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Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers … when officers take time to read to children at the library and in schools. The Cops and Readers program is a …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… The Joy of Book Clubs Blog Body One thing that always makes me happy is meeting with my book club. There’s nothing like catching up with friends and talking about books. Last month, we started meeting online, and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… 5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter Blog Body As the Lead of Children’s Programming at RPL, I am always looking out for things that will inspire our young customers to learn and discover. This year, most have had to be in the form of …

What's a 3D scanner, anyway?

… What's a 3D scanner, anyway? Blog Body Guess what?! RPL now has a 3D … in our Digital Media Studio ! I jumped at the opportunity to sit down with Digital Media Specialist, Rhys Pugh, to …

World Autism Awareness Day Reading

… Reading Blog Body April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and we have the newest books on autism to help you learn more about autism. Try these titles for the most up-to-date information: New Ways of Understanding Autism, by Brigitte Harrisson United …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank 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. When I was a teenager, it came easy. I …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… 10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place.   The best time is when everyone can be together … solve something? Brainstorm the obstacles that get in the way.   (Middle) What is going to happen first, then, next, …

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity

… 10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Diversity Blog Body Have you had a chance to explore another culture lately? We’re halfway through Celebrate Diversity Month and hope to inspire …

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 made the front page of Reddit . … tens of thousands of people. It's a simple picture in many ways—a balanced composition with a coordinating colour …

So, what is BookTok anyway?

… So, what is BookTok anyway? Blog Body BookTok , short for Book TikTok, is a community on the social …

Cozy Cooking

… the things I love most about this time of year in Saskatchewan are the smells, both outdoors and indoors. The tang of … of harvest foods cooking. This is my favourite time year to get cozy in my kitchen. I love to whip out my cookbooks … many folks are rediscovering baking or cooking, as another way to feel closer to the people they can’t be with. …

For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 09:08 Add … opening at Dunlop Art Gallery, creates a space in which to experience emotions as time stops, walls fade away, and the environment stills us for a moment. The …

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter!

… time lately.  Minimum, we’ve been stuck inside staring at an increasingly ‘lived in’ house. Maybe we’ve been away from loved 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 …

What's wrong with this picture?

… evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its spine: … Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the … The Three-Body Problem audiobook. Little Sis is on the hallway floor, pushing a grader over the Doberman while flipping …

Writing Help at RPL

… J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity to share with you a bit about myself … let’s talk about that first. I offer help in a variety of ways: over Zoom, through socially distanced in-person …

Listening to the Classics

… Listening to the Classics Blog Body Okay. Please don’t jump down my … know the ones I’m talking about: the likes of Fyodor, Leo, Jane, Franz, James J, Virginia, Samuel. That lot. And pardon … from Crime and Punishment (“Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart”) …

Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts

… Turn Old Memories Into New Gifts Blog Body My mom’s been on a decluttering mission lately, and one of the biggest challenges has been the boxes of old … Then we decide what to keep and what to let go of. It’s always fun to relive those memories, especially around the …

The best show in August

… night sky is flooded with shooting stars. That’s how I like to think of them anyway. I was able to capture one by chance using my …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes  In order for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to … The author’s task is to manipulate the character in such a way as to make the journey feel worthwhile and meaningful to …

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 … is a pretty serious issue.  Studies show that there is an income divide in how damaging summer slide is for … negative effects on student achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… How Parents Can Teach Through Play Blog Body Liam was only 10-days-old … got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new … tempting to only focus on learning objectives and finding ways to inject lessons into every experience. But Liam’s …

Bike Repair Kits are here!

… Bike Repair 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 … early 2000s when I mistakenly decided biking was the best way for me to get back in shape after a few years of intense …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is more important: plot or character?  My answer has always been: Why can’t it be both? In my mind, if you are …

If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you busy!

