There are two drop-in family storytimes available for you to attend on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
Toddler Time @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.
This session will begin the week of April 15th until the week of May 20th.
In person registration for this program begins on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Telephone registration will take place after 12 noon by calling 905-655-3191.
New knitters of all ages are welcome to join us for this program at Brooklin Branch. In six sessions you will learn how to knit and complete a small project. Materials will be provided. This program runs for 6 weeks, beginning Tuesday, April 16th until May 21st..
Registration begins Wednesday, April 10th at 10 a.m. in-person, or after 12:00 noon by calling 905 655-3191.
** Registrants in Grade 3+ and parents are also welcome!**
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.
Registration is not required for this program.
The spring session will being on Wednesday, April 17 and will continue until Wednesday, May 22.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
Toddler Time @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 35 months of age and their caregivers.
This session will begin the week of April 15th until the week of May 20th.
In person registration for this program begins on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Telephone registration will take place after 12 noon by calling 905-655-3191.
Stories for 3s & 4s is an action packed half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes for three and four year olds to enjoy.
Registration will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in person. Telephone registration will be accepted after 12:00 noon by calling 905 655-3191 for any available spaces.
Have you taken our courses, had time to practice, and now need a refresher?
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer help session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Sessions are one hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
We can help you learn to:
-Complete an online form
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Create an email account and manage your mail
-Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
-Sign up for and use Facebook
-Use the library research databases
-Use Microsoft Office
We can also review any topic that is covered in our group classes.
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
The Library reserves the right to limit registration.
Central Library - Lab
Watch Out for Sharks @ Rossland
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Watch Out for Sharks!
In our Pass The Book 2013 title: Unbroken, Loius gets up close and personal with sharks.
You can too when you create your own surprise painting with wax crayons.
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this half-hour of stories, songs and fingerplays.
Registration is not required. All ages welcome.
Drop in to the Central Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 pm for stories, songs, fingerplays and a time for families to enjoy themselves together.
This program is open to children of all ages (and their parents) and no registration is required. ** Please note that this will be the last evening of our Spring session. Storytime will resume again in fall. **
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment.
Registration is not required for this program.
The spring session will being on Thursday, April 18 and will continue until Thursday, May 23.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
Babytime @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Infants (0-18 months) and their caregivers can enjoy this half hour of songs, stories and fingerplays in an interactive environment. In person registration for this program begins on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. Telephone registration will take place after 12 noon by calling 905-655-3191.
The session begins the week of April 15th until the week of May 20th.
In person registration for this program begins on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Telephone registration will take place after 12 noon by calling 905-655-3191.
** Please note the session on Monday, May 20th will not be held due to the Library closure on Victoria Day.**
Toddler Time is a fun-filled half hour with active songs, stories and felt boards for children 19 months - 36 months of age and their caregivers.
In person registration begins on Wednesday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m. Telephone registration will be accepted at 12 noon by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
The spring session will begin on Thursday, April 18 and run until Thursday, May 23.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
Stories for 3's & 4's @ Rossland
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Come join us for songs and stories, movement and rhymes for ages 3 and 4.
This session runs for 6 weeks from April 18th until May 23rd.
Registration begins on Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m., in person or by telephone after 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Do you want to practice your English language skills? We can help! Drop by the Whitby Central Library Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call Maria 905 686-2661 or email: MAbogado@cdcd.org. The Conversation Circle is run by Settlement Services of Community Development Council Durham.
Central - Meeting Room 2
Book Pirates @ Central - FULL
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This is our last night for book club! We will be meeting in Room 1, as Wesley King is here.
Central Library - Children's Program Room
Author Visit with Wesley King
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Central Branch of the Whitby Public Library is pleased to welcome local author Wesley King. Students in grades 6 and up are invited to hear about the author’s journey to becoming a writer, learn about what it takes to get a book published, and hear Wesley King read from his first book The Vindico. You’ll also have a chance to ask the author your questions and get an autograph. Blue Heron Books will have books available for purchase.
Participants are invited to bring a picture or a description of a superhero or villain that they have created to share with Wesley King, and to have displayed in the library afterwards.
Please register online, in person at any library branch or by calling 905-668-6531 ext. 2010.
The Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre, in partnership with the Whitby Public Library, will be holding a free interview skills workshop. Come and learn how to prepare for an interview, types of common interview questions, and strategies for answering questions effectively.
Registration is required. To register call 905 668-6531 x.2020 or email askreference@whitbylibrary.on.ca or register by clicking on the green button below.
Central - Meeting Room 2
Drop-in Family Storytime @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this half-hour of stories, songs and fingerplays.
Registration is not required. All ages welcome.
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this half-hour of stories, songs and fingerplays.
Registration is not required. All ages welcome. ** Please note that this will be the last morning of our Spring session. Storytime will resume in the fall. **
Central Library
Drop-in Family Storytime @ Rossland
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to this half-hour of stories, songs and fingerplays.
Registration is not required. All ages welcome.
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
The Brooklin Branch presents The Ideas Cafe - The news, your views.
Seniors are invited to discuss current events and world affairs.
The group meets twice a month in the Board Room at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library.
