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Machines

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1994

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Building

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Body

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Maps

—Haslam, Andrew, author.

1996

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Describes exactly what maps are, and what they tell us. How people used sticks and clay to plot their routes. Have satellites changed our view of Eart...

Arctic peoples / Andrew Haslam & Alexandra Parsons.

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Plants

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Insects

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Flight

—Haslam, Andrew.

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Time

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Machines

—Haslam, Andrew.

1997

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Introduces basic facts about the construction and function of simple machines with instructions for related experiments and projects....

Weather

—Haslam, Andrew.

1997

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Clarifies the study of the forces and principles involved with weather through the use of models and associated activities....

Building

—Haslam, Andrew.

1998

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Experiments and other activities introduce building, how materials are used and joined together, and what gives structure its strength....

Old Japan

—Haslam, Andrew.

2000

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Discusses how the Japanese, throughout history, developed a way of life that sustained them both physically and spiritually. Includes projects such as...

Ancient Rome

—Chrisp, Peter.

1996

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Explore one of the greatest civilizations in history and discover how the Roman world still influences our lives....

Body

—Haslam, Andrew.

1997

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Introduces basic facts about the human body with instructions for related experiments and projects....

Space

—Haslam, Andrew.

1998

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An illustrated book of projects that demonstrate how the universe works....

Sound

—Haslam, Andrew.

2001

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Introduces basic facts about sound, how it is produced, transmitted, and received with instructions for related experiments and projects....

Electricity

—Baker, Wendy, 1961-

1997

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Oceans

—Haslam, Andrew.

1997

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Explains the characteristics of oceans and the forces and principles which act upon them, demonstrating with experiments and models....

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The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… flow is the in- and out-flow of money from a business. Positive cash flow is a good sign for small businesses: it … salary, utility and phone bills, purchase inventories, make loan payments, and reinvest in the business. By … requirements to be sure you’re eligible before you do the work to apply! Note that these programs may be change or …

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 … guidelines. Review submission guidelines & send: make sure you have included everything required. For a paper …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on … ritual) 2. An INTERSTITIAL JOURNAL: To track my daily worky-work doings (this is like a TO DO list on steroids) 3. … session I feel: Length of work session: Next Steps/when: Make a plan to come back to it Celebration : The hardest …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… ereader: tips from a librarian Blog Body Considering a digital reading device? As a librarian, I’m often asked for … for nighttime reading. Adjustable text – font size options make reading comfortable and accessible. Fewer distractions … reading with notifications from other apps. What brands work with Libby? If you’re a library user, you’ll likely …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is volunteering at our … really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving their … (and the RPL cheer squad): The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative , by Florence …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… social distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be disorienting and … searching for ways to learn essential skills that can make the eventual return to work smoother or open doors to …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… Body Tansi National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and … Test your ability in these 7 Inuit games! NIPD Button Maker Station - Celebrate NIPD by creating your own button. … Indigenous images from across Turtle Island featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists. Pat Roth Face Painting …

Support For The New School Year

… Support For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere … lay the foundation of understanding for how multiplication works. Brainfuse also offers study guides and learning … in Kanopy . We also have many online resources that will make research a snap, and our Students/Educators page even …

Writing Help at RPL

… Writing Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m J. Jill Robinson, the … many different and interesting kinds of writing, and I’ve worked with writers in many genres: A beginner writer on a graphic novel, A filmmaker on putting poetry to a film, A short story writer …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D scanner in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down … information for a zillion different things. Q: How does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the object, and the … editing software like Adobe Dimension and Blender Ultimaker printers We also have a ton of other cool …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice the pictures on … get a lot more bang for your buck than that, and you should work towards that. Look around you again, let your eyes rest …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page … on the job and picked up basic ideas from gig to gig while working with media outlets like VICE. Looking back at my old … the technical details of how a camera works, what makes a good composition, and how to edit better. I …