… If you can't wait for Dog Man, here are some titles to keep you … being the terror of the hen house, but his incompetence always gets in the way. It looks like Fox will have to spend …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Hello, Bad Art Calling. Blog Body I am not an artist. I appreciate art. I admire anyone who can create … art. But I have very little confidence in my ability to create anything of beauty. Bad Art Night was made for … instead. Some other participants must have felt the same way about faces and drew things like a flower, a cat, and …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While four in five … you currently stand with investing, here are five tips to help you get started and make sure that you are on the … to time the market, and it has a reputation for not always being a favourable move for the investor. Instead, try …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the air, as an old-style Stompin’ Tom hockey song goes. I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and … habitation, a farm outside Gananoque, known as the Gateway to the Thousand Islands. These days, I write mostly …

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 why we … visual so you can celebrate your progress along the way.  4. Mix it up! Try new authors, genres, or topics. If …

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 silver screen? Do you want to see your name … Well, here are five fantastic resources to get you on your way: 1. The Screenwriter ' s Bible by David Trottier This is …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance Blog Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) … place in many cities, each one presenting art in unique ways. One common thread across all cities is the desire to bring art out from the gallery and allow it spill into …

Create Your Own Concert Venue at Home

… missing these last few months is live music. Regina’s always had a vibrant music scene, and the recent restrictions have been tough on performers, venues and fans - but it’s also led to …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… is summer slide? A 2020 study  showed that students lost an average of 20 percent of their school-year skills in … is known as summer slide. Who is at risk? Kindergarteners to middle school children are mostly affected because they … 1. Encourage kids read what they like. Children will get way more out of reading something they enjoy. Start with our …

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 … off point to start a conversation.   One of my favourite ways to introduce new concepts with my family is by reading …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… Literacy Tips Blog Body The tree is gone, the wreath is stored, the presents have been opened. It’s a new year. What … Year resolution: Read together as a family. It’s more fun than the gym (in our opinion) and it creates a foundation for … and well-being throughout their lives. Here are some simple ways you can include literacy-related activities into your …

Goodbye Overdrive App

… on May 1!   Keep accessing all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks on your mobile devices by upgrading to the Libby app ! The process is simple, and all your … video.  Don’t worry though, Overdrive isn’t going away completely. Their website will continue to be available …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… painting show on PBS. He would mix his colorful paints and bring a scene to life in under 30 minutes, his soothing voice saying … the time (there might have been a few disasters along the way). Whether it’s creating something from your imagination, …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… Empathy Blog Body Matty has been a special library customer for more than 20 years. Chris describes Matty as his son, and Matty … like an extended family. The learning experience goes both ways, as staff have learned to help Matty and understand his …

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 … as human, too. The more you can engage them in a two-way conversation, the more they will feel involved and want …

Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources

… Free Career and Entrepreneurial Resources Blog Body As the COVID-19 … distancing. Some of us may be recently out of work due to layoffs or closures of business; others may continue to … on your hands, you’ve likely thought about searching  for ways to learn essential skills that can make the eventual …

Home Organization for Procrastinators

… Home Organization for Procrastinators Blog Body Home Organizing for … lists and summaries, so that you can quickly read all the ways you could theoretically get more organized.  Outer …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… How to Find Hope at the Library Blog Body Sarah Turnbull is a driven entrepreneur who has designed many building spaces, including her local library. She is … be a luxury. A library is a place to discover small ways to unwind. Whether it’s streaming or on-demand …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… Women's Day! Blog Body This year’s International Woman’s Day theme is a rousing call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s … and continuing the fight for gender equality. I always like to take this opportunity to reflect on the women …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… How To Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a … Sure, I would grab books when my class went to the library, and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories …

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 coast to the other. At least, that’s how I always feel at the beginning of a new book project. There's excitement about what I might encounter and discover, but also a lot of anxiety as I consider the …

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 … plenty of Game a Throne Read-alikes full of court intrigue to keep us happy. 1.  Gates of Stone by Angus Macallan Just … the throne, she will destroy anyone who stands in her way. Katerina embarks on a perilous voyage in search of the …

