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Meet our new Library Director, Mikale Fenton

We’re excited to announce that our Board of Trustees has appointed Mikale Fenton as the new Library Director of Whistler Public Library! “The Whistler Public Library is a special and unique place in our community. The WPL Board was searching for someone who could continue to build upon the work of our former Library Director, […]

October is Canadian Library Month!

October is Canadian Library Month! All month long, libraries and library partners across Canada are raising awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression, and much more. We have so […]

All Together Now! Summer Programs for Kids

It’s hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner! We’re excited to offer a wide variety of activities and events for kids of all ages and their grown-ups. Whether you love reading, drawing, writing, magic tricks, or making music, we’ve got something for you. Read on to learn all about our summer program […]

June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day!

In Canada, June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We’re celebrating this month with some special events. Events at the Library On June 1, we hosted Lil’wat Nation Elders Clara John and Barry Dan for a workshop, Indigenous Healing Through Smudging. If you’re interested in attending a future […]

Creativebug: new classes for May

Watercolor and Colored Pencil Image

Get inspired by the outdoors with watercolour or get cozy with quilting as you navigate the spring weather with the following new classes. Launching May 1Color Play: A Daily Practice in Watercolor and Colored Pencil with Joy Ting Launching May 11 Presser Feet 101 with Natalie EbaughSew the Ara Quilt Covercoat with Ebaugh Launching May […]

Building Inclusive Communities in the Sea to Sky

On January 24, 25, 31, and February 1, panelists and community members from across the Sea to Sky and Sunshine Coast came together online to discuss some key areas for building inclusive communities. This series was hosted by our friends at the Whistler Multicultural Society. These dialogues focused on Multiculturalism, Immigration, Diversity & Equity, and […]

Explore our “unusual” items!

If you’re a regular visitor to the library, you may have noticed over the last few years that we’ve been adding some rather…unusual items to our collection. A telescope, bike repair kits, binoculars, ukuleles, and board games have all appeared on our shelves. In late 2021, our team started working on expanding this “non-traditional” collection, […]

Isolating? Explore your library at home!

Are you isolating? It’s a great time to explore Whistler Public Library at Home – we have so many services and resources you can access without visiting our building!

We Recommend!

Are you looking for a good book and don’t know where to start? Let us help you discover your next favourite book!

Explore Your Inner Universe!

Explore Your Inner Universe with us this summer! For 7 weeks this summer, we will be posting activities and resources around a theme related to mental wellness and self-exploration.

Kids Summer Programs 2020

We have all kinds of exciting programs planned for you this summer, all virtual and designed to be enjoyed from home or physically distanced in nature. To see the full list of what’s going on this summer, check out our Events Calendar!