Whiting Library

Play Group for the Wee Littles (0-5)
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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, 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 downstairs. 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.

Cook the Book Club: Ethiopia: Recipes and Traditions from the Horn of Africa by Yohanis Gebreyesus
2024-09-07 12:30 - 13:30
All are welcome at this cookbook gathering for people who love books, cooking, planning meals, and sharing good food with friends. Participants cook a recipe using our current cookbook (see below) and bring a sample and a copy of the recipe to the group for discussion. At the meeting, participants will sample each other’s dishes and discuss the cookbooks, dishes, and cooking techniques involved. Making and sharing a dish is optional. Everyone is welcome to attend and to learn something new.
“Ethiopia: Recipes and Traditions from the Horn of Africa” by Yohanis Gebreyesus: Experience the wonderful flavors of Ethiopia and Chef Yohanis’s dazzling collection of recipes. Ethiopia stands as a land apart: never colonized, it celebrates ancient traditions. The fascinatingly distinct cuisine is influenced by a history enriched with a religious mix of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as some of the most fertile land on the continent.
Food served at this program will be prepared in home kitchens. Participation in food-related programs is at your own risk; Whiting Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Games Group for Elementary-aged Kids
2024-09-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
We’ve got a wide variety of games to choose from including classic board games, card games, Wii games, and more.
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.

Adult Crafternoon
2024-09-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:00
Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. Grab a friend, sit back, and have a good time. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. Our current co-learning project is quilling. We have a variety of tools and papers for practice. If you want, bring a craft you are working on or try something new!

Story Hour
2024-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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.

Whiting Library is Closed
2024-09-03
Whiting Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Table Top Role Play (TTRP) Games Group
2024-08-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join us for epic adventures and strategic battles with Tabletop Role-Playing Games TTRP!
Games may include Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more!
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, there’s a place for you at this table. Come meet new friends, embark on exciting quests, and dive into the world of tabletop gaming!

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2024-08-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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, 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.

Games Group for School Aged Kids
2024-08-23 16:00 - 17:00

Page to Screen Film Series: WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
2024-08-21 13:30 - 15:00
Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. Free popcorn will be served.

Kya is a young woman who raised herself in the North Carolina marshlands after being abandoned there by her mother when she was a little girl. She feels detached from the small-town community near the marshes until two men show interest in her. However, when one of them later dies, she becomes the town’s prime suspect.

Columbia Pictures, 2022, PG-13, 125 minutes
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, David Strathairn, Michael Hyatt

Silent Book Club
2024-08-20 17:30 - 19:30
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Bring whatever book you are currently reading and join us in the Suzy Forlie Room to get cozy, Come to meet new people and leave with new book recommendations! For Adults and Teens 16+
Typical Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Get your drinks and snacks, grab a seat, socialize with other readers (or not), and share what you’re reading.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Silent Reading Hour
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Optional socializing (or keep reading!)

Table Top Role Play (TTRP) Games Group
2024-08-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-06 15:00 - 18:00

Summer Reading Awards Party: Celebrate Summer Readers at the Youth Library!
2024-08-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
This event will honor the amazing kids who took on the summer reading challenge! Join Carrie in celebrating their dedication, hard work, and love for reading. Each young reader will be recognized for their efforts and receive special awards. Let’s give them a round of applause and some fabulous recognition for their commitment to reading and the library!
During the party, we will also draw the summer reading raffle prizes and awarding the Southern Pie Company Ice Cream Cone Rewards to all registered participants. Participants do not need to be present to win; we will notify the winners by email afterwards. Prizes and rewards should be picked up by August 31st.
RSVP by emailing youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or calling 802-875-2277. Join us for this delightful celebration of reading!
All families with young children are invited to sign up for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at Whiting Library. We will be registering new participants on-site!

Board Game Cafe
2024-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Enjoy an evening of exciting board games and family bonding. Choose from a variety of games and have some fun! Join us the second Wednesday of the month in the Community Room for games and refreshments.

Book Discussion: Dog Walks into a Nursing Home by Sue Halpern
2024-08-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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.

Since the book features a therapy dog, our meeting on August 14 will include a special therapy dog guest!

Happy reading!

Last Day to Log Minutes and Reading Challenge Accomplishments
2024-08-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Dear Summer Readers and Their Grown Ups,
As I prepare for our exciting Summer Reading Awards Party on 8/17/24, I kindly ask all participants to turn in their summer reading challenge accomplishments and the final tally of hours they have read by August 10. This will help us ensure that everyone’s hard work is recognized and celebrated.
Please submit your reading logs and any additional challenge materials to the Youth Library by this deadline. I can’t wait to honor your dedication and celebrate your achievements!
Thank you for your participation and happy reading!
Carrie King, Youth Services Librarian

The Nature Museum Summer Unplugged Series
2024-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Fairy Houses Building
Calling all Fairies, Elves & Imps! Fire up your imaginations by creating your own Fairy Village. We inspire students by teaching them some building basics, showing them some inspiring examples and reading a fairy story. Then, students take to the outdoors to create fairy houses, parks, gardens, or whatever they’re inspired to build! We will take a look at each other’s magical creations, hear what inspired each creator, and explore what they learned in their building process. This collaborative outdoor experience encourages creativity, problem solving, and taking a fresh look at nature’s small wonders. Some materials may be provided but bringing your own is encouraged! Note: Fairy houses will be built to remain where they are with natural materials that you bring and we provide. Please only bring biodegradable and native materials.
Join us for our FREE summer programming to learn about our local ecology. The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to the Whiting Library in Chester during the summer of 2024.
Programs run on Wednesdays at 1pm for seven weeks, from June 26th to August 7th.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. Geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, all are welcome. Programs will be 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 mostly outdoors on good weather days and indoors on bad weather days. Join us to unplug, discover, and learn!
The Nature Museum is a regional resource for nature, science, and environmental education in the Vermont and New Hampshire communities of the Connecticut River Valley. The Museum provides information and experiences that engage and enlighten our audiences and inspire stewardship of the natural world. Thanks 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 the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer.

Food Preservation Workshop
2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30

Play Group for Wee Littles (0-5) and their Caregivers
2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States

The Nature Museum Summer Unplugged Series
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
Diurnal Days & Nocturnal Nights
No matter if the sun is shining or the moon has risen, activities go on in our local wilderness! From bats to birds to mammals to bugs, creatures all have ways of managing the night. Explore how animals survive and thrive in the darkness, and prepare to let your own eyes adjust for low-light experiments!
Join us for our FREE summer programming to learn about our local ecology. The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to the Whiting Library in Chester during the summer of 2024.
Programs run on Wednesdays at 1pm for seven weeks, from June 26th to August 7th.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. Geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, all are welcome. Programs will be 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 mostly outdoors on good weather days and indoors on bad weather days. Join us to unplug, discover, and learn!
The Nature Museum is a regional resource for nature, science, and environmental education in the Vermont and New Hampshire communities of the Connecticut River Valley. The Museum provides information and experiences that engage and enlighten our audiences and inspire stewardship of the natural world. Thanks 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 the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer.

Story Hour
2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:00
