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SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup Update at Whiting Library\, Reserve Your Spot Here \nOur Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special\, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting\, playing\, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow! \nWith that growth\, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm\, safe\, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants. \nWhen playgroup is in session\, here’s what to expect: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session\nAdvance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!\nDrop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.\nPlaygroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind\n\nWe’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.\nIf space allows\, families with older children are always welcome to join.\n\n\n\n\nThese adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore\, play\, and build early literacy skills at their own pace. \nThank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me\, your Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.  \nWarmly\,\n Carrie\n Youth Services Librarian\n Whiting Library
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-5-caregivers-8/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events,Families
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SUMMARY:FULL: Play\, Connect\, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience
DESCRIPTION:The 4/14/26 playgroup is full. Thank you for reserving your spot in advance.\nPlaygroup Update at Whiting Library\, Reserve Your Spot Here\, The number of  participants will be limited in order to provide a higher quality of experience.  \nPlay\, Connect\, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience\n With Cara Tyrrell | Week of the Young Child Special Program \nJoin us for a 90-minute interactive\, play-based learning experience designed especially for families with infants and toddlers. \nThis special session will be facilitated by Cara Tyrrell\, a Chester-based early childhood teacher trainer\, author\, and parent educator. Instead of a traditional author talk\, this experience takes place right in our Family Place play environment—where learning happens through play\, connection\, and real-life moments. \nDrawing from her new book\, Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers\, Cara will guide caregivers through simple\, powerful ways to support their child’s development through everyday language. \nWhat to expect: \n\nLive modeling of intentional language during play\nOpportunities to practice with your child in real time\nGentle coaching and reflection throughout the session\nA free copy of the book to take home\n\nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhy language plays a key role in brain development and emotional regulation\nWhat intentional language sounds like in everyday moments\nHow to adapt your words to your child’s temperament\nHow to stay connected—even during challenging moments\n\nBonus Follow-Up Session:\nJoin us again on Saturday\, May 9 at 10AM for a relaxed author chat with Cara\, where you can ask questions and get support as you begin using these strategies at home. \nThis two-part experience is designed to be practical\, supportive\, and immediately useful for families. \nWOYC Flyer Chester \nOur Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special\, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting\, playing\, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow! \nWith that growth\, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm\, safe\, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants. \nWhen playgroup resumes in April\, here’s what to expect: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session\nAdvance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!\nDrop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.\nPlaygroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind\n\nWe’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.\nIf space allows\, families with older children are always welcome to join.\n\n\n\n\nThese adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore\, play\, and build early literacy skills at their own pace. \nThank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me\, your Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.  \nWarmly\,\n Carrie\n Youth Services Librarian\n Whiting Library \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-5-caregivers-7/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events,Families
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SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here.  \nOur Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special\, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting\, playing\, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow! \nWith that growth\, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm\, safe\, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants. \nWhen playgroup resumes in April\, here’s what to expect: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session\nAdvance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!\nDrop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.\nPlaygroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind\n\nWe’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.\nIf space allows\, families with older children are always welcome to join.\n\n\n\n\nThese adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore\, play\, and build early literacy skills at their own pace. \nThank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Everyone learns best through play! Contact me\, your Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.  \nWarmly\,\n Carrie\n Youth Services Librarian\n Whiting Library \n  \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-5-caregivers-6/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Books\, Birds\, and Baked Goods!
DESCRIPTION:Join Whiting Library’s open house to celebrate the reopening of the renovated downstairs on Saturday\, March 28th from 11AM to 1PM. Shop in our book sale room\, learn all about birds\, munch on homemade treats\, and get your library card while you’re at it! \n \nVisit the Book Sale Room for huge discounts and a brown bag sale on library discards. Still looking for more books? Pick up a free copy of the Vermont Reads book of the year\, The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton\, a poignant story about resilience and adaptation in a shifting landscape. Next\, explore the stacks upstairs to find a new favorite book or DVD or to discover the Library of Things. \n \nIn honor of receiving the Flight Path grant\, the library is getting bird-brained. Borrow the birding backpacks\, play with the new themed bird ID take-away box\, try bird bingo\, or chill with a birdsong book. Stop in to watch two short documentaries and pick up window decals that protect our feathered friends. Take a gander at our themed bird displays and find the hidden birds. \nOf course\, don’t forget to grab a delicious home-made treat before you leave. Got questions? Email info@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 or stop in at 117 Main St in Chester. See you at the library!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/books-birds-and-baked-goods/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children and Youth Events,Families
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SUMMARY:Library Lovers Hot Chocolate and Tea Party for Winter Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Whiting Library to warm up during the Winter Carnival in Chester. Enjoy hot chocolate and tea while you make simple crafts. Plus\, sign up for a library card\, visit our used bookstore\, and write your Library Lovers Month Love Letter to the library when you visit! This event is for all ages and abilities! \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/hot-chocolate-crafts/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children and Youth Events,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000
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SUMMARY:Souper Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Bring in your favorite soup to share. We’ll vote on our favorite soup and play some trivia. Please join us\, even if you don’t bring soup. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/souper-bowl/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T113000
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon: Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring your unwanted or unused craft supplies and trade them for something you will use!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/adult-crafternoon-supply-swap/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T180000
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SUMMARY:All About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:The total solar eclipse of April 8\, 2024\, is significant because it will be within a day’s drive of one of the most populous regions of our planet. \nSouthern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) member Claudio Véliz will discuss why we have a moon in the first place and why we are so fortunate as to experience these events. Then\, how to prepare for the eclipse\, where to be\, and what to do if it’s cloudy will all be covered. The presentation will be graphic-rich\, with additional material for those who wish to delve deeper into the subject matter. Safe solar-filtered glasses will be handed out to in-person attendees\, complete with instructions on how to use them. \nClaudio Véliz pursues dual professions in architecture and astronomy. He has owned an award-winning architecture firm – Claudio Véliz Architect PLLC/AIA – since 1982\, designing residential\, institutional\, municipal\, retail\, and corporate facilities. In his astronomy track\, he was Co-Founder and twice President of SoVerA\, headquartered in Chester\, Vermont. Now lecturing in the CALL Program at Keene State College\, New Hampshire\, previously he worked and lectured at New York’s Hayden Planetarium and the Astronomy Departments at Columbia University and Castleton University.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/the-2024-total-solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Gifts: Solstice Stories for Adults and Families
DESCRIPTION: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 the shortest day of the year. There will be poetry\, short readings\, and booktalks. You’ll have the opportunity to read aloud yourself if you would like.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/winter-gifts-solstice-stories-for-adults-and-families/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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SUMMARY:Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting Library!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy various teas and cookies while you make a simple winter craft. You can meet our new librarian\, get a library card\, visit our used bookstore\, and sign up for our Winter Reading Program.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/winter-reading-tea-party-at-whiting-library/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families
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