Regina Public Library

 

The new edition of @ the Library is now available at all RPL locations, and drop points around the city. Check out the online version here to find out about the programs and services being offered at locations across Regina in January, February and March.
 

Registration starts December 18, 2015.

 

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

FAMILY STORYTIME (DROP-IN)

For ages 2-5. A program of stories, songs, rhymes and related activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:00-10:30 am

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

• Thursdays & Fridays

Jan. 14-Mar. 18

10:00-10:30 am

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

• Fridays, Jan. 15-Mar. 18

9:45-10:15 am

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

MAINLY MOTHER GOOSE (DROP-IN)

For ages 2 & under. A parent-child interactive program filled with songs, rhymes, bounces and books. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

• Mondays & Saturdays

Jan. 11-Mar. 12

10:30-11:00 am

CC-Central Children's Library

No session Feb. 15.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:15-10:45 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 17

9:15-9:45 am

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

• Saturdays, Feb. 20 & Mar. 19

10:15-10:45 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

MAINLY MOTHER GOOSE (REGISTERED)

For ages 2 & under. A parent-child interactive program filled with songs, rhymes, bounces and books. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

 

• Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays

Jan. 13-Mar. 18

10:00-10:30 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Fridays, Jan. 15-Mar. 18

9:45-10:15 am & 10:45-11:15 am

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

• Fridays, Jan. 15-Mar. 18

10:15-10:45 am & 11:15-11:45 am

CO-Connaught Branch

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (DROP-IN)

For ages 3-5. A program of stories, songs, rhymes and related activities.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

9:45-10:15 am

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

• Wednesdays & Fridays

Jan. 13-Mar. 18

10:45-11:15 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

• Fridays, Jan. 15-Mar. 11

10:30-11:00 am

CC-Central Children's Library

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (REGISTERED)

For ages 3-5. A program of stories, songs, rhymes and related activities. Registration required.

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 17

10:45-11:15 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Fridays, Jan. 15-Mar. 18

1:30-2:00 pm

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

STORYBAG (DROP-IN)

For ages 2-5. The library has a selection of storybags with different themes. Storybags contain books, puppets, games, puzzles, toys and rhymes. Don't

miss the fun! Come to the library and share a storybag with your child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

• Mondays, Jan. 11-Mar. 14

10:00-11:30 am

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

No session Feb. 15.

 

• Monday-Friday, Jan. 11-Mar. 18

Mondays: 9:30-3:30 pm

Tuesday-Friday: 9:30-11:30 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

No session Feb. 15.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:30-11:30 am

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

11:00-12:00 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

• Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 12-Mar. 18

10:30-11:30 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

6:00-8:00 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 17

9:30-11:00 am

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

• Thursdays & Fridays

Jan. 14-Mar. 18

10:30-11:00 am

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

• Saturdays, Jan. 16-Mar. 12

3:00-5:00 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

FAMILY LITERACY DAY CELEBRATION

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! Enjoy a family event with stories, crafts, and games for every age. Refreshments will be served. This program takes place at all RPL locations.

• Sunday, Jan. 24

2:00-4:00 pm

 

TODDLER TIME (DROP-IN)

For ages 2-3. A program of songs, stories, games and fi ngerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:30-11:00 am

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

• Wednesdays & Fridays

Jan. 13-Mar. 18

10:00-10:30 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 14-Mar. 10

10:30-11:00 am

CC-Central Children's Library

 

PRESCHOOL PYJAMA PARTY

For ages 2-5, accompanied by an adult. Join us in your jammies for a fun filled program of stories, songs and rhymes and other special activities.

 

• Mondays, Jan. 11-Mar. 7

6:30-7:00 pm

CC-Central Children’s Library

No session Feb. 15.

 

TODDLER TIME (REGISTERED)

For ages 2-3. A program of songs, stories, games and fi ngerplays. Children must

be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:00-10:30 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 15

10:00-10:30 am

CO-Connaught Branch

 

• Wednesdays, Jan. 13-Mar. 16

10:00-10:30 am & 10:45-11:15 am

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

PERSONALIZED PICKS FOR KIDS BY APPT.

