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Start Your Library Resolution with These Services

… with These Services Blog Body Many of us feel pressure to keep up with digital time wasters—the apps and social media platforms that we … library services you can use to replace that wasted screen time. Next time you find yourself overwhelmed or searching …

Support For The New School Year

… For The New School Year Blog Body It’s September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their times tables, and whether i does indeed come before e except …

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

… Are you noticing longer wait times for your eBooks? Here’s why Blog Body At Regina Public Library we want to support your love of reading and connect you with the … reading device. However, our ability to provide you with timely access to bestselling eBooks has recently been …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… like this: Friend: “Wait. You’re doing what?” Me: “Going to an intro to beekeeping program.” Friend: “Like, with real … stuff like that.” It’s true: we do stuff like that all the time . We’ve hosted food and drink tastings, DIY bicycle … hunts, workshops on energy healing, interactive family storytimes, murder mystery games, and literally thousands of …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… 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. … or classic titles fly off the shelves, and we spend lots of time talking to customers about what they are reading in a …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… Kits are here! Blog Body Before we go any further, I have to confess, I’m not a cyclist. The last time I rode a bike was in the early 2000s when I mistakenly … a kit for up to three weeks and renew it if you need more time – as long as there are no holds on it. So, if your …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to … sudden changes. While staying home and having more free time on your hands, you’ve likely thought about searching … Here is how we can help you make the most out of your time at home to upgrade your skills and stay on track …

"Try the library once, and you are hooked!"

… library donor. He is a true ambassador. “I can’t remember a time I didn’t use the library,” he says. “My parents would take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes … to the library for reliable quality information. In the meantime, he will continue to share his love for RPL with his …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… you currently stand with investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the … have. A modest amount of money can grow exponentially over time thanks to the power of compound interest. Starting a … isn’t productive to wait around deciding when the perfect time to invest is. This is called trying to time the market, …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, RPL has … Here, Junod's unforgettable piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of … for living your best, kindest life, this book is a timeless treasure for Mister Rogers fans. Get the eBook! …

Fighting summer slide

… Have you heard of summer slide? It’s a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months when children … slide - namely, making sure that children and teens spend time in the summer reading and learning, which is easier … Up! at Regina Public Library , where children keep track of time spent in learning and reading activities over the …

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! Finding time and motivation to read can be hard these days. That’s … engaging in conversation on a particular topic. T - Time-bound: Use a deadline to motivate yourself. For …

Cozy Cooking

… Cooking Blog Body One of the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors … the smells of harvest foods cooking. This is my favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks …

Hearing Loops at RPL

… Hearing Loops at RPL Blog Body Right on time for National AcccessAbility Week: RPL has hearing loops! Helpful for customers who experience hearing loss, hearing loops are a … can cut out background noise by transmitting sound directly to the customer’s hearing device. The technology uses a …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… eBooks are just not as good as real books. Ask our customers and they will be happy to number the delights of the … better. Here are seven reasons why: Available anywhere, any time . We get book cravings that must be satisfied … required – a major bonus if you read past your bedtime, which we do every night. No fines – eBooks return …

A Books4Me Snow Day

… hardy prairie folk. But winter is here, so it’s a good time to talk about being prepared for the unexpected. Hopefully … or you’re concerned about your kids having too much screen time during a classroom close-contact isolation period, you …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… Starter! Blog Body We’ve all been through a stressful time lately. Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an … ones, or maybe we’re just missing an activity that we used to enjoy. Like many of you I’ve pivoted back to some hobbies which I didn’t have time for before the quarantine, and checking off some of …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… Monday Blog Body Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling blue today. The third Monday in January is often referred to as … off, and here in Regina, it can be the coldest, and darkest time of the whole year. January’s also the worst month for … with twenty minutes of SAD lamp – and I usually couple this time with journaling. By tethering up these activities it …

The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses

… The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses Blog Body The Top 3 Steps To Cash Flow Survival For Small Businesses Cash … on generating cash rather than making a profit during this time of survival, small businesses can improve their …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… Your Small Business’s Online Presence Blog Body Physical storefront traffic is down, and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering … that e-commerce offers. As a small business owner, it is time to think about offering online sales, or enhancing and …

Digital Keyboard

… they can range from 94 cm in length and 8.3 kg in weight to 132 cm in length and 13.6 kg in weight. They are played … with the option to plug in headphones for quiet practice time. Keyboards are a versatile instrument offering many … with the option to plug in headphones for quiet practice time. Keyboards are a versatile instrument offering many …

RPL Musical Instruments

… on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:14 Service Info Let's make music together. Explore your musical interests with free access to … The card used to place the hold must be present at the time of pick up. You will need to authenticate your hold … The card used to place the hold must be present at the time of pick up. You will need to authenticate your hold …

Our hottest titles are now yours for longer

… longer Blog Body Our Popular Picks collection has changed to serve you better. We want our RPL customers to have access … reading and let others have a turn! Maximum 5 titles at a time. Please note: these changes only apply to our print …

