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SUMMARY:Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 \nKids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle\, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm\, playful\, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills\, build fluency\, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. \nReading to a dog makes learning feel like play—which is essential to literacy development! Through play\, children engage their imagination\, build language skills\, and gain the confidence they need to become lifelong readers. \nPerfect for emerging and reluctant readers—because dogs make the best audience! 📖 \nKathleen Karl\, a registered therapy dog handler and seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience helping children become successful readers\, will be on hand to support young participants. Kids are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library. \nWhen: July 2 – August 1📖 Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM📖 Fridays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n🐾 Prefer a different time? Appointments are welcome! Contact Carrie to request a time that works for you—we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule. \n🔖 Reserve your reading time with Orla:Email Carrie King at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/tales-to-tails-read-to-a-dog-6/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Teen Community Service Club
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m.\n\nWant to make a difference in your community and earn service hours?\n\nDrop by one of our Community Service Club meetings!\n\n\nExclusively open to students aged 13+\, the Community Service Club’s mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by:\n\n\nPlanning and running teen events at the library;\nRecommending books\, movies\, music\, manga\, and magazines for the library;\nPromoting library events and services within the community and in schools;\nEncouraging expression by and for teens via the creation of displays\, flyers\, and booklists.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/teen-community-service-club-4/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
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SUMMARY:Summer Flicks: A Minecraft Movie
DESCRIPTION:Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre\, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To return home\, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected\, expert crafter. \nJack Black\, Emma Myers\, Jason Momoa\, Jennifer Coolidge\, Danielle Brooks \nWarner Bros.. 2025\, 101 minutes\, Rated PG \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-flicks-a-minecraft-movie/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
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SUMMARY:Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
DESCRIPTION:This online event will be 45 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming \nYou’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. \nInstead of giving him lunch money\, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district\, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program. The lunch lady is hard of hearing\, so Rex has to shout. \nFree Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with\, not being able to join the football team\, Halloween in a handmade costume\, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing secondhand clothes and being hungry. His mom and her boyfriend are out of work\, and life at home is punctuated by outbursts of violence. Halfway through the semester\, his family is evicted and ends up in government-subsidized housing in view of the school. Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left\, so no one will see where he lives. \nUnsparing and realistic\, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic\, and Free Lunch is a true\, timely\, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America. Register now to join the conversation! \nAbout the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch\, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag\, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me\, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home\, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles\, California.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/illuminating-hope-and-grace-in-the-face-of-hardship-with-rex-ogle-5th-8th-grade/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T134500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T200446Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Unplugged - Fuzzy\, Flying\, & Misunderstood: Bats!
DESCRIPTION: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 bat myths and learn more about these misunderstood winged wonders. Explore bat biofacts\, stick around for a bat story\, and join the hunt in a special bat activity! \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries throughout the Middle Connecticut River Valley and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2025. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-unplugged-fuzzy-flying-misunderstood-bats/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 \nKids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle\, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm\, playful\, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills\, build fluency\, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. \nReading to a dog makes learning feel like play—which is essential to literacy development! Through play\, children engage their imagination\, build language skills\, and gain the confidence they need to become lifelong readers. \nPerfect for emerging and reluctant readers—because dogs make the best audience! 📖 \nKathleen Karl\, a registered therapy dog handler and seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience helping children become successful readers\, will be on hand to support young participants. Kids are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library. \nWhen: July 2 – August 1📖 Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM📖 Fridays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n🐾 Prefer a different time? Appointments are welcome! Contact Carrie to request a time that works for you—we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule. \n🔖 Reserve your reading time with Orla:Email Carrie King at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/tales-to-tails-read-to-a-dog-5/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T210507Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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 storytime\, where children will enjoy engaging stories\, hand plays\, music\, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice\, allowing children to explore hands-on learning through play\, crafts\, and social interaction. \nWhether listening to a story\, making a craft\, or engaging in imaginative play\, kids are strengthening the skills they need for future reading success! \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may be outside in the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/story-hour-81/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T113000
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CREATED:20250506T203201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T203201Z
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SUMMARY:Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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\, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. \nNo need to pre-register\, simply drop in to the library Community Room. Stay as long or as little as you like. Geared towards Caregivers who want to find friendship and build connections in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community. \nFun & games\, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs! \nEveryone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-wee-littles-0-5-caregivers-71/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T211531Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Victoria Villasana Inspired Art
