill on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:39 Add … together to have open discussion on the health and well-being of Regina’s downtown. Attachment [RPL MEDIA …

The Big Show

… The Big Show … King, Andrew (1987) Andrew King's history has all the makings of a small-time success story. … technologies, King produced his posters from wood blocks. Robert Stacey suggests in his catalogue essay that it is in …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates … is more important: plot or character? My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing … as much as the plot will draw out your characters. But how did I get here? These three books definitely influenced …

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 … locked out of a psychology final because I wildly misjudged how long it would take to ride from my parent’s place in the …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I finally get to where I’m going, it feels great to be out of the house, especially when I’m at the museum. It’s … it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will take. With all the things to …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to act … tension and interest. We become invested in learning how they will find their way through this, what they will …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so … them for us. Probably arises from that tricky balance between observing and recording life and actually living it … for it to end with: The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career …

Reading while farming

… Reading while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care … about telling people about farming, so we’re thrilled he’ll be host and moderator for our upcoming Agricultural Week … children! Control by Adam Rutherford A historical tale of how the Holocaust happened and why individuals or groups …

Make Settings Come Alive

… courtesy of your new puppy? Or the peppermint lotion you’ve been smearing on your feet? The sounds. Is there a … what it suggests. A pregnant pause? The calm before the storm? Peace? Thirty below, and as still as the grave must … you let the reader into the world you’re creating by showing it to them. This is an essential part of seducing …

Djembe

… Djembe Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 20:33 Service … you borrow a djembe from RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. An instrument in good condition makes better … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the djembe while you have it. Never …

Fighting summer slide

… Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months when children … school. Summer slide is a pretty serious issue. Studies show that there is an income divide in how damaging summer … whether you go on the road or stay in Regina. And remember – the time spent visiting these places counts toward …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an … your Oscar? Of course you are! But where do you start? How do you shape your idea into a screenplay? How do you … selling stages of your script. If you have any interest in being a screenwriter, this should be in your library. 2. …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to … (Israel) Hotel Salvation (India/Hindi) Hospitalité (Japan) How About Adolph (Germany) Wild Tales (Spain/Argentina) Life Is Beautiful (Italy) 2. Ask a friend of another background to …

Xylophone

… Xylophones are keyboard style instruments with wooden or fiberglass bars attached to a frame. Each bar is a single note. The instrument is … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the xylophone while you have it. Never …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog … a bit skeptical about participating in online programming. How would people interact? Would my children lose interest … it be awkward? But even with all these questions, I decided to take the plunge and register my children. For the first …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty … everything that went on in the community.” Volunteering is how Betty first started supporting RPL. “One of our … experience inspired Betty, who decided to help others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on journaling. … I track what’s going on in my current writing project and how I am feeling about it (this is … necessary) Let's focus …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… I wrote a blog post about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months while … children are out of school. This year, a new term has been floating around called “COVID slide”. It refers to the … myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children maintain their learning, …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is … coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. We love it because we get a chance to connect with folks from all over … and inspiration for senior runners , by Gail W. Kislevitz How She Did It: a high-performance guide for female distance …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the … shot from Grandma and Grandpa’s 40th anniversary party, or how old us kids were on that trip to the Phoenix Zoo. Then …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s … on the women who inspire me in my own life, and ask myself how I could be doing more to lift up our voices, especially voices that …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… 5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of … to learn and discover. This year, most have had to be in the form of online offerings – but the great outdoors … Identifying Animal Tracks Fresh snow is great for showing tracks of animals. Try to guess what animals made …

Acoustic Bass

… an acoustic bass from RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. You will also receive a strap, a pick and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the bass while you have it. Never played …

Bongo Drums

… 19:47 Service Info The bongo is a small, two drum, open bottomed, percussion instrument, averaging about 47 cm in … case to protect them. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the bongos while you have them. Never …

Cajon

… parts of bare hands and fingers while the player sits on top. They are approximately 48 cm in height. Cajons are … a case to protect it. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the cajon while you have it. Never …