Stream the best in movies and documentaries

… best in movies and documentaries Blog Body We are excited to announce that Regina Public Library has launched Kanopy , … your television. You get 10 play credits a month and 3 days to watch a movie or documentary as many times as you like. But wait, there’s more! With your Library …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the best reading experience for everyone. What … anymore, so you may notice issues with functionality over time. You can still borrow Overdrive materials on Kobo …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a … for the library being available during these difficult times. “One of the things as a mother is you spend a lot of time with a child on you,” Sarah says, “It’s a good thing to …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to support our customers with services like one-on-one job coaching and … throughout this year, we stepped up our efforts. This time, with many of our community partners at our side. Every …

Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities

… Check Out These Virtual Tours, Museums, and Activities Blog Body Sick of being stuck … ° Project Museum of Modern Art (New York) — MOMA Through Time Van Gogh Museum (Amsterdam) — Virtual tour of the … creative challenges to help get you through these difficult times Arte TV is sharing its cultural documentaries, films, …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own Family Storytime at home with your loved ones. Your friends at Regina …

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 abandoned train tracks that … journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the technical side of the craft until …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Simmons is giving an online talk with Regina Public Library to help people plan better. The talk will go into details, … and other bills that could be reduced during this period of time to free up cash flow. Step 3: Do your taxes. Ensure you … you a link to the Zoom meeting via email. It’s a perfect time to make financial lemonade. Hope to see you there! …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to … artifacts and fossils for study or display to preserve the originals; reconstructing missing pieces to … from scanning to editing to printing! Drop in, or book a time to make sure it's available when you are. Make a …

Support Indigenous Business

… Body What can I do? I’ve asked this question of myself many times since the Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation came out in 2015. One … Salon and Spa Morningstar Counselling Services Anytime Fitness East and North Cardinal Sage Holistic Wellness …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… is known as summer slide. Who is at risk? Kindergarteners to middle school children are mostly affected because they … something they enjoy. Start with our Books4Me service to find more of what your child already enjoys. Then try … books, and eBooks and graphic novels for children. 2. Make time to play. Games and puzzles are a fun way to brush up on …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most importantly – perspectives outside our own … do to help us make room for everyone. Everyone’s story deserves to be told, and one way to support the gender and …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on … These days, my scribblings take a few different forms and serve different purposes, but all are important. 1. THE … a treadmill journal where you track your words, writing time, pages written, and so on. I know this can help some …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers … uniform. Something extra special happens when officers take time to read to children at the library and in schools. The … world,” Evan says, “and just get lost in it together.” Sometimes a day a Cops and Readers means a pizza party and …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories Blog Body RPL’s newest collection puts Indigenous … about Indigenous experiences, history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to reading for reconciliation . … titles in the collection and will be adding new ones over time. We also welcome requests for new items , if you have …

When you love scary movies

… horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the 31 Horror Films in 31 Days Challenge might … years ago and I had so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the challenge every year since. The rules are pretty simple — beginning October 1st watch 31 previously unseen horror movies by …

Stressed about money?

… These days, with everyday expenses on the rise it’s easy to get overwhelmed by our personal finances. There are so many things to consider: children’s educations, saving for retirement, … many of us are feeling stressed out about money. For times like this I try to gather as much helpful information …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has a story to tell and uses the power of the written word to bring … to write about the foster care system for quite a long time, and I was waiting for the right story to be able to do …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue! Blog Body It’s a tricky time of year for little kids. Store windows, catalogues, … themes that make visits even more interactive. Storytimes and a plethora of children’s programs are scheduled …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… Body At the outset, writing a novel feels like setting out to climb a mountain or to walk across the country from one … for doing this virtually (and each note card can also serve as a folder to contain other note cards). Most often … and writing into the unknown -- if we spend too much time worrying about what we’ve just written, we’ll get …

Cozy Up with New Reads for 2026

… nights of January in Saskatchewan make the perfect excuse to slow down, get cozy and read. As the snow piles up … Quinn is the perfect escapism for adults who still believe stories can change us. It follows a woman who discovers a … who love great storytelling just as much, Here for a Good Time by Kim Spencer is a poignant, coming-of-age story about …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… 5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of … looking out for things that will inspire our young customers to learn and discover. This year, most have had to be … species. Stargazing Dark winter nights are the perfect time for families to learn about the constellations. In the …

Our History

… Our History … 1907 On October 15, Regina's citizens, led by the … has had under serious consideration the question of making timely provision for adequate library service in outlying … to open two branch libraries. A wooden building, which had served both as a station of the White Line Street Cars of …

Libraries renewal

… Renewing Regina’s libraries Renewing libraries is essential to maintain their relevance, to adapt to changing times, and to continue opportunities for customers to … and a chain reaction tied to other issues. At the same time, the building’s set up and layout is not conducive to …

Privacy Statement

… Privacy Statement … The purpose of this statement is to inform customers and the public about the collection and … about your account. This data is deleted from third-party servers after notifications are delivered to you. Programs … website is used — what content is most popular, what times of day people visit the site, what types of …