Book an appointment for some one-on-one time with a library staff member and together we’ll determine your children's interests to find books that will keep them reading. Suggestions ranging from picture books to Young Adult titles can be provided. Contact Heather at 306.777.6095 or email hparker@reginalibrary.ca

for details.

 

• By appointment

SU-Sunrise Branch

Call 306.777.6095

 

XBOX EXTRAVAGANZA

For families. Experience Xbox Kinect by “Just Dance”ing or starring in your own Disneyland adventure. It will be an afternoon of fun and games, with refreshments.

 

• Saturday, Jan. 2

1:00-4:00 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

GAMES FOR FAMILIES

For families. Nada, Q-Bitz, and Tell Tale…just to name a few! Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with a variety of board games. Try new games and make new friends!

Games provided. Appropriate for ages three and over.

 

• Sundays, Jan. 3 & Feb. 7

2:00-4:00 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

• Wednesday & Thursday

Feb. 17-18

2:00-4:00 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB

For ages 5-12. Come to the library after school to participate in a variety of activities and enjoy a healthy snack. Facilitated by Street Culture Kidz. No sessions Feb. 15-19.

 

• Monday-Friday, Jan. 4-Mar. 24

3:45-5:00 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

BABY ART CRAWL

For preschoolers. Join us in January for a journey into the work of Rob Truszkowski and we will have a playful, creative time with light and shadow play. In March, we'll take a fun tour of On the Table, an exhibition about the joys of food. Related baby-friendly activity will follow. Wear play clothes. Great for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Registration required.

 

• Tuesday, Jan. 5

10:30-11:30 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Tuesday, Mar. 8

10:30-11:30 am

CA-Central Library

 

CHESS CLUB

For ages 8 & over. Regina is hosting the 2016 National Chess Challenge in May. It's the perfect incentive to join the Chess Club, brush up on your chess skills, meet new players and have fun. Bring your chess board.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 5 & 19, Feb. 2 & 16, Mar. 15 & 29

7:00-8:30 pm

CO-Connaught Branch

 

LEGO CLUB

Join us once a month for an afternoon of building with LEGO blocks. The awesome creations will be displayed at Albert Branch until the next building session.

 

• Saturdays, Jan. 9, Feb. 13 & Mar. 12

1:00-4:00 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

EVERYONE SERVES SOUP!

For ages 4 & over. Listen to soup stories and participate in silly soup activities. Fun for the whole family.

 

• Saturday, Jan. 9

11:00-11:45 am

CO-Connaught Branch

 

MINI MONET

For ages 4-6, accompanied by an adult. Explore different themes through stories, music, and art. Discover a new artist and artwork, then get creative - and a little messy - making artwork in a different medium each month. Registration required.

 

• Sundays, Jan. 10, Feb. 7 & Mar. 6

2:00-2:45 pm

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

READING RAPTORS

FAMILY BOOK CLUB

For children ages 8-12 and their parent or caregiver. If you and your child share a love of books and enjoy reading together, this is the club for you! Savour that connection and join us as we choose books to read that both kids and adults will enjoy. Refreshments provided. To register, call 306.777.6095 or email hparker@reginalibrary.ca.

 

• Sundays, Jan. 10, Feb. 21 & Mar. 13

2:30-3:30 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL

For ages 10-16. Looking for something to do after school? Make stuff! Arts and crafts are just the beginning. Anything and everything goes, from making corn-husk dolls to designing and programming computer games. Hang out! Listen to music! Meet some of the brightest and most creative people from your neighbourhood! Supplies provided. No session Feb. 16.

 

• Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Mar. 22

4:00-5:30 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

KIDS'MAGIC SHOW

For ages 4 & over. Magician Keegan Duck will amaze and delight the entire family with his magic tricks and humour. Seating limited. Pick up free tickets at the desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

 

• Tuesday, Mar. 29

10:30-11:00 am: RP-Regent Place Branch

2:00-2:30 pm: PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

• Wednesday, Mar. 30

10:30-11:00 am: SV-Sherwood Village Branch

2:00-2:30 pm: CC-Central Children's Library

 

• Thursday, Mar. 31

10:30-11:00 am: GE-Glen Elm Branch

2:00-2:30 pm: GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

• Friday, Apr. 1

10:30-11:00 am: CO-Connaught Branch

1:30-2:00 pm: AL-Albert Branch

 

• Saturday, Apr. 2

10:30-11:00 am: SU-Sunrise Branch

 

MINECRAFT MANIA

Adventure with your friends! Take on exciting challenges, breaking and placing blocks in the most popular video game today. iPads supplied, or if you have your own device, please indicate that in a note when you register. Teens also welcome. Registration required.

