Whitbourne Public Library

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Whitbourne Public Library presents…Fall Family Storytimes with Miss Sandra

Stories, songs, and rhymes best geared towards ages 0-5, but fun for the entire family.

Saturdays at 10:30 am, starting September 19 for 8 weeks: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7

Two week registration period begins on September 5. Register in-branch or online through the Events Calendar (click link below):

Whitbourne Public Library presents...Fall Family Storytimes with Miss Sandra Stories, songs, and rhymes best geared towards ages 0-5, but fun for the entire family. Saturdays at 10:30 am, starting September 19 for 8 weeks: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 Two week registration peri...

09/04/2026

📢 Labour Day Public Holiday📢

Just a reminder that all NLPL branches will be closed on Monday September 7th, for the Labour Day public holiday. Stock up on books for the long weekend now!

Image ID: Closed sign graphic. Text reads: Public Holiday. Light blue gradient background. NLPL Logo.

09/04/2026

In honour of the first day of school next week, our is Loren Long's "The Yellow Bus" 📚

There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another.

As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her.

Check out our Back to School booklist in the eLibrary:
➡️ https://elibrary.overdrive.com/collection/1594293



[Image ID: Loren Long's "The Yellow Bus" sitting on a shelf with paper yellow school-bus. Heading in white reads “ ”. NLPL logo.]

09/03/2026

Back to School Supplies:

🗹 Backpack
🗹 Pencils
🗹 Notebooks
🗹 Lunch bag
☐ LIBRARY CARD!

A library card provides access to research and reading materials throughout the school year. Best of all, it's free! Check it off your list in 90 seconds without leaving home: https://nlpl.ca/get-your-library-card/

Image ID: Title text reads: Back to School. Text below reads: A library card is a very important school supply. Photo collage includes a backpack with the NLPL Logo on it, showing notebooks, pencils rules, scissors, a compass and a library card coming out of the top opening. Alarm clock above. NLPL children's library card to the left side.

09/03/2026

Back-to-school nerves or something more?

As the first day approaches, your child may have trouble sleeping, complain of stomach aches or seem more nervous than excited. But how can you tell what’s a normal part of adjusting and when they may need more support?

Join CAMH Foundation for a free webinar and live anonymous Q&A with CAMH child psychiatrist Dr. Darren Courtney. You’ll learn how to:

✅ Recognize signs of anxiety in children and youth at different ages
✅ Help your child cope with change and everyday stress
✅ Start conversations about mental health—even when your child doesn't want to talk
✅ Know when and where to find trusted mental health resources and support

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, moving to a new school, entering high school or simply adjusting after summer break, you'll leave with tools and strategies you can use.

Register for webinar at: https://ow.ly/4nI450ZFpXh

09/03/2026

Update: Geo has been found here at the library and now off on its travels! We wonder how far it’ll go! Follow along on GeoToken. 👀
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Do you like geocaching? Have you discovered the Downhome Geo? 👀

There’s a special visitor at the Whitbourne branch now waiting to go along on some special travels with you. Journey into the stacks and find Geo. Take it with you to another location for someone else to find.

See you on Saturday! 🧭

09/02/2026

Are you following Newfoundland Explorer Justin Barbour’s latest expedition?

Justin and Saku are currently completing a canoe expedition in Labrador, exploring a portion of the 1903 “Lure of the Labrador Wild” route. Check out the Newfoundland Explorer - Justin Barbour page to follow along on their journey through beautiful Labrador and provide lots of encouragement along the way.

For more adventures, you will find Man and Dog: through the Newfoundland wilderness under 917.18045 B23 in our Newfoundland & Labrador Non-fiction Collection

And

Saku’s Great Newfoundland Adventure under FIC WRI in the Newfoundland & Labrador’s Children’s collection.

NL Public Libraries

09/02/2026

💳Sept is !💳

Do you know someone who doesn't have a NLPL card? Spread the word:
📘Our cards are 100% free
📘You can sign up for a card at any of our branches across NL
📘You can sign up online (https://getthecard.nlpl.ca/)
📘You get access to all of our library materials, programs, services, and digital library offerings!

Learn more about ALA's Library Card Sign-Up Month here:
➡️ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card

08/31/2026

🙋🏻‍♀️ Where in the world is… Whitbourne Public Library? 📚

You will find us at 494 Main Street. Some nearby business neighbours are the Whitbourne Pharmacy and the (delicious) Gravy Train Takeout.

Fall Business Hours 2026
Tuesdays 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8pm
Thursdays 11am to 3pm
Saturdays 11am to 4pm

Scan (or save and press) the QR code for current library location hours and contact information for quick reference on the go.

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