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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood\, Music\, and Art with Lucky Diaz
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author\n  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ENGLISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/197847/register \nREGISTER HERE FOR SPANISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/198528/register \n  \nOn September 24th grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join online for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book\, Paletero Man. \nWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! \nFollow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him\, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. \nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner. \nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives! \n  \nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date. The English language event is at 7pm and the Spanish language event is at 8pm. Each event is 30 minutes. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,\nacclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time\nEmmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history\nas the first North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges\nmusic and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life\nof Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. \nAs an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books\nhave received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews\, School Library Journal\, Publishers\nWeekly\, and Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across\nevery major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and\naudiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting\ncontribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice\nGold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family audiences.\nHis latest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish\nedition arriving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms\nacross the country. \nDiaz’s work has been featured and praised by NPR\, Billboard\, The New York Times\,\nand People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection of\nculture\, music\, and literature. \nThrough his books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam\nBand\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only\ncontributing to the field\, he is helping define it. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-where-the-paletero-man-goes-a-journey-of-neighborhood-music-and-art-with-lucky-diaz/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Families,Virtual Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000
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CREATED:20260711T153017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T153017Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to answer questions\, teach skills\, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you. \nCall to schedule at (802) 875-2277\, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org\, or just come by the library!
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/drop-in-tech-help-30/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260821T141339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T141339Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Whiting Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members of the newly established Friends of the Whiting Library are scheduled to convene for official meetings at 6pm on the fourth Wednesdays of each month. Meetings are also held in the Community Room and on Zoom. If you’d like to join the Friends group\, please reach out to director Kale Burr at director@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-whiting-library-meeting/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260529T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T160645Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:This weekly program is geared toward children ages 3–5 and their caregivers\, but younger children and their caregivers are always welcome to join us! \nArrive between 10:00–10:10 AM to get settled and ready to begin. At 10:10\, we’ll gather for about 15–20 minutes of songs\, movement\, poems\, and stories that encourage early literacy\, language development\, imagination\, and social-emotional growth. \nAfter Story Time\, children and caregivers are invited to stay for free play and art activities designed to support early learning and connection. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM. \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may head outside to the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To register\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/story-time-70/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T163313Z
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SUMMARY:Find Your Art: Youth Drawing & Journaling Guild
DESCRIPTION:Calling all youth artists\, illustrators\, doodlers\, manga fans\, comic creators\, and creative thinkers! Continue your artistic journey with a relaxed\, supportive space designed for self-expression and creative exploration. \nInspired by the summer drawing workshops with Caro\, this ongoing program invites youth to explore drawing through creative prompts\, visual journaling\, comic and character design\, still art\, manga-inspired illustration\, and self-directed artistic practice. Whether you love sketching detailed worlds\, creating characters\, or simply drawing to relax and reflect\, this is a space to focus on your art and develop your creative voice. \nDrawing journals\, pencil and eraser will be provided. No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and imagination. \nMeets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 3-4PM. \nFor questions or registration\, contact:\nCarrie King\, Youth Librarian\n📧 youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/12746/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171843Z
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SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. \nReserve your spot!\nOur Tuesday morning playgroup is designed especially for our littlest library users—children ages 0–3 and their caregivers. Come play\, connect\, explore\, and build early literacy skills together! \nTo create a calm\, safe\, and engaging environment for our youngest children\, we will continue these guidelines: \n\n6 adults and their children maximum per session\nAdvance registration is required\nDrop-ins are welcome only if space allows\nPriority is given to families with children ages 3 and under\nFamilies with older children are welcome when space allows\n\nWe’re intentionally curating our playgroup environment to give little ones plenty of room to play\, explore\, socialize\, and discover. \nQuestions? Contact Carrie King\, Youth Services Librarian\, at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or 802-875-2277. \nWe look forward to playing with you! 💛
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-3-caregivers-6/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
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CREATED:20260711T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T152919Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to answer questions\, teach skills\, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you. \nCall to schedule at (802) 875-2277\, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org\, or just come by the library!
