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5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… is still one of the greatest sources of inspiration we’ll ever know, and is a wonderful balance to our immersion in digital …

Let's Talk About Racism

… so many stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how to engage with this important, but sometimes … to join the discussion about racism and racial injustice, we can help you get started. You can probably guess that our …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have … and divinations you’ve always wanted to put to the test now that you have the entire family on which to practice! … the celebration of Christmas. Everything you’d ever want to know about Teutonic, Celtic and Slav influences, Santa Klaus …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice the pictures on the wall; … Robert Kroetsch once told me, “Jill, your reader needs to know where she’s standing. She needs to know where she is, … she doesn’t know, she can’t get her bearings, and she may well not keep reading. That is why the setting is as …

Stressed about money?

… I try to gather as much helpful information as I can, so I know all my options and make sure I’m prepared to make the … Health November is also Financial Literacy Month at RPL, so we’re hosting a series of programs and information sessions …

Listening to the Classics

… down my throat. But I’m a sucker for “The Classics”. You know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, … So maybe the books aren’t really dust-covered and mildewed but the metaphor is there: they ought to be! But you …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists Blog Body Now that you can pick up holds at the library but still can’t browse the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a few quick questions about your reading preferences and …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… goes into achieving their race goals. This year, we’re going the extra mile (pun intended), partnering up … Alone Against the North: An Expedition into the Unknown , by Adam Shoalts “According to Shoalts, a Canadian …

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

… survived residential schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of … If you’d like to show your support for Orange Shirt Day, we’ve partnered with the city’s Diversity & Inclusion …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn more … The PDA Paradox: the highs and lows of my life on a little-known part of the autism spectrum, by Harry Thompson Pam - …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… a general sketch of the key scenes and conversations you know need to happen for the story to work. (You don’t have … NaNoWriMo experience is writing forward. She explained that we need to always be looking forward and writing into the …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… 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 … early in your relationship—maybe your first date. Is it weird to go to a museum or art gallery? I don’t think so! … public place, where you can have a conversation and get to know the other person. But unlike going to a movie or …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ Tom hockey song … and my current habitation, a farm outside Gananoque, known as the Gateway to the Thousand Islands. These days, I …

Choosing an ereader: tips from a librarian

… read! Great battery life – these devices can last 1 to 3 weeks, and they charge quickly. Glare-free screen – a matte … are more ereader options on the market than these well-known brands. Most Android systems will work with Libby, but …

Writing Help at RPL

… communities. What does the writer-in-residence do? Well, my job at the library has two “prongs”. The first is … something you’ll find interesting and of help. We writers know that you never “arrive,” that writing is a process, in …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… 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 was a lie I invented to fool myself. The real reasons were that sometimes I didn’t know my story well enough, so …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… in some sort of journey. To some extent this is true (we do move from scene to scene), but this perception misses … or a trajectory. Bonus Tip: The ultimate goal during NaNoWriMo isn’t to write a finished publishable manuscript … forward, heading into the wilderness of a story you don’t know everything about, with characters you are getting to …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… my camera roll back in my office wondering why my photos were mostly boring or downright terrible. Many of us know the feeling of seeing other people's work and thinking …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… fill in the action that takes place in the blank space between the panels, ensuring that they are engaged and that … incredibly popular graphic novel series coming out right now. Dog Man , The Babysitters’ Club , Big Nate , Narwhal … After his parents send him to a prestigious private school known for its academics, Jordan Banks finds himself torn …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… a few of my most anticipated reads. For children, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly follows three … the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, as they became known. This looks like a must read for fans of books like …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. We’re excited to invite families to learn more about … steps, and dance together as a group. Métis jigging is known to incorporate elements of First Nations powwow …

For writers in despair

… This post goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, … just ask them for help and I listen and I scribble their answers. Nothing to do with the BOOK and yet… everything to do … blessing from the amazing John O’Donohue. I don't know if this will help. I do know we all have to work out …

Journaling for writers

… for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on journaling. I love … track your words, writing time, pages written, and so on. I know this can help some folks, but it doesn’t work for me. I …

Freedom to Read Week

… Freedom to Read Week Blog Body Step into the twilight zone with us, into a … right, within the limits of the law, to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… Yes, we do stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL … by the programs we offer – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly every conversation I’ve had about …

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. … out how much interest there is for this offering. Right now the kits are available at Central Library. Use our … and when you’re at different energy levels. That way you’ll know exactly how much time to give yourself so you can show …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… as a reader. Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I … – when they pick up a book from a favourite series, they know what to expect. With this in mind, I started thinking …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… lines and thrown across the path of a lethal Nazi murderess known as the Huntress, Nina must use all her wits to survive. … 17-year-old Jordan McBride is delighted when her long-widowed father brings home a fiancée. But Jordan grows …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… 5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves Blog Body By Scott … the power of compound interest. Starting a small investment now can create a big payout later down the road. Tip #2: … worries. An advisor can provide the dedicated time and know-how needed to properly manage a portfolio that you …

A book for every podcast

… every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast called …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy and read. As the snow piles up outside, my reading stack beckons! The new … for falling in love on the page. Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell brings sharp observations about love and connection … Stranger Things over the holidays, you may be eager to know that the Duffer Brothers’ next project is based on The …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… reality can be disorienting and financially stressful as we face these sudden changes. While staying home and having … business, management and economics journals, including well-known publications such as Harvard Business Review series, …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… they find themselves in that creates tension and interest. We become invested in learning how they will find their way … they might otherwise not make. Bonus Tip: If you don’t know a character’s name, just put in a placeholder. If you …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… storytime with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin and end. Songs … and Storytimekatie.com . Books Choose books as a family. We suggest several online resources for digital books for …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… the grain of the paper under your fingertips. . . and we admit that there is a certain romantic magic to books. … the arm ache (the arm ache is a real thing. If you don’t know about it, that means you have been lying about reading …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… here, and temperatures can’t be far behind. Right?! I don't know about you, but spring gives me a rush of motivation and … programs Discover Birds with Birds Canada The Wonder of Wetlands with Birds Canada Birding by Ear With the Royal …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… Supporting newcomers in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to support our customers with services … encourage people to apply with our volunteer team . If you know Ukrainian newcomers that would benefit from our …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… Slide Blog Body What is summer slide? A 2020 study showed that students lost an average of 20 percent of their … skills in math during the summer months. This loss is known as summer slide. Who is at risk? Kindergarteners to …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… to Calgary to find her sister. Once at the hotel, she reviewed the contact list and began making calls to set up … to showing mode, describing her visits to her last known associates. Review your manuscript, identify where you …

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 … The Beatles Changed The World To get you playing Did you know that you can borrow musical instruments from the …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… plan. You can't make any other financial decision until you know what money is coming in. Step 2: Reduce expenses as much … move it into your chequing account to pay for your life. We limit it this way to create the illusion of a steady pay …

Soulslike lore and more!

… ways. FromSoftware’s Souls series of video games are known for their difficult gameplay and complex approach to … and the challenge is what makes them great. Learn more about Souls like in our upcoming Game and Watch event , …

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

… R.R. Martin has delayed the next book (yet again!). What do we do now? Well, there are plenty of Game a Throne Read-alikes … Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, ruled by Steveren Langene, known as "the Firemane" for his brilliant red hair. As war …