Doorway to Discovery
by Whitby Public Library
Brought to you by Whitby Public Library staff, Doorway to Discovery is here for all of your information and social needs. Rotating through Readers' Advisory (a fancy way of saying "we find you your next favourite book") and a behind the scenes look at WPL, this podcast will tell you all about the books you can't wait to read and the services you didn't know you needed, all in casual and friendly conversation. What's next on your reading list?
Episodes
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11: The End
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're reflecting on our podcasting journey, as we come to the end of the Doorway to Discovery podcast. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you…
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10: Most Anticipated Reads of 2024
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our Most Anticipated Reads of 2024! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them! Find a list of all the titles...
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9. Best of 2023
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our favourite books of 2023, including our WPL Staff Picks! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them! Find a...
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8: A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing picture books and graphic novels in honour of National Picture Book Month! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you…
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7: Haunted Houses
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Haunted Houses in books! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them! Find a list of all the titles mentioned…
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6. Saved by the Bell
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Back to School in Books! As always, we'll also discuss some new releases along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them! Find a list of all the titles mentioned…
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5: Summer Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our reading recommendations for Summer! We will be going on a short hiatus until the fall, so we hope you enjoy these summer recommendations in the meantime. As always, we'll also discuss…
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4: Read with Pride
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our Pride Month book recommendations. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for June along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them! Find all of the...
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3: Cookbooks
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing comics and graphic novels, along with some recommendations of some new food related titles. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for May along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to…
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2: Music!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! We're so excited to have a special guest this month, teaching us all music and its ties to literacy. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for April along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed...
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1: True Crime!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This is the start of Season 3! We're so excited to have a special guest this month, teaching us all about the history of the True Crime genre. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for March along with some "Hidden Gem"...
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10: Black Joy
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Black History Month, Black Joy in books and Valentines Day. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for February along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed...
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9: Comics and Graphic Novels
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing comics and graphic novels, along with some recommendations of some new graphic novel and comic titles. As always, we'll also discuss some new releases for January along with some "Hidden…
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8: Best Books of 2022
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing Staff Picks, our personal favourites, and some recommendations from our listeners! Stay tuned to find out some of our recommendations for the Top Books of 2022! Please Note** January's…
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7. Neurodivergent Reads
This month we'll give you some fantastic neurodivergent reads, both fiction and non fiction! For a list of books mentioned in this episode, click here! Let us know what you're reading by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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6: Spooky Reads
This month we'll give you some spooktacular (sorry) reads for Spooky Season! For a list of the titles discussed in this episode, click here! Let us know what you're reading by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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5: Library History
This month we'll give you some fascinating library history (including the history of our own library!) along with some book recommendations to fill up your To Be Read list! For a list of books discussed in this episode, click here! Let us know what you're reading by emailing...
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4: Audiobooks For All!
**UPDATED** Thank you yo our lovely Listener Chris for letting us know that we uploaded the wrong file! Thank-you, enjoy our thoughts on Audiobooks! Did you say Tom Hanks? Lin Manuel Miranda? That's right, your local library's hiding some gems folks! Ever fallen asleep to the sound of Barack…
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3: Fairy Tales and Retellings
Welcome back, listeners!! This month, we're talking about retellings of Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends to celebrate the launch of TD Summer Reading Club! Join us for a "Storytime" about retellings as a genre, a discussion about new and exciting titles hitting our shelves, and what books we're...
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2: Banned Books
Welcome back!! This month, we're talking about Banned Books and some fantastic LGBTQ+ Reads for Pride! Join us for a "Storytime" about the the history of banned and burned books, a discussion about new and exciting titles hitting our shelves, and what books we're loving. Let us know what you're...
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1: The Romance Renaissance
Hello, hello! Welcome to a brand new season and fresh new format of the Whitby Public Library's Doorway to Discovery podcast. This month, we're talking about our favourite genre: ROMANCE. Join us for a "storytime" about the recent resurgence of the romance genre, a discussion about new and…
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20: Did you say Self-Help?