Register in-person at the Brooklin Community Centre reception desk.
Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to join us on the fourth Monday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. as we get together to discuss what we've been reading, watching and listening to. This is an informal hour of talking, snacking and more! No registration required.
Central - Meeting Room 2
Introduction to Computers for English as a Second Language
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learners will study the basics of the Windows operating system, computer components, how to surf the internet, how to compose, send, and receive email, and basic word processing. This free program runs for 8 weeks starting Monday, April 22nd, 2013 until Monday, June 10th, 2013 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Central Library.
Please note: this course is only available to people for whom English is a second language.
Central Library - Lab
Adult Book Club @ Brooklin
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Interested in joining our Book Club?
We are starting off the session with some fantastic books!
January is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
February is Atonement by Ian McEwan
March is Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant
April is The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
May is The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
June is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Registration for the Fall session begins on Saturday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Registration is in-person only so that you can pick up the first book!
**Space is limited to 12 members.
Please Note:
The Brooklin Branch Book Club is now full.
You may ask to have your name put on the waitlist in the event of a cancellation. (Dec. 18)
Do you want to practice your English language skills? We can help! Drop by the Whitby Central Library Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call Maria 905 686-2661 or email: MAbogado@cdcd.org. The Conversation Circle is run by Settlement Services of Community Development Council Durham.
Central - Meeting Room 2
Teens @ Brooklin Branch - Create Your Own Summer Job
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Having trouble finding summer employment?
Teens are invited to learn how to create their own summer job.
Take something you love to do, and make it a business this summer!
Teens @ Brooklin Branch is a bi-weekly one-hour program with crafts, activities, reading, writing, games and fun for teens in grades 7-12.
Registration begins on Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m., online, in-person or by calling 905 655-3191.
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
Read with Me - Ontario Early Years Program @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Ontario Early Years Specialist for an hour of literacy based activities and stories for newborn - 12 month of age and their caregiver.
This special 3 week program enhances any together time and encourages the love of reading.
This program is presented in partnership with Sacha Farrell, Durham Region Literacy Specialist, Ontario Early Years.
Registration is online, in-person or by calling 905-655-3191.
Introduction to Computers for English as a Second Language
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learners will study the basics of the Windows operating system, computer components, how to surf the internet, how to compose, send, and receive email, and basic word processing. This free program runs for 8 weeks starting Monday, April 22nd, 2013 until Monday, June 10th, 2013 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Central Library.
Please note: this course is only available to people for whom English is a second language.
Central Library - Lab
Non-Fiction Book Club
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come and join us for our new Non-Fiction Book Club! This month's selection is "The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival" by John Vaillant.
Outside a remote villiage in Russia's Far East, a man-eating tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt down the tiger before it strikes again. They know the creature is cunning, injured, and starving, making it even more dangerous. As John Vaillant re-creates these extraordinary events, he gives us an unforgettable and masterful work of narrative nonfiction that combines a riveting portrait of a stark and mysterious region of the world and its people, with the natural history of nature's most deadly predator.
Registration is required. To register click on the green button below, call 905 668-6531 x.2020 or email askreference@whitbylibrary.on.ca.
Please pick your books up at the 2nd floor information desk of the Central Library. Club meetings will take place in Meeting Room 2.
Do you want to practice your English language skills? We can help! Drop by the Whitby Central Library Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call Maria 905 686-2661 or email: MAbogado@cdcd.org. The Conversation Circle is run by Settlement Services of Community Development Council Durham.
Central - Meeting Room 2
Free Film Night & Awards party
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Citizen Gangster"- based on true events
Eddie Boyd has returned from WWII and is dismayed by public indifference towards veterans and humiliated by his inability to fulfill his dream of being a Hollywood star. Moreover, his veteran status has done nothing to help him provide for his children and wife Doreen. Eddie becomes desperate and starts to rob banks. But what starts as friendly and flirtatious robberies evolves over time into a career not unlike that of Clyde Barrow or Butch Cassidy.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Rated 14A
Join us for the film and the Awards Party where you can vote for your favorite film, actor and actress and have a chance at winning a great prize. Refreshments will be provided.
To register click on green button below, call 905-668-6531 x. 2020 askreference@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer training session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Training sessions are 1/2 an hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
For example, we can help you learn to:
-Format your resume,
-Fine tune your searching skills
-Complete an online form
-Create an email account
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Use the library research databases
-A specialized topic of your choice (ex: e-reader help)
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
** Please book an appointment online or by calling 905 655-3191.
Have you taken our courses, had time to practice, and now need a refresher?
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer help session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Sessions are one hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
We can help you learn to:
-Complete an online form
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Create an email account and manage your mail
-Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
-Sign up for and use Facebook
-Use the library research databases
-Use Microsoft Office
We can also review any topic that is covered in our group classes.
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
The Library reserves the right to limit registration.
The Brooklin Branch presents The Ideas Cafe - The news, your views.
Seniors are invited to discuss current events and world affairs.
The group meets twice a month in the Board Room at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library.
Register in-person at the Brooklin Community Centre reception desk.
