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  • January 2025

  • Fri 17

    Winter Reading Challenge

    December 14, 2024 - February 22, 2025

    Join our Winter Reading Challenge. Download and complete a winter bingo. Turn in the completed sheet by February 22 and win prizes! The challenge is open to readers and non-readers… Continue Reading Winter Reading Challenge

  • Sat 18
    Close-up view of a pile of colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces, mostly in shades of blue, purple, and pink. The pieces are scattered randomly, showing various interlocking shapes and edges.

    The Amazing Puzzle Race and Swap

    January 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Can your team finish a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors? Each team will receive the same 500-piece puzzle provided by the library and have about two hours… Continue Reading The Amazing Puzzle Race and Swap

  • Wed 22

    Story Hour

    January 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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

  • Wed 22

    Lego Builders Club

    January 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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… Continue Reading Lego Builders Club

  • Tue 28

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    January 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 28
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    January 28, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 29

    Story Hour

    January 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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

  • Fri 31

    Drop-in Valentine Crafternoon

    January 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Need to make a Valentine? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.

  • February 2025

  • Sat 1

    Drop-in Valentine Crafternoon

    February 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Need to make a Valentine? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.

  • Tue 4

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    February 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 4

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    February 4, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 5

    Story Hour

    February 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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

  • Thu 6

    closed for weather

    February 6, 2025
  • Fri 7

    Drop-in Valentine Crafternoon

    February 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Need to make a Valentine? We'll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! All ages welcome while supplies last. No registration required.

  • Sat 8

    Cookbook Club and Chocolate Tasting Event

    Featured February 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Make and share your favorite recipe from either your or our cookbook collection based on the theme of chocolate. Or you can sample the culinary creations of library staff and… Continue Reading Cookbook Club and Chocolate Tasting Event

  • Tue 11

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    February 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 11

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    February 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Tue 11

    Virtual Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice

    February 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Moon of the Turning Leaves is Rice's exhilarating return to the world first explored in the phenomenal breakout bestseller Moon of the Crusted Snow: a brooding story of survival, resilience,… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Waubgeshig Rice

  • Wed 12

    Story Hour

    February 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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

  • Wed 12

    Universal Yums International Tasting Event

    February 12, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Celebrate the winter season on Wednesday, February 12th, at Whiting Library, 117 Main Street, Chester, VT at 3PM with a Universal Yums Snack Tasting Event! Join us for an exciting… Continue Reading Universal Yums International Tasting Event

  • Wed 12

    Adult Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

    February 12, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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. AMANDA PETERS is a writer of Mi’kmaq and settler ancestry. Her… Continue Reading Adult Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

  • Fri 14
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    February 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • Sat 15

    Library Lovers Hot Chocolate Party for Winter Carnival

    February 15, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

    Stop by the Whiting Library to warm up during the Winter Carnival in Chester. Enjoy hot chocolate while you make simple crafts. Plus, sign up for a library card, visit… Continue Reading Library Lovers Hot Chocolate Party for Winter Carnival

  • Tue 18

    Whiting Library is closed to give staff members a holiday for Presidents Day

    February 18, 2025
  • Tue 18

    Virtual Author Talk: Lee Hawkins

    February 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Hop online to join our conversation with journalist and author Lee Hawkins on Tuesday, February 18, at 2 p.m. via digital livestream in partnership with Whiting Library. In this riveting… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Lee Hawkins

  • Wed 19

    Story Hour

    February 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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

  • Wed 19

    Page to Screen Movie Series: Wicked

    February 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz,… Continue Reading Page to Screen Movie Series: Wicked

  • Fri 21
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    February 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • Tue 25

    Play Group for the Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    February 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Play Group for the Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 25

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    February 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 26

    LEGO Builders Club

    February 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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… Continue Reading LEGO Builders Club

  • Fri 28

    Medicare 101

    February 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Find out more about Medicare in this informal discussion led by the Senior Medicare Patrol regarding the different components, benefits, and costs of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C (Medicare… Continue Reading Medicare 101

  • Fri 28
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    February 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • March 2025

  • Tue 4

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    March 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 4

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    March 4, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 5

    Musical Storytime with Stu Fuchs

    March 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join our special guest, Stu Fuchs, for musical storytime for infants to age 6! This lively, interactive storytime is just right for your wiggly toddler.  Short stories, familiar songs, rhymes,… Continue Reading Musical Storytime with Stu Fuchs

  • Fri 7

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    March 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 7
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Canceled CANCELED – Chair Yoga

    March 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading CANCELED – Chair Yoga

  • Tue 11

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    March 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us at Whiting Library for our Weekly Playgroup for the Wee Littles (ages 0-5) and their caregivers! This free and relaxed gathering takes place every Tuesday from 10 a.m.… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 11

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    March 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 12

    Story Hour

    March 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 12

    Virtual Author Talk: Dan Heath

    March 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    Power of Reset and How to Change What's Not Working with Author Dan Heath, Wednesday, March 12 Are you ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what's not working—in systems… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Dan Heath

  • Wed 12

    Slime Making Party

    March 12, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us at Whiting Library for a Slime Making Party on Wednesday, March 12th at 3PM, where school-aged kids can dive into a world of gooey, squishy fun! Unleash your… Continue Reading Slime Making Party

  • Wed 12

    Adult Book Discussion: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

    March 12, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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. CLAIRE KEEGAN was raised on a farm in Ireland. Her… Continue Reading Adult Book Discussion: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

