Welcome to your public library!
Serving our communities with two convenient locations in Whitney and Madawaska, we’re here to connect you with stories, knowledge, and resources.
Both branches offer:
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24/7 free Wi-Fi access
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Exterior book returns for after-hours convenience
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A warm, welcoming space for learning, discovery, and connection
Explore everything we have to offer — from digital resources and tech lending to our vibrant Seed Library and community programs.
We’re more than just books — we’re your library.
Library News
Virtual Author Talks
We offer you virtual, live & on-demand recordings of author talks. This service is included with your library membership. Please visit our speaker series website to view the list of upcoming talks, archived events and to register for an event. https://libraryc.org/southalgonquinlibrary
January/February Schedule
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Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Connection Cure Tuesday, January 20th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST See More and Register |
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Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The God of the Woods and Long Bright River Wednesday, January 28th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST See More and Register |
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Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley Award-Winning Author of Island Queen and Murder in Westminster Thursday, February 5th 2026 at 7:00 PM EST See More and Register |
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Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart Award-Winning Author and Professor of Philosophy Thursday, February 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST See More and Register |
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Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Tuesday, February 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM EST See More and Register |
We’re proud to announce that we have partnered with CBC Corner, a free digital platform exclusive to libraries that brings CBC’s audio, video, news and resources together in one place for a more streamlined experience.
Have a few minutes? Check out CBC Corner! With trusted news, entertaining radio and TV shows, educational kids content, award-winning podcasts, a free language learning app to refine your English or French and much more, you’ll find something for everyone
and every taste!
- English link: http://cbccorner.ca/southalgonquin
- French link: http://lespaceradiocanada.ca/southalgonquin
Seeking Volunteer Library Board Trustees
Scan here to learn more about becoming a volunteer Library Board Trustee.
The Township of South Algonquin is seeking applications for Library Board Trustees for the Township of South Algonquin Public Library.
Are you interested in joining a dedicated group of volunteers who are working hard to ensure that our local libraries are growing and servicing residents effectively?
Do you have 3 – 6 hours per month that you can commit to the library?
To be a volunteer on a public library board in Ontario and in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, to qualify, an applicant must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least eighteen years of age
- a permanent resident of the Township of South Algonquin
- not employed by the Township or the Library
- not convicted of an indictable offence
The key responsibilities for Trustees are governance, policy, programming, and fiscal matters. Potential candidates should have management, planning, fundraising and/or financial experience. Computer skills are a definite asset. Our meetings are a hybrid of in person and zoom and we use Google drive for all documents sharing.
Charlene Alexander CEO/Head Librarian
33 Medical Centre Rd., P.O. Box 208, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0
whitneylibrary@southalgonquin.ca 613-637-5471
FREE LITTLE LIBRARIES!!
Our Free Little Libraries are tucked away for the season. Thank you to everyone that visited and used this service.
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