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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marisa Franco: Psychologist\, Professor\, and New York Times Bestselling Author\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/178284/register \n  \nJoin us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco\, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book\, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–And Keep–Friends\, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize! \nHow do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction\, burnout\, and chaos\, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? In Platonic\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the latest\, often counterintuitive findings about the bonds between us—for example\, why your friends aren’t texting you back (it’s not because they hate you!)\, and the myth of “friendships happening organically” (making friends\, like cultivating any relationship\, requires effort!). As Dr. Franco explains\, to make and keep friends you must understand your attachment style—secure\, anxious\, or avoidant: it is the key to unlocking what’s working (and what’s failing) in your friendships. \nMaking new friends\, and deepening longstanding relationships\, is possible at any age—in fact\, it’s essential. The good news: there are specific\, research-based ways to improve the number and quality of your connections using the insights of attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship. Platonic provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong\, lasting connections with others—and for becoming our happiest\, most fulfilled selves in the process. \nRegister today to learn more about how to harness the science of human connection to create cultures of belonging. \nAbout the Author: \nAn enlightening psychologist\, New York Times bestselling author\, and TED speaker\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. \nDr. Franco works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times\, The Telegraph\, and Vice. \nDr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations\, government agencies\, non-profits\, and universities across the country\, including Harper Collins Publishers\, Cisco\, American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and The Department of State. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-the-power-of-connection-creating-lasting-friendships-in-an-increasingly-lonely-world-with-dr-marisa-franco/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion
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SUMMARY:Underground but Still Around… with The Nature Museum
DESCRIPTION:Underground but Still Around… \nWe 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 into what’s going on in the soil: from macroinvertebrates to mammals\, we’re excited to get our paws dirty and take a closer look at how life thrives beneath the surface. \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to Whiting Library and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2026. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn! \n📅 Wednesdays\, June 24\, July 1\, July 8\, July 15\, July 22\, July 29\, August 5\n🕒 1–1:45 PM\n📍 Whiting Library \nContact Carrie King\, Youth Librarian (youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org) for more info!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/the-nature-museum-summer-unplugged-12/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Challenge Ends!
DESCRIPTION: Summer Reading Challenge Party: Unearth A Story! August 1\, 2026\nClosing Date: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026\, drop in between 10:30-12:30pm to celebrate your success and pick up your Summer Reading Challenge Prize. \nWho: Everyone who registerd for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 \nWe hope you enjoyed making reading a part of your daily summer adventure! The Summer Reading Challenge is all about turning reading into a habit kids will love. \n📚 How It Works \nRead every day from June 27th to August 1st. \nAttend fun events throughout the summer at the library. Kids may enjoy a pick from the little free prize library when they visit. \nCompletion Prize: Kids will receive a special prize awarded in the last week of July simply by participating in the Summer Reading Challenge and visiting the library this summer! \n\n\n\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				summer reading begins June 27. Unearth a story\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				The Nature Museum programs June 24-August 5\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Schedule of Summer Unplugged events at the library this summer.\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Unearth a story! Coming Soon Summer 2026\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Unearth a story above a red dragon eye.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-reading-challenge-ends/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fairy Houses Building with The Nature Museum
DESCRIPTION:Fairy Houses Building \nCalling 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 some inspiring examples and reading a fairy story. Then\, students take to the outdoors to create fairy houses\, parks\, gardens\, or whatever they’re inspired to build! We will take a look at each other’s  magical creations\, hear what inspired each creator\, and explore what they learned in their building process. This collaborative outdoor experience encourages creativity\, problem solving\, and taking a fresh look at nature’s small wonders. Some materials may be provided but bringing your own is encouraged! Note: Fairy houses will be built to remain where they are with natural materials that you bring and we provide. Please only bring biodegradable and native materials. \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to Whiting Library and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2026. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn! \n\n📅 Wednesdays\, June 24\, July 1\, July 8\, July 15\, July 22\, July 29\, August 5\n🕒 1–1:45 PM\n📍 Whiting Library \nContact Carrie King\, Youth Librarian (youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org) for more info!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/the-nature-museum-summer-unplugged-13/
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