Programs & Services
Public Library Services
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Services Available at All Yukon Public Libraries
Collections
Requests, Interlibrary Loans and Reserves
Reference Service
Public Internet Access
Photocopier
Programs
Additional Services Available at the Whitehorse Public Library
Collections
You will find books to meet your recreational and information needs at all Yukon Public Libraries. The Public Access Catalogue includes the collections of Whitehorse Public Library as well as the fourteen community libraries in the Yukon and the Yukon Archives Library. It is updated daily with new arrivals to the collection.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for in the catalogue, please let library staff know or make a request for an Inter-Library Loan or a suggestion for purchase (link to ILL/Suggestion for Purchase form).
Requests, Interlibrary Loans and Reserves
Requests can be placed on any item that is not for in library-use only, whether or not it is on the shelf. If we do not have the item you’re looking for, we will try to obtain it through an Inter-Library Loan from another library in the Yukon or across Canada. Patrons may also request items they would like the library purchase for the collection.
Use the Yukon Public Libraries Request Form [52KB ] for Requests, Interlibrary Loans and Reserves . If you have any questions, please speak with one of the staff.
Reference Service
Have a question? Need help finding information on a certain topic? Your community librarian is always there to help - just ask!
Public Internet Access
Public Internet access is available free of charge at all Yukon Public Libraries. Time limits and other restrictions may apply. See our Public Internet Access page or contact your local library for more information.
Photocopier
Most Yukon Public Libraries have a self-serve photocopier available for public use. The cost for photocopying is fifteen cents per page (GST not included).
Programs
Yukon Public Libraries present author readings, children's storytimes, and special events all year- round!
See our programs page or contact your local public library for more information.
Additional Services Available at the Whitehorse Public Library
Computer Room
Meeting Rooms
Reference Desk
Tours
Computer Room
There are 5 computers at the library for public Internet access; all are equipped with Microsoft Office 2000 and Internet Explorer. These computers are booked by the half-hour, and users can sign up for a maximum of two half-hour sessions per day. Computer bookings can be done in person or by phone at (867) 667-5239 up to one week in advance. Please see our Public Internet Access Policy ( 108KB) for more information.
An additional workstation is available on a drop-in basis (first come, first served) to accommodate quick e-mail checks. Maximum use for this workstation is 15 minutes per person.
A dedicated word processing computer is available on a first come, first served basis. Documents can be printed or saved to a floppy disk or memory stick.
Patrons are asked to limit their printing to a maximum of 5 pages per day.
A separate children's computer equipped with educational games is available in the children’s area. Headphones can be obtained at the circulation desk with the presentation of a valid Yukon Public Libraries card.
Meeting Rooms
Whitehorse Public Library has two meeting rooms available for use to the public. The capacity of each room is 30 people, and they can be used as one large room for a maximum of 60 people if required.
Meeting rooms are booked on a first come, first served basis up to two months in advance. You can book in person at the library or call the front desk at (867) 667-5239. Please provide a date and time for the meeting; a contact name and phone number; and the name of the group or organization.
Use of our meetings rooms is free. Individuals or groups cannot use the meeting rooms if the purpose is to solicit funds (e.g. sell a product or service; or charge admission or require a registration fee to attend a meeting or event). Public Libraries Branch reserves the right to refuse or cancel bookings.
Reference Desk
A reference librarian is available every day for questions and information. The hours of the reference desk change depending on seasonal needs. On-call reference help is available outside of reference desk hours.
Tours
Library tours for classes, daycares, and other groups are available in French or English and can be booked by calling (867) 667-5239.