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 & Mar. 10

6:30-7:30 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

LAUGH OUT LOUD

For ages 2-6. Listen to silly stories that are guaranteed to make you giggle, laugh and guffaw!

 

• Saturday, Jan. 16

2:00-2:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

READING BUDDIES

For ages 5-14. Practice reading aloud to a furry buddy. Therapy dogs from St. John's Ambulance will be available to listen to children read their favourite books, and the library has lots to choose from! Registration required.

 

• Mondays, Jan. 18, Feb. 22 & Mar. 21

4:45-5:30 pm

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 & Mar. 24

4:45-5:30 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

COIN HAWKS

Do you want to start your very own coin collection? Join Troy Zimmer from Coin Hawks to learn about coin collecting, and meet with other coin enthusiasts.

 

• Wednesdays, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 & Mar. 16

6:30-8:00 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

MINECRAFT GUILD

For ages 9 & over. Join the Minecraft Guild and meet other Minecraft enthusiasts! Get help planning builds, show off completed projects, and create the ultimate digital playground. Computers supplied. Space is limited.

 

• Wednesdays, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 & Mar. 16

7:00-8:30 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

TINY TALES

For ages 2-6. Enjoy a selection of stories featuring tiny characters and tiny objects. Make a tiny craft to take home.

 

• Saturday, Jan. 23

2:00-2:45 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

STORIES UNDER THE STARS

For ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. Celebrate Family Literacy Day with a special evening of bedtime stories, songs, rhymes, and other activities. Children are

welcome to wear their pajamas! Registration required.

 

• Wednesday, Jan. 27

6:30-7:15 pm

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

LEGO PLAY

For ages 6-12. Enjoy some fun construction time with the library's collection of  LEGO bricks. Parents and caregivers are asked to remain in the library or join in

during this free play time.

 

• Thursdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 & Mar. 24

3:30-6:00 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

ART STUDIO

For ages 9-14. Use your day off from school to create something exciting. At this Art Studio, explore the colourful (and messy) techniques of 'splatter' painting. Supplies provided.

 

• Friday, Jan. 29

1:30-3:00 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

MAGICAL MOVIE MATINEE

For ages 5-12. Join us for an afternoon of family movie fun and refreshments. Call 306.777.6086 for movie title information.

 

• Friday, Jan. 29

2:00-3:30 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB

For ages 7 & over. Calling all crafty kids! Join us and create your very own works of art. Children ages 5-6 are welcome, if accompanied by an adult. Supplies provided.

Registration required.

 

• Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 27 & Mar. 26

2:00-3:00 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY WEEK - February 16 to 21

Bring your child to the library, and introduce him or her to a world of reading, discovery and lifelong learning. Participate in exciting programs and help your child sign up for a free library card.

 

VALENTINE PIÑATAS

For families. Create a family valentine piñata to take home and fill with treats. Have fun breaking it open. The family that plays together stays together! Supplies provided. Feel free to bring any valentine décor you wish to incorporate into your piñata. Please wear clothes for getting messy and bring a container to take your creation home in. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Feb. 7

2:00-3:30 pm

CO-Connaught Branch

 

CANDY CANE HEART

For ages 9-15. Get ready for Valentine's Day by making a sweet, heart-shaped pendant out of leftover Christmas candies. It's a great gift for someone special or a

treat for yourself!

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 9

4:00-5:30 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

PRINTMAKING FOR KIDS

For ages 5-10. Create one-of-a kind 4 x 4-inch stamps and use them in a simple printmaking process. Participants will take home a set of gift cards. Registration required.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 13

10:00-11:00 am

CO-Connaught Branch

 

LOVE IS ALL AROUND

For ages 2-6. Valentine's Day is a time to let everyone know how much they mean to you. Come and listen to stories, sing songs and make a craft with love.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 13

2:00-2:45 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

CRAFTERS ANONYMOUS

For ages 7-13. Are you bored and looking for something to do while school is out? Come and make some easy awesome crafts with your friends.

