Empowering Minds & Building Community Through the Whittier Public Library
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The Whittier Public Library Foundation exists to ensure our libraries have the vital resources they need to grow, evolve, and serve. Through generous community support and ongoing fundraising efforts, the Foundation bridges the gap between public funding and the Library’s full potential—advancing knowledge, inspiring lifelong learning, and responding to the changing needs of Whittier’s diverse community.
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Upcoming Events
From culinary gatherings like Booktoberfest and Spring Tea to inspiring Guests at the Eileen Bigelow Speaker Series and Whittier Reads, the Foundation provides programs and events for everyone to enjoy.
Want to experience the fun? Click below to learn when, where, and how.
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Make a mad dash to Whittwood Branch Library and profess your love for Romantic Comedy movies! Whether its ‘enemies to lovers’, a ‘makeover montage’, an ‘airport confession’ or any other tropes, this trivia night will be a fun reminder why we love this genre! So sign up and come along with your friends or visit solo and ‘meet (cute)’ other Rom Com fans & team up!
Teams will consist of 2-4 players 🙂
*Registration is required, so give us a call at 562-567-9950.
Whittwood Branch Library
10537 Santa Gertrudes
February 17th, 6PM
This program is geared for Adult & Teen patrons
This program is generously supported by the Whittier Public Library Foundation.
Ignite your curiosity and learn about the art of woodburning, also called Pyrography. Users will design their own Valentine`s inspired craft using a heated pen. Cozy instrumental music will help set the mood for your relaxing crafting session, and you get to walk away with your very own keepsake or gift to that special someone!
Class starts at 5:30 PM at the Whittwood Branch Library on Wednesday February 11th.
For ages 14 & up! *Space is limited, please sign-up at the Adult Reference desk or call us (562) 567-9900.
Whittwood Branch Library
10537 Santa Gertrudes.
🌷 Blind Date with a Book is in full bloom! 🌷 Love is in the air and on our shelves! All month long, visit either library location and choose from our display of beautifully wrapped books waiting just for you. 🌿💌 🌸 Take your book home and let the story blossom 🌼 Tell us how your date went on our Rate-Your-Date form 🎁 Return the form to receive a little prize 📅 Available 2/2/26–2/28/26 ✨ Because the best connections are rooted beyond the cover.
About This Movie: Ruthless: Monopoly`s Secret History (2023) For generations, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and — for better or worse — the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft, obsession and corporate double-dealing. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers, Monopoly’s secret history is a surprising saga that features a radical feminist, a community of Quakers in Atlantic City, America’s greatest game company, and an unemployed Depression-era engineer. And the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light if it weren’t for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist.
Join us for Arts and Chats, a laid-back space to create art, chat with fellow creatives and share ideas. All skill levels welcome! Whether you`re a beginner or more experienced, it`s all about creativity and connection. Come for the art, stay for the conversation! 🎨✨
📅 Wednesday, February 9th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Central Library - MakerSpace
7344 Washington Ave. 90602
📞 For more information, contact us at 562-567-9900
This program is for teens & adults, no registration required.
We want to hear your story!
📚✨ EVERY STORY COUNTS is a statewide initiative to hear how you use the Whittier Public Library!
We love using our library to bring the Whittier community together for inspiring events, exciting experiences, and some tasty bites:
2 - Whittier Reads 🏈
4 - Makerspace 🎨
6 - Level Up Lounge 🕹️
8 - Eileen Bigelow Speaker 🤪
10 - Booktoberfest 🍪
12 - Spring Tea 🫖
How do you use the library?
🔗Share your story today - WhittierLibrary.org
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Roar if you love library merch 🦁📚
Meet Leo the Library Lion, the newest (and loudest) member of our merch family. He’s available in small ($15) and large ($20) — perfect for guarding books, backpacks, and bedtime stories.
Grab your plushes at both library locations:
📍Central Library: 7344 Washington Ave
📍Branch Library: 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave
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Make a Holiday Gift to your library today and get a 2nd FREE membership to gift to a loved one 🎁✨
🔗WhittierPLF.org/HolidayGift
As we approach the close of 2025 and look ahead with hope to the New Year, we’re inviting our community to help us cross the finish line strong with this exclusive Holiday Deal 🎄🎁🎉
Your gift - whether large or small - will makedirectly contribute to our mission of supporting the library, its resources and events, and the rest of our wonderful Whittier Community! 📚
No matter the amount, your gift is powerful. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
We’ll see you in 2026! 🎉💫
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Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁
You can donate $50+ to the Whittier Public Library and get so much in return, including:
✨2026 Annual Membership w/ perks
✨help fund next year’s programs
✨gift a friend a 2nd FREE Membership
✨write off your tax-deductible donation
Donate today and give the gift that gives back ✨🎁
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This exciting, yet cozy paint class will teach you about various types of brush techniques. Come learn about perspective, shading, and proportions. And yes, there will be a hot cocoa bar available too! The fun happens here at Whittwood Branch library on December 16th at 6pm. Limited spots, register at Whittwood Branch library or by calling 562-567-9950
Registration begins Monday December 1st at 10am.
Whittwood Branch Library
10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
The library might take a little holiday break soon… but your books and movies don’t have to! 😄 Learn how to use Libby, CloudLibrary, and Kanopy so you can read, watch, and listen anywhere this winter season.
Saturday December 6th, at 10 AM at the Central Library`s Homework Center (upstairs), bring your up-to-date library card, and mobile device if you`d like and learn about Overdrive`s suite of e-resources available to you!
Central Library
7344 Washington Ave
562-567-9900
This Holiday season, we’re celebrating our very first BUY ONE, GIFT ONE Membership Special 🎄🎉✨
From now through Dec 31, donate $50 or more to become a Foundation Member and get a 2nd Membership FREE to gift 🎁✨
Every donation directly supports next year’s events at the @whittierpubliclibrary 📚
Plus it’s tax deductible! 📝
Support your library today and help us keep the magic going all year long! 💙💛
🔗WhittierPLF.org/HolidayGift
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