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 ne... more

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How many episodes does Doorway to Discovery have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

Doorway to Discovery episodes:

February 12, 2024 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 missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2478826840_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_11_-_the_end

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
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26min
January 25, 2024 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 mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2466917119_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_10_-_most_anticipated_reads_of_2024

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
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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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
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24min
December 11, 2023 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 list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here:
https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2435246839_best_of_2023_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_9

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.

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22min
November 14, 2023 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 missed them!
Find a list of all the titles mentioned in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2419822199_a_pictures_worth_a_thousand_words_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_8

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
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30min
October 16, 2023 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 in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219/2401262599

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok ⁠
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
...more
31min
September 15, 2023 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 in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2383889549_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_6_-_saved_by_the_bell

Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
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33min
July 12, 2023 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 some new releases for July and August along with some "Hidden Gem" titles to catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2342458789_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_5_-_summer_reads
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
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18min
June 12, 2023 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 titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2324183509_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_-_season_3_episode_4
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
...more
30min
May 08, 2023 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 catch up on in case you missed them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode here: https://whitby.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1624948219_wpl_suggests/2302664299_doorway_to_discovery_podcast_season_3_episode_3_-_cookbooks
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok
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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
...more
41min
April 11, 2023 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 them!
Find all of the titles discussed in this episode HERE
Recommendations? Comments? Questions? Email us at [email protected]!
Digital Content (Hoopla and Libby): https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/eBooks-eAudio
Event Calendar: https://whitbylibrary.libcal.com/
Podcast webpage: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/podcast
Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok

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 knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous stewards of these ancestral lands and ensure that the voices of the First Nations Peoples are represented in our collections, programs, and services.
...more
28min

FAQs about Doorway to Discovery:

How many episodes does Doorway to Discovery have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.