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Location: Whiting Library

May 2026
Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers

Featured May 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Join local early childhood expert Cara Tyrrell, teacher trainer, parent educator, and author of the recently published Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development… Continue Reading Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

May 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/156118/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us May 12th at 2 PM online for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
YA Book Club

Featured May 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

The Page Turners: YA Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting Library’s… Continue Reading YA Book Club
Story Time

May 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Adult Book Discussion

May 13 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Drop-In Tech Help

May 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

May 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/157388/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on May 19th at 2 PM for an online author discussion. What if the only… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting

May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont's Open Meeting Law. See this page for more information. To… Continue Reading Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting
Story Time

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨

May 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Get ready to fold, flip, and create! Join us for an exciting origami program where kids will learn how to make their very own ninja star (shuriken) using just one… Continue Reading Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨
Drop-In Tech Help

May 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Memorial Day Book Sale

May 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Love Books? Love Sales? Whiting Library is putting on a special sale for the Chester Town Wide Yard Sale. So come on down on the 23rd and shop till you… Continue Reading Memorial Day Book Sale
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
Story Time

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
LEGO Builders Club

May 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Build, play, and create at the library! At this event kids can design their own masterpiece, then display it in the Youth Room. Play isn’t just fun—it builds problem-solving, motor… Continue Reading LEGO Builders Club
Drop-In Tech Help

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England

May 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Thursday, May 28th from 7-8:30 PM as we welcome presenter Stephen Long. His talk will focus on the historic hurricane of 1938… Continue Reading Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England
June 2026
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop

June 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Get ready for the Decorated Bike Ride at the Alumni Day Parade with a one-of-a-kind bike decorating party at Whiting Library! In this hands-on workshop, kids will transform everyday materials… Continue Reading Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop
Story Time

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

June 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161311/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 3rd at 2 PM online for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
Drop-In Tech Help

June 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

June 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Today's playgroup is canceled due to staff absence. Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so… Continue Reading Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
YA Book Club

June 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

The Page Turners: Young Adult (YA) Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting… Continue Reading YA Book Club
Story Time

June 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Book Club

June 10 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Whiting Library's Book Club will be meeting to discuss Summer by Edith Wharton. If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277… Continue Reading Book Club
Drop-In Tech Help

June 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

June 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161929/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! On June 11th at 7 PM Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

June 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
Story Time

June 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/162547/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 18th at 2 PM in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Drop-In Tech Help

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed

June 19

The Whiting Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19,… Continue Reading Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

June 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

June 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/164401/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 23rd at 2 PM as we chat online with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
Story Time

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats with The Nature Museum

June 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats Vermont and New Hampshire are home to two distinct species of wild cats: bobcats and lynx! Have you been lucky enough to spot either of these… Continue Reading Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats with The Nature Museum
Drop-In Tech Help

June 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off

June 27 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off: Unearth A Story! June 27 Something BIG is stomping its way to Whiting Library. This year, we're going back in time to Unearth a Story.… Continue Reading Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off
Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

June 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
July 2026
No Teeth, No Problem! with The Nature Museum

July 1 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

No Teeth, No Problem! From sharp beaks to flat bills, birds use their jaws to eat, communicate, build, and so much more! Join us in exploring how some of our… Continue Reading No Teeth, No Problem! with The Nature Museum
Who is Swimming in the Water? with The Nature Museum

July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Who is Swimming in the Water? What’s going on beneath the ripples? Can swimmers move from one home to another? What’s a macroinvertebrate? There’s more in our rivers, streams, and… Continue Reading Who is Swimming in the Water? with The Nature Museum
YA Book Club

July 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

The Page Turners: Young Adult (YA) Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting… Continue Reading YA Book Club
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter

July 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/176990/register Join us online for a thrilling evening… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
Magnificent Migration with The Nature Museum

July 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Magnificent Migration Many critters, whether living underwater, on land, or flying in the sky, migrate. This includes wildlife that call New England, and our backyards, home! We’re going to look… Continue Reading Magnificent Migration with The Nature Museum
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande

July 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/177637/register Please join us online for a discussion with author Reyna Grande.… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? with The Nature Museum

July 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? Owls are magnificent predators that we often think of as hooting birds of the night. But there's more to owls than their distinctive calls… Continue Reading Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? with The Nature Museum
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco

July 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

Dr. Marisa Franco: Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/178284/register Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Underground but Still Around… with The Nature Museum

July 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Underground but Still Around… We love living on Earth, but have you considered living within it? Right under our feet and paws is an exciting underground world! Let’s dig deep… Continue Reading Underground but Still Around… with The Nature Museum
August 2026
Summer Reading Challenge Ends!

August 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Summer Reading Challenge Party: Unearth A Story! August 1, 2026 Closing Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, drop in between 10:30-12:30pm to celebrate your success and pick up your Summer Reading… Continue Reading Summer Reading Challenge Ends!
Fairy Houses Building with The Nature Museum

August 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

Fairy Houses Building Calling all Fairies, Elves & Imps! Fire up your imaginations by creating your own Fairy Village. We inspire students by teaching them some building basics, showing them… Continue Reading Fairy Houses Building with The Nature Museum

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