Empowering Minds & Building Community Through the Whittier Public Library
About Us
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.
Become a Member
of the Whittier Public Library Foundation and help us keep the story going with our next chapter
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.
Follow Us
Stay connected with us on social media
Welcome to Maker Night at the Whittier Public Library! This month`s theme is Hispanic Heritage!
Have a relaxing evening chatting with fellow makers while exploring a variety of Hispanic Heritage inspired crafts like papel picado and hojalata. Perfect for anyone looking to unwind and make something fun.
📅 Monday, September 29th
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Central Library, in the MakerSpace
7344 Washington Ave. 90602
📞 For more information, contact us at 562-567-9900
This program is for adults, no registration required.
Fall is here! 🍂🍁Which means our favorite event - 📙Booktoberfest🍺 - is just around the corner!
🎟️Last day to purchase Tickets is Oct 4
🔗Booktoberfest.org
🗓️ October 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.
🌮 Food Vendors🍪
@uptown_provisions
@bizarracapital
@cgk_2.0 (Crooked Gaff)
@crepesgrapes
@lascaris_italian
@thechickenkoop
@providence_bakehouse
@labodegabrewingco
🍺Beer & Wine Vendors:🍷
@whittierbrewing
@brewjeriacompany
@labodegabrewingco
🎵Live music by Ernie Hernandez
We can’t wait to see you there! 🍻
#Booktoberfest #wplf #whittierplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation
#fundraiser #octoberfest #whittier #whittierca
🍻Booktoberfest is just 3 weeks away! 🎃
Come hungry, thirsty, and ready to win big prizes as we enjoy our best vendor lineup yet —all while supporting the @whittierpubliclibrary 📚
🎟️Tickets are on sale now at 🔗Booktoberfest.org
🗓️ October 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.
🌮 Food Vendors🍪
@uptown_provisions
@bizarracapital
@cgk_2.0 (Crooked Gaff)
@crepesgrapes
@lascaris_italian
@thechickenkoop
@providence_bakehouse
@labodegabrewingco
🍺Beer & Wine Vendors:🍷
@whittierbrewing
@brewjeriacompany
@labodegabrewingco
🎵Live music by Ernie Hernandez
We can’t wait to see you there! 🍁
#Booktoberfest #wplf #whittierplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation
#fundraiser #octoberfest #whittier #whittierca
🎃 BOOKTOBERFEST is back for its 11th year! 🍻
🗓️ Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.
Tickets are on sale NOW! ⏰🍻
Join us for a festive fall night filled with local flavors, craft beer, delicious food, photo ops, live music, dancing, and a silent auction — all in support of the @whittierpubliclibrary.
🎟️ Tickets are limited! Early-bird prices end August 31:
$75 WPLF Members
$85 Non-Members
✨ Every ticket purchased helps fund library programs, events, and equipment that benefit the entire Whittier community.
🔔 Prices go up September 1st — so don’t wait!
Get your tickets at Booktoberfest.org (linked in our bio!) 🔗
#whittierpubliclibraryfoundation #whittier #whittierpubliclibrary #booktoberfest #whittierlocal
Save the date! Bookoberfest returns on October 9th with a night of food, drink, and entertainment in support of the Whittier Public Library! For more information, visit www.booktoberfest.org (link in the bio)
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.
Tickets:
Available for purchase online and in person at Central Library and Whittwood Branch Library
Visit www.booktoberfest.org for more information (link in the bio)
Ticket Prices (through August 31st)
$75 WPLF Members
$85 Non-Members
Tickets are limited! Purchase your tickets today - Prices go up on September 1st!
Not a Whittier Public Library Foundation member? Join today at whittierplf.org.
#booktoberfest #wplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation
It’s not too late! 📖📚☀️You can still sign up for the @whittierpubliclibrary Summer Reading Club today!! With 4 weeks left to go, there’s still plenty of books everyone in the whole family can enjoy to track their progress and earn rewards! 🏆
Visit your local library today to sign up now!
A special shout out to @mycustompuppet for bringing our Foundation Friends to life!
#whittierca #whittierpubliclibrary #wplf #puppets #summerreading #melissavillaseñor #loveyourlibrary
Log your books 📚💥 now until July 26 to take on your Summer Reading Challenge at the @whittierpubliclibrary
Haven’t signed up yet? ✨No problem! Visit your local Whittier Public Library branch and talk to staff member 🤗
@melissavcomedy @mycustompuppet #whittierpubliclibrary #summerreadingchallenge #wplf #loveyourlibrary #whittierca #puppets
Did you know that you earn a prize the moment you sign up? That’s right! Just visit your local @whittierpubliclibrary to start earning rewards today! ⚡️📚🏅
#whittierca #whittierpubliclibrary #wplf #loveyourlibrary #summerreadingprogram #summerreading #summerreadingclub #jumanji #puppets
Have you started your Summer Reading Challenge yet? 📖📚👀
It’s not too late! You can sign up now at the @whittierpubliclibrary and start earning prizes today! 🏅✨
#whittierpubliclibrary #whittierca #wplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation #library #loveyourlibrary #summerreading #summerreadingchallenge #puppetshow #summerreadingclub
Sign up now to EARN PRIZES and LEVEL UP at your Library with the @whittierpubliclibrary Summer Reading Club!⚡⚡⚡
All Ages | June 9 – July 26
Whittier Public Library’s free reading challenge is for everyone in the family! Whether you’re reading board books, graphic novels, or audiobooks, there’s a challenge just for you:
👶 Ages 0–5: Read 16 books with a grown-up and complete early learning activities with Gordon the Tapir 🐾
📘 Ages 6–12: Read 6 books, track your progress, and collect stickers as you go—plus, find Gordon hidden in your log!
🎧 Ages 13–17: Read any 3 books (ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels all count!), write short reviews to earn badges, and unlock more reward entries by earning extra badges
📖 Ages 18+: Read 3 books in any format and submit short reviews to complete the challenge—each badge is another entry into our grand reward drawing!
📝 You can track your reading:
• Online using the BeanStack app
• Or with a paper log from Central Library or Whittwood Branch
🎁 Everyone who finishes gets a reward!
🎉 Weekly and grand reward drawings for teens & adults
🎈 Fun incentives and surprises for kids
Thanks to the @whittierlibraryfriends @assistanceleagueofwhittier
for their generous support
💛 and thank you to our incredible cast & crew for making this video possible!
@melissavcomedy @jackmartinfilm @asudick @kaipattersonfilms @xander.rodzinski
#whittierpubliclibrary #whittierca #wplf #puppets #puppetsofinstagram #jumanji #summerreadingclub #loveyourlibrary
👀 Who’s that sneaking around the @whittierpubliclibrary ? 🦁
Catch the full reveal this Wednesday in an all new video! ☀️🎬
Starring the incredibly creative @melissavcomedy
#whittierpubliclibrary #wplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation #puppets #puppetsofinstagram #summerreading #summerreadingchallenge #whittier #whittierca #melissavillaseñor
We reflect on Whittier Reads while looking ahead in our Summer 2025 Newsletter 📰
To read the full newsletter, visit our website: WhittierPLF.org
#whittierpubliclibrary #whittierplf #wplf #whittierpubliclibraryfoundation #whittierreads #theboysofriverside
#whittiernews
Our Business Supporters
