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—Emberley, Michael, author, illustrator.

2025

Graphic Novel

During a blackout, a parent gathers stars to comfort their child, then returns them to the sky, and together they sleep under the stars outside....

Wait a minotaur

—Ebbeler, Jeffrey, author, illustrator.

2024

Graphic Novel

"On his first day of school, this minotaur gets lost in the maze of new hallways"-- Provided by publisher....

I like my bike

—Ferrari, Antongionata, 1960- author, illustrator.

2019

Book

Illustrations and easy-to-read text show the advantages of being on a bicycle when streets are jammed with other vehicles....

I like the farm

—Rotner, Shelley, author, photographer.

2016

Book

Offers illustrations of some of the animals and their young that can be found on the farm, including a cat and kitten, cow and calf, pig and piglet, a...

I like my car

—Robertson, Michael, 1957- author.

2018

Book

Animals show how much they love their cars, of all different colors, while driving, caring for them, and even hugging them....

Me gusta mi carro

—Robertson, Michael, author.

2024

Book

The rhino loves his red car... which just happens to have a rhino-horn hood ornament. And the alligator loves her green car that has sharp teeth and s...

Lunch box bully

—Wilhelm, Hans, 1945- author, illustrator.

2020

Book

"Max outwits a bully and makes a new friend in this I Like to Read easy reader"-- Provided by publisher....

Lunch box bully

—Wilhelm, Hans, 1945- author.

2021

Book

"Max outwits a bully and makes a new friend in this I Like to Read easy reader."-- Provided by publisher....

Pickle on wheels

—Kantorovitz, Sylvie, author, illustrator.

2025

Graphic Novel

"Pickle wants roller skates, just like Superdog, but learning to skate is harder than it looks!"-- Provided by publisher....

Kraken me up

—Ebbeler, Jeffrey, author, illustrator.

2021

Graphic Novel

When Izzie brings her pet Kraken to the county fair everyone thinks he is frightening, but he is like Izzie, sweet and shy, and Kraken and Izzie use c...

Kraken me up

—Ebbeler, Jeffrey, author, illustrator.

2022

Graphic Novel

When Izzie brings her pet Kraken to the county fair, everyone thinks he is frightening but he is like Izzie, sweet and shy, and Kraken and Izzie use c...

Owl and Penguin

—Madan, Vikram, author, illustrator.

2022

Graphic Novel

Despite their differences, two unlikely friends flock together like birds of a feather....

Here and there

—Madan, Vikram, author, illustrator.

2024

Graphic Novel

"Despite their differences, two unlikely friends flock together like birds of a feather"-- Provided by publisher....

Let's go

—Emberley, Michael, author.

2024

Graphic Novel

"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party."--Publisher description....

Let's go!

—Emberley, Michael, author, illustrator.

2023

Graphic Novel

"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party"-- Provided by publisher....

Hoggy went-a-courtin'

—Long, Ethan, author, illustrator.

2023

Graphic Novel

"Hoggy hogs the ball on the court with his friends until his sisters teaches him to share"-- Provided by publisher....

Best day ever

—Madan, Vikram, author, illustrator.

2023

Graphic Novel

"Two best friends, Owl and Penguin, are opposites but solve their conflicts with creative play, from conquering fears to flying a runaway kite"-- Prov...

Mossy and Tweed crazy for coconuts

—Hokkanen, Mirka, author, illustrator.

2023

Graphic Novel

"When a coconut lands near their homes, two clueless gnomes Mossy and Tweed think paradise could be inside and try to crack the coconut open."--Publis...

BOOM!

—Meisel, Paul, author, illustrator.

2023

Graphic Novel

"When a thunderstorm comes, Cat is happy to spend the noisy night playing with toys, while Dog frantically tries find the just the right hiding spot"-...

Mossy and tweed. Double trouble

—Hokkanen, Mirka, author.

2023

Graphic Novel

When a new, shiny unicorn saves a baby bird that fell in the pond, Mossy and Tweed set out to show their friend, the Wise Old Unicorn, that he's still...

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Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering … often asked for recommendations on ereaders. Here are my top tips! Why give an ereader a try? Many of us ‘book … screen – a matte finish lets you read in bright sunlight, unlike a phone or tablet. Adjustable brightness – most models …

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 … in setting reading goals is to identify what you actually like! Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Do you read to …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a … my heart. When I was young, I didn’t really identify as a reader. Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the … romances for my escapes, but I have a coworker who likes to read horror to relax before she goes to bed at …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, made popular … instead of what you think a perfect tracker “should” look like – the goal is the reading! Pacing yourself …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now … library but still can’t browse the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me … uses a prized library resource: librarians! What is it like for an RPL librarian to create a personalized reading …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration Blog Body Let your … run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal techniques to keep track of your … the trick too! Have as many or as little columns as you like; keep track of the title, author, date started and …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Pride Reading Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly … my family is by reading together. Listening to audiobooks like What’s Your Pronoun? Beyond He and She in the car with …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… Freedom To Read Week turns 35! Blog Body Intellectual freedom means … This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid Trudi from Collections …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… RPL Staff Reading Recommendations Blog Body People often ask us what to read, so we decided to take a look at some of our … the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Here is a list of read-alikes for those waiting for their hold and those wanting …

