Whitby Public Library - Central Library

Great library! Welcoming space, friendly and helpful staff, nice selection of books and dvds, and I find the modernized process for holding and checking out materials really easy to navigate. Lots of space inside to sit and read or work. I like the areas outside in the summer but would love to see it expanded a bit more. Bus stop right outside is convenient, and close by to other shops and services. There are events that are held outside the library as well (tree lightings, farmers and holiday markets, beer fest, etc.). It makes the library feel like an important/central part of the Town of Whitby, and I like that.

Best restaurant in Durham region ++. I have had everything on the menu and love it all (I haven't had the veggie burger, but my family says it is awesome). And great staff as well.

One of my favorite places I used to enjoy taking my kids when they were younger and will still enjoy ☺️ even though they are a wee bit older.

Someone pulled the fire alarm while I was there. Building fully evacuated in 5 - 10 minutes. 3 fire trucks arrived. All clear after another 10 minutes. Staff was well organized.

The pictures are great but it would be nice to show pictures when the Menorah is placed there at Chanukah each year.

I Love this Library for several reason. Very courteous and welcoming staff always ready to help, cleanliness, Great collection of books , easy to navigate, Quite spaces to read and Focus, centrally located. Ample resources. the list can go on.. equally good for children and adults. Not enough parking space but overall it is 10/10.

I have loved this library for many years - catalogue, interior space, and staff are great. However, in recent visits I have felt unsafe inside the library and on the property. There are many suspicious characters present in the area, as well as an encampment in a building right beside the library. I've seen a woman bathing in the fountain and others on the property with evident substance abuse issues. On one visit, a creepy man followed myself and a friend around the library, staring at us - we didn't mention it to staff but will certainly do so if we see this person again. There are security guards on duty, but they usually stay in one spot and do not intervene. As a woman, I no longer feel safe coming here alone. I hope in the future more can be done to prevent loitering and keep the library safe for patrons.

Great library & great staff! So even though some of the very local denizens can be rather off putting with their foolishness both outside and inside the library, it remains a paragon of the mind and imagination.

My husband and I enjoy the group 2+ room where we can work and do zoom meetings and support each others success. The library is well laid out and provides spaces that you can focus and be productive.