Whitbourne Public Library

08/09/2026

In honour of the , our is Rebecca Hainnu's "The Spirit of the Sea"📚

This beautifully illustrated picture books tells the story of the spirit of the sea. Once a young woman who refused to marry, the lies and deceit of a treacherous bird and her own father's cowardice lead Nuliajuq to a life of solitude at the bottom of the ocean as the powerful, at times vengeful, spirit of the sea.

"The Spirit of the Sea" provides young readers with an authentic retelling of one of the most important, powerful legends in the canon of Inuit traditional stories.

Browse all the latest additions to our collections using the lists on our What to Read Next Guide:
➡️ https://guides.nlpl.ca/ReadNext

[Image ID: Rebecca Hainnu's "The Spirit of the Sea" sitting on a shelf with a stuffed animal puffin. Heading in white reads “ ”. NLPL logo.]

08/07/2026

"The age you are, the age you feel — there is so much more to say…"

"There Is So Much More To Say" is a performance that makes multigenerational conversations with the people who are in the room 🎭 Created by collaborators ages 19-70, this performance addresses a collective longing and social hesitation of our time. Hosted and performed by Erin Brubacher, Seung Eun Cha, and Anne Wessels.

Join us at one of three performances at Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries! It is FREE to register, but registration is required as space is limited.

📆 Tuesday Aug 18 @ 7pm*
📍Torbay History House

📆Wednesday Aug 19 @ 5:30pm*
📍Carbonear Public Library

📆Saturday Aug 22 @ 12pm*
📍Conception Bay South Public Library

*The performance runs approximately 100 minutes.*

🎭An invitation to audience members from the artists🎭
Bring an object that means something to you, that you would be willing to lend to the performance. It should be something that you would be okay with other people seeing or touching while we are together, but you will take it home with you!

This work has received funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Public funding for the arts is essential. We know there is not enough to go around and are grateful for this support.

08/06/2026

Our librarian just finished Love You More by Emily Giffin. What is your latest favourite read? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below. ⬇️

08/06/2026

Looking for your next great read? 📖

Discover ebooks and audiobooks by Newfoundland and Labrador authors, or explore stories set right here at home! Whether you're reading on the couch or listening on the go, your next adventure is just a few taps away 📖

Read Local. Listen Local. Explore Newfoundland & Labrador Stories on Libby:
📖https://elibrary.overdrive.com/collection/1823007

OR

Visit our Newfoundland and Labrador Collections and Services Info Guide to access local stories!
📖https://guides.nlpl.ca/NLCollectionsandServices/NLNewArrivalsandLibby

[Image ID: White crumpled paper background with clipart of a smartphone, tablet, and computer screen displaying the "NL/Local Books" book list on Libby. Text: Discover Local eBooks & Audiobooks. Read Local. Listen Local. Explore Newfoundland & Labrador Stories. Libby and NLPL logos.]

08/02/2026

Applications are now open for the Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award which has been established to promote the development of librarianship in Newfoundland and Labrador. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis to applicants seeking funding for library‐related projects or assistance in pursuing full-time or part-time graduate studies (online or in person) in librarianship, archival studies, or teacher librarianship.

Amount of Awards – 2026: Up to $1500.00
Deadline for application: August 31, 2026

https://www.library.mun.ca/mwtf/

08/02/2026

The TD Summer Reading Club is an easy way to encourage the kids in your life to read every day over the summer.

A fun literacy practice is to make art together! Drawing, painting, building, and creating are all fun for kids and can be done together. The library has tons of books on making, so drop by your local library and check out the non-fiction collection this summer! Whatever way you choose to keep reading—the library is here for you this summer.

Haven't signed up yet? Drop into any library to register, get a free summer reading kit, and be entered into our weekly prize draws.

More info here: https://guides.nlpl.ca/SummerReading

07/31/2026

Whitbourne Public Library job opportunity! I can forward you a word doc copy if needed. The town council also has a copy. Deadline for submissions is 4pm TODAY July 31. Email or Fax your submission to the Eastern Division office. Attn: Sarah Bartlett, acting Division Manager. Thank you for your interest in keeping our beautiful little library welcoming and inviting. Please share.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

To provide janitorial service
at the
Whitbourne Public Library
from
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027

Part 1 - General

1.​The Provincial Information and Library Resources Board (“the PILRB”) requests quotes from qualified companies or individuals to provide janitorial and light maintenance work as described in Part 2 - Specifications at the Whitbourne Public Library, 494 Main Street, Whitbourne, NL.

