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2017

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Ten-year-old Starr, the middle child in her family, is not thrilled to learn that they are all moving again: she is sick of changing schools, and leav...

Trouble on Venus

—Bean, Raymond, author.

2017

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This time ten-year-old Starr and her family are exploring Venus, mostly by remote controlled probes, but the two children they are escorting seem more...

Journey to the moon

—Bean, Raymond, author.

2017

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Ten-year-old Starr has decided that living in a space station is cool, but now that it is time to take a family of space tourists on a trip to the moo...

The history of NASA

—Spangenburg, Ray, 1939-

2000

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Surveys the history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, describing the major space craft and missions launched....

Planet of bones : the Arkies

—Odgers, Sally, 1957-

2007

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Night of the aliens.

—Gaetz, Dayle, 1947-

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Alien rescue

—Gaetz, Dayle, 1947-

1997

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Our moon : brightest object in the night sky

—Clark Sawyer, J., author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to the moon."-- Provided by publisher....

Mars : red rocks and dust

—Markovics, Joyce L., author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Mars"-- Provided by publisher....

Venus : super hot

—Bluemel Oldfield, Dawn, author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Venus."-- Provided by publisher....

Earth : no place like home

—Markovics, Joyce L., author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to learning about our planet, Earth"-- Provided by publisher....

A look at Uranus

—Tocci, Salvatore.

2003

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Looks at the history and discovery of the planet Uranus....

If an asteroid hit earth

—Spangenburg, Ray, 1939-

2000

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Examines the origins of asteroids, their effects on hitting the Earth in the past and the present, and many of the asteroids in the solar system....

Neptune : far, far away

—Markovics, Joyce L., author.

2015

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Parents from space.

—Bowering, George, 1935-

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The medal

—Moore, Ishbel, 1954-

1994

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Face to face with x-35 : the power of anger management

—Filitti, Jon.

2005

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We find Max and his companions confronted with a gigantic robot named X-35 who has lost control of his anger, damaging anything in his path. Max takes...

Max strives for success! : victory through motivation

—Filitti, Jon.

2005

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Max is still upset regarding the big mistake he made when he failed to pay attention. Now he wants to make things right! However, finding the answer t...

Mercury : the smallest of all

—Glaser, Chaya, author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to the planet Mercury"-- Provided by publisher....

Pluto : the icy dwarf planet

—Glaser, Chaya, author.

2015

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"In this book, readers are introduced to Pluto"-- Provided by publisher....

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8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We tend to like to create our … five great choral ensembles that evening, got me thinking about books that might serve as mood changers. And naturally, … my holiday book net a little wider to see what it hauls in. This is what I found: Alternative Views of the Holidays …

A book for every podcast

… book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular podcasts. … , try Salt: A World History where Mark Kurlansky writes about this simple substance that shaped human society in …

12 days of Bookmas

… 12 days of Bookmas Blog Body The snow is falling, a fire is burning … in the fireplace, and we're ready to curl up and read. This year we asked our Collections team to tell us what … books they are reading this December to help you figure out your to-read plans for the holidays. On the first day …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new books coming out in May and June, so thought I would highlight a few of my most anticipated reads. For children, We Dream of … has returned from a mysterious two-year disappearance in this edgy and haunting debut. In Lucy Foley’s The Guest List …

How to change your language settings

… browser by clicking the icon. 2. In the upper-right corner of the window, click the icon. 3. Select Settings in the … language and check the box next to Display Google Chrome in this language from the menu . 7. Click the Relaunch button, … again and then select Make this the primary language . Log out and back into Windows, or restart your computer to …

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 … (blessed be thy Fire Stick for now we can stream it all without being the victims of conflicting scheduling)? Why aren’t …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in my heart. When I was young, I … and fell in love with The Baby-Sitters Club , a series about a group of young female entrepreneurs and the hijinks … the benefits of reading, and I was thrilled when I found this article that outlined why series books are so important …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite things I’ve done with the library is … much determination goes into achieving their race goals. This year, we’re going the extra mile (pun intended), … Alex Hutchinson to the library to give an author talk about new research on human endurance. We asked Alex to share …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to find out: what is this thing? Q: What does a 3D scanner actually do? A: A 3D … shines light on the object, and the way the light bounces off the object tells the scanner the dimensions and even …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… a teenager, it came easy. I sat down and the words poured out of me. Then, it all stopped. So what changed? How did I get … a feature length script (about 120 pages) in a month. This meant I had to write four pages every day, no matter …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… 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 outside, my reading stack beckons! The new year promises … (which stars actress Juno Temple, of Ted Lasso fame). This hilariously imaginative book features a woman whose …

There's music in the air

… watching and playing! To get you reading The Lives of Brian by Brian Johnson AC/DC legendary frontman takes … While he doesn’t shy away from the sadder moments of his youth, most of his stories had me laughing out loud. I … himself, and that really added to the overall experience. This Is What It Sounds Like by Susan Rogers This one had me …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Blog Body As the COVID-19 pandemic affects all aspects of Canadians’ life, many 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 work from home with reduced hours. This new reality can be disorienting and financially …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities Blog Body Sick of being stuck in the same place with nowhere to go? Escape with this list of tours of museums across the world: Dunlop Art …

How to Transform Yourself with Library Services

… How to Transform Yourself with Library Services Blog Body This Halloween, Regina Public Library decided to transform one of our staff members into the witch Maleficent using … Makeup tutorial Regina Public Library has many books about costume and stage makeup. Katie found Theatrical Design …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… novels are a popular format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while images of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your … increased in 2019 by almost 30% when compared to 2018. This could be in part because of the incredibly popular …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… I used to think that a novel was simply a collection of scenes containing recurring characters engaged in some sort of journey. To some extent this is true (we do move from scene to scene), but this … are being surprised, discovering something unexpected about their situation or another character, or being forced to …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of … But few readers are aware that Tubman went on to be a scout, a spy, and a nurse for the Union Army, because there …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… My Photography at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some abandoned train tracks that made the front page of Reddit . This photo was seen by tens of thousands of people. It's a … with a coordinating colour scheme and a built-in story about a rabbit in Saskatchewan. It's not perfect, but it …