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/drop-in-tech-help-29/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260529T153128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T161828Z
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SUMMARY:Dino Book Club: Kids Make Things
DESCRIPTION:Dino Book Club \n🦖 Unearth a Story: Kids’ Book\, Fun & Games Club \nThe dinosaurs have gone home with their reading buddies\, and the fun continues! After local kids adopted dinosaurs during our summer reading challenge\, we’re keeping the Unearth a Story spirit alive all year long. \nJoin us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:00–4:00 PM for a kids’ book\, fun & games club where books are just the beginning! We’ll explore stories through art\, creativity\, games\, hands-on activities\, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. \nEach month will bring a different adventure—sometimes we’ll dig into a great book\, sometimes we’ll create\, sometimes we’ll play\, and sometimes we’ll do all three! \nCome unearth a story\, make something\, play something\, and have some fun at the library. You never know where our next adventure will take us! 🦕📚🎨🎲 \nWhen: 3rd Wednesday of each month\, 3:00–4:00 PM\nWhere: Whiting Library\nAges: School-age kids \nFor more information contact Carrie King\, youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/fun-games-club-kids-make-things/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T160507Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:This weekly program is geared toward children ages 3–5 and their caregivers\, but younger children and their caregivers are always welcome to join us! \nArrive between 10:00–10:10 AM to get settled and ready to begin. At 10:10\, we’ll gather for about 15–20 minutes of songs\, movement\, poems\, and stories that encourage early literacy\, language development\, imagination\, and social-emotional growth. \nAfter Story Time\, children and caregivers are invited to stay for free play and art activities designed to support early learning and connection. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM. \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may head outside to the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To register\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/story-time-69/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260602T153514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T153746Z
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SUMMARY:Whiting Library Board of Trustees September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law. \n  \nSee this page for more information. To join the meeting via Zoom\, use the following information: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88950242700?pwd=cHIwLzlPN3V5R2w5TWZnSDU1Wmxsdz09\nMeeting ID: 889 5024 2700\nPasscode: 963306
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/september-board-of-trustees-meeting/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board of Trustees Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260707T220519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T220519Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Art of Fighting: Building Better\, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling Author\, Master Facilitator\, and Acclaimed Strategic Advisor\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/195804/register \n  \nJoin online on September 15th at 4pm for a paradigm-shifting\, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book\, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict. \nIn The Art of Fighting\, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed\, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish. \nAs she did in the now-classic The Art of Gathering\, Parker draws on her far-reaching experience as a conflict facilitator\, her own detailed research\, and real-world examples to lay out the ways that people can identify disputes\, determine how to address them\, and what to do if they are insurmountable. Whether people disagree in the boardroom or the locker room\, on a playground or in church\, online or in person\, conflict is a part of life\, and understanding healthy conflict and how to harness its power is more important than ever. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that. \nRegister today to learn how to turn everyday arguments into profound moments of connection and trust! \n  \nAbout the Author: \nPriya Parker is an internationally recognized expert on creating purposeful gatherings and reimagining how we come together in our communities and our workplaces. She is a conflict facilitator\, strategic advisor\, speaker\, and author of the acclaimed book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and the host of The Art of Gathering Digital Course. Whether addressing CEOs\, non-profit leaders\, students or community organizers\, Parker captivates audiences with her unique blend of storytelling\, research-backed insights\, and practical strategies. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-the-art-of-fighting-building-better-stronger-relationships-with-priya-parker/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Virtual Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T113000
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CREATED:20260624T164934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171803Z
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SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. \nReserve your spot!\nOur Tuesday morning playgroup is designed especially for our littlest library users—children ages 0–3 and their caregivers. Come play\, connect\, explore\, and build early literacy skills together! \nTo create a calm\, safe\, and engaging environment for our youngest children\, we will continue these guidelines: \n\n6 adults and their children maximum per session\nAdvance registration is required\nDrop-ins are welcome only if space allows\nPriority is given to families with children ages 3 and under\nFamilies with older children are welcome when space allows\n\nWe’re intentionally curating our playgroup environment to give little ones plenty of room to play\, explore\, socialize\, and discover. \nQuestions? Contact Carrie King\, Youth Services Librarian\, at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or 802-875-2277. \nWe look forward to playing with you! 💛
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-3-caregivers-9/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260821T143135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T143135Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Drop-In Social
DESCRIPTION:This is an informal gathering of the Friends of the Whiting Library meant to give time to socialize\, brainstorm\, and work together between monthly meetings. These sessions are held on the second Wednesdays of each month in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room\, currently in person only. If you’d like to join the Friends group\, please reach out to director Kale Burr at director@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-library-drop-in-social/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 556 Elm St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of the Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260529T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T160322Z
