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Part of our Whittier Reads series, join us for a screening of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire (2023), narrated by Golden Globe and Emmy–nominated actor David Oyelowo.📅 Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.📍 Central Library Filmed across the American West, this powerful documentary explores the devastating wildfires that have impacted communities in California, Oregon, and Colorado—and challenges…

Be Red Cross Ready:Wildfire Safety is a presentation intended for adult general audiences. This presentation will show participants how to Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed.

Former Hotshot and current Disneyland firefighter Doug Moore visits the library to offer expert insights on his battles with raging fires in California forests! Central Library 7344 Washington Ave 562-567-9900 As part of our Whittier Reads annual program, we are highlighting programs that are on theme with this year's book, When It All Burns. This…

Part of our Whittier Reads series, join us for a screening of Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future (2018).📅 Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m.📍 Central Library This powerful documentary explores how fire suppression and climate change have increased the risk of large wildfires across the West—and how solutions like prescribed and cultural…

Whittier Reads Presents: An Evening with Brian Fies, Author of A Fire StoryMonday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m.Central Library | Live on ZoomAs part of our Whittier Reads community reading series, the Whittier Public Library is proud to present a special virtual author talk with acclaimed graphic novelist Brian Fies.Fies will discuss his powerful graphic…

Sewing is back at the Whittier Public Library! Check out Sewing: Level 2 this March, April, & May! Our next Level 2 program for this session will be on Saturday, March 14th at 12:30pm at the Central Library in the MakerSpace. This program is designed for beginner level sewers who know the basics or those…

Sewing is back at the Whittier Public Library! Check out Sewing: Level 1 this March, April, & May. Our next Level 1 program for this session will be on Saturday, March 14th at 10:00am at the Central Library in the MakerSpace. This is an introductory program, and is designed for those who have never used…

Save the date! The Library's Annual Spring Tea is returning on Thursday, March 12th. Join us for tea, treats, and trivia inspired from the literary works of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie! Tickets are on sale now at both libraries and online at Whittierplf.org.

Exciting news! Discover essential financial literacy insights on ID theft prevention this tax season! And see what steps you can take to prevent financial fraud with Antonia Villaseñor of the California Department of Financial Literacy & Innovation @CaliforniaDFPII. Mark your calendar for Monday March 9th at 12 pm at Central Library, and keep your money…

Join our exciting 3D Design Class and step into the world of limitless possibilities! This program will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30pm in our MakerSpace at the Central Library. We will provide the computers and teach the basics of 3D design. This is a blended session for adults, teens and kids age…