Doumbek

… Doumbek Submitted by lreynish on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 20:45 Service … percussion instrument with a single head stretched over the top. It is approximately 43 cm in height and is played by … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the doumbek while you have it. Never …

Ukulele

… pitched, four string, hollow body instrument, averaging between 54 - 61 cm in length. The strings are made of nylon … borrow a ukulele from RPL, you will receive it in a case to protect it. You will also receive a pick and a tuner. An … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the ukulele while you have it. Never …

Banjo

… on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 17:52 Service Info Banjos are a four to six stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched … a pick and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the banjo while you have it. Never …

Violin

… body instrument that is held horizontally and balanced between the chin and shoulder. It averages between 48 - 59 … have a wide range of applications in music from Orchestral to Country fiddle and Heavy Metal. When you borrow a … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the violin while you have it. Never …

Acoustic Guitar

… 05/17/2018 - 17:39 Service Info Acoustic guitars are a six to twelve string instrument with a hollow body, averaging … with finger picks, plectrum or bare fingers. They can also be played with a slide which is a hollow cylindrical tube … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the guitar while you have it. Never …

Mandolin

… on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 21:10 Service Info Mandolins are eight to twelve stringed instruments in the lute family averaging … a strap and a tuner. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the mandolin while you have it. Never …

Digital Keyboard

… they can range from 94 cm in length and 8.3 kg in weight to 132 cm in length and 13.6 kg in weight. They are played … also receive a pedal. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the keyboard while you have it. Never …

What's wrong with this picture?

… evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: … Sis is on the hallway floor, pushing a grader over the Doberman while flipping the pages of Charlotte’s Web . Ah, it … , The Bluest Eye , The Perks of Being a Wallflower , 1984 . How is it possible in a nation that has more televisions …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar … on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, RPL has … racing them. Go Like Hell tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young visionary named …

Carry Forward opens at Regina Public Library’s Dunlop Art Gallery

… , a new exhibition at Dunlop Art Gallery, shines a light on how much is biased, hidden, and forgotten in a variety of documents and items from the past. The aim is to highlight how artifacts themselves tell only part of a story, often …

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

… Parenting in the digital age: try these cyber-safety resources. Blog Body Recently, we seem to hear more and more stories about children and teens … about online safety. Others provide quality advice on how to parent in the digital age. The Fabulous Friend …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… nights of January in Saskatchewan make the perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy and read. As the snow piles up outside, my reading stack beckons! The new year promises some wonderful new books. … Maggie North delivers a small-town Canadian romance that shows how small moments can ripple outward into something …

Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library

… Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library Submitted … Join us to hear from Nelson Bird as he shares insights into how media representations of Indigenous people have changed … throughout his career. He’ll also talk about the work he’s been doing to teach the next generation of journalists as …

Book Club Test Drive

… Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't … It's all online, so there's no pressure to schedule or show up to a meeting, speak brilliantly on the spot, or dazzle everyone with the perfect snack. How does it work? A few times each year, the Libby app gives …

Artist celebrates aging and the power of lived experience at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Add Description Preeminent artist Leesa Streifler continues to defy stereotypes of feminine beauty in exhibition She is Present at Dunlop Art Gallery. … to her 1998 Dunlop Art Gallery exhibition Normal, subtly showcasing how these societal norms have persisted. …

Let's Talk About Racism

… 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 engage with this important, but sometimes …

Books4Me for children

… Books4Me for children Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm Email How Old Are You? - Select - 0-5 6-8 9-12 What was the last book you read and loved? What type of story are you looking for? Adventure Animals Family Fantasy …

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 … Press and Sam Maciag from CBC Saskatchewan. They’ll discuss how the media has changed in recent years and some practical …

For writers in despair

… Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no … under in that quicksand. I'm sitting here and thinking of how I stay afloat in those times. Four things come to mind: …

Free legal information and resources at the library!

