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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… Continue Reading The Librarians – IndiePop Film Screen... Read More
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… Continue Reading National Puzzle Day Puzzlepalooza... Read More
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,… Continue Reading Whiting Library Offers Drop-in Tech Help... Read More
Whiting Library will have a delayed opening on Thursday, January 8, 2026, for a scheduled staff meeting. The library will open at 3:30 p.m. We appreciate your understanding as we… Continue Reading Delayed Opening on Thursday, January 8... Read More
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… Continue Reading January Virtual Author-Talks... Read More
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… Continue Reading Whiting Library Becomes a Family Place... Read More
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… Continue Reading Renovations Continue at Whiting Library... Read More
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… Continue Reading Whiting Library Offers Monthly Virtual Author... Read More
Whiting Library announces a series of events featuring the book “Gather” by Vermont author Kenneth Cadow. “Gather” is this year’s Vermont Reads book, a statewide, one-book community reading program sponsored… Continue Reading Whiting Library invites community to read... Read More
Whiting Library is among over 100 public libraries nationwide. The Public Library Association (PLA) awarded funding to increase digital literacy using Digitallearn.org resources, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution… Continue Reading Whiting Library among more than100 public... Read More
2024 was a busy year at Whiting Library. Demand for books, movies, and other library materials is as strong as ever within our community. Physical circulation increased by 102%, while… Continue Reading 2024 in Review... Read More
The Whiting Library Board of Trustees has approved the addition of Thursday hours starting February 6, 2025, when Whiting Library will be open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. every… Continue Reading Whiting Library Expands Our Open Hours... Read More
December 14, 2024 – February 22, 2025 Join our Winter Reading Challenge. Download and complete a winter bingo. Turn in the completed sheet by February 22 and win prizes! The challenge is open to… Continue Reading Join the Winter Reading Challenge... Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that the new streaming service @watchbiblioplus is now free and offers unlimited access to our library patrons! Sign up with your library card and PIN at… Continue Reading Stream movies and TV shows with... Read More
Beyond the doors of Whiting Library lies a treasure trove of facts, figures, and feats of the imagination. Plus, you will find people always ready to welcome and help everyone.… Continue Reading Your Donation Makes a Difference.... Read More
Peter Hudkins & Donna McNeill-Hudkins and the Suffolk Punch Draft horses of Smokeshire Hilltop Farm will also be back (weather permitting) at Erskine’s Meatball Day to give wagon rides around… Continue Reading Take a Wagon Ride at Erskine’s... Read More
Read 10 books by November 30 and win a prize!... Read More
Whiting Library wants to hear from you about how we can increase the accessibility of our facilities, services, and programs. Through an American Library Association grant, we have received $20,000… Continue Reading Whiting Library to Host Community Conversations... Read More
Whiting Library is delighted to announce that it has received a Supplemental Collection Equity Award from Region 7 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). Through this… Continue Reading Whiting Library Updates and Expands Collection... Read More
Our summer reading program has concluded. We will soon be planning next year’s programs. Please help us improve the program by filling out a quick survey. ... Read More
Whiting Library will host a cookbook club discussion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in the Whiting Library Community Room. Book groups are a fantastic way for individuals… Continue Reading Whiting Library Hosts Cookbook Club and... Read More
Whiting Library will hold this year’s book sale on the library lawn on September 21 and 22. 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday, September 21 10 AM – 3 PM… Continue Reading Whiting Library Used Book Sale... Read More
Whiting Library is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive a Rural Library Grant for the 2024-2025 school year from the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF), a nonprofit… Continue Reading Whiting Library Receives Grant from the... Read More
In general, Vermont’s open meeting law requires public bodies to provide advance public notice of meetings, discuss all business and take all actions in open meeting (unless an exception in… Continue Reading Open Meeting Law... Read More
Tuesday, July 23 at 1 P.M. Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) presenter John Steven Gurney visits the Andover Town Hall for a storytelling event and free book giveaway where each child… Continue Reading Stories and Free Books with author/illustrator... Read More
Whiting Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark… Continue Reading Adventure Awaits: Join Us for the... Read More
With NextReads e-newsletters you can receive book suggestions on all your favorite topics. You will also be able to check the library collection and place requests. To receive your choices… Continue Reading Sign up for Emails!... Read More
Whiting Library buys thousands of new books, movies, and CDs yearly. We proudly offer weekly email alerts showing you the newest books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks we purchase each week.… Continue Reading Get our newest books, DVDs, and... Read More
Whiting Library is excited to announce that the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Grant Review Team has selected our application for funding for the ARSL New England Small… Continue Reading ... Read More
