FULL: Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
The 4/14/26 playgroup is full. Thank you for reserving your spot in advance.
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library, Reserve Your Spot Here, The number of participants will be limited in order to provide a higher quality of experience.
Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family Place Immersion Experience
With Cara Tyrrell | Week of the Young Child Special Program
Join us for a 90-minute interactive, play-based learning experience designed especially for families with infants and toddlers.
This special session will be facilitated by Cara Tyrrell, a Chester-based early childhood teacher trainer, author, and parent educator. Instead of a traditional author talk, this experience takes place right in our Family Place play environment—where learning happens through play, connection, and real-life moments.
Drawing from her new book, Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers, Cara will guide caregivers through simple, powerful ways to support their child’s development through everyday language.
What to expect:

Live modeling of intentional language during play
Opportunities to practice with your child in real time
Gentle coaching and reflection throughout the session
A free copy of the book to take home

You’ll learn:

Why language plays a key role in brain development and emotional regulation
What intentional language sounds like in everyday moments
How to adapt your words to your child’s temperament
How to stay connected—even during challenging moments

Bonus Follow-Up Session:
Join us again on Saturday, May 9 at 10AM for a relaxed author chat with Cara, where you can ask questions and get support as you begin using these strategies at home.
This two-part experience is designed to be practical, supportive, and immediately useful for families.
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Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

YA Games Group
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Young Adult Games Group Update
After several years of fun and connection, Whiting Library’s YA Games Group will be wrapping up as we make space for some exciting new teen programming. This will be the last meeting of the YA Game Group.
We’re grateful to everyone who has joined us over the years, and we’re looking forward to introducing a new YA Book Club, a relaxed, welcoming space for young adults to connect, share ideas, and explore great reads together.
Stay tuned for more details about upcoming teen programs.
🎯 For ages 13 and up📅 Tuesdays at 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM

Virtual Author Talks: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/146207/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive

Join us online April 14th at 7 PM for a conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of Iranian regime officials create a brazen plot to strike back at their hated enemies once and for all. They envision a series of operational dominos culminating in a devastating attack, and the first step is the assassination of the Israeli prime minister. And there’s only one assassin with the skills to pull it off: Abdul Rahman, known in the shadows as the Ghost.
When a routine prison transfer is ambushed, the Ghost escapes and is given the assignment. The only Operator who can hunt him down is the man who stopped him before: Pike Logan.
Pike and his team soon learn that the mission involves something bigger than just the escape of his old enemy. Working with Mossad agents, the pursuit leads the Taskforce to Argentina. They work to unravel the scope of the attack, and the chase leads them through the tempestuous waterfalls of Iguazu and the Triple Frontier, to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, and the tiny village of Ushuaia at the “End of the World.”
As the team races against the clock, Pike learns the stakes are much greater than a single life – the consequences extend into the heartland of America itself. The Ghost may hold the key to an escalation that will upend the worldwide balance of power, and if Pike fails, the fallout won’t just be personal – it’ll be global.
Register today to learn why the Pike Logan series has everyone buzzing!
About the Author: Brad Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than twenty years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. He retired as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel and now lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

Story Time
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You’re encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We’ll begin with about 10-15 minutes of songs, poems and stories, followed by free play and art activities designed to support early learning.
Story Time is essential for building literacy skills—it fosters language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM.
Look for us in the Community Room downstairs, or, if the weather is nice, we may be outside in the backyard.
Preregistration 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.

Drop-In Tech Help
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to answer questions, teach skills, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you.
Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org, or just come by the library!

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library, Reserve Your Spot Here
Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup is in session, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

Virtual Author Talk: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:00
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/147455/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive

On April 22 at 2 PM, join an online discussion with award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller as she takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction.

If I could fly backward, I would.
To the safety of branches, to the time
when my heart still raced for you,
twelve hundred beats a minute.

In poetry that is at once bold and lyrical, affecting and devastatingly frank, Miranda Cowley Heller takes us through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. Suffused with the natural world and the landscape of Cape Cod, where many of the poems are set, What the Deep Water Knows contemplates love in all the seasons.
Register now to celebrate National Poetry Month with this graceful new poetry collection.
About the Author: Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US, a Sunday Times bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love, among others. This is her first poetry collection.

Earth Day “Makedo” Cardboard Art Workshop with Local Chester Artist Kari Storm
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join us at Whiting Library for a special hands-on art program featuring local artist Kari Storm, whose sustainable 3D cardboard art exhibit—inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe—will be on display during the program. Kari will share her creative process and show how everyday cardboard can be transformed into imaginative, three-dimensional art.
If you can imagine that a cardboard cereal box can be something other than “just a box,” then you’ll earn your license to “Makedo”!
Thanks to Kari’s generous donation, the library will be adding Art Shaped: Sustainable 3D Art Projects to Kickstart Children’s Creativity by Darrell Wakelam and a Makedo Discovery Kit to our Library of Things. After the program, families will be able to check out the library’s new Library of Things “Makedo” cardboard construction tools—made for kids to safely cut and connect cardboard to begin making 3D cardboard art at home.
During the workshop, kids may create a cardboard mask to take home. Anyone ages 7 and up is invited to participate. RSVP by clicking this link to reserve your spot at the table!
This Earth Day program inspires creativity, sustainability, and imaginative thinking using low-cost, readily available materials.
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Whiting Library
RSVP, space is limited. Please call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org to reserve your spot.

