Whitewood Public Library

06/24/2026

As a tribute to America's 250th Anniversary, please leave a comment about what America means to you....

06/23/2026

New book just in!

Celebrate the heart and soul of America with #1 New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt’s all-new picture book! Just in time for America's 250th anniversary!

Join the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your little ones shout, “I’m so glad you were born, America!” This joyful and patriotic picture book celebrates the people, places, history, and values that make our country extraordinary.

Perfect for children and families, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates America’s rich heritage and traditions. From the founding principles of democracy and equality to the freedoms we cherish—like freedom of speech, religion, and opportunity—this book is a heartfelt reminder of why we’re so thankful for the U.S.A.

With fun rhymes, colorful scenes, and a spirit of celebration, America, I’m So Glad You Were Born is ideal for:

Teaching kids about America’s history, values, and diversity
Inspiring gratitude and pride in our country
Celebrating Independence Day, patriotic holidays, or any day you want to honor America

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Tech Tuesday Tip: How to Delete Cookies! 🍪 (and we're not talking about the ones with chocolate chips)

On Desktop (on Chrome) 💻
Click the 3 dots (top right) ⋮

Click Clear browsing data 🗑️

Choose a time range (like All time) ⏳

Check Cookies and other site data 🍪

Hit Clear data ✨

On Mobile (on Chrome) 📱
Tap the 3 dots (top or bottom corner) ⋮

Tap Clear browsing data ⚙️

Check Cookies and site data 🍪

Tap Clear data 🛑

⚠️ Heads up: This will log you out of most websites, so keep your passwords handy!

Join us for Tech Tuesday tonight, bring your questions and devices for totally free help from 6:30-8 pm!

06/23/2026

Unfortunately our phone service is still not working properly - if you call in, you cannot hear us (but we can hear you)! I have been working with Blue Peak since yesterday to resolve this.

If you do call in, just state what you need - even though we cannot answer, we can hear you! Or, email us at [email protected].

06/23/2026

We are so proud of all the kids who signed up for our Collaborative Summer Library Program! 📚☀️

It's been wonderful to see so many young readers completing their reading sheets, discovering great books, and collecting fun prizes along the way. Keep up the amazing work!

Now we need your help! If you've read a book that you absolutely LOVED, stop by the library and fill out one of our special book recommendation bookmarks.

We'll be displaying these bookmarks throughout the library so everyone can discover new favorites recommended by fellow readers. Who knows? Your recommendation might inspire someone else's next great adventure!

Happy reading, and keep those pages turning! 📖✨

06/23/2026

Last weekend, Racine presented her fascinating research on Crook City. Many people who once lived in the area attended, making it a special opportunity to reconnect with the community's rich history.

Those in attendance were captivated by the stories, historical information, and wonderful collection of photographs that brought the past to life.

This presentation is not available on YouTube, but you can watch it by clicking the link below:

https://youtu.be/dy8rAfWK4_A?si=SbCpgTpD1H7MsGte

Thank you, Racine, for preserving and sharing this important piece of local history!

06/22/2026

Check out this new book!

No one has written more authoritatively on the life of Elizabeth II than Robert Hardman, the only biographer to have interviewed the entire Royal Family. On the centenary of her birth, amid all the commemorating and celebrating, it is time to bring the whole extraordinary story of her life to a new audience in a fresh, accessible, concise portrait—one which will enthrall those who have now come to realize that Elizabeth II was not merely the most famous woman in the world, captured on banknotes, coins, and The Crown. She was one of history’s all-time greats, and this finely-written and original narrative reveals why.

06/22/2026

Anyone else having phone issues today through Blue Peak? Calls come in but when we answer, the caller cannot hear us.

So we are not ignoring calls, we just can't answer them!

Send a message to learn more