UID:12787-1788948000-1788949800@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:This weekly program is geared toward children ages 3–5 and their caregivers\, but younger children and their caregivers are always welcome to join us! \nArrive between 10:00–10:10 AM to get settled and ready to begin. At 10:10\, we’ll gather for about 15–20 minutes of songs\, movement\, poems\, and stories that encourage early literacy\, language development\, imagination\, and social-emotional growth. \nAfter Story Time\, children and caregivers are invited to stay for free play and art activities designed to support early learning and connection. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM. \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may head outside to the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To register\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/story-time-68/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260707T215710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T215710Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus
DESCRIPTION:2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/194442/register \n  \nPrepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join online on September 8th at 7pm for a talk with master storyteller Daniel Kraus\, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction\, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel\, The Sixth Nik. \nDeep into space\, far past the triworld outposts\, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet\, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew. Sisilla\, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as “niks\,” has boarded to investigate the enigma of Fém—a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone rogue. \nThe mysterious crew includes a faceless assassin\, a beautiful engineer jigsawed by plastic surgery\, a peyote-addicted medic\, and—most lethal of all—a rugged\, NonModded captain with a score to settle with Sisilla. Other dangers abound. A hacked robot begins to believe Sisilla is its daughter. The Sickness itself is mutating\, possibly even pregnant. And the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined. To survive\, Sisilla will need to forsake her predetermined fate and embrace the unknown. \nRegister now to gain exclusive insight from one of the most visionary voices in modern fiction. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nDaniel Kraus is a Pulitzer Prize-winning\, New York Times bestselling writer of novels\, TV\, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner\, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025\, and a national bestseller. His novel Whalefall received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review\, won the Alex Award\, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist\, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR\, the New York Times\, Amazon\, Chicago Tribune\, and more. \nWith Guillermo del Toro\, he co-authored The Shape of Water\, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro\, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters\, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He co-wrote The Living Dead and Pay the Piper with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won the Bram Stoker Award\, Scribe Award\, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler)\, and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections\, and more. \nKraus’s work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his partner in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-writing-the-nightmare-a-ship-called-sickness-and-one-unforgettable-space-crew-with-daniel-kraus/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Virtual Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T142837Z
UID:13249-1788879600-1788883200@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:YA Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Page Turners: YA Book Club at Whiting LibraryLooking for a relaxed\, welcoming space to talk books\, share ideas\, and connect with other teens? Join The Page Turners\, Whiting Library’s new YA Book Club! \nThis low-pressure\, monthly group is perfect for teens ages 12–18. There’s no stress to finish the book\, just come as you are and enjoy good conversation and fun activities. Together\, we’ll explore a variety of young adult books and help choose what we read next. Every page turn leads to endless adventures! Come hang out and be part of the YA #booktok. \nWhether you’re a big reader or just getting into books\, this is a space to unwind\, be yourself\, and discover stories that keep you turning the page. \n🎯 For ages 12 – 18📅 Monthly on the second Tuesday at 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM \nNew members always welcome!
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/ya-book-club-3/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260624T164628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171657Z
UID:12948-1788861600-1788867000@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. \nReserve your spot!\nOur Tuesday morning playgroup is designed especially for our littlest library users—children ages 0–3 and their caregivers. Come play\, connect\, explore\, and build early literacy skills together! \nTo create a calm\, safe\, and engaging environment for our youngest children\, we will continue these guidelines: \n\n6 adults and their children maximum per session\nAdvance registration is required\nDrop-ins are welcome only if space allows\nPriority is given to families with children ages 3 and under\nFamilies with older children are welcome when space allows\n\nWe’re intentionally curating our playgroup environment to give little ones plenty of room to play\, explore\, socialize\, and discover. \nQuestions? Contact Carrie King\, Youth Services Librarian\, at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or 802-875-2277. \nWe look forward to playing with you! 💛
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-3-caregivers-8/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T200803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T200803Z
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers for an inclusive and informal writing group. Show up\, sit down\, and get words on the page — no critiques\, no sharing your work\, no pressure. Just focused time to work on writing surrounded by other writers. Come early or stay late to chat\, connect\, and build a writing community. \nSessions are held weekly on Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room at the Library. Feel free to bring a laptop\, a notebook\, or nothing at all! Extra pencils\, pens\, and paper will be supplied.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/shut-up-write-6/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Shut Up & Write!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T143000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T194457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T231857Z
UID:13171-1788526800-1788532200@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted a book club with no assigned reading? Whiting Library is now hosting a local chapter of Silent Book Club where the reading is BYOB (Bring/Borrow Your Own Book). This is a no pressure\, no requirements kind of club meant to unite book lovers of all types. Sessions are held in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room and are drop-in\, meaning show up when you want and leave when you want. \n  \n 
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/silent-book-club-16/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Silent Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260711T152758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T152758Z
UID:13098-1788444000-1788447600@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to answer questions\, teach skills\, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you. \nCall to schedule at (802) 875-2277\, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org\, or just come by the library!