Hello dear listeners, spring has sprung and so has our 20th episode for the Doorway to Discovery Podcast! This month we're bringing you a list of unconventional self-help reads that got us thinking about how to unburden our minds and become one with ourselves. These might not be the picks you…
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19: Graphic Novels
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing graphic novels! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we respectfully honour the...
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18: Blind Date with a Book
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing books that were chosen for us by other staff, for a Blind Date with a Book! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of...
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17: Best of 2021
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're going to be discussing our most circulated books, best sellers, and our personal favourites from 2021! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas...
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16: Holiday Reads!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we're featuring Holiday reads! Get warm and cozy and let's curl up by a fire and read some festive titles! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas…
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15: Non-Fiction Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about non-fiction reads, featuring lots of true crime! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May we...
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14: Supernatural Spooky Reads!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about Supernatural and Spooky reads, just in time for Halloween! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. May…
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13: Am I the Drama?
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about the DRAMA genre -- one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog...
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12: There's No Mystery Why We Love This Genre!
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about all things mystery, one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog...
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11: Romance Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we chat about all things romance, one of the winners of our Instagram survey earlier this year! The Whitby Public Library acknowledges that we are on the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog...
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10: National Indigenous History Month
This month we talk about some incredible reads that relate to National Indigenous History Month!
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9: Historical Fiction and Beyond
Welcome back to the official podcast of the Whitby Public Library! This month we talk about great reads in the genre of Historical Fiction... as well as how to find a historical read that's right for you! Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected] ! Episode 9...
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8: Cataloguing in the Library
This week we chat with guest speaker Melissa Adler about cataloguing in the library, and the role the public plays!
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7: The Wheel of Genre
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week we explored different types of genre and how they might not be what you thought they were. Don't forget to let us know what you're reading by emailing [email protected] ! Episode 7 Book List The Brain’s Journey to...
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6: Queerness in the Library
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week, we talk about our own unique experiences with queerness in libraries. Don't forget to let us know what you're reading by emailing [email protected] ! *BEGINNING JUNE 2022* The Whitby Public Library will be offering a...
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5: Queer Reads
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! This week, we talk about queer books ranging from middle-grade fiction to poetry to horror. Queer reading holds a special place in our hearts, and we are so excited to bring these books to you. Don't forget to let us know what you're...
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4: Public Libraries and the Black Community
Discover how the Whitby Public Library is becoming a more welcoming, inclusive community hub and how we keep our collections diverse. Special guest Marc Samuels (Writer/Podcaster/Film Maker/Youth Worker) joins us to discuss various ways public libraries can support the Black Community. Episode 4...
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3: Black History Month Reads
This week, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting incredible books by fabulous Black authors. Tune in to hear some great readers’ advisory, learn something you didn’t know about publishing, and as always, don’t forget to let us know what you’re reading by emailing…
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2: What do we do at the Library?
Welcome back to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! Back to talk about what it is that we do at the library are Erin, Kylie, Shelby, Kate, & Ashlynn. Questions? Email us at [email protected] Check out all the books we talked about on our WPL Suggests List.
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1: Bestsellers and Top Picks of 2020
Welcome to the official podcast of Whitby Public Library! Ringing in the new year are Erin, Kylie, Shelby, Kate, & Ashlynn. Questions? Email us at [email protected] This week we talk about the bestsellers and our top picks of 2020. Check out the links below to find everything we talked…
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About this show
Brought to you by Whitby Public Library staff, Doorway to Discovery is here for all of your information and social needs. Rotating through Readers' Advisory (a fancy way of saying "we find you your next favourite book") and a behind the scenes look at WPL, this podcast will tell you all about the books you can't wait to read and the services you didn't know you needed, all in casual and friendly conversation. What's next on your reading list?
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