Regina Public Library facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Regina Public Library |
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| Type | Public Library system of Regina |
| Coordinates | 50°26′55″N 104°36′52″W / 50.4485°N 104.6144°W (Central Library) |
| Branches | 9 |
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| Items collected | business directories, phone books, maps, government publications, books, periodicals, genealogy, local history, |
The Regina Public Library (RPL) is the main public library system for the city of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It offers many resources and programs for people of all ages.
The Regina Public Library is set up under a law called The Public Libraries Act, 1996. A group called the Regina Public Library Board manages and controls the library. This Board includes the Mayor of Regina and eight other people chosen by the City Council. They serve for two years.
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Awesome Library Services
The Regina Public Library offers many helpful services, including:
- Finding information and getting answers to questions
- Access to online articles and databases
- Information about local community events
- Free internet access
- Help finding new books to read
- Fun programs for kids, teens, and adults
- Book delivery for people who can't leave their homes
- Borrowing books from other libraries
- Free downloadable audiobooks
Library Locations
Regina Public Library has nine different locations across the city. Each branch provides books, programs, and friendly staff to help you.
RPL Film Theatre
The RPL Film Theatre is located at the Central Library. It shows movies from all over the world, sometimes up to fifteen films each month! It's the only cinema in Regina that shows new and different types of movies. You can watch Canadian, foreign, and independent films, plus documentaries.
Dunlop Art Gallery
The Dunlop Art Gallery is found at both the Central Library and the Sherwood Village Library. This gallery is all about showing, researching, and sharing different kinds of visual arts and culture. It's a great place to see cool art!
Prairie History Room
The Prairie History Room is a special collection of books and materials. It focuses on the history of the Prairies, from early times until today. You can find information about families and local history here. This room is on the main floor of the Central Library.
Special Learning Programs
The library also has special programs to help people of all ages improve their reading and writing skills. These services are located on the second floor of the Central Library.
Library Branches
Regina Public Library has nine branches across the city.
Central Library
The Central Library is in downtown Regina, on 12th Avenue. It's across from Victoria Park. The current building officially opened on December 5, 1962. It is the biggest of the nine libraries in the system. Central Library is a busy place in the heart of downtown Regina.
It has many programs, training opportunities, and art shows in the Dunlop Art Gallery. It also has film screenings in its own movie theatre. The Children's Library, with lots of books and activities for kids, is on the lower level of the Central Branch.
The original library building was taken down in June 1961. Work on the new library started right away. Some parts of the old building were saved and used in the new one. For example, the stonework with the sign "Regina Public Library" is now in the entrance. A round medal with the library's symbol – a torch and an open book – is also still displayed.
Albert Library
Albert Library is in North Central Regina on Robinson Street. It serves the North Central area of Regina. The building was designed by architect Joseph Warburton and opened in 1927. This library has a large collection of books and items that focus on Indigenous peoples. It also offers programs that help people learn about the many different cultures in Regina, especially the Indigenous community.
Connaught Library
Connaught Library is in the West End of Regina, on the corner of Elphinstone and 13th Avenue. It's across from Connaught Public School. This branch was designed by architect Joseph Warburton and opened in 1930. It works with local groups and schools to offer programs. It also has after-school programs and activities for teens.
George Bothwell Library
George Bothwell Library is in the south part of the Southland Mall. This library opened in 1995. It's a full-service branch, meaning it offers all the regular library services. It has a comfortable seating area with natural light and plants. In 2016, the library was updated. It now has direct access to the mall, more seating, and spaces for group work.
Glen Elm Library
Glen Elm Library is on Dewdney Avenue, next to the Glencairn Shopping Centre. It is a full-service branch. It offers many programs, services, and collections for people of all ages.
Prince of Wales Library
Prince of Wales Library is just east of downtown Regina. It's near Elliott St. and 14th Avenue. This is a cozy branch that offers many services and resources. It has been open since 1913, making it one of the oldest branches! In 2011, it moved to a new building connected to the Core-Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre. The Prince of Wales branch has popular and new books and audio materials. You can find fiction and non-fiction paperbacks, plus popular items for children like board books, picture books, and comics. This branch also has music CDs, DVDs, and over 100 popular magazines and newspapers.
Regent Place Library
Regent Place Library is in the northern part of Regina at 331 Albert Street in the Market Mall. Regina Public Library opened its first shopping mall location here in 1966. In August 2012, Regent Place Library moved to its current spot. It is a full-service branch. It offers free public programs for all ages, computer access, and many different collections.
Sherwood Village Library
Sherwood Village Library is in the northwest area of Regina, near Rochdale Crossing on Rochdale Blvd. This is a full-service library. It offers free public programs for all ages and has a wide variety of collections.
Sunrise Library
Sunrise Library shares its building with the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre, in southeast Regina. Sunrise Library opened in 1990. It is a smaller branch, but it offers a wide variety of programs, services, and collections.
See also
- List of Carnegie libraries in Canada
