The Whitby Public Library is hosting its inaugural book sale on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Central Library located at 405 Dundas Street West. Residents are invited to browse and shop from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with all proceeds going directly back into supporting local library programs and services.
Leading up to the event, the library is accepting community donations of fiction and non-fiction books, large print materials, books for children and teens, magazines, DVDs, and puzzles. Donations can be dropped off at the library from May 11 through June 12.
The event comes as the library faces potential budget constraints for 2026. Library CEO Rhonda Jessup has noted that proposed cuts to the library’s operating grant could lead to reduced hours or early closures across the system, which includes the Central Library, the Brooklin Branch, and the Rossland Branch. In response to these fiscal pressures, the Whitby Library Board has issued a statement supporting a call for the provincial government to modernize how municipal services are funded.
Shoppers can expect a variety of price points at the sale, including $1 for children’s books, $2 for paperbacks and audiobooks, $3 for hardcovers, and $0.50 for magazines. Specialty items will be priced between $5 and $10. These funds are intended to help maintain the services that the community relies on across the library’s three branches.
