Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 When we think of famous spies, the first name that usually comes to mind is Bond... James Bond. It's well known that Bond's creator, author lan Fleming, was a real life spy who was connected to Whitby's own Camp X, but did you know many other famous authors, […]
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 History equips us with the tools to analyze current problems and uncover issues that might otherwise remain invisible. It allows us to see the present in a new light and offers critical perspectives on how we can address present and future challenges. Understanding the events that shaped the […]
Facilitated by Janet Dugan This is a 2 Part Workshop, with sessions on consecutive Saturdays FEBRUARY 22nd and MARCH 1st from 2:00 - 5:00pm SESSION 1 - Participants will create a Red Dress Awareness pin using the one needle flat stitch method of bead embroidery. Participants will choose the type of pin, the colour of […]
Facilitated by Janet Dugan This is a 2 Part Workshop, with sessions on consecutive Saturdays FEBRUARY 22nd and MARCH 1st from 2:00 – 5:00pm SESSION 1 – Participants will create a Red Dress Awareness pin using the one needle flat stitch method of bead embroidery. Participants will choose the type of pin, the colour of beads […]
POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES Please join us on Monday, March 10th for TEA & HISTORY: The Campbells - Divorce & Scandal in 1870s Whitby
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 "I DID NOT COMMIT ADULTERY!" ~ Eliza Campbell Did you know there was a famous legal battle involving a Whitby couple 150 years ago? This presentation will focus on the socio-legal history of the 1873 breakdown of the marriage of Robert and Eliza Campbell of Whitby. Over half-dozen […]
Facilitated by Peter Martin This is a 2 Part Workshop, with sessions on consecutive Saturdays MARCH 22nd & 29th 3:30 – 5:30pm Learn the basics of the art of Soapstone Carving! Your choice of two iconic Canadian figures – the Loon or the Inukshuk REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES . REGISTER ONLINE AT THE LINK BELOW, […]
Facilitated by Peter Martin This is a 2 Part Workshop, with sessions on consecutive Saturdays MARCH 22nd & 29th 3:30 – 5:30pm Learn the basics of the art of Soapstone Carving! Your choice of two iconic Canadian figures – the Loon or the Inukshuk REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES . REGISTER ONLINE AT THE LINK BELOW, OR […]
Facilitated by Helena Turner Learn basic hand quilting and binding techniques by crafting your own patchwork potholder. Quilting experience is not necessary, but basic knowledge of using a needle and thread is recommended. REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL SUPPLIES - REGISTER ONLINE AT THE LINK BELOW, OR CALL 905-665-3131
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 Join amateur astronomer Frank Dempsey, a member of Dokis First Nation in Ontario, to consider the reasons why Indigenous starlore is so interesting, and why the night sky and celestial movements are important in everyday life. Discover a variety of constellations as seen by Indigenous peoples of Turtle […]
Step back in time through the Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation District! Join the Whitby Historical Society for a journey into the stories & structures that define the character of Whitby, unveiling the rich tapestry of our shared history. - Your host, dressed in historical attire, will breathe life into the stories of heritage buildings, and […]