Hours of Operation on Public Holidays

… Eve The following RPL locations will be open from 9:30am to 5:00pm: Albert Branch Central Library George Bothwell … Branch The following RPL locations will be open from 1:00 to 5:00pm: Connaught Branch Glen Elm Branch Prince of Wales … will resume Sat, Jan 2. Hours are subject to change at any time. …

Volunteer at RPL

… Volunteering at the library gives you an opportunity to share and develop your skills while contributing to our community. We’re always innovating to offer a variety … a higher than usual number of applications at this time. We’ll only be in touch with you if we have an …

3D Printer Terms and Conditions

… 3D Printing Services. By using this service, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this document. Regina Public Library (RPL) reserves the right to revise this document at any time. Notice of revisions will be announced on this page. …

Community Supports

… Community Supports … We’re proud to help more people access meaningful services by hosting … at Central Library’s Community Commons. Limited walk-in times are available, but we recommend making an appointment … person at Central Library, and will be pre-screened at the time of booking so you can jump into getting free legal …

Paying Fines and Fees

… Payment Regina Public Library now offers you the ability to pay your fines online using secure e-commerce from … transaction, please do not click the submit button multiple times, as this may result in duplicate payments. Please … start with SPay) Total amount of payment Date of payment Time of payment …

Safe Use and Conduct Bylaw

… of literacy, learning, curiosity and new ideas, integral to the social and economic vibrancy of Regina. We inspire … the digital services realm, and further to protect and preserve property under its control. LEGISLATED AUTHORITY: This … customers will wear appropriate attire and footwear at all times while in the library. 12.0 Library customers shall …

Applicants

… program provides opportunities for members of the community to get assistance and advice from an established Canadian writer, while allowing the writer to devote time to a specific writing project. The WIR selection process begins in March. At that time, writers are invited to submit their applications for …

Brainfuse

… Brainfuse … Brainfuse offers daily access to live, online tutoring from 3:00pm to midnight. All services are free with … Brainfuse you can: Live-chat with trained tutors in real time. Upload your papers to the Writing Lab to get feedback …

Printing and Scanning

… Printing and Scanning … Print Options Log into an RPL public computer or laptop with your library card. Open your documents from … Tip: Your bank card will be preauthorized for $5.00 each time you tap, which may appear on your bank statement as …

Prairie history

… Prairie history … If you're interested in the stories and genealogies … Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), this website preserves Canada’s document heritage since 1978. Newspapers … Also available through the Explore History portal: The Times Digital Archive, 1785-2014 The Economist Historical …

General Guidelines

… is designed for small groups and individuals who seek to create and edit media projects involving, but not limited … of the Library's conduct policy regarding noise. The Self-Serve Sound Studio is intended to be actively used with the … is to be used in the library for up to three hours at a time. You must remain in the Digital Media Studio while you …

Cyber Safety and Digital Awareness

… use of the internet and social media sites, in order to minimize security and personal safety risks. Whether you … fact, you can find traces of yourself and your searches sometimes even years later! This is referred to as your digital … keep children in different age groups safe while spending time on the internet. Sasktel Youth Safety Support Hub - …

Resources for educators

… Resources for educators … Quick guide to digital library resources for children … for your class? Learn about library services, book a storytime or STEAM program, and more. Looking for an eBook to … amount of people can sign the title out at the same time: TumbleBook Library hoopla We also have a  collection …

Children and family

… in later life. This downloadable flyer shares fun tips to help prepare your children for learning to read and … access graphic novels online with hoopla or Libby. Storytime Videos Enjoy a fun story time with your child any time any day! Family Storytime Ages …

Book Clubs

… Club in a Bag RPL's Book Club in a Bag service, available to Regina cardholders only, provides everything you need for a fun and stress-free Book Club meeting, packaged together in one easy-to-use kit. Each kit contains: Ten … can also get multiple copies of the same eBook at the same time on hoopla without needing to wait for the kit to …

Suburbia: Susan Dobson and Keith Moulding

… (1988) In 1967, twenty-seven women from Standing Buffalo Reserve formed the Sioux Handcraft Cooperative and began … the potential for adapting colourful Sioux designs to rugmaking. The cooperative flourished for four years, during which time the rugs were exhibited throughout Saskatchewan, and in …

Public Tenders

… System - RPL-2025-04 Respondent Self Assessment Addendum 1 to RFP # RPL-2025-04 Issued: September 18, 2025 Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM (Saskatchewan Time) Contract Start: November 5, 2025 For information on …

Website Accessibility Statement

… Statement … Regina Public Library (RPL) is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of our website. In pursuit of … (NNELS), an external accessibility evaluation organization, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the accessibility … we will make every effort to rectify it within a reasonable timeframe. Technical Issues: Description : Certain …

Intellectual Freedom

… national voice of Canada's library community. CFLA works to: advance library excellence in Canada; champion library … persons in Canada have a fundamental right, subject only to the Constitution and the law, to have access to the full … intellectual freedom. You use that freedom every time you read a book or a newspaper, watch a film or listen …