Events

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. 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…

Sewing is back at the Whittier Public Library! Check out Sewing: Level 1 this September, October, & November. Our last Level 1 program for this session will be on Monday, November 10th at 5:30pm at the Central Library in the MakerSpace. This is an introductory program, and is designed for those who have never used…

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, November 12th 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Whittwood Branch…

Have you ever wanted to make your own board game? Well now is your chance! Join us for this discussion and workshop with game designer, Aaron Vanek to learn the ins and outs of making your own games from scratch. Learn about design, game mechanics, strategy and more! Call or visit the library to sign…

Sewing is back at the Whittier Public Library! Check out Sewing: Level 2 this September, October, & November! Our last Level 2 program for this session will be on Monday, November 17th at 5:30pm at the Central Library in the MakerSpace. This program is designed for beginner level sewers who know the basics or those…

Join us for a fun and interactive program with help from Cal High's AP Environmental Science students! Learn about the environment through games and hands-on activities, and take home your own seeds to plant and grow. 📅 Saturday, November 22nd 🕓 1:00 PM 📍 Whittwood Branch Library 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave. 90603 📞 For more…

🎬 Reel Club presents: My Name is Lopez📅 Saturday, November 22 | 1 PM📍 Whittier Central Library Celebrate the remarkable life and music of Trini Lopez, the groundbreaking singer and guitarist whose story continues to inspire. Featuring special guest Gary Gand, guitarist and curator of the Trini Lopez Museum, who will share his memories and…

Ignite your curiosity and learn about the art of woodburning, also called Pyrography. Class starts at 5:30 PM at the Central Library's MakerSpace on November 24th, For ages 14 & up! *Space is limited, please sign-up at the Adult Reference desk or call us (562) 567-9900. Central Library 7344 Washington Ave (562) 567-9900

Like to watch films for free? Join us each month for Kanopy Club at the Whittwood Branch Library! Bring a friend or fellow film lover! This month showing "Mirror, Mirror" (2012). Monday, November 24th at 6:00pm. Snacks will be provided. Tickets available at the Reference Desk.

Holiday Concert Alert! Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 6 p.m. at the Whittier Central Library for a magical evening of music with Shannon Rae and Jeff Hale — two members of the touring band Ronstadt Revival – A Tribute to the Legendary Linda Ronstadt!Enjoy an intimate acoustic set featuring some of Linda’s greatest…

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,…