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Whitewater Region Public Library

Whitewater Region
Whitewater Region

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 three Branches - Beachburg, Cobden and Foresters Falls.

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 at the Cobden Branch of the Library.  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 whitewaterpl@nrtco.net.

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Donations

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


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.


Library News

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Author Series - Jamie Bramburger
Introducting the first author in our author series - Jamie Bramburger.  Jamie is the author of "Sudden Impact - The Almonte Train Wreck of 1942" and "Go Kings Go! A Century of Pembroke Lumber Kings Hockey"  Jamie will be coming on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm. at the Whitewater Region Municipal Office, Basement Hall, 44 Main Street, Cobden, ON.  Please register for the event by Saturday, March 30, 2024.  The cost will be $10.00 per person. Payment can be made in cash or via e-transfer to whitewaterrpl@gmail.com.

On the day of the event, admission without registration prior registration will be accepted at the door for $13.00 (cash only).  For inquiries please call 613-646-7592.

Jamie's books will be available for purchase at the event for $30.00 each.

Trivia Night - Friday, April 26, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
The library is hosting a Trivia Night on April 26th @ 7:30 pm at the Cobden Legion.  We are looking for teams of 2 to 6 players.  Admission is $60.00 per team.  Please register at whitewaterpl@nrtco.net.

MacWha Bursary
Applications are now being accepted for the Barbara MacWha Memorial Scholarship.  There are 2 x $500.00 scholarships to be awarded to eligible post-secondary students in the Whitewater Region.  The application is available below.

Calling All Writers!
Do you love to write?  Would you like to exchange ideas with other like minded authors, receive feedback, share your ideas and experiences?  Join the Whitewater Region Writer's Circle.  The group will meet on the first Monday of each month at the Beachburg Branch (20 Cameron St) from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  The cost is $5.00 per session and there will be refreshments available.  Please register by email at bblib@nrtco.net or by phone at 613-582-7090.

(Whitewater Region Public Library is Looking For Some Friends!
Do you have a few hours to spare a month?  You could help our library thrive by volunteering for programming and events for children and adults.  Give as little or as much time as you like.  Any contribution is appreciated.  For more information please contact Debbi McLaughlin at coblib@nrtco.net or 613-646-7592.

Books and Banter Book Club!
Join us the first Tuesday of every month at the Foresters Falls branch for an evening discussing all things books!  Bring a book you're currently reading or any book that you love!  The time is 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  Coffee and tea will be provided.  The first meeting will be Tuesday, October 3rd.  See you there!

On-Line Book Club!
Join us the first Thursday of every month on Zoom for our on-line book club hosted by Library Board Member Mary Clark.  The meetings will begin at 7:00 pm on Zoom.  Please email whitewaterpl@nrtco.net to register for the club.


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 $10.00.

Seasonal workers and college students may receive a library card by paying a $10.00 refundable deposit that will be returned at the end of the season and upon the return of all borrowed materials and library card.


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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New for 2024!!

Transparent Language Online
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.  

World Book Student
World Book Student provides access to tens of thousands of encyclopedia articles, thousands of images, featured videos, a Biography Center, and a Behind the Headlines feature to help explain current events.

   
            


Library Board Information

Our next board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 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 whitewaterpl@nrtco.net or 613-646-7592 for the link.

Minutes of our January 2024 Board Meeting are available upon request.  Please contact the Library at whitewaterpl@nrtco.net or 613-646-7592 to request a copy.