… Blog Body If you have legal 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 you how to use legal resources. Their staff can refer you to …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… Be Your Own Bob Ross Blog Body One of my favorite memories as a kid was watching Bob Ross’s painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing voice saying …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… your creativity run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal techniques to keep track of your …

Electric Guitar

… 05/17/2018 - 20:59 Service Info Electric guitars are six to twelve string electronic instruments with a solid body. … amplifier to produce the sound. Electric guitars can also be played with a slide which is a hollow cylindrical tube … Please see our Care and Respect video below, to learn how to take care of the electric guitar while you have it. …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your Overdrive reading history and holds will be waiting for you. We’ve got everything you need to know … of Notify Me tags on their website. Are there limits to how often I can use the Notify Me tag? No! You can use the …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Venue at Home Blog Body One of the things a lot of us have been missing these last few months is live music. Regina’s … vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to … for Rae’s performance , we thought we’d share some tips on how to create your own music venue at home, to make it a …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a collection of … emotions change. We can build on these changes, explore how these moments create tension and possible conflict, and …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books was Tara Westover’s mega best-selling memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a … to books to study her way out of her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and resiliency that has inspired many. We …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… library but still can’t browse the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me … The more you tell us about the books you love, the better we can put together a list that will inspire and entertain you! How do we do it? Some reading services use algorithms to …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still … over an hour and a half. For those of you who are wondering how to keep your book clubs active in these times, Regina Public Library has eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be signed out on demand by your entire group at the same …

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

… Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools … within our community and across Canada. If you’d like to show your support for Orange Shirt Day, we’ve partnered with … Shirt Day and Canada’s residential schools, the resources below are a great place to start. You can also find a lot of …

Black Lives Matter Education

… the past week our televisions and social media feeds have been filled with the distressing images of events currently … America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, we … force, and offers the post-Ferguson generation advice on how to address police brutality in the United States. So You …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… of us are practicing social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to … and programs available to meet your specific needs. Here is how we can help you make the most out of your time at home …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… Blog Body By Scott Sather As a young professional, you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like … you currently stand with investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the … but you also won’t even have to think twice about when or how much to invest. Tip #5: Work With an Advisor You are …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals Blog Body RPL’s Reading … Challenge is on! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s why we made our reading challenge … this year.” Then, when you reach the deadline, you can see how you did. Maybe you’ll set that goal again, or maybe …

Heather Cline's Quiet Stories opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… Heather Cline's Quiet Stories opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by bbook on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 15:48 Add Description Quiet Stories , by Regina artist Heather Cline, showcases the live voices of Canadians across the country, …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… April 1st – 15th using the Overdrive or Libby app RPL customers can instantly borrow the ebook Homes: A Refugee Story with no waitlists or holds. Homes by Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung is the inspiring true story of the al … who relocated to Syria just before civil war broke out, and how a young boy survived a war zone and found safety in …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Summer Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A 2020 study showed that students lost an average of 20 percent of their … is known as summer slide. Who is at risk? Kindergarteners to middle school children are mostly affected because they learn a lot more, so the loss is greater. …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… Tansi National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and … Day Kid’s Zone , on June 21 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. We’ll be hosting all kinds of activities, including: First … bead keychain. Métis Jigging - Come have fun learning how to jig! Learn the basic jig step, resting step, fancy …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still have something left over for a little fun (like maybe a beach vacation with your favourite books). This is … in. She’s written two best-selling books on exactly that—how to manage your money, live debt-free, and have fun doing …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths … she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager loves showing people that their public library is a place of …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to support our customers with services like one-on-one job … with our diverse collection, rich in multiple languages. However, when hearing about the settlement needs of newcomer … since early July, the staff at Central library have been working with Ukrainian community volunteers to lead …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… we face previously unknown hardships in our communities due to the global pandemic. It opens with a power outage that stretches on and on, and keeps you turning pages to find out how this small community will cope with increasing …

Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Interview with Thomas Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of FHQ … of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce . We were able to asked him a few questions just in time for Small Business … we see ourselves in the future. We use our values to direct how we invest, partner and build relationships that focus on …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain 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 …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in Victoria Park today to help … group that distributes items to help keep vulnerable members of our community warm during the winter months. The … long to make sure there are enough to go around. This year however, we decided we wanted in! Through our knitting …