Unfortunately, Playgroup will be canceled this week due to an unexpected staff absence. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Playgroup Update 💛 Our Tuesday Playgroup has grown, and… Continue Reading Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Looking for some after-school fun? Join Whiting Library’s Teen Games Group—a place to relax, laugh, and play all kinds of games with friends! We’ll mix it up each week with… Continue Reading YA Games Group
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Have you run into a technology issue you just can't figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our "techie" librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/145583/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us online April 2nd at 2 PM for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talks: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
Looking for some after-school fun? Join Whiting Library’s Teen Games Group—a place to relax, laugh, and play all kinds of games with friends! We’ll mix it up each week with… Continue Reading YA Games Group
Springfield Area Parent Child Center Family Engagement Specialist Krista Wilson and Family Support Worker Robbie Wierzbicki invite children and families to dig in and grow some fun with us at… Continue Reading Little Sprouts Garden Day
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!
If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Have you run into a technology issue you just can't figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our "techie" librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th from 2-3:30 PM for a presentation by Vermonter Howard Coffin on the exceptional women of Vermont who kept the… Continue Reading Vermont Women and the Civil War
The 4/14/26 playgroup is full. Thank you for reserving your spot in advance. Playgroup Update at Whiting Library, Reserve Your Spot Here, The number of participants will be limited in… Continue Reading FULL: Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience
Young Adult Games Group Update After several years of fun and connection, Whiting Library’s YA Games Group will be wrapping up as we make space for some exciting new teen… Continue Reading YA Games Group
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/146207/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us online April 14th at 7 PM for a conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talks: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Have you run into a technology issue you just can't figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our "techie" librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library, Reserve Your Spot Here Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/147455/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive On April 22 at 2 PM, join an online discussion with award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talk: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
Join us at Whiting Library for a special hands-on art program featuring local artist Kari Storm, whose sustainable 3D cardboard art exhibit—inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—will… Continue Reading Earth Day “Makedo” Cardboard Art Workshop with Local Chester Artist Kari Storm
Have you run into a technology issue you just can't figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our "techie" librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Have you run into a technology issue you just can't figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our "techie" librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
REGISTER TO ATTEND LIVE EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/148079/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds on April 30th at 7 PM as… Continue Reading Virtual Author Talks: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
Green Up Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their neighborhood roads, parks, and waterways.… Continue Reading Green Up Day, Saturday, May 2, 2026
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Please join us at Whiting Library on May 7th from 6 - 7 PM for a fascinating discussion on the Vermont Reads 2025 book The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton,… Continue Reading The Light Pirate: A Facilitated Book Discussion
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/155483/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on May 7th at 7 PM for an exciting online conversation with internationally acclaimed author… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
Join local early childhood expert Cara Tyrrell, teacher trainer, parent educator, and author of the recently published Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development… Continue Reading Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/156118/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us May 12th at 2 PM online for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
The Page Turners: YA Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting Library’s… Continue Reading YA Book Club
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/157388/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on May 19th at 2 PM for an online author discussion. What if the only… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont's Open Meeting Law. See this page for more information. To… Continue Reading Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Get ready to fold, flip, and create! Join us for an exciting origami program where kids will learn how to make their very own ninja star (shuriken) using just one… Continue Reading Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Love Books? Love Sales? Whiting Library is putting on a special sale for the Chester Town Wide Yard Sale. So come on down on the 23rd and shop till you… Continue Reading Memorial Day Book Sale
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Build, play, and create at the library! At this event kids can design their own masterpiece, then display it in the Youth Room. Play isn’t just fun—it builds problem-solving, motor… Continue Reading LEGO Builders Club
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Thursday, May 28th from 7-8:30 PM as we welcome presenter Stephen Long. His talk will focus on the historic hurricane of 1938… Continue Reading Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
Get ready for the Decorated Bike Ride at the Alumni Day Parade with a one-of-a-kind bike decorating party at Whiting Library! In this hands-on workshop, kids will transform everyday materials… Continue Reading Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161311/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 3rd at 2 PM online for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Today's playgroup is canceled due to staff absence. Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so… Continue Reading Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
The Page Turners: Young Adult (YA) Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting… Continue Reading YA Book Club
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Whiting Library's Book Club will be meeting to discuss Summer by Edith Wharton. If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277… Continue Reading Book Club
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161929/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! On June 11th at 7 PM Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/162547/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 18th at 2 PM in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
The Whiting Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19,… Continue Reading Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/164401/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us on June 23rd at 2 PM as we chat online with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with… Continue Reading Story Time
Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats Vermont and New Hampshire are home to two distinct species of wild cats: bobcats and lynx! Have you been lucky enough to spot either of these… Continue Reading Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats with The Nature Museum
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to… Continue Reading Drop-In Tech Help
Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off: Unearth A Story! June 27 Something BIG is stomping its way to Whiting Library. This year, we're going back in time to Unearth a Story.… Continue Reading Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,… Continue Reading Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
No Teeth, No Problem! From sharp beaks to flat bills, birds use their jaws to eat, communicate, build, and so much more! Join us in exploring how some of our… Continue Reading No Teeth, No Problem! with The Nature Museum
Who is Swimming in the Water? What’s going on beneath the ripples? Can swimmers move from one home to another? What’s a macroinvertebrate? There’s more in our rivers, streams, and… Continue Reading Who is Swimming in the Water? with The Nature Museum
The Page Turners: Young Adult (YA) Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting… Continue Reading YA Book Club
International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls, the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/176990/register Join us online for a thrilling evening… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
Magnificent Migration Many critters, whether living underwater, on land, or flying in the sky, migrate. This includes wildlife that call New England, and our backyards, home! We’re going to look… Continue Reading Magnificent Migration with The Nature Museum
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/177637/register Please join us online for a discussion with author Reyna Grande.… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? Owls are magnificent predators that we often think of as hooting birds of the night. But there's more to owls than their distinctive calls… Continue Reading Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? with The Nature Museum
Dr. Marisa Franco: Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/178284/register Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the… Continue Reading VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Underground but Still Around… We 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… Continue Reading Underground but Still Around… with The Nature Museum
Summer Reading Challenge Party: Unearth A Story! August 1, 2026 Closing Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, drop in between 10:30-12:30pm to celebrate your success and pick up your Summer Reading… Continue Reading Summer Reading Challenge Ends!
Fairy Houses Building Calling 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… Continue Reading Fairy Houses Building with The Nature Museum