Whittier Public Library

🌞📚 : Reflecting on an amazing summer filled with fantastic reads and unforgettable stories with our Summer Reading Club! 📖✨
As we near the end on July 27th, don’t forget to turn in your activity sheets, reviews, Adventure Passports and Read-To-Me logs! 📝🎉
📝🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this summer so special.

🪴 Whittier, thank you to everyone that came out yesterday at the library for an afternoon of education and hands-on gardening!⁠
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*In Our Garden* by Pat Zietlow Miller was the featured book for a special story time for kids, and supplies were passed out to all (gardening supplies and a calendar to learn about plant life and environmental responsibility!)⁠
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We then hosted a second workshop later in the day for Adults with a parallel program of Small Space Gardening.⁠
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ℹ️ Building Equity Based Summers is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.⁠
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🎉 PS, It’s been a packed summer here at the Library and we’re thrilled to keep you in the loop with continued marketing efforts! THANK YOU TO 5,000 OF YOU for being here! ⁠
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Be sure to hit the follow button to stay in the loop for all of our events, classes, workshops, and offerings such as this one here at the Whittier Public Library.⁠
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📚🌞 Last Chance! Complete Your Summer Reading Adventure! 🌞📚

The Adventure Begins at Your Library - La Aventura Empieza en la Biblioteca is wrapping up soon! Don't miss your chance to finish the summer reading fun for kids, teens, and adults. 📖✨

All programs end on Saturday, July 27th, so hurry and complete your reading goals! Visit the Central Library or Whittwood Library, or check out Whittierlibrary.org for more information.

For more details, call:
📞 Central Library: 562-567-9900
📞 Whittwood Library: 562-567-9950

Finish strong and enjoy the rewards of your reading adventure! 📚🎉

✂️ Whittier, our very first ZINE FEST is in the books! ⁠ ⁠

Thank you to all who showed up, spread the word, made a screen print, took a workshop, purchased art, grabbed a tote, made a button, colored a kids zine, and made it a spectacular community event.⁠ ⁠

📣 Shout out to all the vendors for your time and talents.⁠ ⁠

Special thanks to for leading us in a screen print workshop in the first part of the day. And to for the Zine making workshop in our MakerSpace. ⁠ ⁠

And thanks to for your contribution of the tote bag giveaway! We love a good swag bag (were you one of the lucky ones to snag one?!)⁠ ⁠

So with all that wrapped up, what do you say Whittier: see you for Year Two in 2025?⁠ ⁠

🌲🗺️ Gear up for adventure with our new Adventure Backpacks! Perfect for hiking and camping, it’s loaded with all the essentials you need to take on the outdoors! Check it out at both locations today, and scoop up a CA States Parks Pass while you're at it too. 🏕️✨

Visit us at Central at 7344 Washington Ave (562) 567-9900
OR
Branch at 10537 Santa Gertrudes (562) 567-9950
Limited Availability, Inquire today!

Join us for Friday Book Chat at the Central Library! Every first Friday of the month at 10:00AM, immerse yourself in a no-pressure book group where there are no assigned books and no registration required. Read what you like and share your love of books!
The next "Book Chat" will be Friday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., (562) 567-9900.

🌟 Unlock Your Creativity with TinkerCad! 🌟Ever wondered how to turn your imagination into tangible objects? Join our exciting 3D Design Class and step into the world of limitless possibilities! Classes will be held on Monday, August 5th in our MakerSpace at the Central Library. We will provide the computers and teach the basics of 3D design. Space is limited, please sign-up at the Central Adult Reference desk.

5th through 8th grade class at 4:30pm.
Teen & Adult class at 6:00pm.

🦋✨ Hey Teens! Ready to fold your way into fun? Join us for a special Origami workshop led by teen volunteers! 🌟✋

📅 Date: Thursday, August 1st
🕒 Time: 3:30PM
📍 Location: Central Library MakerSpace

✨ Dive into the art of paper folding and create stunning origami masterpieces! Our talented teen volunteers are here to guide you through every fold, twist, and crease. From beginner shapes to intricate designs, there's something for everyone!

🎨 Don't worry about bringing anything—just your creativity! We'll provide everything you need to bring your origami creations to life. Meet new friends, share ideas, and discover the joy of making something beautiful with your hands.

