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Whitewater Region Public Library

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The Whitewater Region Public Library offers patrons lending material (books, DVDs, magazines, museum passes), inter-library loans, printing, scanning, photocopying and many more services at each of its two Branches - Beachburg and Cobden.

Whitewater Region Public Library Board is made up of a group of volunteers from the Whitewater Region who are interested in keeping the Library a viable part of the community.  The Board meets 9 times a year on the fourth Tuesday of the month via Zoom.  The meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are open to the public.

If you are interested in joining the Board please contact the CEO- Debbi McLaughlin at wwrpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

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Donations

Donations to the Library can be made through the PayPal Giving Fund.

About the Library

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Membership in the Library is free to all permanent and seasonal residents of the Whitewater Region.  In order to receive your free library card, you will need to provide verification of your address so please bring a driver's license, mail or something that confirms your identity and address.

For anyone outside of the Whitewater Region non-resident library cards are available for $15.00

Seasonal workers and college students may receive a library card by paying a $15.00 refundable deposit that will be returned at the end of the season and upon the return of all borrowed materials and library card.

Library News

Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship

Book Sale and Trivia Night - May 23, 2025

The Library is hosting a book sale and trivia night at the Cobden Legion on Friday, May 23, 2025.  The book sale will be from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  Trivia will begin at 7:30 pm.  The cost is $15.00 per person with 4-6 players per team.  Beverages are available for purchase and snacks will be provided.  To register please email beachburgbranch@gmail.com or call 613-528-7090.  Monies raised will support the purchase of new computers for the Library.

Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship

The Whitewater Region Public Library is now accepting applications for the Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship.  There are two $500.00 scholarships to be awarded to eliglibe post-secondary students.  Applications are due by May 31, 2025.  Applications are available on-line or at your local branch.

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Looking for Library Board Members

LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE LIBRARY

The Board is seeking members to assist in the governance of the Whitewater Region Public Library Board. The Library has three branches in Foresters Falls, Cobden and Beachburg.

Responsibilites of a Board Member:

Attend and be prepared to participate in monthly meetings that are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July, August and December).
Discuss and vote on issues pertaining to operating and financing the Library.
Attend and participate in events or promotions the Library may host for the purpose of community involvement and/or fundraising.
Be an advocate for and liaison between the community and the Library.

You must be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, reside in Whitewater Region, and not be an employee of the Library or the Township.  Interest in literacy and libraries, as well as experience with volunteering and fundraising would be considered assets.  

Send an expression of interest to the attention of Carmen Miller, Clerk @ cmiller@whitewaterregion.ca. Please outline your areas of interest, background and experience.

OverDrive/Libby

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ATTENTION OVERDRIVE APP USERS!

OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby App.  Libby is OverDrive's newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content content from our library.

The Libby App can be downloaded for free on Google Play (Android) or the App Store (Apple) to your phone or tablet. All you need is your patron card.

Libby comes with new features like:

  • Tags to categorize books however you'd like- you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag!
  • A central bookshelf for all loans and holds.
  • Customizable notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues and more. 
  • Compatibility with Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Sonos speakers.
  • Easy access to OverDrive support staff.

OverDrive Front Line Tech Support

What does Front Line Tech Support include?

  • Access to the OverDrive Front Line Tech Support team 24/7 via web form and email.
  • Response time via email expected with 8 business hours of receipt or within 24 hours if received outside of business hours (8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays).
  • Professionally trained specialists provide support for OverDrive technology-related issues only,
  • Self-service support is available to users 24/7 through extensive and user-friendly FAQ and other written help that is accessible through the library's OverDrive powered website.

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Online Databases and Resources

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Library Board Information

Our next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 27,  2025 beginning at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held by Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to the public for anyone who is interested.  Please contact the Library at wwrpubliclibrary@gmail.com or 613-646-7592 for the link.

Minutes of our Board Meetings are available upon request.  Please contact the Library at wwrpubliclibrary@gmail.com or 613-646-7592 to request a copy.