Whitby Public Library

Whitby Public Library Serving the Town of Whitby, Ontario
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📚 A First for Durham Region 📚The Whitby Public Library is proud to be the first library in Durham Region to offer free m...
06/02/2026

📚 A First for Durham Region 📚
The Whitby Public Library is proud to be the first library in Durham Region to offer free memberships to Indigenous people living on any Ontario First Nations Reserve who self-identify as Indigenous.

By expanding access to library collections, resources, and services, we're helping connect more people with Indigenous voices, stories, and knowledge. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and to fostering welcoming, inclusive spaces for learning, reflection, and discovery.

Learn more and find out how to apply by visiting https://whitbylibrary.ca/FirstNationsMembership

The results are in! ✅Last month, we asked the community to help choose a design for our new pollinator garden and we wer...
06/01/2026

The results are in! ✅
Last month, we asked the community to help choose a design for our new pollinator garden and we were thrilled by the response. Hundreds of votes were cast online and in person with the results being so close that we couldn't choose just one winner!

Designs 2 and 3 finished nearly neck and neck, so we're combining elements from both to create a garden inspired directly by your feedback. This new space will help support pollinators, strengthen local biodiversity, and create opportunities for nature-focused learning and Library programs. 🌱

Planting begins this fall. Stay tuned as this community-created garden starts to bloom! 🌼

🌱 The Pollinator Garden Project is starting to sprout 🌱Volunteers from Central Lake Ontario Conservation CLOCA, Durham ...
05/28/2026

🌱 The Pollinator Garden Project is starting to sprout 🌱
Volunteers from Central Lake Ontario Conservation CLOCA, Durham Master Gardeners, local teens, and Library staff came together to prepare the site for our brand-new pollinator garden! From laying cardboard to spreading mulch, it was incredible to watch this future green space start to take shape.

This new garden—made possible through funding from TD Friends of the Environment—will help support pollinators, strengthen local biodiversity, and create new opportunities for nature-focused Library programs. And this is only the beginning… planting comes later this fall!

Thank you to everyone who is helping bring this special community space to life. And stay tuned! The winning garden design (voted on by you!) will be announced June 1. 🐝

Take a Bookmark. Leave a Smile! Members of the Ormiston PS writing club dropped by the Rossland Branch with a special de...
05/26/2026

Take a Bookmark. Leave a Smile! Members of the Ormiston PS writing club dropped by the Rossland Branch with a special delivery. Students in grades 4-7 crafted handmade bookmarks for members of the community. The thought behind the project? "A little act of kindness to brighten someone's reading time." Thank you for sharing your thoughtfulness with us and dozens of Rossland patrons. Get them while they last. 💙

🎲 Your favourite board game started as someone’s idea… why not yours? 🎲Whether you’ve dreamed up a fast-paced party game...
05/26/2026

🎲 Your favourite board game started as someone’s idea… why not yours? 🎲
Whether you’ve dreamed up a fast-paced party game, a strategy showdown or something completely unique, "Build your own Board Game" will help you turn your concept into a real prototype you can take home. During this adult program you’ll learn the basics of board game design, discover creative resources and build something uniquely yours.

📍 Central Library
🗓 Monday, June 8
⏰ 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Register today at https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/event/4016367

🔵 Once in a blue moon... literally! 🔵This month’s Blue Moon is the perfect excuse to look up, get curious and explore th...
05/25/2026

🔵 Once in a blue moon... literally! 🔵
This month’s Blue Moon is the perfect excuse to look up, get curious and explore the science, stories and mysteries of Earth’s closest neighbour. From beautiful picture books for children to fascinating reads for adults, we’ve gathered some moon-themed titles for all ages! Discover them today at https://tinyurl.com/2hwe3ck3

🎉 Shop the sale. Score a bonus. 🎉To celebrate our very first Book Sale, we’ve got special gifts with purchase available ...
05/21/2026

🎉 Shop the sale. Score a bonus. 🎉
To celebrate our very first Book Sale, we’ve got special gifts with purchase available while supplies last!

Spend:
📖 $5 — get a reading-themed vinyl sticker
🔑 $15 — get a 3D-printed keychain
🛍 $25 — get a Whitby Public Library tote bag
🖼 $40 — get a vintage archival print featuring a historic Whitby image

Find your next great read, support your library, and take home something extra special. We can’t wait to see you at the Central Library on Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.!
Book Sale details can be found at https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/event/3999933

🎟 Ready When You Are 🎟Community Passes are changing. Starting Thursday, July 2, Community Passes will be available on a ...
05/20/2026

🎟 Ready When You Are 🎟
Community Passes are changing. Starting Thursday, July 2, Community Passes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to help reduce long wait times and improve access for everyone.

To prepare for this change:
• Community Passes will be temporarily unavailable from June 1–30
• All existing holds will be cancelled on June 1

👉 Details at https://whitbylibrary.ca/communitypasses

Your summer starts here 🌻From hands-on workshops and family fun to author talks, creative programs, and so much more—our...
05/19/2026

Your summer starts here 🌻
From hands-on workshops and family fun to author talks, creative programs, and so much more—our summer lineup is now live and ready to explore!
👉 Browse programs, discover something new, and start planning your summer with us today at https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/

📣 We’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2026 Poetry Contest! 🎉With so many powerful, imaginative, and beautifully ...
05/15/2026

📣 We’re thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2026 Poetry Contest! 🎉
With so many powerful, imaginative, and beautifully written entries, the judges had an exceptionally difficult time choosing the finalists. Our staff was over the moon with the amount of submissions again this year! As promised, the winners are published on our website! https://whitbylibrary.ca/PoetryContest2026

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