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...
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!...
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.
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...
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 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...
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...
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, aka The Butterfly Guy, and learn interesting butterfly characteristics (did you know that butterflies taste with their feet?) and more. Jerry brings displays of butterflies...
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 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...
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...
From 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) and other engaging activities, participants will enjoy learning about the incredible physical and behavioral adaptations that animals use to thrive in their habitats! The Nature...
“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 must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Starring Auli'i Cravalho, Hualālai...
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 the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth. Legend is a dystopian novel where two unlikely characters,...
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...
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...
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! This week's featured activity is altering photos by blending photography and fiber arts! Explore the techniques...
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 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...
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...
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 bat myths and learn more about these misunderstood winged wonders. Explore bat biofacts, stick around for a bat story, and join the hunt in a...
This 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 struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for...
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 a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Jack Black, Emma Myers, Jason Momoa, Jennifer Coolidge, Danielle Brooks Warner Bros.. 2025, 101 minutes, Rated PG
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...
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...
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 involves dying scarves.
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...
Dear 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 challenge accomplishments and the final tally of hours they have read by July 30th. This will help us ensure that everyone’s hard work is recognized...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We're working to make sure our staff can serve you best... CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY on Friday, August 15
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...
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...
Register 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...
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...
Register 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Visit the library for trick-or-treating, visit the face painting station and stay for drop-in crafts! Costumes encouraged!
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and...
Drop in for crafts and treats. Need more space to create holiday cards, wrap gifts, or want some privacy away from prying eyes? Wrap your gifts at the library! You...
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,...
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...
This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and...
Unleash your creativity with colorful crayon and tempora paint! All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination! This event is best suited for school-aged kids. Space is limited! Please...
If you'd like to participate in the book club, you can contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Drop in for crafts and treats. Need more space to create holiday cards, wrap gifts, or want some privacy away from prying eyes? Wrap your gifts at the library! You...
Adults and families are invited to Whiting Library's Winter Reading Tea Party! Enjoy various teas, coffees, cocoa, and cookies while creating simple winter and Victorian crafts. You can get a...
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,...
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...