• 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...

  • 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 novel in verse, Odder.  Everyone wants to meet Odder, the Queen of Play. Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater...

  • 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...

  • 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 these two hundred pound omnivores? Come activate your inner bear as we learn about the life of black bears, explore black bear biofacts, snuggle up...

  • 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 sign-up, timers, or reading logs required. Just stop by the Youth Room, pick up a summer reading challenge sheet (or not!), and take part in...

  • 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 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...

  • 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 their environments. Immerse your senses in calls, feathers, and fun as we study where and how raptors thrive and survive. We may just even see...

  • 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 to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

  • 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...

  • 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 friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival! From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has...

  • 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...

  • 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 to keep safe in hand-made (or rather, paw- and claw-made) accommodations. Be prepared to learn paws-on as we explore which creatures create a harder exterior!...

  • 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 the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru. Starring Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman. Columbia Pictures, 2024, Rated...

  • 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 to students aged 13+, the Community Service Club's mission is to promote and grow library services for teens and others by: Planning and running teen...

  • 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 therapy dog handler, experienced educator, and classroom teacher, for this spectacular 2025 Summer Reading event. Wednesdays and Fridays, July 2-August 2 11:30 a.m. to 12:30...

  • Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Paint Like Alma Woodsey Thomas

    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 craft you are working on or try something new! The featured activity this week is painting. Learn a simple painting technique along with a bit...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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 – 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Summer Unplugged – Fairy Houses!

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

    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...

  • Closed for Staff Day

    We're working to make sure our staff can serve you best... CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY on Friday, August 15

  • Strong, Soft & Wise: Holistic Health for the Aging Body

    Aging doesn’t have to mean decline—it can mean deeper connection to your body. This class dives into how nutritional needs shift with age, how to support hormones, bones, metabolism, and mindset in...

  • Summer Flicks: Tea for Two

    This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon's presentation is Tea for Two. An aspiring actress takes a bet that...

  • Canceled Fat without a Gallbladder: How to Digest & Thrive – CANCELED

    Gallbladder removal doesn't mean you can't enjoy—or need—healthy fats. In this class, we’ll break down how digestion works post-cholecystectomy, what symptoms might be signs of poor fat absorption, and what...

  • Story Time

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

  • 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 Time

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

  • 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...

  • Dragon Tales at the Whiting Library

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

    Join us for an enchanting, dragon-filled library adventure! Carrie King, Youth Librarian, will be reading 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli along with other fiery dragon tales sure to spark...

  • 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 Time

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

  • LEGO Builders Club

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

    Build, play, and create at the library! At this event kids can design their own masterpiece, then display it in the Youth Room. Play isn’t just fun—it builds problem-solving, motor...

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

    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 Time

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

  • Child of the Wild

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

    Celebrate Nature, Art, and Language with Local Author Jonathan Otto at Whiting Library The Whiting Library is excited to welcome local author and illustrator Jonathan Otto for a special family...

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

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

  • 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 Time

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

  • Program is Full: Slime-O-Palooza

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

    This program is full. Thank you so much for registering! We can’t take drop-ins this time, but we hope to see you at another program soon. Get ready to squish,...

  • Adult Book Discussion

    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.

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

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

  • 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 Time

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

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

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

  • 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 Time

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with...

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

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN =...

  • 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 Time

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN =...

  • Halloween Treats!

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

    Visit the library for trick-or-treating, visit the face painting station and stay for drop-in crafts! Costumes encouraged!

  • 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

    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...

  • Story Time

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN =...

  • LEGO Builders Club

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

    Space is Limited! The Community Room is closed due to construction. Please join the group on the main floor in the Junior Fiction Room. Join us for an hour of hands-on building fun on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 3–4 PM; RSVP at 802-875-2277! And don’t forget—you don’t have to wait for program days to build....

  • Adult Book Discussion

    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.

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

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

    Library Update The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN =...

  • Teen Games Group

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

    Looking for some after-school fun? Join Whiting Library’s Teen Games Group—a place to relax, laugh, and play all kinds of games with friends! We’ll mix it up each week with everything from strategy and card games to cooperative board games, party favorites, and even the occasional tabletop role-playing adventure. Whether you’re into Magic the Gathering,...

  • Story Time

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

  • 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...