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  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Flight Path: Discover Our Feathered Neighbors

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us, Friday, March 27, 3-4PM at the Whiting Library for Flight Path, a fun and interactive program celebrating the resident and migratory birds that share our community. Through games...

  • Books, Birds, and Baked Goods!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join Whiting Library’s open house to celebrate the reopening of the renovated downstairs on Saturday, March 28th from 11AM to 1PM. Shop in our book sale room, learn all about...

  • Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • YA Games Group

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • YA Games Group

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Little Sprouts Garden Day

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Celebrate National Unicorn Day!

    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...

  • Adult Book Discussion

    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.

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Vermont Women and the Civil War

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    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...

  • FULL: Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience

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    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • YA Games Group

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Green Up Day, Saturday, May 2, 2026

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    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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....

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • The Light Pirate: A Facilitated Book Discussion

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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,...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • YA Book Club

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    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Adult Book Discussion

    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.

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • "memorial day book sale may 23rd whiting library chester, vt" text on a light blue background with artwork of bookshelves and plants.

    Memorial Day Book Sale

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • LEGO Builders Club

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Delayed Opening on June 5th for Staff Development

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Whiting Library will open at noon on Friday, June 5th for staff development. We will have delayed openings once a month on the first Fridays as staff teach each other...

  • Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • YA Book Club

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Book Club

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • author Matt Dinniman with the covers of his books A Parade of Horribles and Dungeon Crawler Carl

    VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

    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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees June Meeting

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed

    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,...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off

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    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

     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....

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Find Your Art: Drawing & Journaling for Youth

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join student artist Caro for a relaxed, creative drawing session designed to help kids explore art in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Through simple prompts and journaling-style exercises, participants will be...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • No Teeth, No Problem! with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Find Your Art: Drawing & Journaling for Youth

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join student artist Caro for a relaxed, creative drawing session designed to help kids explore art in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Through simple prompts and journaling-style exercises, participants will be...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Who is Swimming in the Water? with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • YA Book Club

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Magnificent Migration with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees July Meeting

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Owls: What’s all the Hoot About? with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Underground but Still Around… with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Summer Reading Challenge Ends!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

     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...

  • Fairy Houses Building with The Nature Museum

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    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...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees August Meeting

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...