Whiting Library

Weekly Play Group
2023-12-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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.
No 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.
Fun & games, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs – available to enjoy anytime the library is open!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting Library!
2023-12-16 13:00 - 14:00
Enjoy various teas and cookies while you make a simple winter craft. You can meet our new librarian, get a library card, visit our used bookstore, and sign up for our Winter Reading Program.

Games Group for Kids
2023-12-15 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve got a wide variety of games to choose from including classic board games, card games, WII games, and more. Geared toward school-aged kids.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library Game Group.

Story Hour with Carrie
2023-12-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-17 10:30 - 11:30
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour is for approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or by emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

December Book Club: Foster by Claire Keegan
2023-12-13 16:30 - 17:30
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 3 p.m. to discuss Foster by Claire Keegan. It’s a quick read but even if you don’t get the book finished, please still join us for our talk.
A small girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm in rural Ireland without knowing when she will return home. In the strangers’ house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. And then a secret is revealed and suddenly, she realizes how fragile her idyll is.
Winner of the Davy Byrnes Memorial Prize, Foster is now published in a revised and expanded version. Beautiful, sad and eerie, it is a story of astonishing emotional depth, showcasing Claire Keegan’s great accomplishment and talent. (Goodreads)
If you would like to participate in the book club, please contact the library at assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call at 802-875-2277 to reserve your copy.
Happy reading!

After School Pokémon Club
2023-12-08 15:00 - 16:00
Kids looking for a fun opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of Pokémon are in for a treat. With this group, students can enjoy the camaraderie and educational opportunities in-person at Whiting Library. But this is also a perfect opportunity to let the learners be the teachers, and believe me, Pokémon players will love to bring adults and fellow students into the game. The group is child-led and guided by an adult volunteer.
After School Pokémon Club will meet once per month for an hour. Participating students have access to tools to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and other fun activities and resources. Students should not bring Pokémon Trading Cards that are valuable or ones that they are not willing to lose in a trade.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library After School Pokémon Club.

Weekly Play Group
2023-12-05 10:00 - 11:30
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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.
No 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.
Fun & games, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs – available to enjoy anytime the library is open!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
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3D Snowflake & Snowperson Making Workshop
2023-12-02 10:30 - 11:30
Join Carrie to create spectacular three-dimensional paper snowflake decorations and paper chain snow people decorations! Using simple paper cutting, folding and taping techniques participants will use paper to make bold and colorful holiday ornaments.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-01 10:00 - 11:30 and 1 more date

Soup to Nuts: An Eclectic History of Food
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
The history of what and how we eat encompasses everything from the prehistoric mammoth luau to the medieval banquet to the modern three squares a day.
Find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners – plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. What’s the story of chocolate? Why do the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Who invented lemonade? Why are turkeys called turkeys? And what are sugarplums anyway?
This talk is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, contact the library at 802-875-2277 or info@whitinglibrary.org.
Whiting Library: From Soup to Nuts is a Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by Whiting Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH and VHC.)

Thanksgiving Table Decorations Workshop
2023-11-18 10:30 - 11:30
Tis the season to think about what we are most grateful for! Bring the kids to create gratitude trees or grateful turkey table toppers – a sweet addition to your table scape this season. Children ages 5 and up are welcome to attend.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:30

CANCELED: After School Pokémon Club
2023-11-10 15:00 - 16:00
This event is canceled on Friday, November 10 as the library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Kids looking for a fun opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of Pokémon are in for a treat. With this group, students can enjoy the camaraderie and educational opportunities in person at Whiting Library. But this is also a perfect opportunity to let the learners be the teachers and believe me, Pokémon players will love to bring adults and fellow students into the game.
After School Pokémon Club will meet once per month for an hour, participating students have access to tools to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game and other fun activities and resources, students should not bring valuable Pokémon Trading Cards or ones they are not willing to lose in a trade.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library After School Pokémon Club.

CANCELED: Story Hour with Carrie
2023-11-10 10:30 - 11:30
Today’s story hour is canceled in observance of Veterans Day.
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers, but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour is for approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs, or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Library Closed to Observe Veterans Day
2023-11-10
Whiting Library will close on Friday, November 10, 2023 to observe Veterans Day.

CANCELED! Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food
2023-11-01 17:00 - 18:00
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this program due to ongoing weather conditions in Northern Vermont. This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m.
The history of what and how we eat encompasses everything from the prehistoric mammoth luau to the medieval banquet to the modern three squares a day.
Find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners – plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. What’s the story of chocolate? Why do the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Who invented lemonade? Why are turkeys called turkeys? And what are sugarplums anyway?
This talk is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, contact the library at 802-875-2277 or info@whitinglibrary.org.
Whiting Library: From Soup to Nuts is a Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by Whiting Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH and VHC.)
