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  • Teen 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...

  • “A circular Family Place Libraries logo featuring a stylized tree with multicolored leaves and exposed roots. At the center of the tree is a heart shape containing a simple icon of an adult and child. The text around the circle reads ‘Family Place Libraries’ at the top and ‘Building Foundations for Early Learning’ at the bottom.”

    Family Place Parent Child Workshop

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

    This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and...

  • Colorful Art

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

    Unleash your creativity with colorful crayon and tempora paint!  All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination! This event is best suited for school-aged kids. Space is limited! Please...

  • Drop-in Crafts and Holiday Wrapping

    Drop in for crafts and treats. Need more space to create holiday cards, wrap gifts, or want some privacy away from prying eyes? Wrap your gifts at the library! You...

  • A black and white photograph showing four elegantly dressed women gathered at a small table for tea under a draped canopy, surrounded by numerous potted plants.

    Winter Tea Party

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    Adults and families are invited to Whiting Library's Winter Reading Tea Party! Enjoy various teas, coffees, cocoa, and cookies while creating simple winter and Victorian crafts. You can get a...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • “A circular Family Place Libraries logo featuring a stylized tree with multicolored leaves and exposed roots. At the center of the tree is a heart shape containing a simple icon of an adult and child. The text around the circle reads ‘Family Place Libraries’ at the top and ‘Building Foundations for Early Learning’ at the bottom.”

    Family Place Parent Child Workshop

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

    This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and...

  • A vintage movie poster for the film "Christmas in Connecticut" featuring cast names Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet, illustrations of the actors, and a large, colorful script title.

    Christmas in Connecticut (1945)

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    Enjoy a classic holiday movie and treats. In this film, a columnist for a national housekeeping magazine, as part of a promotional stunt, welcomes a returning war hero into her...

  • Drop-in Crafts and Holiday Wrapping

    Drop in for crafts and treats. Need more space to create holiday cards, wrap gifts, or want some privacy away from prying eyes? Wrap your gifts at the library! You...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • Get Hygge at Whiting Library!

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

    Enjoy stories, treats, crafts and ​puzzles inspired by the cozy and comfortable feeling of contentment or well-being called hygge, a Danish concept that emphasizes contentment by enjoying simple pleasures and...

  • 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

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • 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...

  • Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

    We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We...

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • 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.

    National Puzzle Day Puzzlepalooza

    Celebrate National Puzzle Day with Whiting Library. Put your puzzling skills to the test at the great puzzle race! Teams of 2-4 puzzlers compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • A woman with red hair in a blue and white patterned shirt stands next to a Library Bill of Rights poster with black text and blue Roman numerals on a white background

    The Librarians Film Screening and Discussion

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    Librarians across the U.S. examine how book review policies are shaping their communities. From Oscar-nominated Director and Producer Kim A. Snyder ("Death By Numbers," “Newtown,” “Us Kids”) and Executive Producer...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • Teen 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...

  • 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

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • Teen 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...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • 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...

  • Youth Library Idea Lab

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

    Do you love checking out books at the library? Maybe you enjoy playing games, making art projects, or hanging out with friends here. We want your ideas on how to...

  • Drop-in Tech Help

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    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,...

  • 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...

  • 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

    Drop-in tech help is available to assist with less complex computer issues that require 15 -20 minutes of help. The sessions may be limited in time depending on the number...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

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

    Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program offers a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

    Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun...

  • Teen 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...

  • Teen 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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

    Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun...

  • 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 Fun and Games Club

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

    Join us for an afternoon of friendly game playing, laughter, and all-around fun at Whiting Library’s Fun and Games Club, a fun and games group for school-aged kids. We’ll rotate...

  • 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 (0-5) & Caregivers

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

    Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun...

  • 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...

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

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

    Unfortunately, playgroup is canceled this week due to an unexpected staff absence. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Playgroup will return on Tuesday, April 7 with updated guidelines...

  • 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...

  • Canceled: Story Time

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

    Unfortunately, story time is canceled this week due to an unexpected staff absence. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Story Time will return on Wednesday, April 1. 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...

  • 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 skills, and storytelling, all essential to literacy growth. Younger siblings can enjoy big blocks, and building books are on hand for inspiration. 📅 Wednesdays, March...

  • 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 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...

  • 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 and activities, participants will learn more about the fascinating avian neighbors that pass through or call our region home. Test your knowledge with a bird...

  • 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 birds, munch on homemade treats, and get your library card while you’re at it! Visit the Book Sale Room for huge discounts and a brown...

  • 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 we’re so grateful for this wonderful community! To keep playgroup safe, calm, and fun for our youngest participants, a few changes will begin in April:...

  • 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 everything from strategy and card games to cooperative board games, party favorites, and even the occasional tabletop role-playing adventure. Whether you’re into Magic the Gathering,...

  • 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 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...

  • 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 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...

  • Virtual Author Talks: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

    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 with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Sally Ride became a household name as...

  • 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, 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...

  • 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 everything from strategy and card games to cooperative board games, party favorites, and even the occasional tabletop role-playing adventure. Whether you’re into Magic the Gathering,...

  • 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 the Whiting Library!   Join us for a hands-on gardening adventure! Children and their caregivers will get creative decorating their own planting pots and then...

  • 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 of this mythical creature. The unicorn has been a symbol on the Scottish coat of arms since the 12th century and has appeared in myths...

  • 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 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...