"Reader beware, you're in for a scare!" -R.L. Stine
From captivating movies to thought-provoking documentaries, rich history, and spine-tingling mysteries, we can’t get enough of a great story. Dive into everything the Whittier Public Library has in store for you this month—there's something for everyone!
Haunted Happenings
October 7th 6:00 PM
Central Library
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Haunted Whittier with special guest Jacob Caputo of Haunted Whittier Tours. Discover how local folklore and ghost stories help keep history alive as Jacob shares eerie tales of Whittier's haunted past.
October 21st 6:00 PM
Central Library
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Dive into the eerie world of Stephen King adaptations and stick around for a thrilling Q&A with the filmmaker.
October 29th 6:00 PM
Whittwood Branch Library
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Embrace the thrills and chills as you dive into a world of mystery and mayhem with our featured board games: One Night Ultimate Werewolf and Ghost Blitz!
For all ages
Just for Tweens & Teens
October 23rd 5:00 PM
Central Library
Registration is required.
Call the Central Library at
(562) 567-9900 to reserve a spot.
October 25th 5:30 PM
Central Library
Join us for a screening of the original Disney's Hocus Pocus (PG)
Lucha Libros series
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a partner of the NEH. Visit www.calhum.org.
October 5
11:00 AM
Central Library
Central Library
Joe Cepeda will share about his experience as an author and illustrator and explain techniques needed to perform basic artwork for children. All ages welcome.
October 5
12:30 PM
Central Library
Whittier's Rafael Navarro, with nearly 30 years in animation and comics, shares his Sonámbulo series and illustrates live.
October 22
6:00 PM
Central Library
The Sons of El Rey author Alex Espinoza for an intimate talk on his latest novel about a family of luchadores contending with forbidden love and secrets in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and beyond.
October 25
3:00 PM
Central Library
Bring the family for our Family Film Afternoon. Friday, October 25 at 3:00 PM at the Whittier Public Library - Central location. Snacks will be provided.
September 15 - October 15, 2024
Hispanic
Heritage Month
Join the Whittier Public Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
Discover reading and film recommendations in English and Spanish, research resources, and more this month!
This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.
Cruise on down for an exciting afternoon celebrating the history and culture of lowriding! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day filled with cars, community, and culture as we showcase both full-sized and miniature lowriders.
We will be screening The Great American Lowrider Tradition, a critically acclaimed documentary by local director Martin Torrez.
After the screening, head over to the Central Library parking lot to see live lowriders from @lifetimefamiliacc_.
World-renowned lowrider artist and diorama craftsman, Armando Flores (@armandoflores1032), will display his stunning Whittier Blvd setpiece inside the Library. Adding to the atmosphere, RC lowriders will be featured, courtesy of @Delegation_RCS.
Enjoy free book swag and great tunes throughout the event!
Central Library 7344 Washington Ave. (562) 567-9900
This project is supported by California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.calhum.org.
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