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Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… 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 books! … Harpster. Here, Junod's unforgettable piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… Like stories set in WWII? Try these Blog Body   In the last couple of years, titles like “The Alice Network” and “The Tattooist of … danger from German forces pouring across the border. At first, it's merely the Nazi weinführer coming to demand the

A book for every podcast

… And everyone loves a good book, so we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or … inevitably affected by their new lifestyle rules. In The Year of Living Biblically , author A.J. Jacobs attempts to … dive into lost secrets or forgotten history of Hollywood’s first century. Guest stars spark lively discussions and …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… Blog Body Confession: I am not a runner. I fall firmly into the “reading is my cardio” camp. But one of my favourite … determination goes into achieving their race goals. This year, we’re going the extra mile (pun intended), partnering … planet that had never been paddled, so that he could be the first travel its course. For those who love spending time …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… crunching. Here are RPL’s top circulating titles with the most checkouts in 2019. Adult Fiction 2019 was the year of “the usual suspects” for fiction titles.   Lots of … Divergent still cracking the top ten list years after their first publication dates.   The Netflix adaptation of To All …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. … you say. What can you do for me? Well, plenty, I hope. But first a little bit about myself. A tour around Michael … which has published more than 500 titles over the last 15 years.  Enough of that! Time to get to the important stuff. …

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, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t … what. 3. Mistakes are okay The idea of writing a perfect first draft is a mythical unicorn. Whenever we read a book …

Cozy Cooking

… Cozy Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and … in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks and dive headfirst into all the comforting recipes I can find. Cinnamon …

Most borrowed books of 2022!

… Most borrowed books of 2022! Blog Body We’ve crunched the numbers and here they are – the library’s most borrowed … and Call Me Indian by residential school survivor and first Indigenous NHL player, Fred Sasakamoose, also … on RPL’s most borrowed children's titles list! Until next year, keep reading Regina! Blog Images Short Title Most …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Shhhh! The piano is sleeping Blog Body For the last few years, we’ve worked with our friends at the Regina Symphony … play. One problem solved. Now, to get it into the building. First thing in the morning on June 27, the piano will travel …

If you like: Stranger Things

… If you like: Stranger Things Blog Body Have you seen the new trailer for Season 3 of Stranger Things? We are … horror that re-visits the small town of Derry every 27 years. A gang of misfits known as the Losers Club will try … put away. His writing lingers on the bittersweet pangs of first love and fitting in. Set in 1980s Niagara Falls, The

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… How I Improved My Photography at the Library Blog Body I took a photo of a rabbit on some … photography as a journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the … all viral hits and praise from my friends right away. The first step was admitting I don't know a lot about …

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 … you figure out your to-read plans for the holidays.  On the first day of Bookmas, my library gave me... Just kidding!  …

Top Reads of 2023!

… Top Reads of 2023! Blog Body The top 10 lists of most borrowed books in 2023 are here!  … remains among the most checked-out young adult titles, 15 years after the first book was published. With this year’s release of the

Most-Borrowed Books 2025

… RPL's most-borrowed book list has arrived, just in time for the holidays! From new releases to old favourites, this list is packed with the must-read books of the year. Discover what everyone's been talking about and add … Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel series Movies Fantastic 4: First Steps 28 Years Later F1:The Movie Kids' Movies Bad …

Let's Talk About Racism

… Blog Body Racism and racial injustice have been all over the media in recent months.  With so many stories and … can help you get started. You can probably guess that our first recommendation is … read! We’re hearing a lot about … Manuel Surviving Canada: Indigenous Peoples Celebrate 150 Years of Betraya l edited by Myra Tait and Kiera Ladner If …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… stuff like that Blog Body A lot has changed at RPL since I first started working here 10 years ago, but one thing has stayed the same: I’m constantly surprised by the programs we offer …

How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library

… How a City Councillor Found His Voice at the Library Blog Body John Findura is the city councillor … to Canada from Poland. Living with his grandparents at 15 years old, he spoke very little English. This barrier made … John says, “and so I got left behind.” Working his first job at Hotel Saskatchewan, he made his first priority …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead! Blog Body   More than 19,000 libraries around the world are participating in Overdrive’s online digital … safety in Canada. Homes was a Canada Reads selection this year, and a 2018 Governor General's Literary Award finalist …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, she has volunteered with organizations devoted to … that went on in the community.” Volunteering is how Betty first started supporting RPL.  “One of our granddaughters is …

