Whiting Library

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | VT
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 Community Room. Stay as long or as little as you like. Geared towards Caregivers who want to find friendship and build connections in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community.
Fun & games, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs – available to enjoy anytime the library is open!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

YA Games for 13 and up
2024-04-02 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy Magic, the Gathering, or another collectible trading card game of fun-filled, strategic games to play with friends old and new. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike. Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play.

Story Hour
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour is for approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or by emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Adult Crafternoon: Cookies, Crafts, and Conversation
2024-04-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-26 13:00 - 14:00
Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. Grab a friend, sit back, and have a good time. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. Our current co-learning project is quilling. We have a variety of tools and papers for practice. If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new!

Games Group for School Aged Kids
2024-04-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-26 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve got a wide variety of games to choose from including classic board games, card games, Wii games, and more.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library Game Group.

YA Games for 13 and up
2024-04-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-23 15:00 - 16:00
Enjoy Magic, the Gathering, a collectible trading card game of fun-filled, strategic games to play with friends old and new. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike. Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
The Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Library Community room. The public is welcome to attend all Board meetings.

Book Club: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
2024-04-10 16:30 - 17:30
If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy of the monthly selection.

Harold Fry is convinced that he must deliver a letter to an old love in order to save her, meeting various characters along the way and reminiscing about the events of his past and people he has known, as he tries to find peace and acceptance.

Happy reading!

Family Board Game Cafe
2024-04-10 17:30 - 19:30
Enjoy an evening of exciting board games and family bonding. Choose from a variety of games and have some fun! Join us on the second Wednesday of the month in the Community Room for games and refreshments.

Vermont Reads Discussion: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00
Last Night at the Telegraph Club is the book selection for Vermont Reads 2023. Whiting Library is grateful to Vermont Humanities for making this program possible. Last Night at The Telegraph Club explores themes of self-acceptance, familial and cultural ties, US/China relations, LGBTQ+ and Feminist history, McCarthyism and xenophobia, music of the 1940s and 1950s, and the Asian American experience, among others.
Suzanne Brown will lead our discussion. Suzanne is a retired Visiting Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College and has led Vermont Humanities Council and New Hampshire Humanities Council book discussions for over 30 years. Focusing on 19th and 20th-century American and English literature, she holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. She has published her own short fiction and articles on the short story form. She was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany and received a fiction-writing grant from the New Hampshire Arts Council. She has worked with veterans’ book discussion groups and helped a nationwide program for them, editing the anthology Echoes of War. She has worked as a program scholar for the Literature and Medicine Program, facilitating book discussions for healthcare providers.
Malinda Lo’s book is about teenager Lily Hu, who is fully immersed in the life and culture of San Francisco’s Chinatown, home to Chinese immigrant families like hers. But as she comes of age in the 1950s, her passion for rockets and space exploration is matched by her curiosity about the Telegraph Club in a neighboring part of the city her parents have asked her to avoid.
Books are available to borrow from the library. Call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
This talk is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, contact Gail Zachariah at (802)
875-2277 or director@WhitingLibrary.org.
This discussion is a Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by Whiting Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH or VHC.)

Silent Book Club
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:30
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Bring whatever book you are currently reading and join us in the Suzy Forlie Room to get cozy, Come to meet new people and leave with new book recommendations! For Adults and Teens 16+
Typical Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Get your drinks and snacks, grab a seat, socialize with other readers (or not), and share what you’re reading.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Silent Reading Hour
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Optional socializing (or keep reading!)

Page to Screen Film Series: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2023)
2024-04-17 13:30 - 15:30
Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. This month’s film, “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” is based on a 1958 book by Paul Gallico. Reading the book is not a requirement. Free popcorn will be served.
Mrs. Harris, an English domestic servant who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, decides to buy one of her own. After raising the funds to buy the dress, Mrs. Harris sets off on a journey to Paris that will change her life.
Focus Features, 2023, Rated PG, 115 minutes.
Starring Jason Isaacs, Lesley Manville, Anna Chancellor, Rose Williams, and Alba Baptista.

Adult Crafternoon: Cookies, Crafts, and Conversation
2024-04-19 13:00 - 14:00
Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. Grab a friend, sit back, and have a good time. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. Our current co-learning project is quilling. We have a variety of tools an papers for practice If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new!

🌈🦄 Unicorn Day Party Extravaganza! 🦄🌈
2024-04-20 10:30
🌈🦄 Unicorn Day Party Extravaganza! 🦄🌈
Step into a world of enchantment and magic as we invite you to our Unicorn Day Party! 🎉✨ Let your imagination run wild and join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with whimsy, laughter, and all things unicorn.
👑 Date & Time: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 @ 10:30AM
🌟 Location: Whiting Library Meeting Room
🌈 Dress Code: Channel your inner unicorn or don your favorite fantasy character attire! Sparkles, rainbows, and glitter are highly encouraged.
🦄 Activities and Delights Await:

🎨 Craft Corner: Unleash your creativity with unicorn-themed crafts and activities.
🎈 Games Galore: Embark on magical adventures with unicorn-inspired games for all ages.
🧁 Treats of Wonder: Get hands-on with decorating your very own sugar cone “horns.”

This is your chance to be a part of a mystical gathering like no other. So, dust off your wings, grab your crown, and join us for a party of fantastical fun!
Don’t miss the magic—RSVP by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or emailing Carrie King at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org. Geared toward people aged 5 and up.
Let the unicorn festivities begin! 🌈🦄✨

YA Games for 13 and up
2024-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
Dive into the captivating realm of collectible card games with this group! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of games like Magic: The Gathering, a thrilling and strategic card game that promises endless fun-filled experiences with friends, both old and new. Whether you’re a seasoned worldbuilder, a passionate narrative enthusiast, or a dedicated gameplay connoisseur, YA Games Group offers something extraordinary for everyone. Join us and explore the countless avenues of gameplay, where every match is an adventure waiting to unfold.