  • Fri 14

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    March 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 14
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    March 14, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • Tue 18

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    March 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us at Whiting Library for our Weekly Playgroup for the Wee Littles (ages 0-5) and their caregivers! This free and relaxed gathering takes place every Tuesday from 10 a.m.… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 18

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    March 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 19

    Story Hour

    March 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 19

    Page to Screen Movie Series: Small Things Like These

    March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. While working as a coal merchant to support his… Continue Reading Page to Screen Movie Series: Small Things Like These

  • Thu 20

    Virtual Author Talk: Clara Bingham

    March 20, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    How Women's Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham, Thursday, March 20 Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham as she chats with… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Clara Bingham

  • Fri 21

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    March 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 21
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    March 21, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • Tue 25

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    March 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us at Whiting Library for our Weekly Playgroup for the Wee Littles (ages 0-5) and their caregivers! This free and relaxed gathering takes place every Tuesday from 10 a.m.… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 25

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    March 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 26

    Story Hour

    March 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 26

    LEGO Builders Club

    March 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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… Continue Reading LEGO Builders Club

  • Wed 26

    Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner

    March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    Dreams We Chace: An Author Talk with Novelist with Jennifer Weiner, Wednesday, March 26 You're invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Jennifer Weiner

  • Fri 28

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    March 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 28
    Older adults participating in a chair yoga class. A woman in the foreground wearing a blue and white striped shirt sits on a chair with her arms raised overhead. Other participants are seated behind her, also lifting their arms.

    Chair Yoga

    March 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay… Continue Reading Chair Yoga

  • April 2025

  • Tue 1

    Play Group for the Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Play Group for the Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 1
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 2

    Story Hour

    April 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 2

    Wordsmith and Wonder: A Virtual Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

    April 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Register for this virtual Author Talk… Continue Reading Wordsmith and Wonder: A Virtual Author Talk with Jodi Picoult

  • Thu 3

    Vermont Reads: Gather Book Discussion

    April 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Join us for a book discussion of this year’s Vermont Reads selection, "Gather." "Gather is a dog, but 'Gather' is about gathering together resources, people, and love." -- Judge's citation,… Continue Reading Vermont Reads: Gather Book Discussion

  • Fri 4

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    April 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 4
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Using a PC

    April 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know how to use a computer, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a… Continue Reading Using a PC

  • Tue 8

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 8

    The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

    April 8, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Join us virtually or in person at Whiting Library as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees, as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide… Continue Reading The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

  • Tue 8
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 9

    Story Hour

    April 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 9

    Celebrate National Unicorn Day at Whiting Library!

    April 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join Carrie for a magical hour filled with stories and creativity as we celebrate the legendary unicorn! We’ll read enchanting books and create unicorn-inspired art while learning about the history… Continue Reading Celebrate National Unicorn Day at Whiting Library!

  • Wed 9

    Adult Book Discussion: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

    April 9, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    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.

  • Thu 10

    Library Week Button Making Drop-in

    April 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Drop in and celebrate National Library Week by designing into wearable art!

  • Fri 11

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

    April 11, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material… Continue Reading Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

  • Fri 11
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Internet Basics

    April 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    In this workshop, you will introduce newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites. These free digital literacy training workshops for the… Continue Reading Internet Basics

  • Sat 12

    Whiting Library Scanning Room Open House

    April 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

    Find out about Whiting Library's new scanners for digitalizing your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free! We will soon offer monthly Community Scanning days when staff will teach… Continue Reading Whiting Library Scanning Room Open House

  • Tue 15

    Family Gardening Fun at the Whiting Library Playtime

    April 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Staff from the Springfield Area Parent Child Center will be on hand to introduce children to gardening with fun and engaging activities. Whiting Library hosts a weekly playtime for young… Continue Reading Family Gardening Fun at the Whiting Library Playtime

  • Tue 15
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 16

    Story Hour

    April 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 16

    Page to Screen Movie Series: It Ends With Us

    April 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel… Continue Reading Page to Screen Movie Series: It Ends With Us

  • Thu 17

    The Power of Landscape

    April 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    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… Continue Reading The Power of Landscape

  • Fri 18
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Email Basics

    April 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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… Continue Reading Email Basics

  • Sat 19

    Drop In Black Out Poetry

    April 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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

  • Tue 22

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 22
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 23

    Story Hour

    April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 23

    Story Hour

    April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 23

    LEGO Builder Club

    April 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    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… Continue Reading LEGO Builder Club

  • Thu 24
    Film Title “Free for All: The Public Library” in bold white text, with Indie Lens Pop-Up logo over a photo of a young person sitting at a brightly lit desk with their head down in focus. The background is dimly lit, with floor to ceiling bookshelves covering the walls.

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

    April 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Thu 24

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

    April 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    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… Continue Reading The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

  • Fri 25
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Cybersecurity Basics

    April 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Basics

  • Tue 29

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 29
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 29, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 30

    Story Hour

    April 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • May 2025

  • Thu 1

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

    May 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

  • Fri 2
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Video Conferencing Basics

    May 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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… Continue Reading Video Conferencing Basics

  • Tue 6

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    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,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

  • Tue 6
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    May 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 7

    Story Hour

    May 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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… Continue Reading Story Hour

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Kale Burr, Library Director

Carrie King, Youth Services Librarian

Nikki Geannelis, Library Assistant

 

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Tuesday:   10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday:  1 p.m.-7 p.m.
Friday:  10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday:  10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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