Whitby Public Library

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Public Library
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:annualVisitors Over 300,000
gptkbp:collaborations Cultural festivals
Local artists
Local authors
gptkbp:collectionSize Over 200,000 items
gptkbp:community_outreach Literacy programs
School visits
Senior services
gptkbp:communityFeedback Surveys
Community meetings
Suggestion box
gptkbp:communityRole Cultural hub
Educational resource
Social gathering place
gptkbp:coordinates 43.8833° N, 78.9333° W
gptkbp:director Lynn McGowan
gptkbp:established 1856
gptkbp:events Workshops
Author readings
Book clubs
Children's storytime
gptkbp:funding Municipal government
gptkbp:futurePlans Expansion of services
Increased digital offerings
New branch development
gptkbp:hasBranchesIn 3
gptkbp:hoursOfOperation Varies by branch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Whitby Public Library
gptkbp:location gptkb:Whitby,_Ontario
gptkbp:membership Free for residents
Open_to_all_residents_of_Whitby
gptkbp:naturalResources E-books
Online databases
Streaming services
gptkbp:partnerships Community organizations
Local schools
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Southern_Ontario_Library_Service
gptkbp:services Book lending
Internet access
Community programs
Research assistance
gptkbp:specialCollections Rare books
Local history archives
Genealogy resources
gptkbp:staff Approximately 50
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Community gardens
Recycling programs
Energy-efficient buildings
gptkbp:technology Wi-Fi
Printing services
Public computers
gptkbp:type Library
gptkbp:volunteers Community volunteers
gptkbp:website www.whitbylibrary.ca