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

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring … on track: 1. Start with your interests and preferences The first step in setting reading goals is to identify what you … month” becomes “read one book a month for the rest of this year.” Then, when you reach the deadline, you can see how …

Smells like back to school season

… and that means families are scrambling to get into the routine of bus schedules, bag lunches, and getting to … again after a busy summer! For a full list of resources all year round, visit our Students and Educators page .  School … is sure to be a hit. Songlight by Moira Buffini: The first in a new dystopian trilogy where people with …

RPL Board leaps forward on Central Library Renewal

… downtown library.  At its regular Board meeting on Sept 23, the RPL Board of Directors approved a motion to move forward … The RFQ will be released in early October and is the first part of a two-step process. Select proponents from the … she said. The move toward a renewed Central comes after years of concerns raised by RPL about the state of the

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival Blog Body I heard Waubgeshig Rice speak at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest book, Moon of the Crusted … until I read the book recently. I was hooked from the very first chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in …

Scarves in the Park

… Scarves in the Park Blog Body Winter has come to Regina and we were in … The timing couldn’t have been better as we come up on the first snowstorm of the season. Over two hundred scarves were … of the scarves were stitched by volunteers who work all year long to make sure there are enough to go around. This …

When you love scary movies

… love scary movies Blog Body If you love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might be for you. I completed my first challenge four years ago and I had so much fun doing …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old when his mother, Sheila, got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to … playtime through the library is why the now five-year-old reads at an advanced level. For Liam, a day at the

Hearing Loops at RPL

… cut out background noise by transmitting sound directly to the customer’s hearing device. The technology uses a … desk of each RPL location. We’re proud to be among the first public libraries in Canada to implement this technology! This year’s theme for  National AccessAbility Week is "Forward …

USA Today bestselling author library's new Writer in Residence

… author Ev Bishop is RPL’s 2026 Writer in Residence. She is the first-ever romance author to be chosen for the position.  … A columnist with the Terrace Standard for almost 20 years, she’s published numerous articles, essays, short …

RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo

… RPL hosts expert panel to discuss the future and impact of #metoo Submitted by Anonymous (not … verified) on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 13:49 Add Description Last year, thousands of survivors of sexual assault shattered the … Public Library dives into the debate by introducing our first Hot Topics , taking place at 7:00 pm on January 9 at …

Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library

… have changed throughout his career. He’ll also talk about the work he’s been doing to teach the next generation of … Executive Director of Central Library said. Bird spent 26 years at CTV Saskatchewan and is the longest serving host … of Indigenous Circle. He is now a lecturer with the First Nations University Indigenous Communications Arts …

Our History

… Our History … 1907 On October 15, Regina's citizens, led by the Hon. Walter Scott, presented a petition to Regina City … library was passed on January 17, 1908. On February 17, the first Library Board was appointed by Regina City Council. … performances in the Central Library for the next four years. 1964 Shut-In Unit service began this year. 1966 On …

Regina Public Library introduces 2017-2018 Writer in Residence

… Battershill. Originally from British Columbia, he attended the University of Toronto, where he studied … was selected as Writer in Residence earlier this year from an impressive list of candidates. His first book,  Pillow , was longlisted for the Giller Prize …

The Canadian Drawings

The Canadian Drawings … Wilson, Scottie (1990) Scottie … Drawings" which toured nationally until 1990, is the first major study of Wilson during his years in Canada, the period in which he began to draw and …

Two Pavilions: Museum and a Tent for the Exploration of a Dark Continent

… Two Pavilions: Museum and a Tent for the Exploration of a Dark Continent … Beug, Lorne (1990) This exhibition, significant as Beug's first installation, was built upon years of work and expanded the meaning and impact of his …

Writer in Residence

… Writer in Residence … 2026 Writer in Residence Ev Bishop is the 2026 RPL Writer in Residence.  Ev is an award-winning, … the pen name Toni Sheridan. A columnist for almost twenty years with the Terrace Standard , she's published numerous … with all publishing phases: from research, to writing the first draft to publication A professional critique of their …

Register for a Library Card

… so glad you decided to register for a library card! It's the key to unlocking a whole world of opportunities to … happy to assist you.  You can register below if you are 18 years or older and have not had a public library card in … receive an email that will confirm your library account.  First Name This is required. Middle Name Last Name This is …
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