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 welcoming place Submitted by chardy on Wed, 08/20/2025 - 09:07 Add Description … Library. Each speaker represents an organization that is working towards community wellbeing and a healthy downtown. …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… can be an intimidating endeavour. Because of this, it’s possible you’ve put off investing or haven’t given it … investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the right track. Tip #1: Start … small amounts of money on a scheduled basis, like clockwork. It’s also important to invest regardless of your …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as … A Taste of Research: Enduring Discoveries at the University of Regina , as part of their 50th anniversary … to write a novel? Well, aside from the imaginations at work here (using hypotheses, logical reasoning and …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and … everyone in the links below. Robert Truszkowski As a printmaker, Robert Truszkowski uses everyday advertising images, …

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, … blame. I believed something was stopping me from doing the work. But now I believe that was a lie I invented to fool … day, no matter what. It didn’t have to be good or bad or make any sense. I just needed to get those pages written. …

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

… : so that you can record your reading in the way that makes sense to you! Here are some techniques to get you … Building your tracker Think of your tracker as a hand-written spreadsheet: the information you gather here becomes … You can use a dot grid to make any kind of tracker that works for you, from minimalist to ornate. The open space …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say … and writers-to-be, and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and from every skill level. Bravo, … reading, keep taking note of interesting details you can make use of in your own work. And as a wise person once said …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to some pretty creative problem-solving. Our … some tips on how to create your own music venue at home, to make it a truly memorable experience: Test and perfect your … And finally, keep the vibe going! Do a deep dive into Rae’s work by exploring their full catalogue and reading books …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons Blog Body Many of us are worried … Calculate what income will be coming in either through your work or from CERB/EI. This is the cornerstone of your plan. You can't make any other financial decision until you know what money …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Say... Hero?" has been hailed as a classic of magazine writing. Now, his moving story of meeting and observing the … Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster. Here, Junod's … this important woman. This is that long overdue historical work, written by an acclaimed historian of the antebellum …

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 … voice saying things like “just a little bit of color” and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me believe I … that is really appealing. The process of “making” and working with our own hands often lowers stress levels in a …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John … he spoke very little English. This barrier made it hard to make friends and adjust to life at a new high school in a … communicate,” John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he made his …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a … groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth is, rules make me itch a bit. I’m all for TOOLS NOT RULES. Here’s the … you can take away from their style to improve your own work? We’re all just learning from each other. Speaking of …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to … bag lunches, and getting to know new teachers. To make the back-to-school hustle less overwhelming, we came up … support resources. But September can’t be all about schoolwork – so we also put together some fun new releases that …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming) Blog Body … email with recipes for pancakes and caramel syrup for us to make at home. After testing out these sessions, I … the upcoming programs — Recycled 3D Structures, Kazam Magic Workshop, The Reptile Show — the list goes on. I then tried …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… to scene), but this perception misses a key part of what makes a story a story and not simply a collection of images … The key is learning to listen to the beats in the story. Within each scene there are moments where characters are … If you’re struggling to figure out why a scene isn’t working, try mapping it out one beat at a time. Think about …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” have captured … even deafening silence is preferable to grief. The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel At the dawn of WWII, Inès is …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations … who struggle with reading and learning. She also values the work that the library has done to meet community needs. When … donate. This is a good place to donate.” If you'd like to make a charitable contribution to Regina Public Library, you …

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

… that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and preferences The first step in setting … your preferences, shape them into something you can work toward. The acronym ‘SMART’ was a management tool … achieving you overall goal. Your dot grid tracker can help make these micro-goals visual so you can celebrate your …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony Orchestra to host our … program. The event pairs summer reading recommendations with matching music, performed by accomplished pianist and …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… for Starting Your Novel Part 1 Blog Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain or … and conversations you know need to happen for the story to work. (You don’t have to know what those scenes or … cards or the bullet point list. Choose an approach that makes sense to you. The key advantage of a road map is its …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… Graphic novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy … had books published in 2019, and demand for their earlier works remains steady. But what do you do when your child has … Vera Brosgol A hilarious summer camp story about trying to make friends and brave the outhouses. Fake Blood by Whitney …

