Yukon Public Libraries provides fun and informative programming and events for children and adults.
Berton House Readings - Gord Grisenthwaite
What is it?
Berton House Author-in-Residence Gord Grisenthwaite will read from his Governor General’s Literary Award finalist novel, Home Waltz, and his new collection of short stories Tale for Late Night Bonfires, and talk about coming to writing a little later in life.
About the author
Gord Grisenthwaite is a Nlaka'pamux writer, and member of the Lytton First Nation, from Canada, whose debut novel Home Waltz was a shortlisted finalist for the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction at the 2021 Governor General's Awards.
When
- Tuesday, November 28
- 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Where
Whitehorse Public Library
Cost
Free, refreshments provided.
Get the book
Print & e-copies are available to borrow. Visit your local public library or call 667-5239 for more info.
For more information
- Phone 867-667-5239
- Email whitehorselibrary@yukon.ca
Indigenous Book Club - David A. Robertson
What is it?
A conversation, reading and Q&A with award-winning author David A. Robertson.
About the author
David Alexander Robertson is an Indigenous Canadian author, public speaker, and two-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Robertson is a member of the Norway House Cree Nation. He has published over 25 books across a variety of genres.
When
- Thursday, November 30
- 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Where
Online. Email YPLevents@yukon.ca for Zoom details.
Cost
Free
Get the book
Print & e-copies of The Theory of Crows are available to borrow now. Visit your local public library or call 667-5239 for more info.
For more information
- Phone 867-667-5239
- Email whitehorselibrary@yukon.ca
ASL interpretation available upon request.
Story time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement!
What is it?
A drop-in program for children and caregivers
When
Tuesdays, Starting October 3
Where
Whitehorse Public Library, 1171 Front Street
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 0 to 5
For more information
- Phone 867-667-5239
- Email whitehorselibrary@yukon.ca
French Story time
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and movement! In French!
What is it?
A drop-in program for children and caregivers. Suitable for francophone families, as well as those families with an interest in learning French or who are planning to enrol in French immersion.
When
Wednesdays, Starting October 4 (no program October 18)
Where
Whitehorse Public Library, 1171 Front Street
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 2 to 4
For more information
- Phone 867-667-5239
- Email whitehorselibrary@yukon.ca