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So Jane! : crafts and recipes for an Austen-inspired life

—Keith, Hollie, author.

2014

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Pardon my French

—McIntosh, Rachael Mogan, author.

2023

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Pardon My French is a candid, hilarious love letter to family life and France with three valuable lessons for overcoming adversity: make home a beauti...

The wicked wit of Winston Churchill

—Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965, author.

2011

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Sir Winston Churchill remains a British hero, lauded for his oratorical skill. He wrote histories, biographies, memoirs, and even a novel, while his j...

The slickers

—Hubbard, L. Ron (La Fayette Ron), 1911-1986, author.

2014

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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 Challenge is on! … are some tips on setting reading goals that will inspire you and keep you on track: 1. Start with your interests and … this year.” Then, when you reach the deadline, you can see how you did. Maybe you’ll set that goal again, or maybe …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical … your digital channels. If customers can’t easily find you, how can they buy your products? Here are our 4 favourite … or service. Google yourself to find out what people are already seeing. Build your relationship with customers. Think …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice the … so I can be there too. When writing, you let the reader into the world you’re creating by showing it to them. This is an essential part of seducing …

There's music in the air

… at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, listening, watching and playing! To get you reading … Country Music Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind How The Beatles Changed The World To get you playing Did you …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… challenge: Goal tracker inspiration Blog Body Let your creativity run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal techniques to keep track of your personal reading goals using the dot grid tracker on your RPL Adult …

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 … your Oscar? Of course you are! But where do you start? How do you shape your idea into a screenplay? How do you … of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing Reading …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… at a museum or an art gallery. But what if it’s early in your relationship—maybe your first date. Is it weird to go … it’s not expensive, and there’s no expectation on how much time your date will take. With all the things to … of your visit.) Some people like to build anticipation by reading up on an exhibit first, to research some entry …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here over and over again is ‘Show, don’t tell.’ This … publisher for the right reasons. Telling is informing your readers about a situation or character. Showing allows the …

Black Lives Matter Education

… currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, if you are feeling overwhelmed and want to find a path to a … 2014. In Overdrive , we have curated a Black Lives Matter reading list spotlighting the history of systemic racism in … force, and offers the post-Ferguson generation advice on how to address police brutality in the United States. So You …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… around until mid-June. That’s a good nine months. So what, you say. What can you do for me? Well, plenty, I hope. But … as a journalist. In fact, my favourite gig was as a punk show reviewer for The Montreal Gazette . You haven’t lived … And before I forget, stay tuned for a bucketful of public readings, community visits, writing workshops, writing …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body … from writing teachers, coaches, and our critique groups: You must SHOW not TELL. UGH. Truth is, rules make me itch a … we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking our readers on an emotional journey. We need to feel the rhythm …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… space that an object takes up. Then the fun begins! Now, you can use that information for a zillion different things. Q: How does it work? A: A 3D scanner shines light on the … when the original inevitably breaks, we have a spare sword ready and waiting to slay a dragon. What will you scan?! …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… 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. … everything. 1. Writer’s block is a lie Back then, if you asked me what was wrong, I’d have told you writer’s … to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” I can’t agree more. To get out …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher Blog Body Simplified Steps to … header with name, title and page number, etc. Edit and Proofread your work in detail: consistency, timeline, pace, … they want to see more of your work. Blog Images Short Title How to Send Your Work to a Publisher Select Blog Type …

Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why

… Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why … At Regina Public Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the books you’re looking … that’s in print or on your favorite reading device. However, our ability to provide you with timely access to …

Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… Start Your Library Resolution with These Services Blog Body Many … to get started is your Regina Public Library card. PressReader Get an endless stream of top news stories to read, … you instant access to thousands of movies, television shows, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, graphic novels, and …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot … the Winter Solstice by Susan Moonwriter Pesznecker Here’s your chance to try out some of those spells and divinations … for it to end with: The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second … tension and interest. We become invested in learning how they will find their way through this, what they will …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026 Blog Body The long cold nights of January in … Maggie North delivers a small-town Canadian romance that shows how small moments can ripple outward into something … discover their love story might not be over. If you’ve been binge-watching Stranger Things over the …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are writing truly, honestly, and empathetically, then a … as much as the plot will draw out your characters. But how did I get here? These three books definitely influenced … of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing Reading …

10 Tips on How to Write Poetry

… 10 Tips on How to Write Poetry Blog Body Here are ten simple steps to get your from blank page to sonnets. Decide on a Goal – what do … of “She felt happy,” use concrete words like “Her smile spread like the glow of a sunrise.” Communicate your theme. …

Let's Talk About Racism

… stories and opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how to engage with this important, but sometimes intimidating topic. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to join the … You can probably guess that our first recommendation is … read! We’re hearing a lot about Black Lives Matter activism …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… and talked for over an hour and a half. For those of you who are wondering how to keep your book clubs active in these times, Regina … Esi Edugyan. On June 16 th , we will have the Don’t Stop E-Reading Book Club , where we will be discussing The Book …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I wrote a … myself as I look ahead to the summer, and try to figure out how I am going to help my children maintain their learning, … about Level Up! It is Regina Public Library’s online reading and learning program that will be held June 1st to …

Books4Me for teens and adults

… Card Number Email Email Confirm Email Please choose whether you are a teen or an adult Teen Adult What was the last book you read and loved? Format Book eBook eAudiobook Video Do you … or books you enjoy What are some of your favourite TV shows or movies? … Are you looking for new books to read? RPL …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… everything that went on in the community.” Volunteering is how Betty first started supporting RPL. “One of our … inspired Betty, who decided to help others learn how to read. “But the library found out that I was an accountant. They said, ‘You must be good at math,’ so I ended up tutoring newcomers …

Journaling for writers

… I track what’s going on in my current writing project and how I am feeling about it (this is … necessary) Let's focus … A p rogress j ournal can feel like (and has been called) a treadmill journal where you track your words, writing time, pages written, and so …

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 … is a lifelong journey, and it begins at birth. Research shows that babies who are read to regularly develop the …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… women in the photographs, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission … Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately notices how beautiful she is. Forcibly separated from the other … in WWII. Trudi - Collections Blog Images Short Title WWII reads Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select …

Accessibility Services

… and resources available at the library are here to inspire you to discover, learn, and connect. Assistive Technology … Public Library offers in-branch technology to assist print reading at many locations. These adjustable-height … website. Learn more about our measures and evaluations, and how to get in touch with us if you have improvements to …

Newcomers

… Newcomers … New to Canada? You're in the right place. Literacy Services is a free library service that helps newcomers learn how to use library resources to improve their English. … use language filters to search ebooks, comics, eAudiobooks, read-alongs, shows, and movies. Kanopy - browse the World …