Whitby Public Library

🍂 Our fall programs are here! 🍂
From creative activities and family fun to learning opportunities, conversations and more, there are lots of ways to make the most of the season at the Whitby Public Library.

👉 Explore the fall lineup today at https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/

A day trip to the Royal Ontario Museum just got a lot easier on the wallet! Our Community passes are the ticket to affordable fun.

🚅Weekend GO train ticket: $10 each family member (kids under 12 are free)
🌭Hot dog cart: $40
✅Family ROM Pass: $0 ($240 value)
💙Daytrip summer memories: $0

We recently added five new Community Passes to our collection. What adventure will you take today?! https://whitbylibrary.ca/communitypasses

SAVE THE DATE! This year’s CBC Kids Reads LIVE will be at Whitby Public Library and you can be part of it! See below for the details, and head to lnk.bio/cbckids.

Get ready for a book-tastic day of stories, silliness and superstar characters. Join Gary the Unicorn, Cottonball and PAW Patrol’s Chase for a live celebration of reading, featuring fun activities, crafts and storytimes inspired by five amazing Canadian picture books. Best of all, kids get to pick the winner! Kids will vote for their favourite book and find out which story takes home the top prize!

And that’s not all:

🎥 Step into the Be on TV station
🤩 Meet Gary, Cottonball and Chase
📚 Sing, dance, laugh and celebrate the joy of reading!

Best of all, it’s FREE!

DATE: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Whitby Public Library - Central Library
405 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON L1N 6A1

We’ll see you there!

Young people are making a difference at the Library.💙
On this International Youth Day, we're celebrating the incredible teens who give their time, ideas, and energy to help make the Whitby Public Library a place where everyone can belong, learn, and discover.
From helping events run smoothly to advising us on Library programs and services, our teen volunteers bring perspectives that make our Library stronger. We're lucky to have you!

📸 A Little Kit. A Lot of Wow! 🔍
Whether you're selling handmade items, photographing collectibles, or capturing the perfect product shot, our Small Object Photography Discovery Kit has everything you need to create professional-looking images at home.
Borrow it today and discover what's possible behind the lens.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/543x5654

Pop by the Library most days and there's a good chance you'll spot a child on the hunt for nautical friends. 🦀Our summer Scavenger Hunt is so popular! We've tied the activity into this year's TD Summer Reading Club theme, "Dive In". Find the splashy icons and choose a sticker. Super fun, right?!💙🏖️

Celebrate the crowns we're born with! Venesse Lewis, founder of Niya’s Coily World and award-winning children’s author, will be at the Central Library for an interactive storytime for all ages! Hear Niya’s story, learn about hair diversity, and join an empowering conversation about confidence.

📍Central Library
⏰10:30-11:00 a.m.
🗓 Saturday, August 8
📣Drop-in program

Look at our little glow-up at the Central Library! A before-and-after of the southwest corner on the second floor, promoting our bookable study rooms. We love how it pops. Book a space online and then head to the blue wall. Your quiet space is waiting.💙🥳https://tinyurl.com/bdu4vc9s

The many faces of Milo! 💙Here's a sneak peek of an awesome behind-the-scenes photo shoot for an upcoming Library campaign. More details soon. 😉

It's time to Choose Your Own Adventure! We provide a few clues, you take a chance, and a surprise awaits. 🥳Come on risk takers, this is for you!😀Your next favourite read could be waiting in a brown paper bag. 💙 There's something for all ages. Drop by any of our locations. While supplies last! https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/event/4023343