April 2, 2026
A Message from Jeff Barber, Library Director and CEO
On March 25, 2026, Regina City Council confirmed for us that there is currently not enough debt room to proceed with the current Central Library Renewal Project, as proposed.
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March 13, 2026
A Letter from Marj Gavigan, Chair of the Regina Public Library Board of Directors
On Wednesday night we were told by the City there is not enough money to support a new Central Library.
This is contrary to what we were told in July 2024 when Council approved our funding.
January 7, 2026
Central Library Renewal Advances at City Council
We are pleased by City Council’s decision to approve our special mill rate request for Central Library Renewal.
October 8, 2025
RFQ posted to SaskTenders website
Regina Public Library posted its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to the SaskTenders website as a first step in finding a developer to help construct a renewed Central Library.
September 24, 2025
RPL Board leaps forward on Central Library Renewal
Regina is a big step closer to having its own modern downtown library.
At its regular Board meeting on Sept 23, the RPL Board of Directors approved a motion to move forward with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a developer partner for a renewed Central Library.
March 17, 2025
RPL Presents Mill Rate Requests to City Council
We spoke with Regina City Council on March 17, 2025 to discuss Regina Public Library’s 2025 Mill Rate Requests.
Board Chair Marj Gavigan spoke directly to City Council about these requests.
October 1, 2024
City Council confirms commitment to Central Library funding
The motion to reconsider Council’s prior approval of the mill rate and debt necessary for a new Central Library was defeated at a City Council meeting today. That is great news, because it means our work can continue to move forward.
July 12, 2024
The Central Library Renewal Project: Where it’s at, what’s next, and what’s going on – July 12, 2024
We are thrilled with City Council’s July 9 decision to commit to debt financing and a dedicated mill rate request (in principle) to fund a new Central Library. This project has been a longtime in the making, and there’s lots more to do. Read on to find out more.
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