Story Hour with Carrie
2023-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | VT
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour is approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or by emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Penny University
2023-04-14 16:30 - 18:00
Join us Friday, April 14th at 4:30 for Poetry Month! Local poet Susan Bourne will be our special guest to entertain and create found poetry.

Telescope Basics + Using the Whiting Telescope
2023-04-14 18:00 - 19:30
Southern Vermont Astronomy (SoVerA) will be hosting a four-part mini-series at the Whiting Library on four consecutive Fridays at the Whiting Library in Chester, Vermont starting March 24th. Each program will begin at 6PM. If the skies cooperate after any one of the presentations, binoculars and telescopes will be set up for the participating audience to observe some of the celestial wonders our Vermont skies provide. SoVerA members Rick Bates, Rick Hunter and Claudio Véliz will be providing a little of the intrigue astronomy inspires, while imparting some of the knowledge which can help us appreciate some of its mysterious aspects.
SoVerA members will review basic optics, how to choose a telescope, and how to enjoy the Whiting telescope, which is available to Library members to check out and use. This will be a hands-on demonstration and discussion open to anyone, and especially those who may have an interest in using the telescope. Participants will learn about basic optics, how to find things in the sky, and how to adjust the various thingy-bobs on the telescope. No prior experience required.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:30
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups in Chester for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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 Community Room. Stay as long or as little as you like. Geared towards Caregivers who want to find friendship in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community.
Library books, fun & games, plus art & craft projects in the community room downstairs – available to enjoy anytime the library is open!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact Carrie Roy King, Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Gaming Club
2023-04-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-16 15:00 - 18:00

Story Hour with Carrie
2023-04-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-19 10:30 - 11:30
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour is for approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or by emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - April 23-29, 2023
2023-04-23 - 2023-04-29
Come into the library for National Library Week and put your name into a raffle to win a puzzle for book lovers! Don’t forget to check out the Book Sale on Friday and Saturday of this week!

Fill-a-Bag Book Sale
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-29
The library trustees are holding a Fill-a-bag Book Sale Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 in the Book Sale room. Fill a provided grocery bag from Smitty’s Chester Market for only $5! All proceeds go to benefit the library’s collection and programs.

Pokemon Club
2023-04-28 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-12 15:00

Penny University
2023-04-28 16:30 - 18:00
Join us on Friday, April 28th at 4:30 PM. Chester Conservation Commission will be here to share how to get involved and gear up for Green Up Day.
The CCC is a group of local volunteers who focus their energies on developing and maintaining Chester’s Lost Mine, Butternut and Brookside Hiking Trails. The group is also involved in other initiatives including the Emerald Ash Borer Mapping Project, Williams River Water Quality Monitoring, Green-Up Day and the Chester Disc Golf Course. Trail maps will be on display and available, as well as a Leopold Bench (see photo) that the CCC will be building and placing at various locations throughout the town this year.

Green Up & Seed Down
2023-05-06 10:00 - 13:00
On May 6th, 2023, Whiting Library is throwing our 4th annual Green Up & Seed Down celebration at the library at 117 Main St. from 10am-1pm. Join us and get involved with this much-loved, spring clean-up tradition that activates thousands of Vermonters to take care of their communities by picking up roadside litter. Keeping our environment clean is good for our health, good for businesses, and good for our property values. Together we build pride in our cities and towns and teach our youth about powerful civic engagement that affects climate change.
Let’s celebrate Green Up Day together!
Carrie Roy King and the Whiting Library are again co-leaders of the Green Up efforts this year!
Green Up Bags are already available at the Whiting Library, Chester Hardware Store, Erskines, and Chester Town Hall.
The dumpster will be at the Town Garage on May 3rd.
Stay safe. Wear bright colors, bring a friend, watch out for sharps, be COVID cautious, and do a tick check.
The Whiting Library invites all Green Uppers to visit the Seed Sowing Station on Green Up Day, Saturday, May 6, to sow a variety of sunflower seeds to grow this summer.
The Seed Library at Whiting Library provides access to flower, herb, and vegetable seeds and is free and open to all, with or without a library card and is sponsored by Mountain Valley Climate Action 350VT and Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens.
Mentor Program – this is a great way to get you some assistance and to get local high school students involved in their communities. The extra set of hands and boots on the ground helps and the feedback proves it was also very fun for those who participated last year. If you know of any high school students who want community service hours, this is a great way to get loads of hours!
I believe we get every road in town. Let’s double check this year and we’ll let Green Up VT know. Thanks again for being willing to help with this community project. Stay in touch. Carrie and I are happy to help in any way we can!
More info at Green Up Vermont.
Stay Green!
Frank Kelley and Carrie

Stone Village Art Guild Spring Exhibit
2023-05-10 - 2023-06-28
A new community art exhibit presented by the Stone Village Art Guild is on display in the Suzie Forlie Memorial Reading Room through Wednesday, June 28.
The exhibit can be viewed during library hours — Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays from 10am- 6pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Stop by the library and take in a variety of art forms, including watercolor, pastel, and mixed media from talented local artists.
The Stone Village Art Guild is a welcoming group of artists. The artists in the Guild come from both near and far. The group consists of artists of varying insights and starting points, using a variety of mediums. The group meets on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Chester’s Stone Village. All artists, new to experienced, are welcome to join the group!

Foster Care Story Hour & Tea Time at Whiting Library
2023-05-10 15:00 - 17:00
Chester, VT- Whiting Library will showcase foster, adoption, and family differences to better understand the foster care world during Foster Care Month in May. On Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at 3 p.m. at 117 Main St. the public is invited to join a special family story hour and tea time. This event will focus on learning about foster care, adoption, and family differences. The library will have a collection of relevant books available for check out about foster care and adoption. Books help children better understand different families, so that children in foster care aren’t left out or secluded for their differences or traumas.
Special guest Julie Merrill-Snide, a Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Vermont Department for Children and Families, will join the group to discuss how attendees can support foster care in Vermont. A read aloud from engaging books will get kids learning about foster care. Merrill-Snide will be on hand to provide information on foster care in Vermont, talk about support for foster families, and how to get involved. This family program is recommended for children ages 4 and up and includes tea and cookies, plus time for making a paper craft in honor of Mothers Day.
Youth Services Librarian Carrie King encourages all families in the community to come and learn about foster care at the library, “If we can collaborate and share the love of reading, children, and families, together we can make a difference in our world a little at a time.” Everyone who loves story hour will enjoy this event, and Merrill-Snide will be on hand to answer questions for those who want to know more about becoming involved in foster care. Contact the Whiting Library for more information or to register for this free event by calling 802-875-2277 or emailing youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

May Whiting Library Book Club
2023-05-10 17:00 - 18:00
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5PM. This month’s book is Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin. May’s meeting will cover chapters 17-26.

Story Hour with Carrie
2023-05-12 10:30 - 11:30
Story Hour is geared for preschoolers but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun! Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from the Library. Story Hour for approximately 30-60 minutes long depending on the kids’ attention level. Look for this group in the Community Room downstairs or we may be outside in the backyard if the weather is clear.
Preregistration for library programs is appreciated but not required (drop-ins are welcome) by calling the library at 802-875-2277 or by emailing Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Penny University
2023-05-12 16:30 - 18:00
Chester resident Karen “Ren” Antonowicz will be here to share about her Fashion History presentations and workshops. This program is part of Whiting Library’s Penny University social coffee hour. Come learn, enjoy a cup of coffee and tea, and connect with your community!

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:30
