The Whiting Library will be closed Independence Day - Tuesday, July 4th.

Righteous Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians Northern New England is home to many special reptiles and amphibians. But, how do you tell them apart? Did you know that some frogs freeze… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

Come join this new fiction writing group here in Chester on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm in which to share work, encourage one another, and… Continue Reading Writers’ Group

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

Be Aware; Care for the Black Bear! One of New England’s largest waddlers is the American black bear. Although often feared, these sizable mammals are intelligent, sneaky, and beautiful. How… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey From silent flights to super senses and kooky camouflage, animals have evolved to survive in a competitive world. Using… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

Come join this new fiction writing group here in Chester on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm in which to share work, encourage one another, and… Continue Reading Writers’ Group

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

Super Scat! Species & Their Feces 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… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

Come join us for a lesson in safe foraging practices and how to identify edible finds in your local forest. Class is Free. Space is limited to 15. Pre-registration is… Continue Reading Foraging Safely with Gaal Shepherd Crowl

Come join this new fiction writing group here in Chester on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5pm in which to share work, encourage one another, and… Continue Reading Writers’ Group

Lettuce Learn About Lagomorphs (Rabbits & Hares) Hare ye, hare ye! Did you know that rabbits and hares are not rodents, but instead are classified as lagomorphs? Hop on over… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

Fairy Houses Building (NOTE: This program is 1 hour) Calling all Fairies, Elves & Imps! Fire up your imaginations by creating your own Fairy Village. We inspire students by teaching… Continue Reading The Nature Museum – Summer Unplugged

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 PM to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. If you would like to participate in… Continue Reading August Book Club

The Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 for staff development and library software migration. The library is joining the Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries (VOKAL),… Continue Reading Library Closed

Got Books? The Whiting Library Trustees will be holding their annual Sale on the Green Book Sale for the Chester Fall Festival on September 16 and 17. Starting August 15,… Continue Reading Annual Sale on the Green Book Sale Donations

Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2- 4PM and Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 3-4 PM. Come sign up… Continue Reading Fall Sports Sign Ups

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

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… Continue Reading Game Group

Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2- 4PM and Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 3-4 PM. Come sign up… Continue Reading Fall Sports Sign Ups

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

Introducing the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH The Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH (VNH) delivers home health and hospice care to citizens in over… Continue Reading Introducing the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 PM to discuss Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. If you would like to participate in the book… Continue Reading September Book Club

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

The Whiting Library Trustees will be holding their annual Sale on the Green Book Sale for the Chester Fall Festival on September 16 and 17. Donations are accepted August 15-… Continue Reading Annual Sale on the Green Book Sale

Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If you’re interested in joining the next pickle ball clinic with Whiting Library, register to be… Continue Reading Games Group for Kids: Pickleball Clinic

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… Continue Reading Story Hour

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… Continue Reading Game Group

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11th at 4:30 PM to discuss Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight by Julia E. Sweig. If you would… Continue Reading October Book Club

Kids looking for a fun opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of Pokémon are in for a treat. With this group, students can enjoy the camaraderie and educational opportunities… Continue Reading After School Pokémon Club

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 approximately… Continue Reading Story Hour

Join Ren Antonowicz, M.S. from Spirits of Fashion for an program exploring the fashion trends of Salem, MA during the time of the Salem Witch Trials and discover how they… Continue Reading Bewitched: Styles During The Time Of The Salem Witch Trials

CANCELED: Advanced Care Planning and Chaplaincy Services during Hospice This program on hospice services will be rescheduled.

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this program due to ongoing weather conditions in Northern Vermont. This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m. The history… Continue Reading CANCELED! Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food

Whiting Library will close on Friday, November 10, 2023 to observe Veterans Day.

Today's story hour is canceled in observance of Veterans Day. Story Hour is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts,… Continue Reading CANCELED: Story Hour with Carrie

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie

Tis the season to think about what we are most grateful for! Bring the kids to create gratitude trees or grateful turkey table toppers – a sweet addition to your… Continue Reading Thanksgiving Table Decorations Workshop

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie

Join Carrie to create spectacular three-dimensional paper snowflake decorations and paper chain snow people decorations! Using simple paper cutting, folding and taping techniques participants will use paper to make bold… Continue Reading 3D Snowflake & Snowperson Making Workshop

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie

We've got a wide variety of games to choose from including classic board games, card games, WII games, and more. Geared toward school-aged kids. Games are an essential component of… Continue Reading Games Group for Kids

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie

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… Continue Reading Story Hour with Carrie