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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 at the Cobden Branch and 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

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Used Book Sale and Trivia Night
The library is holding a used book sale and trivia night on Friday, May 22nd.  The book sale will be 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  Books are free.  Monetary donations accepted.  Trivia will follow with registration beginning at 7:00 pm and trivia starting at 7:30 pm.  The cost for trivia is $15/person; 4-6 players per team.

Both events will be held at the Cobden Legion, 43 Main Street, Cobden, ON.  The book sale is on the lower level and the trivia will be on the upper level (elevator available).

Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship 2026
The Whitewater Region Public Library is offering the Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship to eligible post-secondary students in the amount of $500.00.  To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of the Township of Whitewater Region;
  • Be a patron of the library;
  • Demonstrate an interest in libraries and literacy;
  • Not have received the Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship before (one award per applicant); and
  • Be enrolled in post-secondary studies at an accredited college or university.

Apply by July 15, 2026 by sending your application to wwrpubliclibrary@gmail.com or by submitting a copy of the application at your nearest library branch.  The application form can be found on our website.


 

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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 two branches in 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.

Frontline support online support webform
 

Online Databases and Resources

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Library Board Information

Our next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 beginning at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Cobden Branch (12 Wren Drive).  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 more information.

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.