Read with Me - Ontario Early Years Program @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Ontario Early Years Specialist for an hour of literacy based activities and stories for newborn - 12 month of age and their caregiver.
This special 3 week program enhances any together time and encourages the love of reading.
This program is presented in partnership with Sacha Farrell, Durham Region Literacy Specialist, Ontario Early Years.
Registration is online, in-person or by calling 905-655-3191.
Introduction to Computers for English as a Second Language
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learners will study the basics of the Windows operating system, computer components, how to surf the internet, how to compose, send, and receive email, and basic word processing. This free program runs for 8 weeks starting Monday, April 22nd, 2013 until Monday, June 10th, 2013 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Central Library.
Please note: this course is only available to people for whom English is a second language.
Fathers are special!
Join us to create a wooden desk stand
honouring your "good times with Dad".
For children in Grades 3, 4, and 5
4 - 5 p.m.
Register online, in person, or by phone
Location: Rossland Branch
Rossland Branch
Job Searching for Newcomer Youth
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Are you a young newcomer? Looking for a job? Attend this free program that will help participants with their job searching needs and provide information on resources available within your respective community. This session will provide basic information on job searching techniques as well as how to find volunteer opportunities.
This program is offered in partnership with Northern Lights Canada Employment Services.
Registration is required. To register click on the green button below, call 905 668-6531 x.2020 or email askreference@whitbylibrary.on.ca.
Do you want to practice your English language skills? We can help! Drop by the Whitby Central Library Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call Maria 905 686-2661 or email: MAbogado@cdcd.org. The Conversation Circle is run by Settlement Services of Community Development Council Durham.
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
Have you taken our courses, had time to practice, and now need a refresher?
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer help session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Sessions are one hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
We can help you learn to:
-Complete an online form
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Create an email account and manage your mail
-Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
-Sign up for and use Facebook
-Use the library research databases
-Use Microsoft Office
We can also review any topic that is covered in our group classes.
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
The Library reserves the right to limit registration.
Read with Me - Ontario Early Years Program @ Brooklin
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join the Ontario Early Years Specialist for an hour of literacy based activities and stories for newborn - 12 month of age and their caregiver.
This special 3 week program enhances any together time and encourages the love of reading.
This program is presented in partnership with Sacha Farrell, Durham Region Literacy Specialist, Ontario Early Years.
Registration is online, in-person or by calling 905-655-3191.
We are starting off the session with some fantastic books!
January is The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
February is Atonement by Ian McEwan
March is Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant
April is The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
May is The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
June is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Registration for the Fall session begins on Saturday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Registration is in-person only so that you can pick up the first book!
**Space is limited to 12 members.
Please Note:
The Brooklin Branch Book Club is now full.
You may ask to have your name put on the waitlist in the event of a cancellation. (Dec. 18)
Do you want to practice your English language skills? We can help! Drop by the Whitby Central Library Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call Maria 905 686-2661 or email: MAbogado@cdcd.org. The Conversation Circle is run by Settlement Services of Community Development Council Durham.
Format a document, create folders and manage files.
The Library reserves the right to limit registration.
To Register click the green button below, call 905-668-6531 x.2020 or email askreference@whitbylibrary.on.ca
Central Library - Lab
Downton Abbey @ Brooklin Branch
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Indulge your inner Countess or Earl!
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer training session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Training sessions are 1/2 an hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
For example, we can help you learn to:
-Format your resume,
-Fine tune your searching skills
-Complete an online form
-Create an email account
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Use the library research databases
-A specialized topic of your choice (ex: e-reader help)
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
** Please book an appointment online or by calling 905 655-3191.
It’s almost that time of year again, the one your kids have been waiting for! SUMMER! What better way is there to celebrate summer than to explore the world. Learn about different climates around the globe and have fun getting there by submarine or snowshoes!
Registration for July Summer programs begins at 10:00 a.m., online, in person or by telephone.
*** Please note that this date is for July programs only. August program registration will be in July.
The Brooklin Branch presents The Ideas Cafe - The news, your views.
Seniors are invited to discuss current events and world affairs.
The group meets twice a month in the Board Room at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library.
Register in-person at the Brooklin Community Centre reception desk.
Have you taken our courses, had time to practice, and now need a refresher?
Sign up for a free one-on-one computer help session and we can help you on the road to becoming more tech-savvy. Sessions are one hour and are tailored to the area where you need help.
We can help you learn to:
-Complete an online form
-Search the library catalogue and manage your account
-Create an email account and manage your mail
-Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
-Sign up for and use Facebook
-Use the library research databases
-Use Microsoft Office
We can also review any topic that is covered in our group classes.
Please note that we will not do transactions involving credit cards, personal information or banking instruction. Also, the library cannot offer technical support or assist with any problem a patron may have with their own personal computer/laptop.
The Library reserves the right to limit registration.
Starting on Friday, May 3, Downton Abbey fans are invited to join us in the Brooklin Branch program room to watch the popular, award winning miniseries. Join us each week for a new episode. Downton Abbey will sweep you along with the Granthams, upstairs & down, as they navigate a tumultuous era.
Tea will be served.
Register online, in person or by calling 905 655-3191.
