Regina Public Library hours for Easter – Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21, 2025

All Regina Public Library locations will be open from 9:30am to 5:00pm on Friday, April 18. Most locations will be open Monday, April 21.

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Published on: 2025-04-11

Jeopardy! winner and CBC host to hold discussion about media literacy

Learn how to navigate today’s media landscape at a thought-provoking event with Jeopardy! winner and CBC radio/podcast host Mattea Roach.

Navigating Modern Media will feature Roach in conversation with Jeremy Simes from The Canadian Press and Sam Maciag from CBC Saskatchewan. They’ll discuss how the media has changed in recent years and some practical tips for finding accurate information.

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Published on: 2025-03-31

Award winning author, advocate, to speak on civil discourse

Learn more about having respectful, engaging conversations about touchy subjects with civil discourse author and advocate Randy Boyagoda.  
Why Civil Discourse Matters will feature Boyagoda sharing advice and information, talking about his work as the first Civil Discourse Advisor at the University of Toronto, and the importance of finding common ground in conversations about potentially divisive topics. 

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Published on: 2025-03-03

Library honours more than 100 years of black creativity on the prairies

Join Regina Public Library to celebrate Black History Month with film, visual art, music, and food.

The celebration will feature four-piece live band, Afro Clef; drummer Joseph Ashong; a beading and craft station; and food by local restaurant Auntie Maggie’s Caribbean Meals, all happening February 1 at Central Library.

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Published on: 2025-01-27

Rhonda Donais named library's Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

Regina Public Library is pleased to announce that Rhonda Donais is the library’s 2025 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence. 

Rhonda will share traditional Indigenous knowledge and history through storytelling and will support aspiring storytellers to learn how to tell their tales.

“I’m always excited to see kids’ reactions to my stories,” said Rhonda Donais. “I think it’s important to share Indigenous traditional knowledge with the next generation to keep our stories and culture alive.”

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Published on: 2025-01-20

The Women moves into top spot as the most-borrowed title in 2024

The Women, Kristin Hannah’s popular novel about the experiences of women in the Vietnam war, topped the charts of most-borrowed fiction titles in 2024.

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Published on: 2024-12-23

RPL is among the first libraries to install accessible navigation technology

Regina Public Library (RPL) is one of the first public libraries in Canada to install BlindSquare beacons and hearing loops, two accessible systems that help members of the community with hearing or vision loss get the most out of their library visits. 

The quick adoption of this technology reflects RPL’s commitment to provide welcoming library spaces designed for everyone’s needs.
 

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Published on: 2024-12-10

RPL and REACH provide affordable food boxes for the community

Regina Public Library (RPL) has partnered with Regina Education on Child Hunger (REACH) to offer healthy, low-cost food boxes for pickup at five library branches. 

The food boxes can be ordered online through REACH’s website, and they are available for pickup at Glen Elm, George Bothwell, Sherwood Village, Sunrise, and Regent branches. 

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Published on: 2024-11-20

Regina Public Library Celebrates Métis Culture

Regina Public Library is celebrating Métis culture and connecting people with Louis Riel’s history throughout the month of November.

Presented through a partnership with Métis Nation Saskatchewan Western Region III, the Métis Cultural Series showcases the people’s history, culture, music, and dance. 

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Published on: 2024-11-04

Library hosts culture exchange for families

Regina Public Library will help bring people of different cultures closer in a community-building culture exchange entitled Celebrating Our Diversity, Telling Our Stories. 

This free family event, hosted at George Bothwell Branch, will feature traditional stories from Regina’s Indigenous, Nigerian, Ukrainian, Chinese, and Indian communities. Participants will enjoy stories, conversation, and share popular foods from each culture.  
 

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Published on: 2024-10-31

Central Library hosts second annual Law Fair

Navigate the legal system with help from your library. 

Regina Public Library is hosting its second annual Law Fair on Saturday, November 2.  

Presented in partnership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan, the event will provide access to information and assistance in areas such as wills and estates, small claims court, labour standards, and more.

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Published on: 2024-10-30

Central Library hosts Indigenous Futurist at Regina Comic Arts Festival

Central Library will play host to the second annual Regina Comic Arts Festival (RCAF), a day-long celebration of all things comic and comic arts, on Saturday October 26, 2024. This year’s festivities feature a keynote presentation on Indigeneity in Comics by prolific comic artist Cole Pauls. 

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Published on: 2024-10-22

Library supports Regina’s entrepreneurs

Regina Public Library (RPL) celebrates Small Business Week 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. 

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Published on: 2024-10-16

Library hosts provincial election information night

Central Library will host a meet and greet for constituents to speak to representatives from six provincial parties on Thursday, October 17 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 

Attendees can engage in conversations, ask questions, and share their concerns with the representatives from each party. 

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Published on: 2024-10-15

Agricultural leaders celebrate Saskatchewan’s innovation

Regina Public Library (RPL) and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan will celebrate Agriculture Week by hosting a panel discussion featuring widely recognized leaders in Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry.
 

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Published on: 2024-09-26

Regina Public Library holiday hours for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Monday September 30, 2024

Most Regina Public Library (RPL) locations will be open Monday September 30 from 9:30am to 5:00pm. Glen Elm and Connaught Branches are regularly closed on Mondays.

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Published on: 2024-09-26

Award winning authors to read at Central Library

Thistledown Press is pleased to announce a launch event featuring three award-winning Saskatchewan authors, organized in partnership with the Regina Public Library. Guy Vanderhaeghe, Marlis Wesseler, and Trevor Herriot will convene at the Regina Public Library’s Film Theatre on Tuesday, October 1 for an evening of readings, vibrant conversation, and book signings.

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Published on: 2024-09-25

Art exhibit hosted at Central Library to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Central Library will display a special exhibit to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Echoes from this Land is a collaborative effort between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and creators in Canada to visually represent the 94 Calls to Action for Truth and Reconciliation. 

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Published on: 2024-09-24

Newest RPL Writer in Residence brings both writing and publishing experience

Regina Public Library (RPL) is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Mirolla as the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence. The annual RPL Writer in Residence program offers local writers personal guidance from an established author. Mirolla is an author of over 20 books, and the publisher of Guernica Editions. 

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Published on: 2024-09-09

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

Improve your mental performance with tips from Lisa Hoffart, who worked with Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She’ll discuss mental excellence and ways to enhance performance during a public talk at Central Library on Wednesday, September 4.

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Published on: 2024-09-03