2.​The duration of this contract shall be for 12 months beginning on September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

3.​The PILRB reserves the option to renew any awarded contract for this work, without any changes, additions or deletions, for two (2) additional years.

4. ​Failure to perform the work described in Part 2 - Specifications may be grounds for the PILRB to terminate any awarded contract.

5.​The lowest or any proposal received will not necessarily be accepted.

6. ​Proposals shall be submitted on the attached form and either emailed or faxed to:

​Provincial Information and Library Resources Board
​Eastern Division
​Arts and Culture Centre
​St. John’s, NL A1B 3A3
​Attn: Sarah Bartlett
​
​Email: [email protected]
​Fax number: (709) 737-3571

7.​The deadline for the submission of proposals shall be 4:00 pm, July 31, 2026.

8. For any clarifications, pleases contact Sarah Bartlett, Acting Eastern Division​Manager, at (telephone) 709-737-3508 or (e-mail) [email protected]
​
There are free copies of the agreement and form at the library desk and community bulletin boards

Town of Whitbourne

07/28/2026

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

To provide janitorial service
at the
Whitbourne Public Library
from
September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027

Part 1 - General

1.​The Provincial Information and Library Resources Board (“the PILRB”) requests quotes from qualified companies or individuals to provide janitorial and light maintenance work as described in Part 2 - Specifications at the Whitbourne Public Library, 494 Main Street, Whitbourne, NL.

2.​The duration of this contract shall be for 12 months beginning on September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027.

3.​The PILRB reserves the option to renew any awarded contract for this work, without any changes, additions or deletions, for two (2) additional years.

4. ​Failure to perform the work described in Part 2 - Specifications may be grounds for the PILRB to terminate any awarded contract.

5.​The lowest or any proposal received will not necessarily be accepted.

6. ​Proposals shall be submitted on the attached form and either emailed or faxed to:

​Provincial Information and Library Resources Board
​Eastern Division
​Arts and Culture Centre
​St. John’s, NL A1B 3A3
​Attn: Sarah Bartlett
​
​Email: [email protected]
​Fax number: (709) 737-3571

7.​The deadline for the submission of proposals shall be 4:00 pm, July 31, 2026.

8. For any clarifications, pleases contact Sarah Bartlett, Acting Eastern Division​Manager, at (telephone) 709-737-3508 or (e-mail) [email protected]
​
There are free copies of the agreement and form at the library desk and community bulletin boards

Town of Whitbourne

07/27/2026

🌟 Attention Parents and Early Childhood Educators 🌟

Looking for a pre-planned STORYTIME KIT to share with the kids in your life? Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries has a collection of kits available for checkout (can be requested from any library in the province):

QUICK KITS include:
📚A book
🔶Flannel Pieces
🐣Puppets or other props
🎵Songs, rhymes, and finger-plays.
🪪Any cardholder can borrow -- NEW titles available

New! FOLLOW-ALONG KITS include:
📚13 books of the same title
🔶Felt story and/or props.
🪪Educator Cardholders only

SMALL GROUP STORYTIME KITS include:
📚5 books
🔶Flannel stories
🐣Puppets and props
🎵Songs, rhymes & finger-plays.
🪪Educator Cardholders only

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL KITS include:
📚8 Books covering topics such as: anger, worry, friends, grief and death.
🐧Activity for child and caregiver to complete.
🪪Any cardholder can borrow

BOOK BUNDLES include:
📚7-8 Books
💿CD or DVDs
🪪Any cardholder can borrow

Explore our Storytime Kit Titles on our website. Scan the QR Code on the poster or see the link in the first comment.

07/25/2026

‼️ DYK ‼️ the Whitbourne Public Library now has a dedicated creation station space where kids can be their creative selves? It is a self-directed art space with various creative materials supplied for free. Check out how to create an origami sailboat or design your own friendship bracelet! So many artistic ideas!
(Of course, our sneaky librarian will always have a book recommendation included too!)

We are OPEN on
Tuesdays 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8pm
Thursdays 11am to 3pm
Saturdays 11am to 4pm

Thank you for your patience as we reconfigure our space to better serve you every day. See you at the library! 📚 ♥️

Town of Whitbourne