Whiting Library

Table Top Role Play (TTRP) Games Group
2024-10-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2024-10-22 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.

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.

Games Group for School Aged Kids
2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-04 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
2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-27 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!

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.

Page to Screen Film Series: Don't Look Now
2024-10-16 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.

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

Story Hour
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-02 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
2024-10-15
Whiting Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day

Best Winter Rest for your ‘Yarden’ (yard + garden)
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00
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.

Adult Book Discussion: All That I Have
2024-10-09 16:30 - 17:30
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.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-01 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.

Canning Applesauce (hot water bath canning)
2024-10-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
If you want to love the taste of a good fall apple, you’ll want to come to this three-hour workshop presented by Celest Longacre and learn how to preserve some delicious abundance by making and canning homemade applesauce. In this workshop, we will go over preparing and cooking apples into applesauce. We will also demonstrate how to use the water bath canning method to safely preserve your applesauce so that it can be stored in your pantry and enjoyed all year.
Celeste Longacre is the author of Celeste’s Garden Delights. She is an accomplished gardener, growing most of her family’s vegetables for 40 years. Celeste preserves her garden’s bounty by canning, freezing, drying, and fermenting it and storing her produce in a root cellar. She lives in Alstead, NH. For further information, visit her website at celestelongacre.com.

Photo: Mason jars, after canning, Vilseskogen, CC BY-NC 2.0

Stone Village Art Guild Exhibit Opening
2024-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Stone Village Art Guild members will exhibit their work at Whiting Library from Friday, October 1 – Saturday, November 9, 2024

Improving Library Accessibility: a Community Conversation
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-25 18:00 - 19:00
Whiting Library wants to hear from you about how we can increase the accessibility of our facilities, services, and programs. Through an American Library Association grant, we have received $20,000 to improve the library experience of our community members with age-related disabilities. Please join us for a discussion on the best use of these grant funds.

REGISTER by email at director@WhitingLibrary.org or by phone at 802-875-2277. Please let us know if you need any accommodations to participate in this conversation. All participants will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local store of their choosing to thank them for their time and service.

If you cannot attend but have something to share, please get in touch with Gail Zachariah at Whiting Library. We can make individual appointments for in-person or phone discussions. We want to hear from everyone.

Building a Resilient Landscape with Native Plants
2024-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Cindy Heath of the UVM Extension Service Master Gardener Program will present an informative talk on gardening with native plants and more.
In the workshop, participants will explore various topics, including cultivating habitats for wildlife and pollinators using native plants, garden design principles, and sustainable maintenance strategies. Gardeners interested in sustainable landscaping will learn the essential ecological benefits of planting a native plant landscape. We will explore selections for trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers that support biodiversity and our native ecoregion’s plants, insects, and animals. Resources for further study and sourcing native plants will also be covered.
A Sustainable and Resilient New England Library Grant Initiative supports this workshop. The competitive grant, made possible through the generosity of the Manton Foundation, is facilitated by the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. ARSL builds strong communities through professional development and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries. ARSL recognizes the uniqueness of small and rural libraries and is committed to providing an environment that encourages excellence within this community of practice, supporting their service goals and speaking on behalf of this vital constituency.

Games Group for School Aged Kids
2024-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join us to play Banned Books Week BINGO!
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.

Personal Emergency Preparedness Planning
2024-09-27 10:30 - 11:30
Have you ever considered what you and your family would do in a natural disaster or public health emergency? Join the Upper Valley Medical Reserve Corps and the Whiting Library to learn how to prepare yourself and your loved ones in an evacuation, shelter-in-place order, or public health emergency.

Improving Library Accessibility: a Community Conversation
2024-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Whiting Library wants to hear from you about how we can increase the accessibility of our facilities, services, and programs. Through an American Library Association grant, we have received $20,000 to improve the library experience of our community members with age-related disabilities. Please join us to discuss the best use of these grant funds.

REGISTER by email at director@WhitingLibrary.org or by phone at 802-875-2277. Please let us know if you need any accommodations to participate in this conversation. All participants will receive a $25 gift certificate to a local store of their choosing to thank them for their time and service.

If you cannot attend but have something to share, please get in touch with Gail Zachariah at Whiting Library. We can make individual appointments for in-person or phone discussions. We want to hear from everyone.

Story Hour
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:00
