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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)
Zoom OnlineThis 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...
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Story Hour
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Bears!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesOne 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...
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Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party with author Carrie Kruck
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesSign 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Story Hour
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Raptors!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesRaptors 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...
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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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)
Zoom OnlineThis 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...
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Story Hour
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Homebodies & Shell-ters
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLooking 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...
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Adult Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
If you want to participate in the book club, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Story Hour
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Thrive & Survive: A Guide for New England’s Predators & Prey
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesFrom silent flights to super senses and kooky camouflage, animals have evolved to survive in a competitive world. Using observation, hands-on examination of bio-facts (animal furs, feathers, bones, and more)...
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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...
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Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)
Zoom OnlineTo 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...
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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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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Drop-in Friday Crafternoon: Victoria Villasana Inspired Art
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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Fuzzy, Flying, & Misunderstood: Bats!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesBats 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...
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Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)
Zoom OnlineThis online event will be 45 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his...
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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...
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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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Last Day to Report Reading and Summer Reading Challenge Accomplishments
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesDear Summer Readers and Their Grown Ups, As I prepare for our exciting Summer Reading Awards Party on 8/2/25, I kindly ask all participants to turn in their summer reading...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesStory 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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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Summer Unplugged – Super Scat! Species & Their Feces
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhat’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...
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On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand
Zoom OnlineYou’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...
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Tales to Tails: Read to a Dog!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCome 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...
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Summer Reading Ice Cream Party: Celebrate Summer Readers at the Youth Library!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Zoom OnlineRegister 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,...
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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...
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Summer Unplugged – Fairy Houses!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCalling 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...
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Susan Schwake’s Art Lab: Japanese Paper Dyeing for all ages!
Discover hands-on, engaging art projects from Art Lab for Kids by Susan Schwake. Susan Schwake has written six books about creating art with children (and daring adults). She runs a...
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Sleep, Stress & That Second Cup: A Real Talk for Tired Parents
Still wired at bedtime but dragging all day? Relying on coffee to survive? This class explores the science behind your sleep cycles, stress response, and caffeine habits—especially for parents and...
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Closed for Staff Day
We're working to make sure our staff can serve you best... CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY on Friday, August 15
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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...
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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...
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Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
Zoom OnlineRegister for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming. Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes...
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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...
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How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Zoom OnlineRegister for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming. Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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Adult Book Discussion: Mr. and Mrs. Prince by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
The selection for today is Mr. and Mrs. Prince: How an Extraordinary Eighteenth-century Family Moved Out of slavery and into Legend by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina. If you want to participate...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Dragon Tales at the Whiting Library
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesJoin 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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LEGO Builders Club
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesBuild, 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...
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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,...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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Child of the Wild
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesCelebrate 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Program is Full: Slime-O-Palooza
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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,...
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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.
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Halloween Treats!
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesVisit the library for trick-or-treating, visit the face painting station and stay for drop-in crafts! Costumes encouraged!
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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LEGO Builders Club
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesSpace 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...
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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.
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLibrary 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...
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Teen Games Group
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesLooking 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...
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Story Time
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesThis 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...
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Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
Whiting Library 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, United StatesWhiting 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,...
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