Doorway to Discovery
By Whitby Public Library
Doorway to DiscoveryMay 10, 2021
11: The End
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're reflecting on our podcasting journey, as we come to the end of the Doorway to Discovery podcast. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2478826840_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_11_-_the_end
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
10: Most Anticipated Reads of 2024
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our Most Anticipated Reads of 2024! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2466917119_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_10_-_most_anticipated_reads_of_2024
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
9. Best of 2023
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our favourite books of 2023, including our WPL Staff Picks! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2435246839_best_of_2023_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_9
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
8: A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing picture books and graphic novels in honour of National Picture Book Month! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2419822199_a_pictures_worth_a_thousand_words_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_8
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
7: Haunted Houses
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Haunted Houses in books! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219/2401262599
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
6. Saved by the Bell
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Back to School in Books! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2383889549_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_6_-_saved_by_the_bell
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
5: Summer Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our reading recommendations for Summer! We will be going on a short hiatus until the fall, so we hope you enjoy these summer recommendations in the meantime. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for July and August along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2342458789_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_5_-_summer_reads
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
4: Read with Pride
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our Pride Month book recommendations. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for June along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2324183509_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_4
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
3: Cookbooks
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing comics and graphic novels, along with some recommendations of some new food related titles. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for May along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2302664299_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_3_-_cookbooks
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
2: Music!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! We're so excited to have a special guest this month, teaching us all music and its ties to literacy. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for April along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode HERE
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
1: True Crime!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This is the start of Season 3! We're so excited to have a special guest this month, teaching us all about the history of the True Crime genre. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for March along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode HERE
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
10: Black Joy
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Black History Month, Black Joy in books and Valentines Day. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for February along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode HERE
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
9: Comics and Graphic Novels
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing comics and graphic novels, along with some recommendations of some new graphic novel and comic titles. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for January along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2237711939_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_2_episode_9_-_graphic_novels
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
8: Best Books of 2022
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Staff Picks, our personal favourites, and some recommendations from our listeners! Stay tuned to find out some of our recommendations for the Top Books of 2022!
Please Note** January's episode will be posted a week later than normal on the 16th. Thanks for listening!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2221524959_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_2_episode_8_-_best_books_of_2022
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Reader's Advisory Lists: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/explore/featured_lists/staff_picks
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
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The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
7. Neurodivergent Reads
This month we'll give you some fantastic neurodivergent reads, both fiction and non fiction!
For a list of books mentioned in this episode, click here!
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca
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6: Spooky Reads
This month we'll give you some spooktacular (sorry) reads for Spooky Season!
For a list of the titles discussed in this episode, click here!
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca
5: Library History
This month we'll give you some fascinating library history (including the history of our own library!) along with some book recommendations to fill up your To Be Read list!
For a list of books discussed in this episode, click here!
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
4: Audiobooks For All!
**UPDATED**
Thank you yo our lovely Listener Chris for letting us know that we uploaded the wrong file! Thank-you, enjoy our thoughts on Audiobooks!
Did you say Tom Hanks? Lin Manuel Miranda? That's right, your local library's hiding some gems folks! Ever fallen asleep to the sound of Barack Obama telling a story just for you? Well, tonight pick up your phone and settle in for a story from the most surprising cast of characters one can imagine. This month we tell you a story of audiobooks, along with some recommendations to get you started!
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Check out our WPL Suggests page for booklists -- including a list of titles discussed in this episode!
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3: Fairy Tales and Retellings
Welcome back, listeners!! This month, we're talking about retellings of Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends to celebrate the launch of TD Summer Reading Club! Join us for a "Storytime" about retellings as a genre, a discussion about new and exciting titles hitting our shelves, and what books we're currently loving.
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Check out our WPL Suggests page for booklists -- including a list of titles discussed in this episode!
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2: Banned Books
Welcome back!! This month, we're talking about Banned Books and some fantastic LGBTQ+ Reads for Pride! Join us for a "Storytime" about the the history of banned and burned books, a discussion about new and exciting titles hitting our shelves, and what books we're loving.
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Check out our WPL Suggests page for booklists -- including a list of titles discussed in this episode!
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P.S. Here's a link to a video of Margaret Atwood's Un-Burnable copy of The Handmaids Tale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpsMsAMY4eM
1: The Romance Renaissance
Hello, hello! Welcome to a brand new season and fresh new format of the Whitby Public Library's Doorway to Discovery podcast. This month, we're talking about our favourite genre: ROMANCE. Join us for a "storytime" about the recent resurgence of the romance genre, a discussion about new and exciting titles hitting our shelves, and what books we're loving.
Let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Check out our WPL Suggests page for booklists -- including a list of titles discussed in this episode!
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok @whitbylibrary
20: Did you say Self-Help?
Hello dear listeners, spring has sprung and so has our 20th episode for the Doorway to Discovery Podcast! This month we're bringing you a list of unconventional self-help reads that got us thinking about how to unburden our minds and become one with ourselves. These might not be the picks you would usually see, but let's embark on our own journey of self-discovery together!
