Screen the 1986 horror-comedy-musical cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors. The screening will be immediately followed by a lecture by the California Botanical Garden's Nursery Manager, Frank Obregon, who will describe the varieties of carnivorous plants and where they can be found. Stand back though, he is bringing real life examples with him too! This…

Save the date! Bookoberfest returns on October 8th with a night of food, drink, and entertainment in support of the Whittier Public Library! For more information, visit www.booktoberfest.org. Date: October 8, 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…

Join us on Saturday, October 10, from 1–3 PM for a special author event featuring Dr. Niki Elliott, author of Heart-Centered Connections: Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive. In this transformative and practical guide, Dr. Elliott shares seven essential skills for supporting children who are too often misunderstood, left out, or…

Visit the Library after hours for a Reel Club showing of "Scary Stories" a documentary that explores the children's horror classic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. It includes the author's family, scholars, folklorists, artists, and children's book authors such as R.L. Stine, Q.L. Pearce, and more. Director Cody Meirick will…

The questions are scary, but the competition is even scarier!Test your Halloween knowledge, gather your friends and family, and compete for bragging rights and a chance to win! Teams can have up to 4 players. Don’t have a team? No problem—we’ll pair you up with other attendees!October 22 at 6 PMWhittwood Branch Library10537 Santa Gertrudes…

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 "Mars Attacks!" (1996) Monday, October 26th at 6:00pm. Snacks will be provided. Tickets available at the Reference Desk. For questions, visit or call (562) 567-9950.

Autumn in Acrylics Wednesday October 28th @ 2pm Whittwood Branch Library 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave. 562-567-9950 Embrace the season with an afternoon of Acrylic Painting! Learn step by step techniques to create a beautiful fall inspired canvas perfect for displaying in your home! Tickets are limited! Please call or stop by the Whittwood Branch Reference…

Black eyeliner, band tees, and a little bit of angst? Grab your iPod and let’s get emo. 🖤🎧 Spend your Thursday crafting, listening to your favorite emo anthems, and relive your 2000s emo era with a night of crafts & tunes! 🎸🖤 👥 For teens & adults 📅 Thursday, October 29th 🕜 6:00 PM 📍…

With nearly 60 years of music, cultural education, and meditation, Martin Espino will bring his Crystal Singing Bowls, Mayan Gongs, beautiful cosmic deep sounding Aztec flutes, ocarinas and more proactive sounding instruments to help alleviate the stress in your life. Patrons can leave happy and rejuvenated! Monday, Nov. 9 at 6PM Adults Registration Required

Discover new ways to bring your words to life! Join Whittier Poet Laureate Alejandra Roggero, founder of Poetry for the Masses, for Writing in Style—an interactive workshop exploring the voices and techniques of celebrated poets. Through poetry, conversation, and guided writing exercises, participants will explore imagery, rhythm, metaphor, voice, and more—and use these techniques as…

Visit the Library after hours for a Reel Club showing of "Route 66: The Main Street of America".  The documentary is a centennial celebration of this legendary highway. It’s a powerfully moving feature-length documentary that travels the route, sharing unforgettable stories along the way. From unexpected roadside attractions to revitalized main streets, each encounter reveals…

Looking for a way to sharpen your spanish skills? Practice reading and speaking in Spanish by becoming a member of Club de Libro. Join us once a month to learn about books in our Spanish Language collection featuring Latin American authors. No registration is required. Join us on Saturday, November 21 at 10:30 am to…