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The Power of Landscape

Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it's worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What's actually attractive about a ruined barn? New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics...

Email Basics

Attendees will learn how to perform basic email functions like sending, receiving, and replying to emails, recognizing and dealing with spam, organizing and deleting emails, and searching for messages. If participants do not already have an email account, they will register for one during this workshop. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community...

Drop In Black Out Poetry

Stop by the library and create poetry from book pages. All materials and instructions are provided.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

LEGO Builder Club

Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While a monthly theme and inspiration cards are available for those who need a little guidance, kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed...

Indie Lens Pop-Up ~ Free for All: The Public Library

Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is...

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Zoom Online

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You're invited to a riveting virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. To register, go to https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world...

Cybersecurity Basics

These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association and AT&T. Using resources from Digitallearn.org and available through AT&T ScreenReady, workshops will help community members build skills and confidence using technology. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Indie Lens Pop-up ~ Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s

A film & conversation. Three revealing stories about how family dynamics change when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner becoming a caregiver or...

Video Conferencing Basics

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence in using its features in an online meeting. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin: A Virtual Author Talk

Zoom Online

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? This enlightening online webinar will teach you how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author...

Android Mobile Device Basics

This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the essential functions. It will support attendees in getting connected, identifying common apps, and building confidence in using their devices safely. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close...

Gather Community Potluck

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

Before the film screening of "Just Getting By" at 7 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for a community potluck, at this potluck, you can informally discuss some of the themes of Kenneth Cadow's book Gather, which explores rural life, resilience, class differences, addiction, housing and food insecurity, a deep relationship to the land, and...

Just Getting By Film Screening

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

Bess O'Brien's new documentary film, "Just Getting By," is a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity. Vermont has the second-highest rate of homeless people in the United States, right after California. One-third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. These are significant issues for...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Vermont Reads: Gather Are We Keeping Our Promises

Vermont law requires that our state budget address Vermonters’ right to health, housing, dignified work, education, food, social security, and a healthy environment. Although it's a work of fiction, Gather by Kenneth Cadow shows us that we often fail to keep these promises to each other. Join Stephanie Yu, Executive Director of Public Assets Institute,...

Family Concert with Stu Fuchs and Family

Join our special guests, Stu Fuchs and ​Sarah Carlisle, for a family concert. Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! Stu Fuchs is an award-winning musician and teaching artist who empowers people of all backgrounds to express themselves through creative play. A “classically trained, improvisational freed multi-instrumentalist,” Stu blends mindfulness and music at...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein: A Virtual Author Talk

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. Register for this virtual event...

iOS Mobile Device Basics

This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their devices safely. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

LEGO Builders Club

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

Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While a monthly theme and inspiration cards are available for those who need a little guidance, kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

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

Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Summer Flicks: Mama Mia

This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon's presentation is Mama Mia, the 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told through hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

Zoom Online

This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/77774/register Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.  Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Summer Unplugged – Bears!

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

One of New England’s largest waddlers is the American black bear. Although often feared, these sizable mammals are intelligent, sneaky, and beautiful. How can we share our habitats safely with these two hundred pound omnivores? Come activate your inner bear as we learn about the life of black bears, explore black bear biofacts, snuggle up...

Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party with author Carrie Kruck

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

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Join Whiting Library for a summer filled with reading, creativity, and discovery! Our Summer Reading Challenge encourages kids simply to read every day—no sign-up, timers, or reading logs required. Just stop by the Youth Room, pick up a summer reading challenge sheet (or not!), and take part in...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Tales to Tales: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Summer Unplugged – Raptors!

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

Raptors are amazing predators that soar, swoop, dive, and glide. Learn what makes raptors unique, the differences between some native raptor species, and why they are such important predators in their environments. Immerse your senses in calls, feathers, and fun as we study where and how raptors thrive and survive. We may just even see...

Teen Community Service Club

Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Zoom Online

This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Summer Unplugged – Homebodies & Shell-ters

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

Looking to make some home improvements? Check out how some of Vermont and New Hampshire’s builders craft their structures! From birds to bees, mollusks to reptiles, certain creatures are able to keep safe in hand-made (or rather, paw- and claw-made) accommodations. Be prepared to learn paws-on as we explore which creatures create a harder exterior!...

Summer Flicks: Paddington in Peru

PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru. Starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman. Columbia Pictures, 2024, Rated...

Teen Community Service Club

Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

Read to a Dog

Read aloud to Orla, a gentle therapy dog. This relaxed, judgment-free program is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers. Whiting Library is pleased to partner with Kathleen Karl, a trained therapy dog handler, experienced educator, and classroom teacher, for this spectacular 2025 Summer Reading event. Wednesdays and Fridays, July 2-August 2 11:30 a.m. to 12:30...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Paint Like Alma Woodsey Thomas

Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new! The featured activity this week is painting. Learn a simple painting technique along with a bit...

The Colorful World of Butterflies!

What are some ways we can conserve butterfly habitat? What does a good butterfly garden look like? When, how, and why do Monarch butterflies go to Mexico? Meet Jerry Schneider, aka The Butterfly Guy, and learn interesting butterfly characteristics (did you know that butterflies taste with their feet?) and more.  Jerry brings displays of butterflies...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Summer Unplugged – Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey

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

From silent flights to super senses and kooky camouflage, animals have evolved to survive in a competitive world. Using observation, hands-on examination of bio-facts (animal furs, feathers, bones, and more) and other engaging activities, participants will enjoy learning about the incredible physical and behavioral adaptations that animals use to thrive in their habitats! The Nature...

Summer Flicks: Moana 2

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Starring Auli'i Cravalho, Hualālai...

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Zoom Online

To register for this online event, visit https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.  Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters,...

Teen Community Service Club

Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Victoria Villasana Inspired Art

Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new! This week's featured activity is altering photos by blending photography and fiber arts! Explore the techniques...

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Summer Unplugged – Fuzzy, Flying, & Misunderstood: Bats!

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

Bats often get a bad rap even though they’re incredibly important, and special, animals. Several species of these night-flying fuzzy mammals call New England home. Come join us to dispel bat myths and learn more about these misunderstood winged wonders. Explore bat biofacts, stick around for a bat story, and join the hunt in a...

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Zoom Online

This online event will be 45 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for...

Summer Flicks: A Minecraft Movie

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To return home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Jack Black, Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Jennifer Coolidge, Danielle Brooks Warner Bros.. 2025, 101 minutes, Rated PG  

Teen Community Service Club

Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Sharpie-dyed Silk Scarves

Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new! The featured activity this week involves dying scarves.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...

Last Day to Report Reading and Summer Reading Challenge Accomplishments

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

Dear Summer Readers and Their Grown Ups, As I prepare for our exciting Summer Reading Awards Party on 8/2/25, I kindly ask all participants to turn in their summer reading challenge accomplishments and the final tally of hours they have read by July 30th. This will help us ensure that everyone’s hard work is recognized...

Story Hour

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

Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

Summer Unplugged – Super Scat! Species & Their Feces

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

What’s for dinner? We learn a lot from the natural world by investigating the scat that animals leave behind! Get ready to digest information on identifying excrement from our local fauna, and participate in creating your own oatmeal-based “scat” for identification! Please note, this activity involves touching food items. The Nature Museum aims to engage...

On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Zoom Online

You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025). Register for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming. The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories...

Teen Community Service Club

Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...