Whiting Library

Drop-In Tech Help
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 answer questions, teach skills, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you.
Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org, or just come by the library!

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
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 thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.
Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.
You’ll learn how to:

Spot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.

Reclaim your mood, energy, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.

Stay calm, decisive, and in control when life feels uncertain.

Break free from beliefs that sabotage your health, relationships, and career.

Push further, last longer, and achieve beyond your limits.

If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible.
Surgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs, you can achieve breakthrough results.
Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential.
About the Author:
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies, including Canva, Kahoot!, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 join the meeting via Zoom, use the following information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88950242700?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 889 5024 2700
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Story Time
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 about 10-15 minutes of songs, poems and stories, followed by free play and art activities designed to support early learning.
Story Time is essential for building literacy skills—it fosters language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM.
Look for us in the Community Room downstairs, or, if the weather is nice, we may be outside in the backyard.
Preregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨
2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 sheet of paper.
With step-by-step guidance, participants will transform simple paper into a cool, spinning design. Once you learn how, you won’t want to stop at just one! Each star takes about 10 minutes to make, so there’s plenty of time to practice and create more.
Shuriken, also known as ninja stars, were once used in Japan as tools to distract or surprise, but today, we’ll focus on the art of paper folding and creative fun!
📅 Wednesday, May 20🕒 3:00–4:00 PM📍 Whiting Library
Perfect for elementary school-aged kids. Come give it a try and become a paper-folding ninja!

Memorial Day Book Sale
2026-05-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 drop!

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. The number of participants will be limited in order to provide a higher quality of experience.
Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience
With Cara Tyrrell | Week of the Young Child Special Program
Join us for a 90-minute interactive, play-based learning experience designed especially for families with infants and toddlers.
This special session will be facilitated by Cara Tyrrell, a Chester-based early childhood teacher trainer, author, and parent educator. Instead of a traditional author talk, this experience takes place right in our Family Place play environment—where learning happens through play, connection, and real-life moments.
Drawing from her new book, Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers, Cara will guide caregivers through simple, powerful ways to support their child’s development through everyday language.
What to expect:

Live modeling of intentional language during play
Opportunities to practice with your child in real time
Gentle coaching and reflection throughout the session
A free copy of the book to take home

You’ll learn:

Why language plays a key role in brain development and emotional regulation
What intentional language sounds like in everyday moments
How to adapt your words to your child’s temperament
How to stay connected—even during challenging moments

Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

LEGO Builders Club
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 skills, and storytelling, all essential to literacy growth. Younger siblings can enjoy big blocks, and building books are on hand for inspiration.

📅 Wednesdays, May 27
🕒 3–4 PM
📍 Whiting Library
📞 RSVP at 802-875-2277 — contact Carrie King, Youth Librarian (youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org) for more info!
And don’t forget—you don’t have to wait for program days to build. When you come to the library, I’ll be happy to show you our big box of LEGOs and a comfy spot to make your masterpiece. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends after school and get creative together!
—Carrie

Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, 05143, United States
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 that rocked New England and its aftermath. See more details below.

This presentation is sponsored in part by Vermont Humanities and is held in partnership with the Chester Historical Society.

A hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21, 1938. Without any warning, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain, flooding, and sustained winds over 100 miles per hour.
Stephen Long tells the story of New England’s Katrina, focusing on the devastation to the region’s forests and the daunting challenge facing New Englanders still in the throes of the Great Depression. His presentation is richly illustrated with archival photos of storm damage and the unprecedented recovery operation, making the storm and its aftermath come alive. A journalist and co-founder of Northern Woodlands magazine, Stephen Long is the author of Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane that Transformed New England.

Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop
2026-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 like streamers, pipe cleaners, felt, and cardboard into imaginative bike creations. Add flair to your handlebars and spokes, and make your own unique creation to attach to your bike. With a little creativity, you can turn your ride into something magical and unforgettable!
Kids may bring their bikes to the library where library staff will provide plenty of supplies, inspiration, and support to help them decorate. Can’t bring your bike to the library? No problem! Take some supplies from the library to decorate your bike at home. This program celebrates creativity, sustainability, and the joy of making something amazing from simple materials.
While you’re here, be sure to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and kick off a summer full of stories, programs, and prizes with the library!
Ages 5–12
For more information contact Carrie King, Youth Librarian
📞 802-875-2277
📧 youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
Cool, creative, and full of possibilities! Join us at the library this summer!

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
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 Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life. Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone.
Register now to hear about the fascinating (and often surprising) world of American state fair crafts!
About the Author:
Mary Savig is The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

YA Book Club
2026-06-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 Library’s new YA Book Club!
This low-pressure, monthly group is perfect for teens ages 12–18. There’s no stress to finish the book, just come as you are and enjoy good conversation and fun activities. Together, we’ll explore a variety of young adult books and help choose what we read next. Every page turn leads to endless adventures! Come hang out and be part of the YA #booktok.
Whether you’re a big reader or just getting into books, this is a space to unwind, be yourself, and discover stories that keep you turning the page.
🎯 For ages 12 – 18📅 Tuesday at 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Snacks provided. New members always welcome!

Book Club
2026-06-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 to reserve a copy.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
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 the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us online to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles.
As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.
Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.
Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”
Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.
Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.
So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.
Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss!
About the Author:
Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world.
He doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels, and he plays bass in one band.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00
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 Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.
When author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad Grandpa. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Where are the good ones?” Page started a blog, GoodGrandpa.com, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete, a priest, a rabbi, an imam, newsman Tom Brokaw, comedy legend John Cleese, Chinese and Indians, physicians adapting to disability, an air force general, a Vietnam combat vet, and many more—plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama, because why not?
Along the way, Page delved into family histories—his own and those of the grandpas he interviewed—to reveal fascinating stories and lessons for living a good life. In every conversation he asked grandpas for their number one most important piece of wisdom—one thing that could help our grandchildren grow to become the greatest generation of all time. Would the collective wisdom Page gathered turn out to be one singular idea, or a constellation of north stars that illuminate a path toward a better future? A unified and unforgettable picture does in fact emerge.
Good Grandpa is inspiring, uplifting, evocative, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America, and the book that will be on every grandparent’s reading list.
Register today and find out why Ted Page says “our greatest generation is to come.”
About the Author:
Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. He is the author of Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Regalo Press) featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show, NPR and in Forbes Magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers—GoodGrandpa.com—has been featured in The New York Times. Ted’s book of true family stories, The Willoughby Chronicles, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren.

Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed
2026-06-19
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, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. While considered the longest-running African-American holiday, it only officially became a federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth National Independence Day is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and in Texas, Emancipation Day.

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 7 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library
