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Race to the South Pole, The

—Pipe, Jim, 1966-

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The life of Anne Frank

—Saunders, Nicholas J.

2006

Graphic Novel

Recounts, in comic book form, the life of the young Jewish girl who, with her family, hid from the Nazis in wartime Amsterdam....

Pizarro and the Incas

—Saunders, Nicholas J.

2006

Graphic Novel

Relates, in graphic format, the violent and bloody conquest of the Inca Empire by Spanish forces led by Francisco Pizarro because of his greed for gol...

The life of Julius Caesar

—Saunders, Nicholas J.

2006

Graphic Novel

Depicts, in cartoon form, the life of the Roman general and statesman who helped create the vast Roman Empire....

The race to the South Pole

—Pipe, Jim, 1966-

2006

Graphic Novel

An account, in graphic format, of the competition between explorers to reach the South Pole, with emphasis on the events of the rival expeditions led...

The life of Leonardo da Vinci

—Hodge, Susie, 1960-

2006

Graphic Novel

Details the life and accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci....

The life of Anne Frank

—Saunders, Nicholas J.

2006

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The discovery of T. Rex

—Dixon, Dougal.

2006

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The building of the Great Pyramid

—Hynson, Colin.

2006

Graphic Novel

Account, in comic book form, of the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza nearly 5,000 years ago....

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A book for every podcast

… podcasts. Let’s get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our past through a … or misunderstood. If you are a fan of reviewing history from our present , try Salt: A World History where Mark … rules to the letter. Much of the joy of this podcast comes from listening to them interact with their partners, who are …

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 … in Ritual & Tradition: Christian and Pagan: Study of The History & Folklore of Christmas Holidays Around the World by … World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards Stories from North America, China, Scandinavia, and more …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating … to RPL’s permanent collection! Pictured above is Anchored , from Liz Ikiriko’s Flags of Unsung Countries . The piece … Black History Month (Children and Adults) Hoopla: Black Stories & Experiences (Children and Adults) Hoopla: …

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

… It creates opportunities for survivors to share their stories, which is crucial to healing, and to learning. By … and Residential Schools A Knock on the Door the essential history of residential schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada by …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable … the work of shedding light on these lesser-known Canadian histories. Scholars and artists such as Dr. Karina Vernon, … segregation and sought to disenfranchise Black people from any political and economic gains – often through …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body In the last … the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, this period in history is at the forefront of people’s minds. With such … correspondent, Ian Graham, has witnessed the horrors of war from Omaha Beach to the Nuremburg Trials. He abandons …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are … group of friends who reunite after one of them has returned from a mysterious two-year disappearance in this edgy and … in November of 2018 and killed at least 85 people. I’m a history buff, especially when it comes to World War II, and …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous … by and about Indigenous peoples and cultures, created from lived experiences. These authors are sharing stories … to learn more about about Indigenous experiences, history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to …

Uncover Your Family Story

… might be looking for some interesting projects you can do from home right now, and at RPL we want to make that easier … enthusiasts that for a limited time you can access from home using your library card number and PIN. We expect … Trudi from Collections Blog Images Short Title Your Family History Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for … writers-to-be, and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and from every skill level. Bravo, Regina! … am eternally grateful. The program has a long and important history and stands out amongst similar residence programs …

Prairie history

… Prairie history … If you're interested in the stories and … PDF scan of the entire newspaper, including obituaries. From its earliest days as The Regina Leader, right up to the …

Writing Help at RPL

… even horrifying ways, People working on memoirs and family history, A famous poet, A well-published writer working on a … evolves, and that you can always learn about and benefit from learning about technique. Telling the Truth: Creative … researching a family history project, and fine-tuning short stories for what I hope will be a new collection. I started …

Make Settings Come Alive

… setting in your story, you won’t record every detail — from the roofing material on your house to the kind of bugs … you to have a look at some of these books about writing from the library’s collection; they contain many ideas about … P.S. It’s Indigenous Storytelling Month and Black History Month. Read widely! Jill Robinson - 2020/2021 …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Rice speak at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest book, Moon of the Crusted Snow. The chapter … in my mind until I read the book recently. I was hooked from the very first chapter until the epilogue. I started … June 11 as part of our celebrations for National Indigenous History Month. Register online to join, listen to a great …

Soulslike lore and more!

… over 4000 years ago, and evolved with human civilization in stories like Beowulf , The Odyssey , and King Arthur. Video … to experience the story in different, more tactile ways. FromSoftware’s Souls series of video games are known for … and complex approach to storytelling and game design. From which an entire sub-genre of video games emerged, …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… an inspiring collection of advice and encouragement from Mister Rogers himself. Covering topics like … work on one of the most important figures in American history. Get the eBook! Movie: The Irishman Book: I Heard … The Two Popes, Anthony McCarten masterfully weaves their stories into one gripping narrative. From Benedict and …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… increase in the publishing of Indigenous people and their stories, especially women. We have a rich cultural diversity … and fiction that filled me with so many emotions, ranging from devastated to hopeful. It is Fox’s intimate and … and her journey to reconcile that with her family, her history, and a new life in a new country. White Feminism , …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… the National Indigenous Peoples Day Kid’s Zone , on June 21 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. We’ll be hosting all kinds of … and importance of the drum to First Nation peoples through stories, songs, and dance. Cree Syllabics - Learn basic … It’s a high energy dance. Red River Cart - Learn about the history, construction, and use of the Red River Cart from …

12 days of Bookmas

… murder. Fans of classic slasher movies and urban legend stories will be interested in this one. Day 2: So This Is … of our province. Only in Saskatchewan shares a bit of history about well-loved restaurants and eateries across the province and some feature recipes from each. Day 7: The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean – …

2025 most-borrowed book encourages readers to "let them!"

