Programs and Events
Adult programs include author visits, lectures and panels, book clubs, discussion groups and hands-on how-to’s. Find the full list of programs in our calendar, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Reading Recommendations
Discover your next great read! Follow our WPL Staff Picks team or get personalized recommendations with DiscoverReads or Library-To-Go.
Seed Share
Be part of a growing movement. Seed Share supports sustainable gardening practices and a healthy, active community.
Community Information
Connect to your community with these valuable resources and organizations.
Earn points for reading and completing challenges. Trade in your points for prize ballots. Our next Reading Challenge will be announced soon, stay tuned!
Durham Indie Collection
As part of our commitment to engage and build our community, and help residents share their unique stories, we welcome donations of self-published books by local authors to the Whitby Public Library Durham Indie collection.
Durham Indie offers diverse works and voices to our readers, and increases exposure for local writers by offering books that may not be available through traditional channels.
Available on the first floor at the Central Library, this collection includes fiction and non-fiction titles and is open to all ages.
Book Club in a Bag
Hosting your own book club? We can help! Our Book Club in a Bag collection offers a diverse choice of subjects and voices.
Digital Content
Access our Digital Content anytime, anywhere! Digital books, music, movies, newspapers, magazines and journals, courses and more. To get started, all you need is your library card.
Visiting Library Service
Visiting Library Service provides library materials to Whitby residents who cannot visit the Library due to illness, disability, or other circumstance. Items are selected by staff and delivered by a volunteer on a regular schedule. This service is available year-long pending volunteer availability.
We are currently accepting new patrons. Apply online by filling out the Patron Application Form.
Interested in volunteering? Check back for volunteer opportunities soon.