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, and letters to Santa all keep the focus on the promise of … month of December to trust that Christmas is truly on its way, and it’s a source of frustration for the little dude …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… 3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3 Blog Body Read Part 1  and Part 2 . Here is the third and final tip that might help … get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a … of these shifts as their world changes in small or large ways. Sometimes it helps to keep in mind the emotional state …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… is what you were reading in 2019! We got out our calculators and did some number crunching. Here are RPL’s top … Runners-up: these four were nearly tied and mere checkouts away from breaking the Top 10. 21 Lessons for the 21st …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel Blog Body I know that we artsy-fartsy types (as we were called in the 1960s in an era when reduplicative words were making the rounds) are … systems (they’re getting worse), and someone who explores ways to identify pain in dementia patients unable to speak …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so … respect. We tend to like to create our own moods rather than have others create them for us. Probably arises from that … to try out some of those spells and divinations you’ve always wanted to put to the test now that you have the entire …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… 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! Whether you like to read the book before you see the movie, or after, RPL has … Underground Railroad. So successful was she in spiriting away slaves that the state of Maryland put a $40,000 bounty …

Xylophone

… style instruments with wooden or fiberglass bars attached to a frame. Each bar is a single note. The instrument is … featured in Orchestral music but sometimes find their way into popular music, a famous example being  Somebody … in a case to protect it. You will also receive two mallets. An instrument in good condition makes better music. Please …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Goal tracker inspiration

… run wild – or not! Find some inspiration below for how to use bullet journal techniques to keep track of your … reading progress in one month. Add your own decorations and doodles or keep it minimal. Update your stats as you go … read so far. Whether it’s a little or a lot, it’s a great way to creatively track what you’re reading.  The no fuss: …

Museum of Future Histories Opens at Sherwood Gallery

… Museum of Future Histories Opens at Sherwood Gallery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 08:48 Add Description Imagine a future in which the only way to experience a walk in the forest will be by going to a …

If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated…

… If you loved Tara Westover’s Educated… Blog Body One of 2018’s most popular books … memoir, Educated . It tells the story of a young woman born to survivalists preparing for the apocalypse. Tara’s … coming-of-age story, Tara turns to books to study her way out of her tragic circumstances, showing a courage and …

Rhonda Donais named library's Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

… Rhonda Donais named library's Indigenous Storyteller in Residence Submitted by chardy on Mon, … - 10:59 Add Description Regina Public Library is pleased to announce that Rhonda Donais is the library’s 2025 Indigenous … storytellers to learn how to tell their tales. “I’m always excited to see kids’ reactions to my stories,” said …

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

… "Try the library once, and you are hooked!" Blog Body Regan is more than a library … says. “My parents would take us as children. Later I came to borrow books and I was so surprised by all the classes … think about the fact that with these services there are always strings attached. But the library doesn’t have those …

When you love scary movies

… you love scary movies Blog Body If you love horror movies and the Halloween season is your favorite time of year, the … years ago and I had so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the challenge every year since.   The rules are … you’re watching and give you some recommendations along the way. To get you started and set you up for success (and …

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 … by Brian and Nick Wolfe helpful, but there are many other ways to learn these skills with library services. For …

The magic of musical storytelling

… The magic of musical storytelling Blog Body I played trumpet in band when I was a kid. I was terrible at it, but I loved … it. If there’s a child in your life who loves music the way I did (and still do), I hope you’ll join us on November …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money Blog Body If you’re … like me, you wish someone could make it easy for you to pay off student loans, save for a down payment, and still … our freedoms could be taken at any point and that we must always be vigilant to maintain our democracy and freedoms.  …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury Blog Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of people … I’m not much of a reader’ but there’s just so much more than that,” she says. The Regina Public Library branch manager … mother to sign up for her first card, and it changed the way she sees the world. “Coming through the door on that …

Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources

… Start DIY Family Storytime With These Resources Blog Body Create your own … Library have pulled together this guide to help you learn and play together.  Find our full instructional video … Opening and closing your storytime with a song is a great way to let your family know when the fun is about to begin …

RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers

… RPL Staff Picks: From Saskatchewan Cooking to Thrillers Blog Body There are many great new … vibe set in a fantasy world.   Since I was a teen, I’ve always loved a good thriller. There is nothing better than a …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… Explore Canadian Art Online Blog Body At the Dunlop Art Gallery we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s … to work in!  Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond …

Team Canada's mental health practitioner to speak at Central Library

… Team Canada's mental health practitioner to speak at Central … Paris Olympic Games. She’ll discuss mental excellence and ways to enhance performance during a public talk at Central …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace Blog … skills and coding. It offers courses on a wide range of topics to help you develop essential soft skills to advance … are transferrable to any profession. They can elevate the way you act and interact, and can give you a critical edge …

A book for every podcast

… for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery … we thought we would pair the two and create a list of books to read similar to or based on popular podcasts. Let’s get … that shaped human society in far-reaching and unexpected ways. In their By The Book podcast, Jolenta Greenberg and …

Educator empowering parents to support their child's learning

… Educator empowering parents to support their child's learning … kbalkwill on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 16:13 Add Description Author and educator Dr. Debbie Pushor will share … support their child’s learning in authentic and meaningful ways – even during the challenges of a pandemic. Regina …

"The library keeps me company"

… "The library keeps me company" Blog Body We have a friend named Bob who is a library … user and a regular donor. We recently caught up with Bob to thank him for his contribution, and to learn more about … not only the resources available at the library, but the way it stepped up to provide online services for our …

Give the joy of reading

… Give the joy of reading Blog Body RPL storytimes and children’s programs are staple activities for families from all over Regina. Besides being a fun way to connect with other families, these programs also …

Dunlop Art Gallery artist creates new artwork with local Deaf students

… Add Description Dunlop Art Gallery’s new exhibition, Logan MacDonald: kawingjemeesh/shake hands , opens online this … . This exhibition explores how disability can affect the ways we gain access to knowledge, particularly Indigenous knowledge and legacies …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to Banff, and then further west, to spend the summer on the coast, as I always do. Regina has been good to me. I got so much writing …

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 we’ve all got our home and car emergency kits stocked with everything we’ll need to … Books (obviously)! Our Books4Me service is a great way to start building your entertainment emergency kit.  …

Changes for Overdrive app users

… Changes for Overdrive app users Blog Body Overdrive, one of … its service by making the Libby app the primary way to enjoy reading on your devices, and to provide the best …

Soulslike lore and more!

… Soulslike lore and more! Blog Body The Hero’s Journey is arguably the most popular approach to storytelling and is as old as written language, like in … players to experience the story in different, more tactile ways. FromSoftware’s Souls series of video games are known …

Book Club Test Drive

… Club Test Drive Blog Body If you love the idea of getting together with other readers to talk about books, but aren't … take one for a test drive? The Big Library Read is a great way to get a feel for what book clubs are like, without … pressure to schedule or show up to a meeting, speak brilliantly on the spot, or dazzle everyone with the perfect …

Reading while farming

… Reading while farming Blog Body Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan, is also a Saskatchewan grain farmer. His family farms on … on different subjects. Audio books are the perfect way to do that. These are my latest picks to listen to …

New Central Library a must for downtown Regina

… New Central Library a must for downtown Regina Submitted by ecampbell on Wed, 09/07/2022 - 09:13 Add Description The best way to renew Central Library is to construct a new building at …

Write a novel in November

… Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Hopping into the blog to send a wave of support to everyone who is … a novel during National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) or any other time of year. What is NaNoWriMo? … Why do it? For 30 wild and exciting days, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and …

New friends in Saskatchewan

… New friends in Saskatchewan Blog Body Supporting newcomers in Saskatchewan is nothing new for us. We’ve always worked to support our customers with services like one-on-one job …