 

• Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 16-19 & Mar. 29-Apr. 2

1:00-3:00 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

CODING WITH SCRATCH

For ages 8-16. Learn how to program using Scratch! This visually-based programming language helps you create interactive stories, games and animations, and share your creations online. Registration required.

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 16

2:00-4:00 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

CRAFTING 101

For ages 6 & over. Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Week and get creative. Supplies provided. Registration required.

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 16

2:00-3:00 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

FROM MINECRAFT TO MANDALA

For ages 5 & over. Complex colouring books are all the rage. Join us for a come-and-go colouring program using multiple mediums and techniques.

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 16

2:00-4:00 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

MARSHMALLOW MADNESS

For ages 6 & over. Join us for a little medieval madness and learn how to build catapults and shooters with your friends. Load your creations with marshmallows

and try to hit the targets. Registration required.

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 16

2:00-3:00 pm

PW-Prince of Wales Branch

 

LITTLEBITS CREATION STATION

For ages 9-13. Make, create, and invent with littleBits electronic modules that snap together with magnets. Build a variety of gizmos using compatible pieces in a free play session with the Library's littleBits Kits. Please note this is not a take home project. Registration required.

 

• Tuesday, Feb. 16

4:00-5:00 pm

CO-Connaught Branch

 

• Thursday, Feb. 18

2:00-3:00 pm

RP-Regent Place Branch

 

• Tuesday, Mar. 29

2:00-3:00 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

CHINESE LION DANCE & LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Chung Wah Kung Fu Lion Dance. The Lion Dance is recognized round the world as an auspicious and festive display. It is lively, colourful and entertaining. The Lion acts as an intermediary, transcending the physical world to bring the blessings of heaven and earth.

 

• Wednesday, Feb. 10

Lion Dance: 1:30-2:30 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

FAUX STAINED GLASS ART

For ages 7 & over. Calling all creative kids! Create a stained glass painting using a tape resist technique. Registration required.

 

• Wednesday, Feb. 17

1:30-2:00 pm

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

ART SCAVENGERS!

For ages 6-9. Come search for art in the library, then make a fun new artwork from other things you find in the library. Bring your eyes! Registration required.

 

• Wednesday, Feb. 17

2:00-3:00 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

WINTER FUN!

For ages 6-10. Brighten up your outdoor space with some fun projects. Make a milk jug bird feeder and a beautiful sun catcher to add some colour to the outdoors. Registration required.

 

• Thursday, Feb. 18

2:00-3:00 pm

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

FAMILY FILM DAY

For families. Join us for an afternoon of movie fun for the whole family. Popcorn and juice provided.

 

• Friday, Feb. 19

2:00-3:30 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

IT'S GAME DAY!

For families. Enjoy an afternoon of fun with a variety of board games: Blokus, Dominion, Chutes and Ladders...to name a few! Try new games while you mix and mingle with other participants. Games provided. Appropriate for ages 5 and over.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 20

1:00-3:00 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

SNAKES ALIVE!

For ages 2-6. Wriggle and hiss. Join us for snake stories you won't want to miss.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 20

2:00-2:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

SILLY STORY SHOWDOWN!

For ages 5-10. Enjoy a selection of silly stories, then vote on which one is the silliest of all! Make your own interactive storybook in the style of Press Here or Open Very

Carefully.

 

• Thursday, Feb. 18

10:00-11:00 am

CO-Connaught Branch

 

OPTICAL ILLUSIONS

For ages 7-10. Can you believe your eyes? Come and explore this fascinating subject and create an illusion of your own to take home. Registration required.

 

• Thursday, Feb. 18

2:00-3:00 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

COOL CATS!

For ages 3-7. Join us for stories about some cool cats and make a craft to take home.

 

• Sunday, Feb. 21

2:00-2:45 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

WINTER INTO SPRING

For ages 2-5. Celebrate winter winds and spring flowers with two special storytimes.

