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  • April 2025

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

    Using a PC

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

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

  • Tue 8

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 8

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

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

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

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

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 9

    Story Hour

    April 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 9

    Celebrate National Unicorn Day at Whiting Library!

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

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

  • Wed 9

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

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

    If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

  • Thu 10

    Library Week Button Making Drop-in

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

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

  • Fri 11

    Creative Aging: Telling Your Story Through Collage Art

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

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

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

    Internet Basics

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

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

  • Sat 12

    Whiting Library Scanning Room Open House

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

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

  • Tue 15

    Family Gardening Fun at the Whiting Library Playtime

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

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

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

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 15, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 16

    Story Hour

    April 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 16

    Page to Screen Movie Series: It Ends With Us

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

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

  • Thu 17

    The Power of Landscape

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

    Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it's worth asking what we value in landscape in the… Continue Reading The Power of Landscape

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

    Email Basics

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

    Attendees will learn how to perform basic email functions like sending, receiving, and replying to emails, recognizing and dealing with spam, organizing and deleting emails, and searching for messages. If… Continue Reading Email Basics

  • Sat 19

    Drop In Black Out Poetry

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

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

  • Tue 22

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

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

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 22, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 23

    Story Hour

    April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 23

    Story Hour

    April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 23

    LEGO Builder Club

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

    Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While… Continue Reading LEGO Builder Club

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

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

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

    Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians… Continue Reading Indie Lens Pop-Up ~ Free for All: The Public Library

  • Thu 24

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

    April 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You're invited to a riveting virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us… Continue Reading The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

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

    Cybersecurity Basics

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

    These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association and AT&T. Using… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Basics

  • Tue 29

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    April 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

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

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    April 29, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 30

    Story Hour

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

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • May 2025

  • Thu 1

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

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

    A film & conversation. Three revealing stories about how family dynamics change when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's is an intimate portrayal of three… Continue Reading Indie Lens Pop-up ~ Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s

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

    Video Conferencing Basics

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

    In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence in using its features in an online meeting. These free… Continue Reading Video Conferencing Basics

  • Tue 6

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

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

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    May 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 7

    Story Hour

    May 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 7

    How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin: A Virtual Author Talk

    May 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn… Continue Reading How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin: A Virtual Author Talk

  • Fri 9
    A smiling man sits at a library table holding a tablet, with bookshelves and other people reading or using devices in the background. A blue banner at the bottom reads: “Free digital literacy workshops at your library.” Logos in the corner indicate support from the Public Library Association and AT&T.

    Android Mobile Device Basics

    May 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the essential functions. It will support attendees in… Continue Reading Android Mobile Device Basics

  • Sat 10

    Gather Community Potluck

    May 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Before the film screening of "Just Getting By" at 7 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for a community potluck, at this potluck, you can informally discuss some of the… Continue Reading Gather Community Potluck

  • Sat 10

    Just Getting By Film Screening

    May 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Bess O'Brien's new documentary film, "Just Getting By," is a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity. Vermont has the second-highest rate… Continue Reading Just Getting By Film Screening

  • Tue 13

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    May 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 13
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    May 13, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 14

    Story Hour

    May 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 14

    Adult Book Discussion: Scoop by Evelyn Waugh

    May 14, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

  • Wed 14

    On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang: A Virtual Author Talk

    May 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead. Register… Continue Reading On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang: A Virtual Author Talk

  • Thu 15

    Vermont Reads: Gather Are We Keeping Our Promises

    May 15, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Vermont law requires that our state budget address Vermonters’ right to health, housing, dignified work, education, food, social security, and a healthy environment. Although it's a work of fiction, Gather… Continue Reading Vermont Reads: Gather Are We Keeping Our Promises

  • Sat 17

    Family Concert with Stu Fuchs and Family

    May 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Join our special guests, Stu Fuchs and ​Sarah Carlisle, for a family concert. Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! Stu Fuchs is an award-winning musician and teaching… Continue Reading Family Concert with Stu Fuchs and Family

  • Tue 20

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    May 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 20

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    May 20, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 21

    Story Hour

    May 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 21

    How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein: A Virtual Author Talk

    May 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s… Continue Reading How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein: A Virtual Author Talk

  • Fri 23

    iOS Mobile Device Basics

    May 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to… Continue Reading iOS Mobile Device Basics

  • Tue 27

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    May 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 27

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    May 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 28

    Story Hour

    May 28, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 28

    LEGO Builders Club

    May 28, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While… Continue Reading LEGO Builders Club

  • June 2025

  • Tue 3

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    June 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 3
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    June 3, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 4

    Story Hour

    June 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 4

    Gina Della Tonga and Brian Gratwicke, Smithsonian Tropical Institute, Extinctopedia

    June 4, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 10

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

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

  • Tue 10

    Lisa Jewell Virtual Author Talk and Watch Party

    June 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 10
    Wooden library shelves displaying various board games and kits. The upper shelves hold clear tote bags with board games including “Azul,” “Dixit,” “Cascadia,” “Feed the Woozle,” and “Zenturtle.” The lower shelves have translucent plastic carrying cases labeled “ArtBin,” each containing smaller games or kits with visible barcodes and labels. The floor is wooden, and part of the library interior is visible to the right.

    Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    June 10, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop… Continue Reading Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

  • Wed 11

    Story Hour

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

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 11

    Adult Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

    June 11, 2025 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

  • Tue 17

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    June 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Wed 18

    Story Hour

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

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 18

    Summer Flicks: Mama Mia

    June 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon's presentation is Mama Mia, the 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to… Continue Reading Summer Flicks: Mama Mia

  • Thu 19

    Closed for Juneteenth

    June 19, 2025
  • Tue 24

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    June 24, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 24

    Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

    June 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Zoom Online

    This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/77774/register Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming… Continue Reading Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

  • Wed 25

    Story Hour

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

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 25

    Summer Unplugged – Bears!

    June 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    One of New England’s largest waddlers is the American black bear. Although often feared, these sizable mammals are intelligent, sneaky, and beautiful. How can we share our habitats safely with… Continue Reading Summer Unplugged – Bears!

  • Sat 28

    Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party with author Carrie Kruck

    June 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Join Whiting Library for a summer filled with reading, creativity, and discovery! Our Summer Reading Challenge encourages kids simply to read every day—no… Continue Reading Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party with author Carrie Kruck

  • July 2025

  • Tue 1

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    July 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Wed 2

    Story Hour

    July 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 2

    Summer Unplugged – Raptors!

    July 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Raptors are amazing predators that soar, swoop, dive, and glide. Learn what makes raptors unique, the differences between some native raptor species, and why they are such important predators in… Continue Reading Summer Unplugged – Raptors!

  • Thu 3

    Teen Community Service Club

    July 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open… Continue Reading Teen Community Service Club

  • Fri 4

    Closed for Independence Day

    July 4, 2025
  • Tue 8

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    July 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Tue 8

    Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

    July 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
    Zoom Online

    This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and… Continue Reading Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

  • Wed 9

    Story Hour

    July 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 9

    Summer Unplugged – Homebodies & Shell-ters

    July 9, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Looking to make some home improvements? Check out how some of Vermont and New Hampshire’s builders craft their structures! From birds to bees, mollusks to reptiles, certain creatures are able… Continue Reading Summer Unplugged – Homebodies & Shell-ters

  • Wed 9

    Adult Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

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

    If you want to participate in the book club, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

  • Thu 10

    Summer Flicks: Paddington in Peru

    July 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through… Continue Reading Summer Flicks: Paddington in Peru

  • Thu 10

    Teen Community Service Club

    July 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open… Continue Reading Teen Community Service Club

  • Fri 11

    Read to a Dog

    July 11, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Read aloud to Orla, a gentle therapy dog. This relaxed, judgment-free program is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers. Whiting Library is pleased to partner with Kathleen Karl, a trained… Continue Reading Read to a Dog

  • Fri 11

    Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Paint Like Alma Woodsey Thomas

    July 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a… Continue Reading Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Paint Like Alma Woodsey Thomas

  • Sat 12

    The Colorful World of Butterflies!

    July 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    What are some ways we can conserve butterfly habitat? What does a good butterfly garden look like? When, how, and why do Monarch butterflies go to Mexico? Meet Jerry Schneider,… Continue Reading The Colorful World of Butterflies!

  • Tue 15

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

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

  • Wed 16

    Story Hour

    July 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Hour

  • Wed 16

    Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    July 16, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides… Continue Reading Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

  • Wed 16

    Summer Unplugged – Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey

    July 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    From silent flights to super senses and kooky camouflage, animals have evolved to survive in a competitive world. Using observation, hands-on examination of bio-facts (animal furs, feathers, bones, and more)… Continue Reading Summer Unplugged – Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey

  • Thu 17

    Summer Flicks: Moana 2

    July 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    “Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana… Continue Reading Summer Flicks: Moana 2

  • Thu 17

    Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

    July 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Zoom Online

    To register for this online event, visit https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore… Continue Reading Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

  • Thu 17

    Teen Community Service Club

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

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open… Continue Reading Teen Community Service Club

  • Fri 18

    Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    July 18, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides… Continue Reading Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

  • Fri 18

    Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Victoria Villasana Inspired Art

    July 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a… Continue Reading Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Victoria Villasana Inspired Art

  • Tue 22

    Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    July 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

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

  • Wed 23

    Story Time

    July 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Time is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused… Continue Reading Story Time

  • Wed 23

    Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    July 23, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides… Continue Reading Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

  • Wed 23

    Summer Unplugged – Fuzzy, Flying, & Misunderstood: Bats!

    July 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Bats often get a bad rap even though they’re incredibly important, and special, animals. Several species of these night-flying fuzzy mammals call New England home. Come join us to dispel… Continue Reading Summer Unplugged – Fuzzy, Flying, & Misunderstood: Bats!

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Kale Burr, Library Director

Carrie King, Youth Services Librarian

Nikki Geannelis, Library Assistant

 

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

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