Whiting Library

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 Kids: Pickleball Clinic
2023-09-23 10:30 - 12:00
Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If you’re interested in joining the next pickle ball clinic with Whiting Library, register to be notified at www.chestervt.gov/recreation/html.
The Whiting Library Games Group for Kids will be outside putting our paddle skills into play! Join the Whiting Youth Library and the Chester Recreation Department for a Pickleball Clinic for Beginners. Ages 7 and up. All equipment is provided. Wear court shoes and bring a water bottle. Participants must register in advance at chestervt.gov/recreation.html.
Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, is America’s fastest-growing sport.

Story Hour
2023-09-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-15 10:30, 2023-09-08 10:30, 2023-09-01 10:30
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.

Annual Sale on the Green Book Sale
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
The Whiting Library Trustees will be holding their annual Sale on the Green Book Sale for the Chester Fall Festival on September 16 and 17. Donations are accepted August 15- September 9 during library hours.

September Book Club
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:00
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 PM to discuss Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. If you would like to participate in the book club, please contact the library at info@whitinglibrary.org or call at 802-875-2277 to reserve your copy. Happy reading!

Introducing the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH
2023-09-09 11:00
Introducing the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH
The Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH (VNH) delivers home health and hospice care to citizens in over 100 towns across Vermont and New Hampshire. VNH serves the most vulnerable individuals – the frail, elderly and disabled, at-risk families, people with terminal illnesses, children with chronic medical needs and the uninsured and underinsured. The mission: we are dedicated to delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.
Join the VNH as we discuss all of the services we provide to the communities we serve. We will discuss our Home Health and Hospice programs, which are the most recognized services, but we will also talk about our Long Term Care services and our Maternal Child Health services. The VNH provides support for individuals from before a child has been born until the end of their life, and everything in between!

Fall Sports Sign Ups
2023-09-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-29 14:00 - 16:00
Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 2- 4PM and Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 3-4 PM. Come sign up and get ready for the Fall season!

Game Group
2023-09-05 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
2023-08-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-08-09 10:00 - 23:30, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:30
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups in Chester for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community.
Library books, 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 Carrie Roy King, Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Annual Sale on the Green Book Sale Donations
2023-08-15 - 2023-09-09
Got Books? The Whiting Library Trustees will be holding their annual Sale on the Green Book Sale for the Chester Fall Festival on September 16 and 17.
Starting August 15, drop off your donations at the Whiting Library during library hours until September 9. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
We are looking for books (preferably published after 2013) in clean, good condition. We are taking fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and more!

Library Closed
2023-08-12
The Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 for staff development and library software migration. The library is joining the Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries (VOKAL), a project of the Green Mountain Library Consortium dedicated to creating a shared catalog and Integrated Library System. We are excited to soon be offering this resource to our patrons!

August Book Club
2023-08-09 16:30 - 18:00
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 PM to discuss The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.

If you would like to participate in the book club, please contact the library at info@whitinglibrary.org or call at 802-875-2277 to reserve your copy. Happy reading!

The Nature Museum - Summer Unplugged
2023-08-09 14:00 - 15:00
Fairy Houses Building (NOTE: This program is 1 hour)
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.
Thanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to Whiting Library and the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2023.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, but 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 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.

The Nature Museum - Summer Unplugged
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:00
Lettuce Learn About Lagomorphs (Rabbits & Hares)
Hare ye, hare ye! Did you know that rabbits and hares are not rodents, but instead are classified as lagomorphs? Hop on over and discover how these fast furry hoppers live their lives all around us! Learn how lagomorphs camouflage, eat, stay hydrated, move and more through hands-on exploration! Conditions permitting, live lagomorphs might be present!
Thanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to Whiting Library and the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2023.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, but 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 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.