Registration required.

 

• Mondays, Feb. 22 & Mar. 21

10:30-11:00 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

MELODIES AND MOVEMENT

For ages 6-10. Experience an interactive musical adventure through stories, songs and dance. Registration required.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 27

2:00-3:00 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

MMMM, COOKIES!

For ages 2-6. Everyone loves cookies! Come and listen to stories, songs and rhymes that feature this yummy treat.

 

• Saturday, Feb. 27

2:00-2:45 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

PROBLEMS!!!

For ages 2-6. It isn't always easy to solve a problem. Sometimes the situation requires a really creative solution. See how various storybook characters find their

way out of difficult situations.

 

• Saturday, Mar. 5

2:00-2:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

FAMILY MAKER AFTERNOON

For ages 6-12. Families are invited to engage in fun, hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It will be a blast! Parents must accompany and participate with their children. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Mar. 6

2:00-3:30 pm

GE-Glen Elm Branch

 

FAMILY STORYTIME CRAFTERNOON

For families. Join us for a leisurely afternoon of stories, crafting and refreshments. Supplies provided. Appropriate for ages 3 and over. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Mar. 6

2:00-3:00 pm

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

SENSORY BOTTLE KITS

For families. Create sensory bottles with your children. You'll fill your sensory bottles with fun items to challenge, engage and stretch the senses as you play with them together. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Mar. 6

2:00-3:30 pm

CO-Connaught Branch

 

SHOW US YOUR GREEN

For ages 2-6. St. Patrick's Day is coming. Join us for stories about the wee folk, shamrocks and more. Create a green craft to take home.

 

• Saturday, Mar. 12

2:00-2:45 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

SPA FACTORY FOR KIDS

For ages 7-12. Learn how to make simple all-natural bath fizzies that you can use at home. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Mar. 13

2:00-3:00 pm

CO-Connaught Branch

 

THE EASTER BUNNY HIP HOP

For families. Get your hop on and join the Easter Bunny for dancing, face painting and treats.

 

• Saturday, Mar. 19

10:00-11:00 am

SV-Sherwood Village Branch

 

FISHY TALES PUPPET SHOW

For everyone. This special black light puppet show features two under the sea stories: Fidgety Fish and Rainbow Fish. Come early, as seating is limited.

 

• Saturday, Mar. 19

2:00-2:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

EASTER FAMILY CRAFT PROGRAM

For ages 6 & over, accompanied by an adult. Eggs, rabbits and chicks - it's time to start thinking about decorating your home for Easter. Families are invited to spend time together making cards and other festive crafts. No younger siblings please. Registration required.

 

• Sunday, Mar. 20

2:00-3:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library

 

TRICKSTER TALES

For ages 3-7. Listen to stories about the trickster Coyote and make a fun craft to take home!

 

• Sunday, Mar. 20

2:00-2:45 pm

AL-Albert Branch

 

SPRING EGG HUNT!

For ages 3-8. You'll look high. You'll look low. Throughout the library you'll go! Find eggs hidden in the library, fill an egg carton and then exchange your eggs for a small prize! Egg cartons provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration required.

 

• Saturday, Mar. 26

9:30-10:30 am

SU-Sunrise Branch

 

CRAYON MAGIC

For ages 7-10. Crayons are not just for colouring. Explore some other fun ways to use them. Make a mobile and create a iron-on t-shirt design. Please bring a clean white or light coloured cotton t-shirt. Registration required.

 

• Wednesday, March 30

2:00-3:00 pm

GB-George Bothwell Branch

 

TREEHORN'S WISH: PUPPET SHOW

For ages 7 & over. This tabletop puppet show is based on the book by Florence Parry Heide and Edward Gorey. It’s Treehorn’s birthday and he’s clearing out his closet to make room for all the presents he wants. He’s sure this year he’s going to get a TV. Even if his parents don’t get him one, he can always wish for one from the genie he found in an old jug. He’d better be careful with those wishes though, he’s

already used up two wishing for a birthday cake with candles.

 

• Thursday, Mar. 31

2:00-2:30 pm

CC-Central Children's Library