• The Power of Landscape

    Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it's worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What's actually attractive about a ruined barn? New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics...

  • Email Basics

    Attendees will learn how to perform basic email functions like sending, receiving, and replying to emails, recognizing and dealing with spam, organizing and deleting emails, and searching for messages. If participants do not already have an email account, they will register for one during this workshop. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community...

  • Drop In Black Out Poetry

    Stop by the library and create poetry from book pages. All materials and instructions are provided.

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • LEGO Builder Club

    Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While a monthly theme and inspiration cards are available for those who need a little guidance, kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed...

  • Indie Lens Pop-Up ~ Free for All: The Public Library

    Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is...

  • The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Virtual Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

    Zoom Online

    Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You're invited to a riveting virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. To register, go to https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world...

  • Cybersecurity Basics

    These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association and AT&T. Using resources from Digitallearn.org and available through AT&T ScreenReady, workshops will help community members build skills and confidence using technology. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • Indie Lens Pop-up ~ Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s

    A film & conversation. Three revealing stories about how family dynamics change when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner becoming a caregiver or...

  • Video Conferencing Basics

    In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence in using its features in an online meeting. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • How to Use Anxiety to Thrive with Dr. David H. Rosmarin: A Virtual Author Talk

    Zoom Online

    Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? This enlightening online webinar will teach you how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author...

  • Android Mobile Device Basics

    This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the essential functions. It will support attendees in getting connected, identifying common apps, and building confidence in using their devices safely. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close...

  • Gather Community Potluck

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Before the film screening of "Just Getting By" at 7 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for a community potluck, at this potluck, you can informally discuss some of the themes of Kenneth Cadow's book Gather, which explores rural life, resilience, class differences, addiction, housing and food insecurity, a deep relationship to the land, and...

  • Just Getting By Film Screening

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Bess O'Brien's new documentary film, "Just Getting By," is a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity. Vermont has the second-highest rate of homeless people in the United States, right after California. One-third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. These are significant issues for...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang: A Virtual Author Talk

    Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead. Register for this virtual event at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse. Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing...

  • Vermont Reads: Gather Are We Keeping Our Promises

    Vermont law requires that our state budget address Vermonters’ right to health, housing, dignified work, education, food, social security, and a healthy environment. Although it's a work of fiction, Gather by Kenneth Cadow shows us that we often fail to keep these promises to each other. Join Stephanie Yu, Executive Director of Public Assets Institute,...

  • Family Concert with Stu Fuchs and Family

    Join our special guests, Stu Fuchs and ​Sarah Carlisle, for a family concert. Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! Stu Fuchs is an award-winning musician and teaching artist who empowers people of all backgrounds to express themselves through creative play. A “classically trained, improvisational freed multi-instrumentalist,” Stu blends mindfulness and music at...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • iOS Mobile Device Basics

    This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • LEGO Builders Club

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Summer Flicks: Mama Mia

    This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon's presentation is Mama Mia, the 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

    Zoom Online

    This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/77774/register Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Summer Unplugged – Bears!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    One of New England’s largest waddlers is the American black bear. Although often feared, these sizable mammals are intelligent, sneaky, and beautiful. How can we share our habitats safely with...

  • Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party with author Carrie Kruck

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Join Whiting Library for a summer filled with reading, creativity, and discovery! Our Summer Reading Challenge encourages kids simply to read every day—no...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Summer Unplugged – Raptors!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Raptors are amazing predators that soar, swoop, dive, and glide. Learn what makes raptors unique, the differences between some native raptor species, and why they are such important predators in...

  • Teen Community Service Club

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

    Zoom Online

    This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Summer Unplugged – Homebodies & Shell-ters

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Looking to make some home improvements? Check out how some of Vermont and New Hampshire’s builders craft their structures! From birds to bees, mollusks to reptiles, certain creatures are able...

  • Summer Flicks: Paddington in Peru

    PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through...

  • Teen Community Service Club

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open...

  • Read to a Dog

    Read aloud to Orla, a gentle therapy dog. This relaxed, judgment-free program is perfect for emerging and reluctant readers. Whiting Library is pleased to partner with Kathleen Karl, a trained...

  • The Colorful World of Butterflies!

    What are some ways we can conserve butterfly habitat? What does a good butterfly garden look like? When, how, and why do Monarch butterflies go to Mexico? Meet Jerry Schneider,...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Hour

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides...

  • Summer Flicks: Moana 2

    “Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana...

  • Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

    Zoom Online

    To register for this online event, visit https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore...

  • Teen Community Service Club

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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,...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Time is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides...

  • Summer Unplugged – Fuzzy, Flying, & Misunderstood: Bats!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Bats often get a bad rap even though they’re incredibly important, and special, animals. Several species of these night-flying fuzzy mammals call New England home. Come join us to dispel...

  • Summer Flicks: A Minecraft Movie

    Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To return home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on...

  • Teen Community Service Club

    Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides...

  • Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Sharpie-dyed Silk Scarves

    Unleash the artist within! Join us for crafting and fun. We will provide refreshments, craft materials, coloring books, and colored pencils; you bring the conversation. If you want, bring a...

  • Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 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...

  • Story Time

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

  • Summer Unplugged – Super Scat! Species & Their Feces

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    What’s for dinner? We learn a lot from the natural world by investigating the scat that animals leave behind! Get ready to digest information on identifying excrement from our local fauna, and participate in creating your own oatmeal-based “scat” for identification! Please note, this activity involves touching food items. The Nature Museum aims to engage...

  • On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

    Zoom Online

    You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025). Register for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming. The Mind Electric speaks to the stories we tell ourselves about our brains, and the stories...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides a calm, playful, and nonjudgmental space where young readers can practice their skills, build fluency, and enjoy the company of a four-legged listener. Reading to...

  • Summer Reading Ice Cream Party: Celebrate Summer Readers at the Youth Library!

    Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United States

    This event will honor the fantastic readers who took on the summer reading challenge! Everyone is invited, whether you read or not, and all summer readers will be recognized for their efforts and receive special awards. Let's give them a round of applause and fabulous recognition for their commitment to reading and the library! Join...

  • The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

    Zoom Online

    Register for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming. Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and...

  • Feeding the Family Without Losing Your Mind

    Say goodbye to mealtime battles and hello to realistic, nourishing meals the whole family will actually eat. In this class, you'll learn how to build balanced plates for kids and adults alike, creative ways to sneak in nutrient-dense foods, and strategies to reduce stress and guilt around food. Perfect for busy parents who want to...