DESCRIPTION: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 craft you are working on or try something new! This week’s featured activity is altering photos by blending photography and fiber arts! Explore the techniques of artist Victoria Villasana and learn how to use needle and thread to enhance a photograph. Discover how to transform a simple photo into a stunning\, textured piece of art.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/friday-crafternoon/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250613T154851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201211Z
UID:9706-1752838200-1752841800@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 \nKids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle\, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm\, playful\, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills\, build fluency\, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. \nReading to a dog makes learning feel like play—which is essential to literacy development! Through play\, children engage their imagination\, build language skills\, and gain the confidence they need to become lifelong readers. \nPerfect for emerging and reluctant readers—because dogs make the best audience! 📖 \nKathleen Karl\, a registered therapy dog handler and seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience helping children become successful readers\, will be on hand to support young participants. Kids are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library. \nWhen: July 2 – August 1📖 Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM📖 Fridays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n🐾 Prefer a different time? Appointments are welcome! Contact Carrie to request a time that works for you—we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule. \n🔖 Reserve your reading time with Orla:Email Carrie King at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/tales-to-tails-read-to-a-dog-4/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T155022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T155022Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Community Service Club
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m.\n\nWant to make a difference in your community and earn service hours?\n\nDrop by one of our Community Service Club meetings!\n\n\nExclusively open to students aged 13+\, the Community Service Club’s mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by:\n\n\nPlanning and running teen events at the library;\nRecommending books\, movies\, music\, manga\, and magazines for the library;\nPromoting library events and services within the community and in schools;\nEncouraging expression by and for teens via the creation of displays\, flyers\, and booklists.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/teen-community-service-club-3/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T152944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T152944Z
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SUMMARY:Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)
DESCRIPTION:To register for this online event\, visit https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming \nExplore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit\, battle for power\, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.  \nLegend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters\, June and Day\, cross paths in search for the Truth. Can they set aside their differences and preconceptions for the greater good? Readers will devour Marie Lu’s words as they are challenged to think critically about the world around them and reminded to never judge a book by its cover. Register now for an event you don’t want to miss! \nAbout the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry\, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer\, she spends her spare time reading\, drawing\, playing Assassin’s Creed\, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles\, California (see above: traffic)\, with one husband\, one Chihuahua mix\, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/discerning-the-truth-with-marie-lu-9th-12th-grade/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T151550Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Flicks: Moana 2
DESCRIPTION:“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 must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous\, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. \nStarring Auli’i Cravalho\, Hualālai Chung\, Dwayne Johnson\, Rose Matafeo\, David Fane. \nWalt Disney Pictures\, 2024\, 100 minutes\, Rated PG
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-flicks-moana-2/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T134500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250506T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T200245Z
UID:9428-1752670800-1752673500@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Unplugged - Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey
DESCRIPTION: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) and other engaging activities\, participants will enjoy learning about the incredible physical and behavioral adaptations that animals use to thrive in their habitats! \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries throughout the Middle Connecticut River Valley and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2025. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-unplugged-thrive-survive-a-guide-for-new-englands-predators-prey/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250613T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201329Z
UID:9704-1752665400-1752669000@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
DESCRIPTION:Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 \nKids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle\, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm\, playful\, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills\, build fluency\, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. \nReading to a dog makes learning feel like play—which is essential to literacy development! Through play\, children engage their imagination\, build language skills\, and gain the confidence they need to become lifelong readers. \nPerfect for emerging and reluctant readers—because dogs make the best audience! 📖 \nKathleen Karl\, a registered therapy dog handler and seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience helping children become successful readers\, will be on hand to support young participants. Kids are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library. \nWhen: July 2 – August 2📖 Wednesdays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM📖 Fridays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n🐾 Prefer a different time? Appointments are welcome! Contact Carrie to request a time that works for you—we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule. \n🔖 Reserve your reading time with Orla:Email Carrie King at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/tales-to-tails-read-to-a-dog-3/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
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SUMMARY:Story Hour
DESCRIPTION: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 storytime\, where children will enjoy engaging stories\, hand plays\, music\, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice\, allowing children to explore hands-on learning through play\, crafts\, and social interaction. \nWhether listening to a story\, making a craft\, or engaging in imaginative play\, kids are strengthening the skills they need for future reading success! \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may be outside in the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/story-hour-80/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250506T203037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T203037Z
UID:9452-1752573600-1752579000@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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\, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. \nNo need to pre-register\, simply drop in to the library Community Room. Stay as long or as little as you like. Geared towards Caregivers who want to find friendship and build connections in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community. \nFun & games\, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs! \nEveryone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-wee-littles-0-5-caregivers-70/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T163142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T211359Z
UID:9622-1752318000-1752321600@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Colorful World of Butterflies!