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

… families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage in open conversation about residential schools. It creates opportunities for survivors to share their … we’ve partnered with the city’s Diversity & Inclusion Network to host a free, online event on Wednesday, Sept 29 . I …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to get your … touch, taste, kinesiology (motion) Avoid clichés to create work that rises above the norm Use original metaphors or … Try writing in different forms. (free verse, haiku, etc.) Make every word count. Eliminate all unnecessary words, …

Scarves in the Park

… we were in Victoria Park today to help distribute scarves with volunteers from Angels4Warmth , a local non-profit group … most. Many of the scarves were stitched by volunteers who work all year long to make sure there are enough to go around. This year however, …

When you love scary movies

… love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge … miss days and catch up on the weekend. Or call in sick to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many … and here is his blog post telling you more about it. To make the challenge even more fun, take to Twitter posting a …

Family Road Trips

… trips are mostly made up of me fighting in the back seat with my sister, and complaining when my dad played the same … from one place to the next. But this summer, I am going to make it my goal to share some time together when we go on a … counts towards our Level Up! Summer Learning Contest . My coworker, Heather, who you might remember from #RPLstories , …

Book Club Test Drive

… Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't really … is a great way to get a feel for what book clubs are like, without making a major commitment. It's all online, so … or dazzle everyone with the perfect snack. How does it work? A few times each year, the Libby app gives us free …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… and centre. The Indigenous Voices collection focuses on writings by and about Indigenous peoples and cultures, created … authors are sharing stories through fiction and non-fiction works ranging from graphic novels to memoirs. Our hope is that this collection will make it easy for anyone who’s interested to learn more about …

Eight tips to submit a manuscript

… Eight tips to submit a manuscript Blog Body Edit your manuscript before … publishers of those books. Review each publisher’s website. Make sure your work fits and they are accepting submissions. Read the …

For writers in despair

… For writers in despair Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! … now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the words to tell … I don't know if this will help. I do know we all have to work out our own salvation. May you find comfort and …

RPL Staff Reading Recommendations

… so we decided to take a look at some of our high-demand titles and come up with some similar book suggestions. By … for books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid , try our Books to Make You LOL list. Some series that may be especially … coming of age story reminiscent of King’s early work like The Body (Stand by Me) and The Shawshank …

Fighting summer slide

… summer slide Blog Body Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the … keep track of time spent in learning and reading activities over the summer months and enter to win great prizes. … them engaged in fun ways using Brainfuse , our online homework help service. Brainfuse has a Summer Camp feature with …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another … 2. Ask a friend of another background to teach you how to make a family recipe over a video chat. 3. Learn how to say … Count the number of languages spoken in your classroom or workplace. 8. Read a graphic novel by a diverse author, …

RPL Board leaps forward on Central Library Renewal

… RPL Board leaps forward on Central Library Renewal Submitted by kbalkwill on Wed, 09/24/2025 - 09:13 Add Description Regina is a big step closer to having its own modern downtown library. At its regular Board … and province-wide circulation and other back-office work can continue in the event Central is forced to close …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… about your reading preferences and we’ll send you an email with a personalized booklist. The more you tell us about the … and you’ll find an enormous range of opinions on what makes a great book and which are worth reading. This … to customers about what they are reading in a normal workday. This gives us a sense of what’s most popular and …

Community Supports

… Community Supports … We’re proud to help more people access meaningful services by hosting community partners at the library. You’re welcome to attend these … . Explore dates and locations . Library Outreach and Crisis Workers Family Service Regina Need to improve the quality …

Applicants

… Applicants … Applications for the 2025-26 Writer in Residence are now closed . The call for the 2026-27 … we intend to: Encourage and inspire local writers to create works of their own; Work with a variety of age groups and … this is a public position, we do ask that the writer make some time available for consultation in the evening for …

Personal Finance

… Personal Finance … Financial literacy is the knowledge that allows you to make sound decisions about your money every day. Gain … finances with library programs and resources. Programs and Workshops We partner with official organizations and local …

Art Collections

… Collection Regina Public Library has been collecting work of historical or cultural relevance to Saskatchewan … RPL Permanent Collection is accessible online through a digital database . Works are added to the library’s collections … Gallery offers this service as part of its commitment to make art accessible, and to stimulate interest in the visual …

