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WHAT'S NEW

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Whittier Public Library Hours:
Monday-Wednesday| 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed Sundays

Holiday Hours:


November 10-12

Libraries will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.


November 22

Libraries will be closing at 5 p.m.


November 23-26

Libraries will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Have you downloaded the WPL mobile app?

What are you waiting for?!

The Whittier Public Library Mobile App is your quick and easy way to access the catalog, your account, and the Library's digital resources. 

  • Search the library catalog
  • Place and manage holds
  • View checked out items
  • Scan and store your library card, and link family member cards
  • Find quick links to library news and info
  • Browse the library's online resources
  • Browse new items in the scrolling book cover displays


Interested? Watch the video preview here.



Download the app today! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Programs are subject to change.  Please view website calendar or follow us on social media for most updated content.

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What's playing at the Library?

Thursday, November 9

6:00 P.M.
Central Library Community Room, 7344 Washington Ave.

Live music performance. Adults. 6 p.m. Space is limited. Sign up in advance. Call 562-567-9900. Sponsored by the Whittier Public Library Foundation

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Zine Workshop

Thursday, November 7 & 14

5:30 P.M.
Central Library MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave.

Ages 13 and up. 5:30PM  Join us for zine-making workshops. Learn about zine culture and have the opportunity to create your own zine! Space is limited, register at the Central Adult Reference Desk.   Central Library MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Whittier Public Library Foundation

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Mega Makers-3D Printing

Monday, November 13

6:00 P.M.
Whittwood Branch Library Community Room, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave

Teens and Adults. 6 p.m.-7 p.m.  Learn how to design objects that can be printed in our 3D printers.  We will provide the computers and teach some 3D basics. Central Library MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave. Space is limited. Sign up in advance. Call 562-567-9900.

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REEL Club Rewind - "The Booksellers"

Monday, November 13

6:00 P.M.
Whittwood Branch Library Community Room, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave

Join us at the Branch Library to watch the interesting documentary about rare booksellers, “The Booksellers” Adults. 6:00 p.m. Branch Library 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave. Sponsored by the Whittier Public Library Foundation.

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REEL Club- "I called him Morgan"

Monday, November 20

6:00 P.M.
Central Library Community Room, 7344 Washington Ave.

Join us for a screening of "I called him Morgan” the documentary about celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan who was shot by his common-law wife Helen during a gig at a club in NYC 1972. Adults. 6:00 p.m. Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Whittier Public Library Foundation.

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kids

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Crafty Tales  Ages 6-10

Thursday, November 16

3:30 PM

Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.

Join us for fun facts, stories and crafts. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 562-567-9900.

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Little Innovators   Ages 4-5

Friday, November 17

11:30 AM

Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.

Join us for fun-filled and engaging science activities with your little ones.  Friday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central Library-outdoors- fun under the EZ-Ups. Children ages 4-5 years, and a parent or guardian is welcome to join in the fun!  Registration is a must! Space is limited, so call Central Library at 562-567-9900 to secure your spot.

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tweens

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Mega Makers   5th-8th grade

Monday, November 13

4:30 p.m.

Central Library-MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave.

Grades 5th-8th 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Learn how to design objects that can be printed in our 3D printers.  We will provide the computers and teach some 3D basics. Central Library MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave. Space is limited. Sign up in advance. Call 562-567-9900.

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teens

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Teen Movie Night

Tuesday, November 15

5:30 P.M.
Whittwood Branch Community Room

Teens only. Detective Pikachu (2019) (PG) Snacks will be provided. Branch Library 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.

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Teen Book Club

Tuesday, November 21

5:30 P.M.
Central Library MakerSpace

Teens only.  5:30 p.m. There are no assigned books for this club so read what you like and come share! No registration required. Central Library MakerSpace, 7344 Washington Ave. Call 562-567-9900.

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Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, November 29

5:30 P.M.
Branch Library Community Room

Teens only. 5:30 p.m. Branch Library 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.

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Whittierlibrary.org



Whittier Central Library

7344 Washington Ave 

Whittier, CA 90602

(562) 567-9900


Whittwood Branch Library

10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave

Whittier, CA 90603

(562) 567-9950

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