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The Latest News from The Whiting Library

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Sign up for Emails!

With NextReads e-newsletters you can receive book suggestions on all your favorite topics. You will...
March 24, 2024
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Get our newest books, DVDs, and audiobooks

Whiting Library buys thousands of new books, movies, and CDs yearly. We proudly offer weekly...
March 24, 2024
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Whiting Library is excited to announce that the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)...
March 4, 2024
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WHITING LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

A $20,000 Grant Will Help Whiting Library Work with Residents with Disabilities on ways to...
March 4, 2024
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Whiting Library Holiday Hours

At the January 9, 2024, Whiting Library Board of Trustees meeting, the board adjusted the...
January 15, 2024
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Join our monthly book club!

Did you know? The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024,...
January 12, 2024
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Whiting Library Makes Some Programming Changes Starting in 2024

Whiting Library’s schedule of events is changing to serve you better! After listening to community...
December 30, 2023
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Adults, Kids, and Teens Are Invited to Join Our Winter Reading Program!

Start the new year by signing up for the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge! The theme,...
December 29, 2023
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January is National Hobby Month

Right now is the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby or...
December 29, 2023
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Winter Gifts: Solstice Stories for Adults and Families, Wednesday, December 20 at 4 p.m.

You’re never too young or too old to have someone read to you! So, we...
December 16, 2023
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New Weekly Games Group for Kids

Meet your friends at the library each Friday at 3 p.m.! We’ve got various games,...
December 9, 2023
+ Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting LIbrary

Everyone is invited to our Winter Reading Tea Party!

Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting Library! Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. Chester Whiting...
November 30, 2023
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Whiting Library Announces New Strategic Plan

Whiting Library has completed a new strategic plan which will guide the library for the...
November 27, 2023
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Give locally. Support Whiting Library for #GivingTuesday

Tax dollars alone cannot support all that our community needs. That's why we're inviting you...
November 26, 2023
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Vermont Library Association marks Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7

In 2023, Banned Books Week is no longer a warning about what might happen if...
September 27, 2023
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Exciting Games Galore at Whiting Library!

At Whiting Library in Chester, we’re not just about books; we’re the heart of the...
September 20, 2023
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Open Hours Adjusted

Whiting Library will be closing at 5:15pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 due to staff...
September 12, 2023
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Library is Closed on October 7, 2023

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, the Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, October...
September 12, 2023
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September Games Group: Pickleball Clinic is FULL!

Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If...
September 5, 2023
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September Celebrates Library Card Sign Up Month and Annual Book Sale

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Whiting Library joins the American...
August 26, 2023
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Pickleball Clinic for Beginners

The Whiting Library Wii Games Group for Kids will be outside putting our paddle skills...
August 18, 2023
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Summer Reading Rewards Give Away Time!

Congratulations to all Youth Summer 2023 Reading Challengers! Kids may come to the library to...
August 15, 2023
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Library Director Opening

The Whiting Library is seeking a new Library Director in Chester, Vermont Full Time  –...
August 15, 2023
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September Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 PM to...
August 9, 2023
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Chester Recreation Fall Sports Sign Ups

Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29,...
August 8, 2023
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Annual Book Drive

Got Books? Pay it forward and donate a book! The Whiting Library, 117 Main St....
August 5, 2023
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Library Closed Saturday, August 12

The Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 for staff development and...
August 4, 2023
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August Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 PM to...
July 12, 2023
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Support Your Local Library

As a resident of, or visitor to the towns of Chester and Andover, you are...
July 8, 2023
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Foraging Safely with Gaal Shepherd Crowl

Chester, VT- The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will host a Foraging Safely...
June 28, 2023
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Library Closed Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

The Whiting Library will be closed Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4th....
June 28, 2023
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Writers’ Group

Looking for a Writers’ Group? Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5PM,...
June 3, 2023
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Gentle Yoga @ the Library

Join us for an hour of gentle stretching, breath work, and meditation. This class is perfect...
May 31, 2023
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June Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm to discuss...
May 19, 2023
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Whiting Library joins the Palace Project App

Thanks to the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Whiting Library is pleased to introduce the...
May 12, 2023
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Stone Village Art Guild Spring Exhibit

A new community art exhibit presented by the Stone Village Art Guild is on display...
May 10, 2023
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New Museum Passes for 2023!