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/drop-in-tech-help-28/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260529T203536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T160409Z
UID:12785-1788343200-1788345000@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Story Time
DESCRIPTION:This weekly program is geared toward children ages 3–5 and their caregivers\, but younger children and their caregivers are always welcome to join us! \nArrive between 10:00–10:10 AM to get settled and ready to begin. At 10:10\, we’ll gather for about 15–20 minutes of songs\, movement\, poems\, and stories that encourage early literacy\, language development\, imagination\, and social-emotional growth. \nAfter Story Time\, children and caregivers are invited to stay for free play and art activities designed to support early learning and connection. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM. \nLook for us in the Community Room downstairs\, or\, if the weather is nice\, we may head outside to the backyard. \nPreregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To register\, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/story-time-67/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T173000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T232009Z
UID:13169-1788278400-1788283800@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted a book club with no assigned reading? Whiting Library is now hosting a local chapter of Silent Book Club where the reading is BYOB (Bring/Borrow Your Own Book). This is a no pressure\, no requirements kind of club meant to unite book lovers of all types. Sessions are held in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room and are drop-in\, meaning show up when you want and leave when you want.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/silent-book-club-15/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Silent Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260707T214957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T214957Z
UID:13038-1788271200-1788274800@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787 \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/195123/register \n  \nJoin online on September 1st at 2pm for a talk with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work\, The Democracy We Must Keep\, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy\, and can we remain true to their vision for America? \nTwo hundred fifty years ago\, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies\, but on ideas where the people ruled. \nIn The Democracy We Must Keep\, historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States—from Patrick Henry’s thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people\, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution. \nThrough the words of seven visionary founders—Washington\, Jefferson\, Madison\, Hamilton\, Gouverneur Morris\, and others—Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape. \nThese men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together\, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy: \n\nPower must be limited.\nLeaders must answer to the people.\nIndividual rights must be protected by law.\n\nAs the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary\, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them. \nRegister today to gain a deeper understanding of how American democracy started\, why it still matters\, and the active role each generation must play to uphold it. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nDavid O. Stewart has published eleven award-winning and best-selling books of history and historical novels. In 2023\, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books. His most recent fictional series\, the Overstreet Saga\, is inspired by family stories his mother told. He lives in Maryland with the light of his life\, Nancy Floreen; they have three children and six grandchildren. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-the-democracy-we-must-keep-why-the-ideas-that-built-america-still-matter-with-david-o-stewart/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Virtual Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260624T162103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T171604Z
UID:12940-1788256800-1788262200@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Playgroup at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. \nReserve your spot!\nOur Tuesday morning playgroup is designed especially for our littlest library users—children ages 0–3 and their caregivers. Come play\, connect\, explore\, and build early literacy skills together! \nTo create a calm\, safe\, and engaging environment for our youngest children\, we will continue these guidelines: \n\n6 adults and their children maximum per session\nAdvance registration is required\nDrop-ins are welcome only if space allows\nPriority is given to families with children ages 3 and under\nFamilies with older children are welcome when space allows\n\nWe’re intentionally curating our playgroup environment to give little ones plenty of room to play\, explore\, socialize\, and discover. \nQuestions? Contact Carrie King\, Youth Services Librarian\, at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or 802-875-2277. \nWe look forward to playing with you! 💛
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/playgroup-for-littles-0-3-caregivers-4/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T200644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T200644Z
UID:13186-1787931000-1787936400@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write!
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow writers for an inclusive and informal writing group. Show up\, sit down\, and get words on the page — no critiques\, no sharing your work\, no pressure. Just focused time to work on writing surrounded by other writers. Come early or stay late to chat\, connect\, and build a writing community. \nSessions are held weekly on Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room at the Library. Feel free to bring a laptop\, a notebook\, or nothing at all! Extra pencils\, pens\, and paper will be supplied.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/shut-up-write-5/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Shut Up & Write!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T143000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T194145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T232026Z
UID:13167-1787922000-1787927400@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted a book club with no assigned reading? Whiting Library is now hosting a local chapter of Silent Book Club where the reading is BYOB (Bring/Borrow Your Own Book). This is a no pressure\, no requirements kind of club meant to unite book lovers of all types. Sessions are held in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room and are drop-in\, meaning show up when you want and leave when you want.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/silent-book-club-14/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Silent Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260711T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T152602Z
UID:13096-1787839200-1787842800@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Have you run into a technology issue you just can’t figure out? Would you like some help? Every Thursday from 2-3 our “techie” librarian Kale sits down with folks to answer questions\, teach skills\, and talk through your pesky computer and mobile device problems with you. \nCall to schedule at (802) 875-2277\, email assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org\, or just come by the library!