Accessibility Services

… Accessibility Services … Regina Public Library strives to provide … print reading at many locations. These adjustable-height workstations feature: Screen readers: JAWS software reads … : Our dyslexia-friendly books use fonts and formatting that make them easier for people with dyslexia to read. Find …

Website Accessibility Statement

… Website Accessibility Statement … Regina Public Library (RPL) is … of this goal, we have collaborated with the National Network for Equitable Library Services (NNELS), an external … we encourage you to get in touch with us. Our team will make every effort to address the issue and make necessary …

Our History

… Our History … 1907 On October 15, Regina's citizens, led by the Hon. Walter Scott, presented a petition to Regina City Council asking that a free public … 1947 A room was opened at the Central Library to display works of art. 1948 Marjorie R. Dunlop was appointed as the …

Island of the Damned

… Paul (1993) Paul Sisetski graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989. The resemblance of Sisetski's work to early 20th-century European Expressionist painting … The works from this series, never exhibited previously, make clear the urgency of the artist's moral stance. They …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… … PURPOSE: The Regina Public Library is a dynamic hub of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the … Act 1996, which states: “A public library board may make bylaws respecting: (a) the safety and use of its … an unauthorized intrusion into a library computer or a network, or mutilate, or destroy library property including but …

Students and Educators

… for an exam? Researching a paper? RPL has you covered, with lots of free resources and information to help you with your schoolwork. Quick guide to digital library resources for children … Our dyslexia-friendly books use fonts and formatting that make them easier for people with dyslexia to read. Find …

Lifelines

… Lifelines … Kriekle, Donna (1992) Donna Kriekle makes lyrical images. "Angels," as she put it, "fly through my work." Her installation Lifelines takes life as its theme, …

Reading Resources

… classics, and more, for all ages. Overdrive also has titles in many languages such as French, Chinese and Arabic. … the proper pronunciation. Brainfuse  is our online homework help resource. It has live homework help, in French, … Ages 9-12 Great Books for New Readers Picture Books to Make You Giggle Scary Stories for Ages 9-12 Indigenous …

Intellectual Freedom

… and Libraries . This is of such significant importance that it is included in RPL’s Values statement. The Canadian … united, national voice of Canada's library community. CFLA works to: advance library excellence in Canada; champion … ideas, hear all sides of an issue and gather information to make informed decisions—that’s intellectual freedom. You use …

Privacy Statement

… and should not be interpreted as a contract of any nature, either stated or implied. Definition of personal information … However, choosing not to provide certain information may make you ineligible for specific library services. For … that can uniquely identify a specific computer or other network device on the internet) from visitors to the RPL or …

3D Scanning and Printing (in DMS)

… 3D Scanning and Printing (in DMS) … The Digital Media Studio provides in-studio access to free 3D … Discover how to create high-quality 3D models and then make edits on our Media Workstations to send to our in-studio 3D Printer - free of …

3D Printing

… 3D Printing … With applications in the health sector, aerospace, the … business idea to life through rapid prototyping and design; Make that school project pop with custom designed diagrams … fall apart; Practice 3D design and see the results of your work; And more! Note: All print jobs are subject to staff …

Suggest a Library Program

… Suggest a Program Contact Information Name Email Phone City of Residence … We are committed to lifelong learning and … creativity and discovery. Our city is full of experts, makers, creative thinkers, and artists of all types. If … fill out our program proposal form to discover how we can work together to create incredible programs. While we …

Pandora's Box

… Pandora's Box … (2008) This catalogue documents an exhibition held May 16 to July 20, 2008, Dunlop Art Gallery. … Box offered a new twist on the myth of Pandora. The work of ten international female artists are represented, … artists challenge disempowering myths and fairy tales to make them a more accurate mirror of female experience in new …

Living Evidence

… Rosalie Favell lives in Winnipeg, where she has been exhibiting her documentary portrait photographs since the mid-1980s. Living Evidence is her latest project. With this work, Favell continues her inquiry into her own identity, as …