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here.
Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 7 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

Virtual Author Talks: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:00
REGISTER TO ATTEND LIVE EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/148079/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds on April 30th at 7 PM as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader?
Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto.
Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it?
Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father.
Register now to join in on the online conversation about the final installment to Jason Reynold’s Track series!
About the Author: Jason Reynolds is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jason’s many books include Miles Morales: Spider Man, the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu), Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Correta Scott King Honor, and Look Both Ways, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Recently named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jason has appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and CBS This Morning. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.

Green Up Day, Saturday, May 2, 2026
2026-05-02 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Green Up Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This annual event encourages community members to come together and clean up their neighborhood roads, parks, and waterways.
Green Up Day Bags
Chester has Green Up Day bags available after 4/20/26 at multiple locations:

The Town Hall, in a bin on the front porch.
Whiting Library, in the tree out front.
Erskine’s Feed & Grain
Chester Mercantile and Hardware Store

How It Works
On Green Up Day, volunteers head outside to gather trash along the public right-of-ways, sidewalks, and parks. Only official Green Up Day bags can be used to dispose of litter. Household trash, bulk items, or clean recyclables will not be collected. Full bags can be brought to the Chester Town Garage (Depot St) parking lot and put in the dumpster. The dumpster will be available at the Town Garage from May 1st to May 6th for depositing your filled Green Up bags.
Report Your Work
Share your good work with Frank Kelley at or call Carrie at the Whiting Library 802-875-2277. Collecting stats on the number of volunteers, miles of roads, and the number of bags of trash picked up, helps us report progress to the state Green Up Day organizers.
Mentor Program
Encourage local high school students to join our Mentor Program for community service hours and a chance to get involved in their community. The extra set of hands and boots on the ground really helps! Plus, the feedback was that it was also very fun for those who participated last year. If you know of any high school students who want community service hours, this is a great way to get loads of hours!
Download the App
The Green Up App can help you build teams, track your routes, communicate, set challenges, and locate trash. Apple store or google play.
Safety Precautions & Online Information

PLEASE WEAR GLOVES during the entire cleanup.
If you find any sharps or hazardous items, please contact the Chester Police Department at 875-2035, and they will pick them up. Hazardous materials contact the Southern Windsor/Windham Counties Solid Waste District Facilities at (802) 674-9235 for information on where they can be dropped off.
Be prepared for the weather and wear appropriate clothing.
Wear bug spray and check yourself for ticks at the end of the day.
Watch for traffic: face oncoming traffic and wear light or bright colored clothes for visibility.

Visit www.greenupvermont.org for more information on safety.
More Information
Volunteers can contact Frank Kelley at fjmkelley@gmail.com or 802-289-1540 to provide their plans for Green Up Day, report stats, or request more information. You can also find additional information on the Green Up Day website www.greenupvermont.org.

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Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:30
Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here.
Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and learning together. It’s been wonderful to watch this community grow!
With that growth, we’ve reached a point where a few changes will help keep playgroup a calm, safe, and engaging experience for everyone—especially our youngest participants.
When playgroup resumes in April, here’s what to expect:

Attendance will be limited to 6 adults (with their children) per session
Advance sign-up will be required to help families plan ahead. RSVP here!
Drop-ins may be welcomed only if space allows.
Playgroup is designed with children ages 0–3 in mind

We’ll prioritize reservations for families with children ages 3 and under.
If space allows, families with older children are always welcome to join.

These adjustments will help create a more relaxed environment where little ones can explore, play, and build early literacy skills at their own pace.
Thank you for your understanding and for being such an important part of this growing playgroup community. Contact me, your Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
Warmly,
Carrie
Youth Services Librarian
Whiting Library

The Light Pirate: A Facilitated Book Discussion
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Please join us at Whiting Library on May 7th from 6 – 7 PM for a fascinating discussion on the Vermont Reads 2025 book The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton, led by facilitator Eric Bye.
The Light Pirate follows Wanda, born into a rapidly changing world of rising sea levels and devastating weather. As she moves from her childhood in a coastal Florida town into a wider adulthood, Wanda must adapt and find meaning in a remade world. The book is a poignant and ultimately hopeful meditation on the beauty and violence of our environments, and how humans continue to connect even after our systems fail.
After learning about the background of the book, we’ll delve into characters, plot, and style– then go wherever else the discussion leads us!
Don’t have a copy of The Light Pirate yet? Pick up a free copy when you stop by the library. Haven’t read it but are still interested? Come by anyway. All are welcome.
This event is sponsored by the Vermont Humanities Council

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/155483/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive

Join us on May 7th at 7 PM for an exciting online conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran.
In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation.
Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.”
But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives.
Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.
Register now to hear directly from the author about the crafting of her tender, yet immensely powerful work.
About the Author:
Marjan Kamali, born in Turkey to Iranian parents, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages. Marjan lives with her family in the Boston area.

Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join local early childhood expert Cara Tyrrell, teacher trainer, parent educator, and author of the recently published Talk to Them Early and Often: A Caregiver’s Guide to Intentional Language Development for Infants and Toddlers, for an engaging talk on the science of infant and toddler language development. Cara will share practical, research-based guidance on how to use intentional language to support connection, communication, and early learning in everyday moments.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators, this session will be followed by a Q&A, offering the opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights you can use right away.
This author chat with Ms. Cara Tyrrell will be held at Whiting Library on Saturday, May 9, 10:30AM, offering caregivers and families the opportunity to ask questions and receive additional guidance on applying these communication strategies at home.
This program is part of Whiting Library’s ongoing commitment to supporting families and building foundations for early learning in the community.

Discover how everyday moments can become powerful opportunities for connection and learning.

Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/156118/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive
Join us May 12th at 2 PM online for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr. Vivienne Ming as we discuss her new book, Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People.
In Robot-Proof, Dr. Vivienne Ming helps readers grasp the ugly and the amazing of how individuals, companies, and societies will respond to the changes that are already taking hold due to the advent of AI. Robot-Proof is a book about people, exploring what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.
This book presents, then answers, pressing questions that readers may or may not have thought to themselves, such as:

What predicts long-term life outcomes across millions of little kids?
Why is the Informational-Exploration Paradox the most terrifying phenomenon you’ve never heard of?
What predicts the smartest team and how will AI change it?
Why are ill-posed problems the future work, education, and a robot-proof humanity?

With poignant insight and delicate care to keep us grounded in the human perspective, Robot-Proof is an entertaining and thought-provoking read for all individuals seeking to understand the next steps in a new and completely unprecedented world.
Register today to take part in the discussion!
Join us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Vivienne’s book, Robot-Proof! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library’s webpage for the chance to participate.
About the Author:
Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented Author. Over her career she’s founded 7 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” building a foundation model for human development. She co-founded Possibility Sciences to advance scientific discovery via massive scale hybrid intelligence. She also develops AI tools for learning at home and in school, models of bias in hiring and promotion, and neurotechnologies for dementia, TBI, and postpartum depression.
In her free time, Vivienne designs AI systems to treat her son’s diabetes, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers, and reunite orphan refugees with extended family members. For relaxation, she writes science fiction and spends time with her wife and children.
Vivienne was named one of “10 Women to Watch in Tech” by Inc. Magazine and one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2017. She is featured frequently for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, Quartz Magazine and The New York Times.

YA Book Club
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
The Page Turners: YA Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed, welcoming space to talk books, share ideas, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners, Whiting Library’s new YA Book Club!
This low-pressure, monthly group is perfect for teens ages 12–18. There’s no stress to finish the book, just come as you are and enjoy good conversation and fun activities. Together, we’ll explore a variety of young adult books and help choose what we read next. Every page turn leads to endless adventures! Come hang out and be part of the YA #booktok.
Whether you’re a big reader or just getting into books, this is a space to unwind, be yourself, and discover stories that keep you turning the page.
🎯 For ages 12 – 18📅 Tuesdays at 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Snacks provided. New members always welcome!

Adult Book Discussion
2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30
If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
2026-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/157388/register
WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive

Join us on May 19th at 2 PM for an online author discussion. What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief.
Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In Beyond Belief, Nir Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, and what you do—and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.
Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and unforgettable case studies, Eyal introduces the Three Powers of Belief: Attention, Anticipation, and Agency. Mastering these powers transforms how you see challenges, feel about the future, and act when it matters most.
You’ll learn how to:

Spot hidden opportunities and solutions others overlook.

Reclaim your mood, energy, and confidence by reshaping your beliefs.

Stay calm, decisive, and in control when life feels uncertain.

Break free from beliefs that sabotage your health, relationships, and career.

Push further, last longer, and achieve beyond your limits.

If you’ve ever quit too soon, stalled in your career, or sabotaged your own goals, this book gives you the science and the system to go further than you thought possible.
Surgeries without anesthesia. Placebos that heal. Resilience multiplied 240 times longer. Beyond Belief reveals the science behind these breakthroughs and shows why your limits aren’t fixed—they’re learned. And with the right beliefs, you can achieve breakthrough results.
Register now to learn more about how we can unlock our true potential.
About the Author:
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, which have sold over 1 million copies in more than 30 languages. As an active angel investor, Nir has backed multi-billion-dollar companies that implement his methodologies, including Canva, Kahoot!, and others. In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, his writing has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, and he is a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.

See this page for more information. To join the meeting via Zoom, use the following information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88950242700?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 889 5024 2700
Passcode: [REDACTED]
