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You still have time to have a "Blind Date with a Book."

The City of Whittier’s services are closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of President’s Day.

"REEL Club Recommends" is a recommendation of movies available thru Kanopy, a fantastic and FREE library database available to all with a valid Whittier Public Library card. Kanopy consists of thousands of independent, international, classic and documentary films. Check back monthly for a new list of recommendations.

We invite you to the "AND THEN THEY CAME FOR US" film virtual screening Feb 12-19. Then, join us on Feb. 19, 4-5pm for a Q & A with actor and activist, George Takei, filmmaker, Abby Ginzberg and Satsuki Ina who is featured in the film. Registration link is available on Whittierlibrary.org/events in the Events Calendar. About the Film:... February 19th is a significant date for the Japanese American community. On this day in 1942, seventy-five years ago, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the profound violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. Featuring George Takei and many others who were incarcerated, as well as newly rediscovered photographs of Dorothea Lange, And Then They Came for Us brings history into the present, retelling this difficult story and following Japanese American activists as they speak out against the Muslim registry and travel ban. Knowing our history is the first step to ensuring we do not repeat it. And Then They Came for Us is a cautionary and inspiring tale for these dark times. See more

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Ox with the Whittier Public Library by checking out these books and e-books! These titles are available on the cloudLibrary or Overdrive apps for FREE with your library card. Not sure where to start? Call a librarian today or visit WhittierLibrary.org

REMINDER The Whittier City Council meets virtually TONIGHT with open session beginning at 6:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 public health restrictions prohibiting gatherings, public comments must be submitted to [email protected] or by calling (562) 367-4998 by 5:00 p.m. Statements received after the 5:00 p.m. deadline, but before the completion of public comments, will be entered into the public record. Additionally, the City has been notified of a planned demonstration taking place at City Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. All non-essential City facilities, including City Hall, will close at 4:30 p.m. Click here to access the meeting agenda ahead of time and view a live stream, or watch on cable channel 3: https://bit.ly/2XAR1JK #citycouncil #virtualmeeting #stayconnected #cityofwhittier

The Whittier Public Library presents: PBS Books is continuing its Trailblazing American Women Writers Project Series with its second program highlighting incredible poet Marilyn Chin and Poetry In America’s Elisa New, on Tuesday, January 12 at 9pm ET | 6pm PT on https://www.facebook.com/PBSBooks1/live/ or visit Whittierlibrary.org/events Have an opportunity to hear from Executive Producer and Founder Elisa New and why she featured Marilyn Chin in a recent Poetry In America episode. Then, get insights from Marilyn Chin about her background, her process, and work.

Eric Jerome Dickey (1961 2021) was an American author. He wrote several crime novels in diverse settings, moving from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom to the West Indies, each having an international cast of characters. Check out these and other books on cloudLibrary with your library card.

SAVE THE DATE Please join the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Thursday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. for a COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Event Dr. Muntu Davis, Dr. Paul Simon and Dr. Seira Kurian will be discussing the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine. Click here to submit your questions: https://bit.ly/2LGo3Wk #townhall #virtual #covid19 #vaccine #update #lacounty #cityofwhittier

Hi everyone! Jason here at the Whittier Public Library Children’s Department with another LEGO Challenge. This week, we have an engineering and math challenge. Build the tallest tower you can, but there are rules you have to follow: 1) Each level of the tower can only be made of one piece 2) Each piece must have more studs (those are the little bumps on top of the LEGO piece) than the piece above it. For example, a 2x4 piece has 8 studs (2 x 4 = 8). Underneath that, I co...uld put a 1x10 piece (10 studs), and then a 2x6 (2 x 6 = 12) below that. In order to build higher, try to find odd-shaped pieces with an unusual number of studs, and try to find the tallest pieces you can for the more common sizes. You’ll notice my 1-stud and 2-stud pieces are both very tall. You can see my tower has an antenna on top (zero studs) and a tall one-stud piece below, and so on down to a large base piece at the bottom. My tower is just over 14 high. See if you can build yours higher. Have fun, keep building and check back next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. for another LEGO Challenge. And don’t forget to post your creations here. Use the hashtag #wpllegochallenge See more

In response to recent inquiries, the City of Whittier is committed to cultivating and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment in which all may express themselves freely, safely, and peaceably. That being said, the City of Whittier does not condone violence or endorse any specific views held, comments made, or actions taken by individual City Council members or staff, nor do such views, comments, or actions represent an official position of the Whittier City Council and/or the City of Whittier as an organization. As we embark on the year ahead, the City of Whittier shall continue to promote a community rooted in respect and tolerance and denouncing of prejudice, discrimination, and injustice in all forms.

Socially distanced Photos with Santa at his Workshop.

David John Moore Cornwell, better known by his pen name John le Carré, was a British author of espionage novels. During the 1950s and 1960s, he worked for both the Security Service and the Secret Intelligence Service. Check out his books with your library card on Whittierlibrary.org/elibrary/cloudlibrary

The Post Office to The North Pole is closed for the day. You have one more chance to get your letters mailed! A direct mailbox to Santa is available tomorrow, December 12, between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave. Don’t forget to include an envelope with a stamp and your child’s address. HoHoHo #cityofwhittier #northpole #nicelist #pmlb

The Whittier Public Library will be closed in observance of the holidays beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021. The Library's database resources and ebooks are available 24/7 at whittierlibrary.org Curbside Holds Pickup Service and Call a Librarian-Phone Line will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Wear your mittens and cozy up next week to listen to fun Winter Stories! You can view other storytimes at whittierlibrary.org/events on the Event Calendar.

Let's get crafty this December! Pickup a Snowman Maraca craft kit by December 18th at the Whittier Public Library to join in the fun. Call your preferred library to reserve a craft kit. Central Library at the Whittier Depot 562-567-9900 or Whittwood Branch Library 562-567-9950. Curbside Holds Pickup Service hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. *Available while supplies last.

Let us be a part of your holiday cheer! Pickup a 3D printed ornament from the Whittier Public Library between December 1st -18th . Please call the library at 562-567-9950 to reserve your ornament. One per household. Ornaments available while supplies last. Please view the video for more information.

A message from the Mayor The City Council has allocated $300K to support local restaurants affected by the shutdown of outdoor dining, and will meet again next week to discuss further financial relief for small businesses city-wide affected by the Regional Stay-At-Home Order Please remember to wear your mask and limit your interactions with others as much as possible as we get through this holiday season There's light - and a vaccine - at the end of this pandemic tunnel that we will reach together! #covid19 #update #stayathome #restaurantrelieffund #businessassistance #shopsmall #shoplocal #inthistogether #whittierstrong

Socially distanced photos with Santa at his Workshop.

Whittier City Hall and City facilities will be closed in observance of the holidays beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021. During this time, residents can contact the City through the 24/7 app or by email and regular business hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. In response to questions relative to a potential outbreak of COVID-19 at City Hall, to date there have be no linked cases of the virus between City employees or members of City ...Continue reading

It’s time for Online Preschool Storytime! Have a seat and tune in for stories, songs, and fun. You can view other storytimes at whittierlibrary.org/events on the Event Calendar *Join us next Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Bouncy Baby Storytime.