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 … and share. PressReader includes full access to publications like Leader-Post, The Globe and Mail, and much more. Kanopy …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026 Blog Body The long cold nights of January in Saskatchewan make the perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy and read. As the snow piles up … delicious tension of a YA thriller, perfect for readers who like their pages turning fast and their stakes high. …

There's music in the air

… There's music in the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, listening, watching … added to the overall experience. This Is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers This one had me thinking about my …

Canada Reads 2021

… Canada Reads 2021 Blog Body It’s that time again. Where CBC pits Canadian against … Canadian in an epic war of words. There can only be one victor. Only one tribute can reign supreme, in this, the 74th … CBC Books has created a Facebook group for anyone who’d like to read the books together. Other accessible formats …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers … it’s just fun! “By focusing on the positive things like literacy and learning, it leads to a lot of positive …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re anything like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still …

Black Lives Matter Education

… Black Lives Matter Education Blog Body Over the past week our … images of events currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a deeper understanding of the issues, we …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped … 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 …

Book Club Test Drive

… Book Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't … Read is a great way to get a feel for what book clubs are like, without making a major commitment. It's all online, so …

2025 most-borrowed book encourages readers to "let them!"

… 2025 most-borrowed book encourages readers to "let them!" Submitted by chardy on Mon, 12/22/2025 - 09:58 Add Description … The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, Children Like Us by Brittany Penner , and Bones of a Giant by Brian …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, … Cold? Stagnant? Moving? The smells accosting you. Is it like chocolate muffins baking? Or dog poo courtesy of your … what it suggests. A pregnant pause? The calm before the storm? Peace? Thirty below, and as still as the grave must …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means … some fun new releases that will help get kids and teens reading again after a busy summer! For a full list of …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple activities for … programs, and community partnerships with organizations like The Regina Open Door Society and the North Central …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for Procrastinators I read my home organization books like I read my cookbooks – purely for escapism, and with no …

There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike.

… There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike. Blog Body The series is finished, there are no signs … plenty of Game a Throne Read-alikes full of court intrigue to keep us happy. 1. Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just …

Reading while farming

… Reading while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care … of our work culture to the extreme in a humorous manner. Likely best to not listen around children! Control by Adam …

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 … ones, or maybe we’re just missing an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted back to some hobbies which I …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Going Down the Summer Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A … is known as summer slide. Who is at risk? Kindergarteners to middle school children are mostly affected because they … What steps can you take? 1. Encourage kids read what they like. Children will get way more out of reading something …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This … Public Library card, you can make your own projects just like this. Here’s everything we used to pull of this video …

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 … ideas from gig to gig while working with media outlets like VICE. Looking back at my old work, I'm still … bullet to truly mastering any complicated skill. I started reading books like Perfect Digital Photography and The Art …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday 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 … especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create …

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 headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long … try to stop it as children and then later as adults. A must-read for fans of Stranger Things . The Body by Stephen King …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain or to walk across the country from one …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last … meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still …

A book for every podcast

… Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own … we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular podcasts. Let’s get … the Dark is a must-read for any true crime fan. It unfolds like the best of a police procedural with all the markers of …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… Goodbye Overdrive App Blog Body Have you heard?! The Overdrive app is … eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your … tag? No! You can use the Notify Me tag as many times as you like. Notify Me tags also tell us what titles are in demand …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… Ready for a snow day? Ok, we rarely take snow days here in Regina, being hardy prairie folk. But winter is here, so it’s a good time to talk about being prepared for the unexpected. Hopefully … library – or use it as your shopping or wish list. And just like that, you’ve got three weeks worth of reading material …

Reading Resources

… Reading Resources … To access all this great information, you'll need a library … it offers comics and graphic novels from major publishers like DC, Marvel, Image and Dark Horse. ONLINE READING - …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming … Service Pilots, or WASP, as they became known. This looks like a must read for fans of books like Hidden Figures and …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll … and over again is ‘Show, don’t tell.’ This is important to master if you want to be noticed by a publisher for the … of stating, “the forest floor was soft,” write something like: The path through the forest felt spongy beneath her …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple … in WWII. Trudi - Collections Blog Images Short Title WWII reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select …

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 song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and … years. Enough of that! Time to get to the important stuff. Like what is the writer in residence all about and why is …

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. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I sat down …