A $20,000 Grant Will Help Whiting Library Work with Residents with Disabilities on ways to make the library accessible to all Whiting Library in Chester, Vt. has been selected as… Continue Reading WHITING LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR... Read More
At the January 9, 2024, Whiting Library Board of Trustees meeting, the board adjusted the library’s holiday hours. “The Library will be closed in observance of any holiday falling on… Continue Reading Whiting Library Holiday Hours... Read More
Did you know? The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss Travels with George: In Search of Washington and his Legacy… Continue Reading Join our monthly book club!... Read More
Right now is the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby or get back into an old one that you haven’t thought about in a while! Hobbies… Continue Reading January is National Hobby Month... Read More
You’re never too young or too old to have someone read to you! So, we invite you to forget your troubles for an hour and join us for storytime, celebrating… Continue Reading Winter Gifts: Solstice Stories for Adults... Read More
Meet your friends at the library each Friday at 3 p.m.! We’ve got various games, including classic board games, card games, and WII games, all geared toward school-aged kids. Games… Continue Reading New Weekly Games Group for Kids... Read More
Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting Library! Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. Chester Whiting Library 117 Main Street, Chester, United States Enjoy various teas and cookies while you make… Continue Reading Everyone is invited to our Winter... Read More
Whiting Library has completed a new strategic plan which will guide the library for the next several years. Continue Reading Whiting Library Announces New Strategic Plan... Read More
Tax dollars alone cannot support all that our community needs. That's why we're inviting you to join us in a celebration of your public library. Continue Reading Give locally. Support Whiting Library for #GivingTuesday... Read More
In 2023, Banned Books Week is no longer a warning about what might happen if censorship goes unchecked, but what is happening. Libraries and schools around the country are under… Continue Reading Vermont Library Association marks Banned Books... Read More
At Whiting Library in Chester, we’re not just about books; we’re the heart of the community, offering a warm and inviting space for everyone to come together, have fun, learn,… Continue Reading Exciting Games Galore at Whiting Library!... Read More
Whiting Library will be closing at 5:15pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 due to staff shortage. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be open again on Friday, September 15… Continue Reading Open Hours Adjusted... Read More
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, the Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, October 7, 2023.... Read More
Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If you’re interested in joining the next pickle ball clinic with Whiting Library, register to be… Continue Reading September Games Group: Pickleball Clinic is... Read More
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Whiting Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind our community that signing up for a… Continue Reading September Celebrates Library Card Sign Up... Read More
The Whiting Library Wii Games Group for Kids will be outside putting our paddle skills into play! Join the Whiting Youth Library and the Chester Recreation Department for a Pickleball… Continue Reading Pickleball Clinic for Beginners... Read More
Congratulations to all Youth Summer 2023 Reading Challengers! Kids may come to the library to pick up their sweet rewards and raffle prizes for accomplishing their summer reading personal challenges!… Continue Reading Summer Reading Rewards Give Away Time!... Read More
The Whiting Library is seeking a new Library Director in Chester, Vermont Full Time – 32 Hours/week Compensation: $40,000 to $50,000 annually depending on experience Application Deadline: September 8, 2023… Continue Reading Library Director Opening... Read More
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 PM to discuss Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. If you would like to participate in the book… Continue Reading September Book Club... Read More
Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2- 4PM and Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 3-4 PM. Come sign up… Continue Reading Chester Recreation Fall Sports Sign Ups... Read More
Got Books? Pay it forward and donate a book! The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, is seeking donations for its annual book sale held during the Chester Fall… Continue Reading Annual Book Drive... Read More
The Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 for staff development and library software migration. The library is joining the Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries (VOKAL),… Continue Reading Library Closed Saturday, August 12... Read More
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 PM to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. If you would like to… Continue Reading August Book Club... Read More
As a resident of, or visitor to the towns of Chester and Andover, you are invited to join us in the recognition that the Whiting Library, our library, is a… Continue Reading Support Your Local Library... Read More
Chester, VT- The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will host a Foraging Safely class with Gaal Shepherd Crowl on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM. Artist and… Continue Reading Foraging Safely with Gaal Shepherd Crowl... Read More
The Whiting Library will be closed Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4th.... Read More
Looking for a Writers’ Group? Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5PM, come join our new fiction writing group here in Chester in which to share work,… Continue Reading Writers’ Group... Read More
Join us for an hour of gentle stretching, breath work, and meditation. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced yogis, alike. Bring your own mat or towel (and possibly bug… Continue Reading Gentle Yoga @ the Library... Read More
