• Virtual Author Talks: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter With Special Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver

    PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/117440/register WATCH THE RECORDING HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the...

  • YA Games Group

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

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

  • Canceled: Story Time

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

    Unfortunately, story time is canceled this week due to an unexpected staff absence. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Story Time will return on Wednesday, April 1. 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...

  • LEGO Builders Club

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

    Build, play, and create at the library! At this event kids can design their own masterpiece, then display it in the Youth Room. Play isn’t just fun—it builds problem-solving, motor skills, and storytelling, all essential to literacy growth. Younger siblings can enjoy big blocks, and building books are on hand for inspiration. 📅 Wednesdays, March...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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. Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email [email protected], or...

  • Flight Path: Discover Our Feathered Neighbors

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

    Join us, Friday, March 27, 3-4PM at the Whiting Library for Flight Path, a fun and interactive program celebrating the resident and migratory birds that share our community. Through games and activities, participants will learn more about the fascinating avian neighbors that pass through or call our region home. Test your knowledge with a bird...

  • Books, Birds, and Baked Goods!

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

    Join Whiting Library’s open house to celebrate the reopening of the renovated downstairs on Saturday, March 28th from 11AM to 1PM. Shop in our book sale room, learn all about birds, munch on homemade treats, and get your library card while you’re at it! Visit the Book Sale Room for huge discounts and a brown...

  • Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-5) & Caregivers

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

    Unfortunately, Playgroup will be canceled this week due to an unexpected staff absence. Thank you for your understanding during this time. Playgroup Update 💛 Our Tuesday Playgroup has grown, and...

  • YA Games Group

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

    Looking for some after-school fun? Join Whiting Library’s Teen Games Group—a place to relax, laugh, and play all kinds of games with friends! We’ll mix it up each week with...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with about 10-15 minutes of songs, poems and stories, followed by free play and art activities designed to support early learning. Story Time is essential for...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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. Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email [email protected], or...

  • Virtual Author Talks: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

    PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/145583/register  WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive   Join us online April 2nd at 2 PM for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Sally Ride became a household name as...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here.  Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • YA Games Group

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

    Looking for some after-school fun? Join Whiting Library’s Teen Games Group—a place to relax, laugh, and play all kinds of games with friends! We’ll mix it up each week with...

  • Little Sprouts Garden Day

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

    Springfield Area Parent Child Center Family Engagement Specialist Krista Wilson and Family Support Worker Robbie Wierzbicki invite children and families to dig in and grow some fun with us at...

  • Celebrate National Unicorn Day!

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

    Join Carrie for a magical hour filled with stories and creativity as we celebrate the legendary unicorn! We’ll read enchanting books and create unicorn-inspired art while learning about the history...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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. Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email [email protected], or...

  • Vermont Women and the Civil War

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Saturday, April 11th from 2-3:30 PM for a presentation by Vermonter Howard Coffin on the exceptional women of Vermont who kept the...

  • YA Games Group

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

    Young Adult Games Group Update After several years of fun and connection, Whiting Library’s YA Games Group will be wrapping up as we make space for some exciting new teen...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library, Reserve Your Spot Here Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Story Time

    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...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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. Call to schedule at (802) 875-2277, email [email protected], or...

  • Virtual Author Talks: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

    REGISTER TO ATTEND LIVE EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/148079/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive   Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds on April 30th at 7 PM as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here.  Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • The Light Pirate: A Facilitated Book Discussion

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

    Please join us at Whiting Library on May 7th from 6 - 7 PM for a fascinating discussion on the Vermont Reads 2025 book The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton, led by facilitator Eric Bye. The Light Pirate follows Wanda, born into a rapidly changing world of rising sea levels and devastating weather. As she...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees May Meeting

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

    Monthly meeting of the library's Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont's Open Meeting Law.   See this page for more information. To...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Origami Ninja Stars🥷✨

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

    Get ready to fold, flip, and create! Join us for an exciting origami program where kids will learn how to make their very own ninja star (shuriken) using just one...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Memorial Day Book Sale

