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Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted

… Canada's Most Wanted and Most Unwanted … (1999) The exhibition of two … an exhibition held at Dunlop Art Gallery July 10 to September 19, then travelling to the Vancouver Art …

Black Lives Matter Education

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

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 … work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely want to use our most popular digital reading resource on …

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 … to call? Writer’s Block Buster, that’s who! Details, you want details! My office hours (call it the “Do Drop Inn” …

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 … personal goals too. S - Specific: Instead of saying, "I want to read more," set a goal like, "I want to read one …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps … Be sure to follow them. They are specific, and many do not want unsolicited manuscripts, only query letters and chapter …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all … distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to … preparing for re-opening, looking for a job, or simply just want to improve your skills to protect your personal …

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 … page In his book On Writing , Stephen King says, “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all …

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 … everything in one museum could take days, so you might want to visit just one section. (To help you plan your …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL Blog Body The cool weather will soon be upon us and we’ll hunker into our cozy indoor spaces again, sipping spiced lattes and … releases try our Fabulous Fall Reading smorgasbord. If you want more romance and laughter than you can get from Zoom …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club … books we choose and our discussions about them challenge me to create space on my bookshelf (and in my heart) for new … you’re curious about Tanya and her work , you’ll definitely want to register for her upcoming talk about finding the …

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 …

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 … and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. There was a real lean towards thrillers …

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 …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates … truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a character’s wants, actions, and choices will drive the plot forward, …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of … count to 60 in order to pace out one minute – and you can bet he becomes my personal stopwatch when I tell him “I’ll … arms. It gives him incredible agency to choose anything he wants without restrictions, and for me it’s a welcome …

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 … two-way conversation, the more they will feel involved and want to return. Consider social media and newsletters your …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, … what it suggests. A pregnant pause? The calm before the storm? Peace? Thirty below, and as still as the grave must … or engage them, they won’t keep reading, and you sure don’t want that! Robert Kroetsch once told me, “Jill, your reader …

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 … try out some of those spells and divinations you’ve always wanted to put to the test now that you have the entire …

RPL Musical Instruments

… RPL Musical Instruments Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:14 Service Info Let's make music together. Explore your musical interests with free access to … instrument pages by searching for the instrument topic you want . Instrument photos courtesy of Vancouver Public …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 … the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to … and meaningful to the reader. Characters need to want something that they can't immediately acquire or …

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 … out the plot. (Beginning) Does your character in the story want something or have to solve something? Brainstorm the …

"The library keeps me company"

… "The library keeps me company" Blog Body We have a friend named … user and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about … and the wealth of resources I’ve received from RPL that I want to give back. The library is a foundation of our …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… The Barren Grounds and Beyond Blog Body David A. Robertson is a marvel. He has published over 20 titles … 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 … to help their fantastical new friends, and themselves. "I wanted to write about the foster care system for quite a …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I … art. But I have very little confidence in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for people like me. People who want to try something new with zero pressure to produce …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in Victoria Park today to help … are enough to go around. This year however, we decided we wanted in! Through our knitting programs, we put out a call …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering … hospital bracelet, or a ticket stub). But if you really want to expand your holiday gift giving options, consider …

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 … a classroom close-contact isolation period, you might want to have some non-digital options on hand. Our …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace Blog Body LinkedIn … skills and coding. It offers courses on a wide range of topics to help you develop essential soft skills to advance … Skills for Modern Management Management Foundations Want more in-depth training? Gale Courses offers …

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 … side or make simple rows. Add as few or as many details you want , such as: graphs or charts drawings or doodles …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Betty's story: when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty … to the library, making contributions every month. She wants to help RPL continue to provide literacy resources for …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

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

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 right reasons. …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… Our hottest titles are now yours for longer Blog Body Our Popular Picks collection has changed to serve you better. We want our RPL customers to have access to the most in-demand, …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation Blog Body … exhibit, titled Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation will be on display at next week’s event, where it will be the … the project will speak to its creation and success. If you want a preview of the beautiful pieces created by the …

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 … of read-alikes for those waiting for their hold and those wanting more like it. Some titles that you might especially …

Home Study Resources

… Home Study Resources Blog Body Regina Public Library has many resources for children and teens who are studying at home. From online encyclopedias to real-time tutoring, we have digital services to help you … encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the elementary, middle or high …

Uncover Your Family Story

… Uncover Your Family Story Blog Body You might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier for you. Have you ever thought …

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 …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Books4Me for teens and adults Name Library Card Number Email Email Confirm Email Please choose … read and loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you want your reading list to contain Fiction Non-Fiction Which types of FICTION do you …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an idea for the silver screen? Do you want to see your name in the credits? Are you hoping to one …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy Blog Body Matty has been a special library customer for more than 20 years. Chris describes Matty as his … The staff have learned to translate that into what Matty wants … it’s pretty remarkable.” The fact that the library …

