Whiting Library

Best Winter Rest for your ‘Yarden’ (yard + garden)
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Landscape designer and educator Michele Chalice presents this workshop on “Putting Your Garden To Sleep for a Fabulous Next Season” and presents simple steps this fall to create an easier, more productive next year’s garden and landscape. We’ll learn about winter mulching for healthier soil and fewer weeds, providing winter pollinator habitat, what to leave as food sources for songbirds and wildlife, and steps to take for less watering next year.
Michele Chalice is a Regenerative or Environmental Landscape Designer. She has an MS in Resource Management and a BA in Landscape Architecture. She has practiced as a licensed Landscape Architect and natural resource manager in Illinois and Wisconsin for over three decades. She has focused on public involvement in public lands management at the county, state, and local levels while spending inordinate amounts of time gardening at home. After six years as a City Planner, she has combined all these realms into a Healthy Home Habitats company.

Whiting Library is Closed
2024-10-15 | VT
Whiting Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day

Story Hour
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-13 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.

Page to Screen Film Series: Don't Look Now
2024-10-16 13:30 - 15:00 | VT
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.

A married couple moves to Venice after the death of their young daughter, hoping to forget the tragic event. However, they instead find themselves surrounded by reminders of death as the city deals with a series of unexplained murders. An encounter with two elderly sisters, one a blind psychic who promises contact with their daughter, brings about a warning from beyond. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s psychological mystery.
Paramount Pictures, 1973, Rated R, 110 minutes

Be Bright at Night - CANCELED
2024-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Whether you walk, drive, or bike, the shorter days and longer nights make it especially important to see and be seen on the road. Join the Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps and the Whiting Library for Be Bright at Night, a road safety initiative that is distributing free reflectors and safety information for people and communities throughout the state.

Adult Crafternoon
2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | VT
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!

Games Group for School Aged Kids
2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-08 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.

Dog Paw-ty at the Youth Library!
2024-10-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Calling all dog lovers! Join us for a Dog Paw-ty at the Youth Library on Saturday, October 19th for a tail-wagging celebration dedicated to our furry friends – Dogs! 🐶✨ Let’s come together to honor the joy, charm, and endless wonder of dogs – a celebration that promises to be a real treat! 🐾🐕
RSVP by filling out this form here to secure your spot at this canine extravaganza! For questions, please email Carrie King, youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or calling 802-875-2277.
Event Highlights:

Special Book Display: Discover books featuring our favorite canine companions.
Dog Trivia Games: Test your knowledge with fun dog trivia challenges.
Speed Pup Drawing: Sketch a dog in one minute and show off your artistic skills.
Dog Crafts: sticker dog faces and make your own dog.
YouTube Dog Videos: Enjoy adorable dog videos on the big screen.
Doggy Treats: Indulge in delicious dog-themed snacks.
Donation Drive: Bring items to support the Springfield Humane Society.
Show off Your Dog: Share a photo of your beloved dog with fellow enthusiasts.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2024-10-22 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 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.

Table Top Role Play (TTRP) Games Group
2024-10-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-05 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!

Morning Safety Chat and Cookie Break: Be Bright at Night
2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | VT
Stop by to ask questions, grab some freebies, and enjoy a cookie!
Whether you walk, drive, or bike, the shorter days and longer nights make it especially important to see and be seen on the road. Join the Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps and the Whiting Library for Be Bright at Night, a road safety initiative that is distributing free reflectors and safety information for people and communities throughout the state.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-05 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.

Gratitude Arts Workshop
2024-11-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join us at Whiting Library for a fun and creative Gratitude Arts Workshop! This free event invites young patrons to reflect on what they are thankful for while making beautiful paper crafts. Children will write down things they are grateful for on colorful, cut-out leaves or handprint feathers to create their very own Gratitude Tree or Grateful Turkey. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the fall season while fostering creativity and thankfulness.
The first 10 kids who register for this event will receive a Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids. This book offers a daily journal which allows your kids to think about the day ahead and reflect on the happy moments they experienced as well as 11 cute designs with motivational quotes to color in.
Don’t miss out on this special event! The workshop will take place on November 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at Whiting Library. Space is limited, so RSVP here or email Carrie King, youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Characteristics of Watercolor: Art Demonstration
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Stone Arts Guild artist Kathy Giurtino will demonstrate some of watercolor’s unique qualities, including negative painting, wet on wet, wet on dry, soft edges vs. hard edges, adding salt or water spray to wet paint, and more!
Photo: Garden Daze by Kathy Giurtino

Whiting Library is Closed
2024-11-12 | VT
Whiting Library is closed observance of Veteran’s Day.

Adult Book Discussion: The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
2024-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 | VT
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.

Emergency Preparedness Holidaypalooza
2024-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