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

    Love Books? Love Sales? Whiting Library is putting on a special sale for the Chester Town Wide Yard Sale. So come on down on the 23rd and shop till you...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. The number of  participants will be limited in order to provide a higher quality of experience.  Play, Connect, and Learn: A Family...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • LEGO Builders Club

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

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

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England

    Chester Town Hall 556 Elm St, Chester, VT, United States

    Please join us at Chester Town Hall on Thursday, May 28th from 7-8:30 PM as we welcome presenter Stephen Long. His talk will focus on the historic hurricane of 1938...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Decorate Your Ride! Bike Art Workshop

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

    Get ready for the Decorated Bike Ride at the Alumni Day Parade with a one-of-a-kind bike decorating party at Whiting Library! In this hands-on workshop, kids will transform everyday materials...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

    Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

    REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161311/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive   Join us on June 3rd at 2 PM online for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! A Dolly Parton crop...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Delayed Opening on June 5th for Staff Development

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

    Whiting Library will open at noon on Friday, June 5th for staff development. We will have delayed openings once a month on the first Fridays as staff teach each other...

  • Canceled: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Today's playgroup is canceled due to staff absence. Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so...

  • YA Book Club

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

    The Page Turners: Young Adult (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...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Book Club

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

    Whiting Library's Book Club will be meeting to discuss Summer by Edith Wharton. If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at [email protected] or call 802-875-2277...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

    Online at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

    REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/161929/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive   Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! On June 11th at 7 PM Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees June Meeting

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

    Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.   See this page for more information. To join the...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Juneteenth | Whiting Library Closed

    The Whiting Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19,...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

    REGISTER FOR LIVE EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/164401/register WATCH RECORDING AFTER EVENT HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive   Join us on June 23rd at 2 PM as we chat online with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats with The Nature Museum

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

    Learning Right Meow: Wild Cats Vermont and New Hampshire are home to two distinct species of wild cats: bobcats and lynx! Have you been lucky enough to spot either of these...

  • Drop-In Tech Help

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

    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...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing, and...

  • Find Your Art: Drawing & Journaling for Youth

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

    Join student artist Caro for a relaxed, creative drawing session designed to help kids explore art in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Through simple prompts and journaling-style exercises, participants will be...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • No Teeth, No Problem! with The Nature Museum

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

    No Teeth, No Problem! From sharp beaks to flat bills, birds use their jaws to eat, communicate, build, and so much more! Join us in exploring how some of our...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Tales to Tails: Read to a Therapy Dog! 🐶

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

    Come read to a furry friend! 🐶 Kids are invited to boost their reading confidence by reading aloud to a gentle, trained therapy dog named Orla. Our Tales to Tails program provides...

  • Find Your Art: Drawing & Journaling for Youth

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

    Join student artist Caro for a relaxed, creative drawing session designed to help kids explore art in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Through simple prompts and journaling-style exercises, participants will be...

  • Story Time

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

    This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers. You're encouraged to arrive between 10:00–10:15 AM to give little ones time to get settled. We'll begin with...

  • Who is Swimming in the Water? with The Nature Museum

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

    Who is Swimming in the Water? What’s going on beneath the ripples? Can swimmers move from one home to another? What’s a macroinvertebrate? There’s more in our rivers, streams, and...

  • CANCELED: Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

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

    Playgroup is canceled today due to staff absense. See you next time! Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly...

  • YA Book Club

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

    The Page Turners: Young Adult (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...

  • CANCELED: Story Time

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

    Due to staff absence, this story time will not be in session this week. See you next week! This weekly program is geared toward children ages 0–5 and their caregivers....

  • Magnificent Migration with The Nature Museum

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

    Magnificent Migration Many critters, whether living underwater, on land, or flying in the sky, migrate. This includes wildlife that call New England, and our backyards, home! We’re going to look...

  • Playgroup for Littles (0-3) & Caregivers

    Playgroup Update at Whiting Library. Reserve your spot here. Our Tuesday Morning Playgroup has grown into something truly special, and I’m so grateful to see so many families connecting, playing,...

  • Whiting Library Board of Trustees July Meeting

    Monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees. All meetings are recorded and available publicly in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.   See this page for more information. To join the...

  • Story Time

    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...