Make Settings Come Alive

… pictures on the wall; what’s on the table or desk in front of you; the kind of chair or couch you’re sitting on. What else about your surroundings do you notice? The condition of the … Peace? Thirty below, and as still as the grave must be? This is your setting. Where you, the main character in the …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy … nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while … Local Coward Gun Club Set during a Newfoundland blizzard, this bleak and moody debut novel features a cast of complex …

Listening to the Classics

… sucker for “The Classics”. You know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That … still get a taste of those classics. And it’s free. What is this miracle that allows you to access classic literature …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Celebrate International Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing … voices that have been historically marginalized and left out of the conversation for too long. It’s been encouraging to …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both …

Freedom to Read Week

… right? Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. … Enjoy a fun night our at our banned book trivia night . This Freedom to Read Week, we challenge you to set a unique …

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, … For centuries, the five greatest kingdoms of North and South Tembria, twin continents on the world of Garn, have … of war. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage mark and thieving to survive. But …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Your Library Resolution with These Services Blog Body Many of us feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the … stories for hours and hours. That's why we put together this list of library services you can use to replace that … (Libby) Books, books, books and more books! The best part about getting eBooks through services like this? No late fees …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers in uniform. Something extra … in a safe and welcoming space. “It’s a way to forget the outside world,” Evan says, “and just get lost in it … through play and officers can learn about the community. This empathetic approach to education, leadership, and …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical for someone like him and his … have learned to help Matty and understand his needs. “This is a guy who comes in with no words,” Chris says, “It’s …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… Diversity Month and hope to inspire you try at least one of the following ideas (bonus points if you choose more than … Hotel Salvation (India/Hindi) Hospitalité (Japan) How About Adolph (Germany) Wild Tales (Spain/Argentina) Life Is … different languages using Mango Languages . 4. Listen in on this livestreamed Artist Talk between two creators with …

2020: a year for escape

… 2020: a year for escape Blog Body Use of fiction eBooks increased by 30 per cent in 2020. … the need to escape was often high on the list of priorities this year. RPL’s digital collections skyrocketed as the … for the rest of the year. eBooks and eAudiobook checkouts increased by 63 per cent in 2020, and use of streaming …

Our girls needs empowering role models.

… Blog Body I was recently reading an article by the authors of The Confidence Code For Girls where they talk about girls’ self-confidence plummeting at puberty, and the effects this has on their future successes. It got me thinking …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Libraries: Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers … might come to the library with the intention of checking out a certain book or finding a particular article, and … genres can spark their creativity and original thoughts. This vibrant atmosphere is important not only to writers, …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… Blake, doctors told her that her baby has spina bifida. This news completely changed Sarah's world, as she was flown … library being available during these difficult times. “One of the things as a mother is you spend a lot of time with a … are connection points for new families and kids to get out of the house and do something,” Sarah says, “They are …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… book club #BigLibraryRead and Regina Public Library is one of them! From April 1st – 15th using the Overdrive or Libby … family who relocated to Syria just before civil war broke out, and how a young boy survived a war zone and found safety in Canada. Homes was a Canada Reads selection this year, and a 2018 Governor General's Literary Award …

Soulslike lore and more!

… and is as old as written language, like in The Epic of Gilgamesh , written over 4000 years ago, and evolved with … and the challenge is what makes them great. Learn more about Souls like in our upcoming Game and Watch event , Soulslike Lore and More! And check out this video! Did you know the library has video games? …

Register for a Library Card

… for a library card! It's the key to unlocking a whole world of opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your goals. … for those who are new to Regina or have just moved. Fill out the form to determine which account you are eligible … public library card in Saskatchewan before. By filling out this form, your address and personal information will go …

Cyber Safety and Digital Awareness

… and Digital Awareness … Cyber safety is the responsible use of the internet and social media sites, in order to minimize … a computer or mobile device at the library or at home, this resource guide will help you protect your personal … other work you've done on the RPL's computers when you log out. But the Internet doesn't always do this; in fact, you …

Accessibility Services

… and connect. Assistive Technology Regina Public Library offers in-branch technology to assist print reading at many … range of visual impairments. Refreshable braille display*: This device provides braille output from the computer, helping those who use braille to …

Intellectual Freedom

… intellectual freedom and endorses the Canadian Federation of Library Association (CFLA)’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries . This is of such significant importance that it is included … everyone’s right to express their beliefs and opinions without fear of censorship or discrimination. Libraries protect …

English as an Additional Language Resources

… you can filter by language using the drop-down menu. Many of our online research resources have translation tools that … around the world in over 60 languages. To access all this great information, you'll need a library card. Sign up for one by filling out this form . …

Transnational Convergences in African Digital Art

… Transnational Convergences in African Digital Art … 2008 This catalogue documents the exhibition in Central Gallery, … 2008 to January 18, 2009, that investigated the existence of transnational spaces in African digital art and the ways … how journey and intersecting histories affect identity. South African Berni Searle’s double projection video …

Island of the Damned

… Island of the Damned … Sisetski, Paul (1993) Paul Sisetski … Paul Sisetski abandons the Grand Tradition. The works from this series, never exhibited previously, make clear the … his comment. Sisetski has cerebral palsy, and his work is about the social stigma that attached to his condition while …