Location & Hours 

The Veterans Resource Center is staffed by trained volunteers

Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

at the Central Library located at 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier 90602, 562-567-9905

vrc@whittierlibrary.org

In addition your questions and/or claims can still be addressed by calling the Central Library at 562-567-9900  Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  We will refer you to one of our Veterans Resource Center volunteers and/or the LA County Veterans Service Officer.

Central Library Hours 

Central Library: (562) 567-9900 

• Monday-Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday-Friday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday- Closed

The California Veterans Resource Book is available online here. 
 

U.S. Tour of Duty Presents: Intro to Podcasting   Feb1-April 30

Join U.S. Tour of Duty. Learn basic podcasting skills. Tell your story. Be a game-changer.
 
Free online instruction is offered from February 1 to March 31 in partnership with the Whittier Public Library. One-on-one and group lessons will be scheduled based on skill/interest level. This workshop is an opportunity to become adept at hosting, producing, and promoting your own podcast in addition to collaborating with us. Enrollment is limited.
 
U.S. Tour of Duty is an American revival based on the premise that good things inevitably happen when veterans and nonveterans join forces. We utilize libraries as the civilian equivalent of military bases. Warrior scholars collect, analyze and disseminate intelligence before launching creative, entrepreneurial, and community development projects aimed at improving the human condition. The nucleus of the effort is a podcast that advances our strategic objectives. We teach veterans and other civic-minded Americans how to create content for the podcast and thus acquire real-world experience.

To learn more about Intro to Podcasting with Tour of Duty watch this video! 

To register (enrollment limited): https://www.ustourofduty.org/      

Funding for the Libraries and Veterans microgrants has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Blog:

U.S. Tour of Duty: Operation Hellfighter

Veterans & their allies are leading an American revival. The blog features spot reports, analysis and highlights from our podcast. https://www.ustourofduty.org/

Tour of Duty: Warrior Scholars Episode 3

Featuring: Karen Bosch Cobb (Pacific Library Partner Ship), Rachel Fiore (Whittier Public Library) and Wes Murray (Whittier Public Library) discuss Veterans Resource Centers at California libraries. Watch on YouTube.

Learn what opportunities exist for vets and dog adoptions and to donate to Shelter to Soldier here.

JobNow/VetNow

Get help transitioning from military to civilian life. VetNow gives you access to free live online interview coaching, a resume lab with expert feedback, and standardized test practice.  Veteran Navigators available M-F, 11am-7pm. Tutors/Job Coaches available daily 1pm-10pm

Benefits

Education

Health

Housing/Utilities

Job Search

Resource Directories

Veterans Services Organizations

Veterans Connect @ the Library

California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs, are 
working to connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Libraries, in collaboration with community veteran service organizations, can positively impact the quality of life for veterans.

Currently the page focuses on Covid-19 related services to veterans and the Census 2020.

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255

Confidential chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or text to 838255

This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the California State Library should be inferred.