DESCRIPTION: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? \nMeet Jerry Schneider\, aka The Butterfly Guy\, and learn interesting butterfly characteristics (did you know that butterflies taste with their feet?) and more.  Jerry brings displays of butterflies and moths\, cocoons\, and sometimes caterpillars\, and will share a slideshow. The second half of this program involves a t-shirt craft\, so please bring a white T-shirt and create wearable art! \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/the-colorful-world-of-butterflies/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T162911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T232716Z
UID:9620-1752238800-1752249600@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Paint Like Alma Woodsey Thomas
DESCRIPTION: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 craft you are working on or try something new! The featured activity this week is painting. Learn a simple painting technique along with a bit of art history. While the technique is simple\, it can be used to make art of infinite complexity.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/friday-crafternoon-paint-like-alma-woodsey-thomas/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250612T192059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T192059Z
UID:9677-1752233400-1752237000@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to Orla\, a gentle therapy dog. This relaxed\, judgment-free program is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers. \nWhiting Library is pleased to partner with Kathleen Karl\, a trained therapy dog handler\, experienced educator\, and classroom teacher\, for this spectacular 2025 Summer Reading event. \nWednesdays and Fridays\, July 2-August 2 \n11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or by appointment. \nYou can call 802-875-22177 for information.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-4/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T154830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T154830Z
UID:9610-1752170400-1752174000@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Community Service Club
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m.\n\nWant to make a difference in your community and earn service hours?\n\nDrop by one of our Community Service Club meetings!\n\n\nExclusively open to students aged 13+\, the Community Service Club’s mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by:\n\n\nPlanning and running teen events at the library;\nRecommending books\, movies\, music\, manga\, and magazines for the library;\nPromoting library events and services within the community and in schools;\nEncouraging expression by and for teens via the creation of displays\, flyers\, and booklists.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/teen-community-service-club-2/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T150752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T150752Z
UID:9584-1752156000-1752163200@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Flicks: Paddington in Peru
DESCRIPTION: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 the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru. \nStarring Ben Whishaw\, Hugh Bonneville\, Emily Mortimer\, Antonio Banderas\, Olivia Colman. \nColumbia Pictures\, 2024\, Rated PG\, 106 minutes \n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-flicks-paddington-in-peru/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T164008Z
UID:9631-1752078600-1752082200@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/adult-book-discussion-the-warmth-of-other-suns-the-epic-story-of-americas-great-migration-by-isabel-wilkerson-2/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T134500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250506T195951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195951Z
UID:9425-1752066000-1752068700@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Unplugged - Homebodies & Shell-ters
DESCRIPTION: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 to keep safe in hand-made (or rather\, paw- and claw-made) accommodations. Be prepared to learn paws-on as we explore which creatures create a harder exterior! \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries throughout the Middle Connecticut River Valley and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2025. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-unplugged-homebodies-shell-ters/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250509T144829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T144829Z
UID:9507-1752055200-1752058800@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Story Hour
DESCRIPTION: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 storytime\, where children will enjoy engaging stories\, hand plays\, music\, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice\, allowing children to explore hands-on learning through play\, crafts\, and social interaction. \nWhether listening to a story\, making a craft\, or engaging in imaginative play\, kids are strengthening the skills they need for future reading success! \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may be outside in the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/story-hour-79/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T152637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T152637Z
UID:9594-1751990400-1751992200@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
DESCRIPTION:This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming \nJoin author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library’s Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes\, this library has something for everyone and Little Lobo can’t wait to show you. \nRaúl the Third uses his culture and his experience growing up on the US and Mexico border to inspire his art and his storytelling. Students will be encouraged to explore their world through a creative lens. A draw along is planned\, drawing supplies and paper are recommended. \nPlease note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date\, once in Spanish and in English. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. \nAbout the Author: Raúl The Third is a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpre award-winning illustrator\, author\, and artist living in Boston. His work centers around the contemporary Mexican-American experience and his memories of growing up in El Paso\, Texas and Ciudad Juarez\, Mexico. He is currently adapting his World of Vamos! books into an animated television series with Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/drawing-your-world-with-raul-the-third-pk-2nd-grade/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250506T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T202903Z
UID:9450-1751968800-1751974200@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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\, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. \nNo need to pre-register\, simply drop in to the library Community Room. Stay as long or as little as you like. Geared towards Caregivers who want to find friendship and build connections in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community. \nFun & games\, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs! \nEveryone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian\, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-wee-littles-0-5-caregivers-69/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T233709Z
UID:9663-1751587200-1751673599@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/closed-for-independence-day-2/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250611T154648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T154926Z
UID:9608-1751565600-1751569200@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Community Service Club
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m.\n\nWant to make a difference in your community and earn service hours?\n\nDrop by one of our Community Service Club meetings!\n\n\nExclusively open to students aged 13+\, the Community Service Club’s mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by:\n\n\nPlanning and running teen events at the library;\nRecommending books\, movies\, music\, manga\, and magazines for the library;\nPromoting library events and services within the community and in schools;\nEncouraging expression by and for teens via the creation of displays\, flyers\, and booklists.\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/teen-community-service-club/
LOCATION:VT
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T134500
DTSTAMP:20260508T112823
CREATED:20250506T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T195652Z
UID:9422-1751461200-1751463900@www.whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Summer Unplugged - Raptors!
DESCRIPTION: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 their environments. Immerse your senses in calls\, feathers\, and fun as we study where and how raptors thrive and survive. We may just even see one soaring above! Come observe bio-facts\, hear some raptor calls\, read a story\, and immerse ourselves in the fast-flying world of predatory birds! \nThe Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder\, science\, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology. \nThanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro\, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries throughout the Middle Connecticut River Valley and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2025. \nThese programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades\, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug\, discover\, and learn!
URL:https://www.whitinglibrary.org/event/summer-unplugged-raptors/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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