Whycocomagh Public Library

September 26, 2025

New Whycocomagh Public Library Opening This Winter: Fundraising for new books kicks off October 4th 

The Municipality Inverness County, in partnership with the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL), and community volunteers, announce the opening of the Whycocomagh Public Library this winter. The new community library will be located on the lower level of the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, 9650 Hwy 105, Whycocomagh. 

A community fundraising campaign, led by community volunteers, is being launched with a community picnic on October 4th to help raise money for new library items and furniture. 

“The community and our organization have been advocating for a library for a long time,” says Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre president Crystal Jones. “We are thrilled that we are able to work with the municipality and ECRL to make it a reality,” says Jones. 

The library will be the first municipally operated library in Inverness County, which will integrate ECRL library services, visitor information, and municipal services and programming in a welcoming community space. 

“ECRL is excited to work with the municipality and the community to develop a new model for providing library services in rural communities,” says Clair Rankin, Chair of the ECRL board of directors. “This partnership allows Whycocomagh and area residents to enjoy the benefits of a public library.” 

“The Municipality of Inverness County really values libraries and the wonderful services they provide communities,” says Warden Bonny MacIsaac. “Council and staff’s commitment and investment to expanding these services to Whycocomagh reflect this, and how libraries can be the cornerstones of growing communities.” 

Community Fundraising Picnic Details: 

Date: October 4th, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m.
Location: Whycocomagh Lower Park, 9780 Hwy 105
Rain location: Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, 9850 Hwy 105. 

What to expect:  

• Readings from local children’s book authors 
• Family-friendly activities 
• Opportunities to contribute directly to the library’s development through donations. 

Donations will help purchase furnishings, books, and resources that will make the library an inviting space for all ages. 

Community members who wish to support the new library can contribute at the October 4th picnic, and the Municipality of Inverness County’s community fundraising portal is expected to be live prior to the event. Details to follow. 

Members of the community can follow the fundraising campaign and Whycocomagh Public Library News at the community Facebook page @Whycocomagh Public Library.