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/drop-in-tech-help-27/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260528T190142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T190142Z
UID:12721-1787839200-1787842800@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/186941/register \nWATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \n  \nJoin us online for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery\, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. \nHigh in the Swiss Alps\, accessible only by a single\, winding railway\, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes\, it draws guests from far and wide. \nThe notorious actress.  \nThe high-flying politician.  \nThe society wife.  \nThe reckless friend.  \nThe shrewd doctor. \nBut not everyone is here for a winter holiday. Beneath the champagne and furs\, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite\, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple. When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape\, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive\, but who’s next… \n  \nAbout the Author: \nLucy Foley is a No.1 Sunday Times\, Irish Times and New York Times bestselling author. More than 10 million copies of her books are in print worldwide\, and several are currently being adapted for the screen. She is a Waterstones Thriller of the Month author\, a three-time nominee at the British Book Awards\, and The Guest List was a Reese’s Book Club selection and winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Mystery Thriller. As a life-long Agatha Christie fan\, Lucy has drawn immeasurable inspiration from the Queen of Crime. She was one of 12 writers to contribute to Marple\, a collection of short stories featuring the beloved detective. And in Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel\, she was inspired to transport Miss Marple – her favorite Christie creation – to the glamorous post-war setting of the Swiss Alps\, in a mystery that feels gloriously escapist yet utterly relevant to our times.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-high-altitudes-and-high-stakes-a-miss-marple-mystery-with-lucy-foley/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Virtual Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260721T193442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T232043Z
UID:13164-1787673600-1787679000@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted a book club with no assigned reading? Whiting Library is now hosting a local chapter of Silent Book Club where the reading is BYOB (Bring/Borrow Your Own Book). This is a no pressure\, no requirements kind of club meant to unite book lovers of all types. Sessions are held in the Suzy Forlie Reading Room and are drop-in\, meaning show up when you want and leave when you want.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/silent-book-club-13/
LOCATION:Whiting Library\, 117 Main St.\, CHESTER\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Silent Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Whiting Library":MAILTO:whitinglibrary1@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T043521
CREATED:20260528T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T190618Z
UID:12724-1787666400-1787670000@whitinglibrary.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: When Trees Testify: Reclaiming America's Black Botanical Legacy with Beronda Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/186279/register \nWATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \n  \nJoin us online for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.  \nThe histories of trees in America are also the histories of Black Americans. Pecan trees were domesticated by an enslaved African named Antoine; sycamore trees were both havens and signposts for people trying to escape enslavement; poplar trees are historically associated with lynching; and willow bark has offered the gift of medicine. These trees\, and others\, testify not only to the complexity of the Black American narrative but also to a heritage of Black botanical expertise that\, like Native American traditions\, predates the United States entirely. \nIn When Trees Testify\, award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees\, as well as the cotton shrub\, are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows\, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants. \nCombining the wisdom of science and history with stories from her own path to botany\, Montgomery talks to majestic trees\, and in this unique and compelling narrative\, they answer. \nRegister today for this insightful discussion about Black history and botanical mastery. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nBeronda L. Montgomery\, PhD\, is a writer\, researcher\, and scholar who pursues a common theme of understanding how individuals perceive\, respond to\, and are impacted by the environments in which they exist. Her primary laboratory-based research has been focused on the responses of photosynthetic organisms (i.e.\, plants and cyanobacteria) to external light cues. Additionally\, Beronda pursues this theme in the context of effective mentoring and leadership of individuals\, and the role of innovative leaders in supporting success. \nBeronda is author of two books When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History\, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy (2026\, Henry Holt and Co.) and Lessons From Plants (2021\, Harvard University Press).
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-when-trees-testify-reclaiming-americas-black-botanical-legacy-with-beronda-montgomery/
LOCATION:Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary
CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Discussion,Virtual Author Talk
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