🌟Spaces

Join us at the Central Library for LEGO Club every Monday at 3:30, or follow along at home.
This Friday, the Summer Olympics begin in Paris, France.
For more than two weeks, we can watch athletes from over 200 nations compete for Olympic glory.
Your challenge today is to build something to represent the Olympics.
I built a very simple version of the Olympic rings—the symbol of the Olympic Games.
How will you celebrate athletic achievement?
Have fun, keep building, and don’t forget to post your creations here.
Use the hashtag

Throwing it way back this to 1955! 🦖 Check out this dinosaur-themed reading club certificate, featuring a list of books read by one of the participants and signed by children's librarian Ethel C. Mattox 📚
Our summer reading club runs through July 27th, for more information, please call 562-567-9900.

STEM at Home! Science Circus Activity Kit. This month's kit: Marble Run Edition. Visit or call the Central Library 7344 Washington Ave. (562) 567-9900 or the Whittwood Branch, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.(562) 567-9950 to pick up a free kit today then follow the link to watch the video: https://sciencecircus.whittier.domains/activity-kits/
Supplies are limited.

A special thank you to the Science Circus Whittier Project-Whittier College for providing the creative ideas, materials and instructions in both English and Spanish for the kits. To explore more fun family activities visit http://sciencecircus.whittier.domains/

STEM en ¡Casa! Science Circus Kit de Actividades. El kit de este mes: Carrera de Canicas
Visite o llame a la Biblioteca Central ,7344 Washington Ave. (562) 567-9900 o a la Sucursal de Whittwood, 10537 Santa Gertrudes (562) 567-9950 para recoger un kit gratuito.

Un agradecimiento especial a Science Circus Whittier Project-Whittier College por proporcionar las ideas creativas, materiales e instrucciones en inglés y español para los kits. Para explorar más actividades familiares divertidas, visite http://sciencecircus.whittier.domains/
Recursos limitados.

Teens, want to help us plan programs, develop new teen services, and advise on new library materials that YOU want? All while earning volunteer hours? If so, it sounds like our Teen Advisory Board is right for you.

The next meeting is on Wednesday, July 231st at 5:30pm at the Central Library. You must submit an application before attending your first meeting. Applications can be found online or in person at the Central Library and Whittwood Branch Library. Open to all high school students. We hope to see you there!

For more information call the Central Library (562) 567-9900 or Whittwood Branch (562) 567-9950.

Game On at the library! Teens and adults, gear up for an unforgettable game night at the Whittwood Branch Library (10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave) on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:00 PM. Discover new games, mingle with fellow enthusiasts, and engage in friendly competition. With a diverse selection of board games featured each month, there's always something new to try! This month's featured board game is Ticket to Ride.
(562) 567-9950.

Attention grown-up LEGO lovers! Join us for a brick-tastic morning of creativity and relaxation at our adult LEGO building program. Unleash your inner builder at the library! Monday, July 22nd at 10:30am Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. , (562) 567-9900.

Join us at the Central Library for LEGO Club every Monday at 3:30, or follow along at home.
July is Wild About Wildlife Month.
Let’s celebrate our favorite wild animals with our LEGO builds today.
I built a common local critter—an opossum.
What wild wonders will you create?
Have fun, keep building, and don’t forget to post your creations here.
Use the hashtag

🎵 Join us for live music and an exploration of instruments with Craig Newton! 🎶

📅 Date: Friday, July 19
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave.

Discover the magic of music and learn about various instruments in a fun-filled session! 🎸🥁 No registration required.

📞 Contact: 562-567-9900

📚✨ to the summer of 1954 and the excitement of our Summer Reading Club! 🌞📖

For more information, please call 562-567-9900.

🌱🌟 **Join us for Small Space Gardening for Adults!** 🌟🌱

Adults are invited to an enriching event at Central Library to learn about the benefits of gardening as an empowering tool for healing, bonding, and community building. Participants will receive gardening supplies and a special calendar with Daily Action Items to start their own projects and gain valuable insights into creating green spaces.

📅 **Date**: July 24
⏰ **Time**: 5:30 p.m.
📍 **Location**: Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. (Under the Blue EZ Ups)
📞 **Contact**: 562-567-9900

Spaces are limited, so sign up now! Discover how gardening can transform your life and community. 🌿✨
Building Equity Based Summers is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

🌱📚 **Join us for Storytime and Small Space Gardening!** 📚🌱

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to an exciting event at Central Library featuring the book *In Our Garden* by Pat Zietlow Miller. Children will enjoy a fun storytime session, receive gardening supplies to grow their own plants, and get a special calendar with Daily Action Items to learn about plant life and environmental responsibility.