19: Graphic Novels
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing graphic novels!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2071830749_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_episode_19_book_list
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits for Kids: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogokidsandfamilies
Library To-Go Kits for Adults: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Find our YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhitbyPublicLibrary
18: Blind Date with a Book
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing books that were chosen for us by other staff, for a Blind Date with a Book!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2056546109_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_episode_18_book_list
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits for Kids: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogokidsandfamilies
Library To-Go Kits for Adults: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Whitby Archives: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/archives-and-local-history
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Find our YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhitbyPublicLibrary
17: Best of 2021
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our most circulated books, best sellers, and our personal favourites from 2021!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2034793871_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_episode_17_book_list
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits for Kids: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogokidsandfamilies
Library To-Go Kits for Adults: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Ancestry and Research Databases: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/azdatabase
Whitby Archives: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/archives-and-local-history
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Find our YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhitbyPublicLibrary
16: Holiday Reads!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're featuring Holiday reads! Get warm and cozy and let's curl up by a fire and read some festive titles!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here:
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits for Kids: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogokidsandfamilies
Library To-Go Kits for Adults: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Ancestry and Research Databases: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/azdatabase
Whitby Archives: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/archives-and-local-history
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Find our YouTube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhitbyPublicLibrary
15: Non-Fiction Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about non-fiction reads, featuring lots of true crime!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219/2002087369
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits for Kids: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogokidsandfamilies
Library To-Go Kits for Adults: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Ancestry and Research Databases: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/azdatabase
Whitby Archives: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/archives-and-local-history
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Find our YouTube videos (like Whitby's Most Haunted) here: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhitbyPublicLibrary
14: Supernatural Spooky Reads!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about Supernatural and Spooky reads, just in time for Halloween!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
13: Am I the Drama?
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about the DRAMA genre -- one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Episode 13 Booklist
Library Card Registrations
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby)
Recommendation for Purchase
Library To-Go Kits
DiscoverReads
Event Calendar
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
12: There's No Mystery Why We Love This Genre!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about all things mystery, one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Episode 12 Booklist:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219/1952519139
Library Card Registrations: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/registration-form
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
DiscoverReads: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/DiscoverReads
TD Summer Reading Club: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/tdsrc
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
11: Romance Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about all things romance, one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year!
The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca!
Episode 11 Booklist:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/1934414399_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_episode_11_book_list
Library Card Registrations: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/registration-form
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Recommendation for Purchase: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/recommendation-for-purchase
Library To-Go Kits: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/librarytogo
DiscoverReads: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/DiscoverReads
TD Summer Reading Club: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/tdsrc
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
10: National Indigenous History Month
This month we talk about some incredible reads that relate to National Indigenous History Month!
9: Historical Fiction and Beyond
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we talk about great reads in the genre of Historical Fiction... as well as how to find a historical read that's right for you!
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Episode 9 Booklist
Library To-Go Kits
History and Genealogy Databases
Programs at the Whitby Library
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
8: Cataloguing in the Library
This week we chat with guest speaker Melissa Adler about cataloguing in the library, and the role the public plays!
7: The Wheel of Genre
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week we explored different types of genre and how they might not be what you thought they were.
Don't forget to let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Episode 7 Book List
The Brain’s Journey to Resilience
DiscoverReads
Library To-Go
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
6: Queerness in the Library
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week, we talk about our own unique experiences with queerness in libraries.
Don't forget to let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
*BEGINNING JUNE 2022* The Whitby Public Library will be offering a monthly online 2SLGBTQ+ Book Club! Register to discover great titles by and about members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Episode 6 Book List
Upcoming Author Visit
Hoopla
From Book to Table
The ArQuives: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
5: Queer Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week, we talk about queer books ranging from middle-grade fiction to poetry to horror. Queer reading holds a special place in our hearts, and we are so excited to bring these books to you.
Don't forget to let us know what you're reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
*BEGINNING JUNE 2022* The Whitby Public Library will be offering a monthly online 2SLGBTQ+ Book Club! Register to discover great titles by and about members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Episode 5 Book List
To Go Kits
Discover Reads
Music: "Memories" by Bensound
4: Public Libraries and the Black Community
Discover how the Whitby Public Library is becoming a more welcoming, inclusive community hub and how we keep our collections diverse. Special guest Marc Samuels (Writer/Podcaster/Film Maker/Youth Worker) joins us to discuss various ways public libraries can support the Black Community.
Episode 4 Book List
Library To-Go Kits
3: Black History Month Reads
This week, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting incredible books by fabulous Black authors. Tune in to hear some great readers’ advisory, learn something you didn’t know about publishing, and as always, don’t forget to let us know what you’re reading by emailing podcast@whitbylibrary.ca !
Fact Check:
Check, Please is not only written by Ngozi Ukazu, but is illustrated by her as well! Check it out from the library or read all the comics on the web.
2: What do we do at the Library?
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! Back to talk about what it is that we do at the library are Erin, Kylie, Shelby, Kate, & Ashlynn.
Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca
Check out all the books we talked about on our WPL Suggests List.
1: Bestsellers and Top Picks of 2020
Welcome to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! Ringing in the new year are Erin, Kylie, Shelby, Kate, & Ashlynn. Questions? Email us at podcast@whitbylibrary.ca
This week we talk about the bestsellers and our top picks of 2020. Check out the links below to find everything we talked about - the books in our collections, and a few of the services we offer:
Bestseller Discussion
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
- Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth
- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
- House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas
- Circe by Madeline Miller
- The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
- How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
- Strange Planet by Nathan W. Pyle
- Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
- The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
- Crank by Ellen Hopkins
- Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
Top Picks of 2020 Discussion
- Roommate by Rosie Danan
- Crescent City by Sarah J Maas
- The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
- You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
- Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
WPL Services