Hearing Loops at RPL

… AcccessAbility Week: RPL has hearing loops! Helpful for customers who experience hearing loss, hearing loops are a closed system used at service desks that can cut out background noise by transmitting sound directly … be clear and discreet inside bustling businesses. They’re always on; listeners can pick up the audio once they are …

Dig into spring with Regina Public Library

… Dig into spring with Regina Public Library Submitted by kbalkwill … season of programming, boasting hundreds of live in-person and online offerings. As always, programs are free to attend with an RPL library card.  …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… Blog Body It may not feel like it, but spring is here, and temperatures can’t be far behind. Right?! I don't know … and creativity as the world turns from dingy winter grey to Roughrider green. I get kind of squirrely trying to … ADHD. There's just so much excitement in discovering new ways to better myself and refresh my goals. And RPL can help …

There's music in the air

… the air Blog Body We are in a musical mood at the library and have so much that we want to share with you to get you reading, listening, watching … and music that helped shape him. While he doesn’t shy away from the sadder moments of his youth, most of his …

Library supports Regina’s entrepreneurs

… with opportunities for inspiration, practical knowledge, and networking for Regina’s aspiring and current entrepreneurs.  The annual series of in-person and online sessions is just one way that RPL supports economic development in Regina.  …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading

… not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading Blog Body Dot grids, made popular … on the RPL Adult Reading Challenge gamecards : so that you can record your reading in the way that makes sense to you! Here are some techniques to get …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… a few (or more) of the benefits that come from making time to read: Relaxation: reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable trance-like state (think, meditation). Lower stress, muscle … motto! When we read, our brains are engaged in all sorts of ways. When we are deeply engaged in a story, our brains tend …

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 … It’s really inspiring to see how hard all of the participants work, and how much determination goes into achieving … case that we’re wired to respond to natural environments in ways that makes us happier and healthier.” Alone Against the …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… I wrote a blog post about summer slide, a term that refers to the loss of learning over the summer months while … loss children are experiencing with schools closed and classwork moving to an online-only environment.  As a … actively engaged in reading, learning, and exploring in a way that inspires them.  Love reading and graphic novels?  …

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 headed back to the Upside Down this July 4th, but that’s still a long … that pivotal final season before childish things are put away. His writing lingers on the bittersweet pangs of first …

For writers in despair

… Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling … story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they can't find the words to tell the story, strong and true. … energy to create. Go easy on yourself. PS – Company always helps as well. Join us on Tuesday evenings from now …

Journaling for writers

… Journaling for writers Blog Body I was recently invited to be interviewed on Jennifer Troester's podcast on journaling. I love Jenny, her podcast, and journaling, so I leapt at the chance to chat with her … : The hardest thing to fill in is CELEBRATION. I always forget to celebrate the work I have done. Though I do …

How to vote in the 2024 municipal election

… How to vote in the 2024 municipal election Blog Body If you’re a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old, a resident of … so you know if you’re in the right place. There are other ways to vote: Advance polls are open from November 1 to 4, …

Support For The New School Year

… September! The time of year where parents everywhere try to remember their times tables, and whether i does indeed come before e except after c. All … locations have free computer access and Wi-Fi . And as always, mental health should be a priority for all families, …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and … and pacing in the story. Is there anything you can take away from their style to improve your own work? We’re all …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons Blog Body … Simmons is giving an online talk with Regina Public Library to help people plan better.  The talk will go into details, … chequing account to pay for your life. We limit it this way to create the illusion of a steady pay cheque and budget …

Smells like back to school season

… Smells like back to school season Blog Body It’s September, and that means families are scrambling to get into the … When one of the most popular kids ends up dying in the same way as a character from a short story she wrote, she finds …

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 Auschwitz” have captured imaginations … morning while passing through Grand Central Terminal on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked …

Let's Talk About Racism

… 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 opinions circulating, it can be hard to know how … memoires. Biographies and autobiographies are also a good way to connect with experiences and perspectives that are …
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