The Whiting Library is happy to share that we have two new Museum Passes for...
May 2, 2023
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May’s Penny University

Penny University is all about art of fashion and radio this May 12 and 19...
April 25, 2023
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April Student Art Exhibit

The Whiting Library is happy to have a student art exhibit for the month of...
March 31, 2023
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April and May’s Whiting Library Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club is reading a historical non-fiction book for the months of...
March 28, 2023
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April’s Penny University

April’s Penny University is sure to be fun and informational. On April 14, local poet...
March 28, 2023
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SoVerA Astronomy Seminar Series

Southern Vermont Astronomy (SoVerA) will be hosting a four-part mini-series on four consecutive Fridays at...
March 10, 2023
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Gaming Club

Are you interested in gaming? A new group of gamers is facilitating a gaming club...
March 8, 2023
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Whiting Library Community Survey

Please complete this survey and help us know how to best serve you, our community,...
March 7, 2023
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March Penny University

Penny University: A regular meeting of friendly discussion and debate This month’s special guest will...
March 1, 2023
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March Whiting Library Book Club

Please join us next week for our monthly book club. This month’s pick is Mrs....
March 1, 2023
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Spring Sports Sign Ups

Chester Recreation will have Spring Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library after school every Tuesday...
March 1, 2023
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THE WHITING LIBRARY AND GMUHS CELEBRATES NATIONAL YOUTH ART MONTH

Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! Celebrated each March, Youth Art...
March 1, 2023
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Big New Playgroup News!

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February 4, 2023
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The Whiting Library Introduces Penny University: A Community Coffee Hour

The Whiting Library is happy to introduce a community coffee and tea hour to help...
February 3, 2023
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February Whiting Library Book Club

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5pm in the Community Room...
February 1, 2023
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CELEBRATE LOVE AND KINDNESS @ THE WHITING LIBRARY THIS FEBRUARY

Chester, VT: February, 2023 – February is National Library Lovers Month and Whiting Library is...
January 25, 2023
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New Year! New You!

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December 30, 2022
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Holiday Week Adjusted Hours at the Library

The Whiting Library will have adjusted hours during the holiday week. We will be closed...
December 23, 2022
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Library is Closed 1pm to 2 pm for Staff Break

Due to the current short staffing at Whiting Library, the library will be closed for...
November 16, 2022
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Thanksgiving Week Adjusted Hours

Whiting Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 22nd and Friday, November 25th during the...
November 16, 2022
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New Books Thanks to an Awesome Grant!

Looking for something new to read this fall? Whiting Library has you covered!  Thanks to...
September 8, 2022
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Green Up Day Celebration!

On Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whiting Library will be...
April 19, 2022
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Drawing Class Series Starting in April!

Are you interesting in learning how to draw? Kathy Giurtino, of the Stone Village Art Guild...
April 6, 2022
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April 2022 New Books!

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March 23, 2022
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March 2022 New Books!

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March 1, 2022
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Stone Village Poetry Experience is Coming!

It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook. Or, better yet, start a poetry notebook....
February 22, 2022
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Zoom Presentation: Residential Solar Energy Roundtable

Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home?...
February 22, 2022
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February 2022 New Books

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February 9, 2022
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January 2022 New Books

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January 18, 2022
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We are going FINE FREE!!

Happy New Year from Whiting Library! Let’s all start 2022 with a clean slate- a...
January 4, 2022
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December 2021 New Books!

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December 14, 2021
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Local Food and Fuel Assistance Info Sessions at Whiting Library!

Senior Solutions and the Family Center launch “Chester Andover 100%” Campaign for Food & Fuel...
November 19, 2021
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November 2021 New Books!

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October 27, 2021
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October 2021 New Books!

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October 6, 2021
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September 2021 New Books!

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September 10, 2021
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Book Sale Coming Right Up!

Whiting Library’s Annual Book Sale will take place on the library lawn at 117 Main...
August 17, 2021
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We Now Have Chromebooks to Check Out!!

Whiting Library has three brand new Chromebooks ready to check out to library patrons! These...
July 6, 2021
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Adult/Teen 2021 Summer Reading Challenge

It’s time for the 2021 Adult/Teen Summer Reading Challenge! Let’s read and connect with the...
June 9, 2021
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Whiting Library Community Survey is Open!

We want your opinions! You can take the community survey by clicking right here! Whiting...
June 8, 2021
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May 2021 Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club holds our monthly discussions live on Zoom on the third...
April 21, 2021
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Green Up & Seed Down Day is May 1st!!

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whiting Library will be...
April 16, 2021
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April 2021 New Books!

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April 2, 2021
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Let’s Celebrate National Library Week!

Whiting Library celebrates National Library Week from April 4-10th, 2021! This important week highlights the...
March 26, 2021
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Library Giving Day 2021!

Whiting Library is celebrating Library Giving Day with a one-day online fundraising campaign on April...
March 20, 2021
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April 2021 Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club holds our monthly discussions live on Zoom on the third...
March 17, 2021