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm to discuss The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai. The library is ordering copies from lending libraries in… Continue Reading June Book Club... Read More
Thanks to the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Whiting Library is pleased to introduce the Palace Project App to its library users. The application expands users’ access to eBooks and… Continue Reading Whiting Library joins the Palace Project... Read More
A new community art exhibit presented by the Stone Village Art Guild is on display in the Suzie Forlie Memorial Reading Room through Wednesday, June 28. The exhibit can be… Continue Reading Stone Village Art Guild Spring Exhibit... Read More
The Whiting Library is happy to share that we have two new Museum Passes for family fun this year! Come check our passes to the Billings Farm & Museum and… Continue Reading New Museum Passes for 2023!... Read More
Penny University is all about art of fashion and radio this May 12 and 19 from 4:30 – 6 PM. Come learn, enjoy a cup of coffee and tea, and… Continue Reading May’s Penny University... Read More
The Whiting Library is happy to have a student art exhibit for the month of April. New pieces of GMUHS student art are currently on display in the Suzy Forlie… Continue Reading April Student Art Exhibit... Read More
The Whiting Library Book Club is reading a historical non-fiction book for the months of April and May. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please contact the library… Continue Reading April and May’s Whiting Library Book... Read More
April’s Penny University is sure to be fun and informational. On April 14, local poet Susan Bourne will help us celebrate Poetry Month by creating found poetry. And yes, magnetic… Continue Reading April’s Penny University... Read More
Southern Vermont Astronomy (SoVerA) will be hosting a four-part mini-series on four consecutive Fridays at the Whiting Library in Chester, Vermont starting March 24th. Each program will begin at 6PM.… Continue Reading SoVerA Astronomy Seminar Series... Read More
Are you interested in gaming? A new group of gamers is facilitating a gaming club at the Whiting Library on Tuesdays starting March 14. Come join the fun!... Read More
Please complete this survey and help us know how to best serve you, our community, for years to come. https://forms.gle/dgwpTahx3E5WfEc39... Read More
Penny University: A regular meeting of friendly discussion and debate This month’s special guest will be Nena Nanfeldt from the Chester-Andover Family Center. Come learn more about this amazing community… Continue Reading March Penny University... Read More
Please join us next week for our monthly book club. This month’s pick is Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker. The library has extra copies available for check out so you may join… Continue Reading March Whiting Library Book Club... Read More
Chester Recreation will have Spring Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library after school every Tuesday until 4PM during the month of March. Come sign up right after school pick up… Continue Reading Spring Sports Sign Ups... Read More
Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! Celebrated each March, Youth Art Month was created in 1961 by the Arts and Creative Materials Institute to emphasize the… Continue Reading THE WHITING LIBRARY AND GMUHS CELEBRATES... Read More
The Whiting Library is happy to introduce a community coffee and tea hour to help connect others to the library and their greater community called Penny University. Much like the… Continue Reading The Whiting Library Introduces Penny University: A... Read More
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5pm in the Community Room for the library book club. This month’s read is Wintering by Katherine May.... Read More
Chester, VT: February, 2023 – February is National Library Lovers Month and Whiting Library is sharing lots of love and kindness . A donation to the Whiting Library will give… Continue Reading CELEBRATE LOVE AND KINDNESS @ THE... Read More
The Whiting Library will have adjusted hours during the holiday week. We will be closed on Saturday, 12/24/22 and Saturday, 12.31.22. May the warmth of sun rays and good books… Continue Reading Holiday Week Adjusted Hours at the... Read More
Due to the current short staffing at Whiting Library, the library will be closed for one hour from 1PM to 2PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for staff to take… Continue Reading Library is Closed 1pm to 2... Read More
Whiting Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 22nd and Friday, November 25th during the week of Thanksgiving. The library will be open on Wednesday, November 23 from 10:00 am… Continue Reading Thanksgiving Week Adjusted Hours... Read More
Looking for something new to read this fall? Whiting Library has you covered! Thanks to a grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries (VTLIB) as part of American Rescue Plan… Continue Reading New Books Thanks to an Awesome... Read More
On Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whiting Library will be throwing our 3rd annual Green Up Day celebration. You can make a difference to the… Continue Reading Green Up Day Celebration!... Read More
Are you interesting in learning how to draw? Kathy Giurtino, of the Stone Village Art Guild will be offering a 4-week drawing class at the library this spring. The class will… Continue Reading Drawing Class Series Starting in April!... Read More
It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook. Or, better yet, start a poetry notebook. You’ll want to be ready to take part in or just enjoy the Thursday-evening Stone… Continue Reading Stone Village Poetry Experience is Coming!... Read More
Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home? Whiting Library will present via Zoom a virtual roundtable discussion on residential solar energy on… Continue Reading Zoom Presentation: Residential Solar Energy Roundtable... Read More
Happy New Year from Whiting Library! Let’s all start 2022 with a clean slate- a slate without library fines! The library has been awarded a grant facilitated by the Association… Continue Reading We are going FINE FREE!!... Read More