… included Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell, From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and … included The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich, Reconciling History by Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh, The … physical books, audiobooks, ebooks, and audiobooks borrowed from Regina Public Library. For more information: Courtney …

Our History

… Our History … 1907 On October 15, Regina's citizens, led by the … bearing the sign "Regina Public Library" was saved from the old building and placed in the entrance way of the … Library Policy Statement document which had been in place from 1974 to 1990. On November 19, the Library Board …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… there are many kinds to suit every taste. There are histories, dramas, comedies, and more in the graphic novel … Luckily, there is no shortage of graphic novels to choose from. Here’s a list of titles I am super excited about, and … Emma Steinkellner A modern girl finds out she is descended from a long line of witches that live in a different realm. …

...a stranger comes to town: Historical Film Posters from Saskatchewan

… ...a stranger comes to town: Historical Film Posters from Saskatchewan … (2001) This brochure documents an … helped to both shed light on and obscure the character, history, and culture of the province. This exhibition was …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… can offer. The discussions will bring together writers from different stages in their careers and from different parts of the world, all in the hopes to …

Most-Borrowed Books 2025

… book list has arrived, just in time for the holidays! From new releases to old favourites, this list is packed … Robbins Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and … Indigenous The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich Reconciling History by Jody Wilson-Raybould and Roshan Danesh The …

What's wrong with this picture?

… the height of domesticity and familial joy in this end-of-history world. One template, at any rate, with genders … act for their own good. This family is cutting itself off from the mainstream of social intercourse, from one of the most valuable modes of …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… in the virtual world or to use as drawing reference Art history, archiving, paleontology: Replicating artifacts and … staff member will be there to walk you through the process, from scanning to editing to printing! Drop in, or book a … scan my kid’s favourite toy sword, which has been damaged from many epic 5-year-old battles. We scanned the original …

National Sixties Scoop exhibit in Regina Public Library

… - 10:39 Add Description A travelling exhibit that tells the history of the Sixties Scoop, and its survivors will be on … (2311 12th Avenue) on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Attachment MEDIA RELEASE_National …

Learning Resources

… Learning Resources … History Indigenous Peoples: North America : Collections from Canadian and American institutions, providing insight … from the University of Alberta. It explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. From an …

Paying Fines and Fees

… ability to pay your fines online using secure e-commerce from SmartPay. Using your Mastercard or Visa credit card, you can pay your fines in full, from the comfort of your home or using one of our library … note that SmartPay is hosted in the United States, so the history of your transaction is stored there and is subject …

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… has been contacted with an answer to their question Reading history Another way in which your information is retained is … to you about your account. This data is deleted from third-party servers after notifications are delivered … specific computer or other network device on the internet) from visitors to the RPL or SILS websites. RPL and SILS web …

Reading and Video Resources

… with this action rhyme for children's programs from storyteller Rhonda Donais. Making bannock with the … associated with the tipi. Knowledge Keepers: Sharing Stories from the Métis Community : an oral history project honouring Métis families of Indian Head and …

venus as torpedo

… allowing us to touch and be touched by each other. The stories which form the ground for venus as torpedo are drawn from her own and other women's lives and histories. The venus, the sculptural element which was central …

Lucien Durey and Katie Kozak: Baba's House

… During this time, they produced scanned compositions from materials found in Ostrowski's home, producing works … of second-generation Canadian identities, family history, and intergenerational friendship and exchange. …

DAG Volumes: No. 1 (2012)

… overview of the gallery's 2012 exhibitions. Contributions from Dunlop Art Gallery curators and guest writers from across Canada provide critical and engaging insight … Annette Hurtig, an informative overview of the gallery's history and impact, and a curatorial essay by Dr. Curtis …

Suburbia: Susan Dobson and Keith Moulding

… dissolved. Now people migrate to Suburbia, a place detached from geography, occupation, or history. Saskatchewan photographer Keith Moulding documents, … with deadpan economy, the relics littering the trail from rural to urban. Susan Dobson photographs her Oakville, …

Transnational Convergences in African Digital Art

… Digital artists IngridMwangiRobertHutter, a collective from Kenya and Germany, have created Cryptic, a Traveler’s … Diary (2007), that questions how journey and intersecting histories affect identity. South African Berni Searle’s double … routes between Africa and Europe as well as personal histories and ancestry. Curator: Dr. Sheila Petty Description: …

Who's Afraid of Purple, Orange and Green?

… phenomenon given that women artists were largely excluded from the intellectual discourse at the birth of the … Orange and Green? brings together new works by artists from across Canada who utilize formalist aesthetics in ways …

The Big Show

… The Big Show … King, Andrew (1987) Andrew King's history has all the makings of a small-time success story. … advanced printing technologies, King produced his posters from wood blocks. Robert Stacey suggests in his catalogue …

Marginal Recession

… Edward Poitras develops his statement/question/commentary from his own situation, his own history and experience. In this exhibition he assembled … sculpture and other forms representing a diversity of histories: allusions to classical mythology and to the …