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Monthly Library Staff Development Mornings on First Fridays

Starting this June, we’ll be opening up at noon on the first Friday of the month as staff dedicate time to professional development. We’re excited to spend time cross-training each...... Read More

Virtual Author Talks in June

Did you know that Whiting Library patrons have access to interviews with bestselling authors? Register ahead at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary  to view live and ask authors questions. Curious about this month’s speakers? Talks...... Read More

Early Closing at 6:30 on Thursday (5/28)

We will be closing 30 minutes early on Thursday to set up for “Thirty-Eight: the Hurricane That Transformed New England,” held at Chester Town Hall at 7 PM. We hope...... Read More

Virtual Author Talks in May

Did you know that Whiting Library patrons have access to interviews with bestselling authors? Register ahead at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary  to view live and ask authors questions. Curious about this month’s speakers?...... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend Book Sale

Love books? Love sales? Whiting Library will be hosting a special book sale to coincide with the Chester Town Wide Yard Sale on Memorial Day weekend. Join us on May...... Read More

The Librarians – IndiePop Film Screen and Discussion

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities. From Oscar-nominated Director and Producer Kim A. Snyder (“Death By...... Read More

National Puzzle Day Puzzlepalooza

January 29 @ 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 pm Celebrate National Puzzle Day with Whiting Library. Put your puzzling skills to the test at the great puzzle race! Teams of 2-4 puzzlers compete...... Read More

Whiting Library Offers Drop-in Tech Help Each Thursday at 2 p.m.

Get one-on-one tech help with library staff, including how to download eBooks, use library eResources, set up an email account, and perform other basic computer-related tasks. Bring your own device,...... Read More

January Virtual Author-Talks

Whiting Library showcases a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world.  The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a...... Read More

Whiting Library Becomes a Family Place Library, Supporting Early Learning for All Families

Whiting Library is now part of the Family Place Libraries™ national network, providing a welcoming community environment with resources to help families nurture their children’s development and early learning during...... Read More

Renovations Continue at Whiting Library

While our sprinkler system is being upgraded, the Whiting Library basement is closed to the public. This means that our Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room will not...... Read More