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 … personal reflections or notes, and more. The dabber: Want to give a reading bingo challenge a try? Personalize …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on … to this writing session I feel: Ongoing notes: anything I want to hang onto And when I’m done, I do note the …

Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop

… Little Bird TV Series and the Sixties Scoop Blog Body Tansi, … and families, placed in foster homes, and often adopted out to non-Indigenous families across Canada, the US, Western … of our librarians created a 60s Scoop booklist for anyone wanting to learn more. Blog Images Short Title 60s Scoop …

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 … If I’m moving fast in a scene, I choose option A. If I want to pull you into that state of waking sadness — make …

Freedom to Read Week

… Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Step into the twilight zone with us, … as Canadians and defend your right to read what you want. Blog Images Short Title Freedom to Read Week Select …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time … of harvest foods cooking. This is my favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks … your new recipes, we have a few online programs you might want to explore. These ones are coming up in the next few …

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 … it’s an experience we seek out over and over again. If you want to find your inner Bob Ross (or add to your existing …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a blog post about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months while … in nature? Get outside and explore your garden. Want to visit an online museum, art gallery or science …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for Procrastinators I read my … people who like white tile and painted exposed brick, and want to pair their home organization project with design and …

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

… The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals Blog Body Set … We’ve compiled a list of reading goals that you can use to power your reading in 2024! Read a book from every major … TBR pile? Is there a genre you’ve never explored? Do you want to read for 15 minutes every day? Set your reading …

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 … tutorials taught by recognized industry professionals. Want to learn photography? Computer skills? Upgrade your …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Let's Talk 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 … for your learning style to mix in some fiction, you might want to explore our Indigenous Voices collection. It …

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 … into the Digital Media Studio, we can scan it! If you want to carry your project though to printing, note that our …

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 … is derailed erasing her from history. Until now. You don’t want to miss this true-life detective story that is a …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book … meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still … Heights . If you don’t currently have a book club, but want to connect with other book lovers, Regina Public …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the … images of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, there are … Meg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries . If you want a chance to win some sweet prizes by reading graphic …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple … and made fiction set in WWII very popular. With 2019 being the 75th anniversary of D-Day and 2020 the 75th … challenges both new and horribly familiar, including the unwanted attention of the guards. But when she meets a kind …

Program Listings email subscriptions

… Program Listings email subscriptions … Ever wanted to knit? There's a program for that. How about play chess? …

Libraries renewal

… Libraries renewal … Renewing Regina’s libraries Renewing libraries is essential to maintain their relevance, to adapt to changing times, and … the community with the library programs and services it wants to have. RPL has eight branches throughout the City. …

Read Together Regina

… Read Together Regina … Reading to your baby is very important and we want to help you get started. That's why we've partnered … development. Learning is a lifelong journey, and it begins at birth. Research shows that babies who are read to …

Using the Library

… Using the Library … At Regina Public Library (RPL), we're committed to making sure your experience is a great one, whether … the digital services available here on our website. If you want to borrow books, musical instruments, movies or games, …

Library facts

… Library facts … You might’ve seen some of our statistics showing up across Regina. Want to know more? Check out the information below. We define …

hoopla

… hoopla … In one convenient place, access thousands of eBooks, … waiting. If you love the content on hoopla, you will also want to try Libby and Kanopy . Borrow up to ten (10) titles per …

Career Services

… Career Services … Whether you’re looking for your first job, a better … for sessions with an RPL volunteer employment coach. One-to-One Résumé and Cover Letter Coaching : Get customized … help you impress future employers and land the career you want. External Job Boards Job Bank : Job Bank is Canada's …

Homework and Learning Help

… Homework and Learning Help … Brainfuse  offers study guides and learning activities connected to Saskatchewan curriculum for grades 1 to 12. Students … encyclopedia. When you log in, you can pick whether you want to be connected to the elementary, middle or high …

Sign up for our newsletter!

… Sign up for our newsletter! … Sign up to receive regular email updates on the things you love at … out our subscription form with your name and email address. Want to hear more about your favourite programs, gallery …

Newcomers

… Newcomers … New to Canada? You're in the right place. Literacy Services is a … Register for English language help If you are an adult who wants to improve your English speaking, listening, reading …

Libby, by Overdrive

… Libby, by Overdrive … Libby is Overdrive's digital reading … app that lets you borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks and magazines to read on your personal devices. Borrow 10 titles at a … 72 hours to borrow it. If you love Libby, you will also want to explore hoopla ! Overdrive website | Libby website …

Accessibility Services

… Accessibility Services … Regina Public Library strives to provide welcoming services and spaces for everyone and … video. Featured Programs Sound Bites Audio Book Club Want lively discussion about what you just read? Join our …