Library News

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.

After School Club
Join us on Tuesdays in Beachburg and Thursdays in Cobden between 4:00-5:00 pm for the After School Club.  The activities are designed for children 4-10 years old accompanied by an adult.  For more information please contact Summer at libraryprogramswht@gmail.com.

Cobden Book Club
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for the Cobden Book Club.  The group meets from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  We would love to 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.

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.