Library News

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.

After School Clubs

Our After School Clubs will be held on Tuesdays in Beachburg and Thursdays in Cobden from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Join us for games, crafts and activities.  Please note that children under 12 need to be supervised.
               
Books and Banter Book Club!

Join us the first Tuesday of every month at the Beachburg 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.  

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.

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.