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May 2 – Biblio Files photos and talk

Posted on April 25, 2019 | Leave a comment

https://uofrpress.ca/Books/B/Biblio-Files

THURSDAY NOON FORUMS

Thursday May 2nd. 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Room 112 College Building, 2155 College Ave., Regina

Course Fee: $5 unless otherwise stated (See note below re coupon)

BIBLIO FILES: A HISTORY OF THE REGINA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join Biblio Files editors, Susan Birley, Anne Campbell and Jeannie Mah, to learn about the past hundred years of the Regina Public Library. Discover how the Library evolved, over decades of technological and cultural shifts, to reflect the needs of the community. The RPL story, told through the voices of Chief Librarians, library workers, RPL Board and community members, will be of interest to students of women’s history, social history, cultural institutions and anyone who loves libraries.

https://www.uregina.ca/cce/personal-enrichment/assets/docs/pdf/llc-program-guide.pdf

If you haven’t been to a Thursday Forum before, there are coupons for a free entry for yourself and a friend on page 25 of the PDF.

You don’t need to pre-register, but get there a bit early to ensure a seat.

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History of RPL book launch Oct 28

Posted on October 24, 2017 | Leave a comment

Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library will be launched on Saturday October 28 at 3 pm at the Central Library in Regina.

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FRPL AGM

Posted on October 20, 2017 | Leave a comment

FRPL AGM Sat Oct 21, 2017, 1:30 PM, Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Avenue. It’s been a significant year for libraries in the province. Topics include: Central Library, Prairie History Room, new Albert Library, RPL Strategic Plan, Provincial library funding, FRPL Events, History Book launch

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Albert Library building for sale

Posted on July 16, 2017 | Leave a comment

As has been known for quite some time that this would happen, the Albert Library building is now up for sale, as the library functions will now move into the new Mâmawêyatitân Centre shared facility.

Here is a news article

http://regina.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1164131

This is the RFP with details

https://www.reginalibrary.ca/sites/default/files/guides/AlbertLibraryRFP-2017-05-25.pdf

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Two petitions to sign

Posted on April 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

1. The petition calling for funding cut-backs has regularly been presented in the legislature by MLA Carla Beck. A copy can be downloaded here https://savesasklibraries.ca/action-centre Petition_Libraries_2017_03_24 Save Sask Libraries petition instructions Mar 28, 2017

2. The petition calling for a referendum on restoring library funding is well on its way to getting the 125,000 signatures required to legally force a referendum. See the website at http://www.votelibrarypetition.ca/ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/librarypetition/

VOTE Library Petition VOTE Petition FAQs VOTE Library Petition signing instructions

Volunteers are need to assist in this process by collecting signatures at public events.

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Update on budget cut action

Posted on April 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

Thanks to library supporters for all the letter-writing, phone calls, petition signing and attending events. The government is now in the process of reviewing its budget on library funding! There may be Cabinet meetings concerning the budget this weekend – so keep on contacting your MLA!

1. The two RPL sessions on how the budget cuts would affect services in Regina and province-wide were very well attended. Information about the situation affecting the RPL and provincial library services is located at https://www.reginalibrary.ca/about/in-the-media

2. The Saskatchewan Library Association has the RPL information, plus other facts, and a good updated list of items that have been in the media. https://www.reginalibrary.ca/about/in-the-media

3. The Saskatchewan Library Trustees’ Association also has a position statement, media reports, and responses to the budget cuts from across Canada. http://slta.ca/

4. The movement across Saskatchewan is highlighted on the Save Saskatchewan Libraries (formerly Support Our Saskatchewan Libraries) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863999523837974/

5. Actions being taken are at the website https://savesasklibraries.ca/news/

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