Please join us for 'An Evening With Cathy Marie Buchanan'. Cathy Marie Buchanan will discuss the story behind her novel The Painted Girls and will participate in an onstage interview hosted by Susanna Kearsley on Monday, October 6, at 7p.m at the Central Library.The Painted Girls is one of ten books nominated for the Ontario Library Association's Evergreen™ Award Program. The program was introduced to give adult library patrons the opportunity to vote for a work of Canadian fiction or non-fiction that they have liked the most from the nominated titles.Susanna Kearsley, host of the evening, is an accomplished and award winning Canadian author.Books will be available for purchase and author signing, courtesy of Blue Heron Books.Registration is required. Register in person, online, or by calling any location of the Whitby Public Library.
Excellent, clean facility with a variety of free programs. There is a free drop in storytime program on wed evenings that is completely engaging for babies to young children.
Also, try the rapid release feature. Rent new 'popular movies for 2 days...all included with your library card. Very cool.Read more
2014 Municipal & School Board ElectionsOctober 27, 2014The Township will once again use the MailIn Ballot method for the 2014 Municipal & School Board Elections.To confirm you are an eligible elector and that your mailing information is correct, please visit our Voter Lookup page.Or, for more information the 2014 Municipal Election, visit our Municipal Elections Webpage .
Will nuture and foster the joy of reading in children.Will promote literacy.Will have a current, broad collection of up-to-date fiction and non fiction materials.Will provide current technology-not just books.The library will be the centre of the community, a popular community spot that is both accessible, welcoming and safe.Will be fiscally responsible and generously funded.Aspires to be a valued community partner that contributes by informing and inspiring its citizenry.Avoid Late FeesTo avoid late fees make sure you bring your library items into your library no later than 15 minutes before closing.Do not drop them into the drop off box, as you will incur a late fine.To renew an item:Call your library before closing. To renew on line please use our website, find catalogue tab, then my account, type in your usename and password (your library card number for both unless you have already changed it) then go to current transactions. Unless the item(s) are due that day or on hold for another patron you can click renew.