📅 **Date**: July 24
⏰ **Time**: 3:30 p.m.
📍 **Location**: Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. (Under the Blue EZ Ups)
📞 **Contact**: 562-567-9900

Spaces are limited, so sign up now! Let's encourage our young ones to explore and care for the environment. 🌿✨
Building Equity Based Summers is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

Join us at the Central Library for LEGO Club every Monday at 3:30, or follow along at home.
Summer weather has arrived, so let’s think cool today.
Your challenge is to build your best idea for staying cool.
I built an igloo, which would keep me cool for a while but might melt in the heat.
What cool creations will you come up with?
Have fun, keep building, and don’t forget to post your creations here.
Use the hashtag

The Read to a Dog program at the Central Library will be cancelled, on Tuesday, July 9. The dogs will return next Tuesday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Central Library, 562-567-9900.

Craft your own bird haven! Pick up our Adult DIY Birdfeeder kit beginning July 8th from the library and bring nature to your doorstep. It's easy, fun, and a treat for both you and your feathered friends. Kits are available at both libraries, while supplies last! Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., (562) 567-9900 or Whittwood Branch, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., (562) 567-9950

"🌟 Calling all families with little ones aged 3-5! 🌟 Dive into the world of coding through interactive storytelling and play at Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. Limited space available! Reserve your spot now at 562-567-9900. Let's unplug and code together! 💻🚀

🧭🌟 Ready for an adventure? Our July Teen Take & Make is here! Visit the Central Library or Whittwood Branch to pick up your craft kit to make a compass paracord bracelet. Kits will be available starting July 8th while supplies last. Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., (562) 567-9900 or Whittwood Branch, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., (562) 567-9950.

Canvas Painting Workshop for Adults!

Enjoy a relaxing evening painting on canvas with a professional artist. Create and take home your masterpiece!

Sign up now at the Whittwood Branch Reference Desk to secure your spot! Limited space is available.

Details:
- Location: Whittwood Branch, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.
- Phone: 562-567-9950

✨ Join us for an **Adventure Magic Show with California Joe**! ✨

📅 **Date:** Friday, July 12
🕒 **Time:** 3:00 PM
📍 **Location:** Whittwood Branch Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave.

Get ready for a magical experience full of fun and excitement! 🎩✨ No registration required. Just bring your enthusiasm and prepare to be amazed!

📞 **Contact:** 562-567-9950

👩‍🍳🍇 Attention, young chefs! Join us for an exciting cooking presentation by Sandra Hahn from Crepes and Grapes. Learn healthy cooking tips and delicious recipes on Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. This fun event is for kids ages 6-12. 📅🍴

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early by calling 562-567-9900. Please note that the recipes will contain peanuts, wheat, and dairy products. 🌾🥜🧀

Don't miss this chance to cook, learn, and have fun!

Ignite your curiosity and learn about the art of woodburning, also called Pyrography. Users will get hands-on experience in designing artwork with a heated pen on a wooden surface. We have two sessions available, July 16th, 5:30 PM at Whittwood Branch, and July 23rd, 5:30 PM at the Central Library. For ages 14 & up! *Space is limited, please sign up at the Adult Reference desk or Call us (562) 567-9900.
This program is made available by the generous sponsorship of the Whittier Library Foundation.

Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave. 562-567-9900
Whittwood Branch, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave., 562-567-9950

🎉 Join us for Whittier Public Library's first-ever Zine Fest! 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, July 20th
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Library
7344 Washington Ave
(562) 567-9900

Whether you're a die-hard zinester or just curious about zines, celebrate International Zine Month with us! 🌍✨

What is a zine? 🤔 Zines — pronounced "zeens" — are small-batch, DIY publications that cover various topics in all shapes, sizes, and formats. They can be written, drawn, photographed, collaged, or any other creative mix of words and imagery. 📚🎨📸

🖼️ Kicking things off with a screen printing workshop through underneath the blue canopies outside the community room at 11:00 AM.

✂️ Learn about zine culture and make your own zine during our zine-making workshop featuring local zinester Erwin "" Recinos at 12:30 PM in our MakerSpace.

🎨 Local zinesters will be tabling in the community room from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, so make sure you drop in to chat, trade, and view zines from local vendors.

✏️Space in workshops is limited. Visit the Central Adult Reference Desk to reserve your spot, or call us at (562) 567-9900.

Get ready to sleuth like a pro! 🕵️‍♂️ Join us for a lively discussion on Naomi Hirahara's captivating mystery, "Clark & Division." Set in the heart of 1940s Chicago, this novel will keep you guessing until the very last page. Don't miss out on the chance to unravel secrets and sip on some coffee with fellow bookworms! 📖☕ We will meet two weeks from today, on Wednesday, July 17th at 6 PM at Central Library!, 7344 Washington Ave., 562-567-9900.