Listening to the Classics

… Listening to the Classics Blog Body Okay. Please don’t jump down my … “The Classics”. You know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, … Ulysses becomes an entirely different experience from reading it – and for most, probably more pleasant. Even so, …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to get … feeling. Instead of “She felt happy,” use concrete words like “Her smile spread like the glow of a sunrise.” Communicate your theme. …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot Blog Body 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 … have a conversation and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or restaurant, it’s not expensive, and …

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 Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the … to the newest and bestselling eBook titles. If you would like to read more about this issue, the American Library …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a … inspired Betty, who decided to help others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. … I will donate. This is a good place to donate.” If you'd like to make a charitable contribution to Regina Public …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on … JOURNAL: To track my daily worky-work doings (this is like a TO DO list on steroids) 3. And my PROCESS JOURNAL: …

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 … doctor, a mental health professional or community resource, like HealthLine 811 . The Centre for Addiction and Mental …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates … Even better, he visualizes these actions with arrows, like a coach might use to show the team how to run a play in …

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 …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an … and helps you with those unique technical problems like montages and telephone conversations. Side bonus: it’s … of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing Reading …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home Blog Body One of the things a lot of us have been missing these last few months is … vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to … out documentaries about their work or influences. If you’d like to learn more about Rae Spoon, we’re also screening My …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D scanner in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to … Media Workstations are loaded with editing software like Adobe Dimension and Blender Ultimaker printers We …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and … our characters so they can feel what the character feels. Like if I write, Minna woke sad. As opposed to, Minna …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Libraries: Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind … a certain book or finding a particular article, and you'll likely find what you're looking for, but you also might …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a community on the social media app TikTok where readers create entertaining videos about the books, genres, … titles back on the bestsellers lists. I wonder what it's like to have that kind of power? Here are some titles that …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or … have embraced ordering online during the COVID-19, and many likely won’t switch back to their old habits thanks to the …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and … – spooky season has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year to curl up with a good book, or a scary movie. If you’re … unwittingly unleash a demonic infestation that spreads like the flu. The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – Father and …

Accessibility Services

… Accessibility Services … Regina Public Library strives to provide welcoming services and spaces for everyone and … keyboards are available at all library locations. If you’d like help, ask library staff for assistance. Navigation …

Writing Help at RPL

… Writing Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself … been interested in writing non-fiction essays, too, and like so many writers, autobiography is the basis for a lot …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation Blog Body Tansi … or film from RPL (we've got lots to choose from!) If you’d like to learn more about NDTR and Canada’s residential … a great place to start. We've got educational materials , reading and video lists , information on languages , and so …

How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone

… How to Add Your Library Card to Your Phone Blog Body Did you … set up instructions, and your digital library card will be ready to use immediately: Visit our website on your … cards as you have access to. Here’s what they’ll look like in your digital wallet. Google Wallet …

Need professional accreditation? The library has your back.

… Need professional accreditation? The library has your back. Blog Body … your library card! LinkedIn Learning offers opportunities to earn professional certificates from companies like Microsoft , GitHub , Adobe , and more. LinkedIn …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of people … for people who need it most. Why pay for things like books, e-books, movie and music streaming services, or …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when his mother, Sheila, got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new … when you're playing with your child. Sheila says, “Liam likes anything about machines. It can be cars, trucks, …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19? Blog Body A question that keeps … you and your family. He also lists some support resources like Anxiety Canada and Kids Help Phone . The Center for …

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 … a hold or ask staff at Central Library to hook you up. Like our other materials, you can borrow a kit for up to …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles and only started his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has a story to tell and uses the power of the written word to bring …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Spring has (almost) sprung Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be far … and creativity as the world turns from dingy winter grey to Roughrider green. I get kind of squirrely trying to …

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

… If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy! Blog Body We are pretty excited about the … but his incompetence always gets in the way. It looks like Fox will have to spend the rest of his life eating …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s … and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like to take this opportunity to reflect on the women who …

What's wrong with this picture?

… What's wrong with this 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 book with a library marking on its spine: … while flipping the pages of Charlotte’s Web . Ah, it sounds like the height of domesticity and familial joy in this …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable … understandings of what prairie literature looks and sounds like. Pourin’ Down Rain: A Black Woman Claims her Place in …

Newcomers

… Newcomers … New to Canada? You're in the right place. Literacy Services is a … with Literacy Services , so you can participate in programs like online group tutoring, one-to-one EAL tutoring, and …

Intellectual Freedom

… Intellectual Freedom … Regina Public Library supports … national voice of Canada's library community. CFLA works to: advance library excellence in Canada; champion library … Why do you provide unfiltered access to the Internet? Like books, magazines, and other documents, the Internet is …

Small Business

… Small Business … Starting a business is more than just renting a … RPL offers free expert training on a wide range of business topics to help you turn your entrepreneurial dreams into … six-week online courses on small business topics like creating a successful business plan, analysis, and …