Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. While working as a coal merchant to support his family, he discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own. This forces him to confront his past and the...
How Women's Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham, Thursday, March 20 Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973. The Movement is a comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade...
This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material to share, and relaxing time to develop. The class aims to build a community where creative exploration is possible, and students can explore at their...
Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay healthy, and have fun! This program is generously funded with a Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Space is limited. Please contact Gail...
Join us at Whiting Library for our Weekly Playgroup for the Wee Littles (ages 0-5) and their caregivers! This free and relaxed gathering takes place every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. No pre-registration is required—drop in and stay as long or as little as you like! Through play, children...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While a monthly theme and inspiration cards are available for those who need a little guidance, kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed...
Dreams We Chace: An Author Talk with Novelist with Jennifer Weiner, Wednesday, March 26 You're invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about her books' signature emotional depth that has inspired readers toward self-discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself, we'll chat with...
This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material to share, and relaxing time to develop. The class aims to build a community where creative exploration is possible, and students can explore at their...
Chair yoga allows you to get fit while you sit! Learn chair-adapted poses in this class focused on gentle movements to increase mobility and enhance flexibility. Move your body, stay healthy, and have fun! This program is generously funded with a Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Space is limited. Please contact Gail...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Register for this virtual Author Talk here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming In 1581, Emilia Bassano—like most young women of her day—is allowed no voice of her own. But as the Lord Chamberlain’s mistress, she...
Join us for a book discussion of this year’s Vermont Reads selection, "Gather." "Gather is a dog, but 'Gather' is about gathering together resources, people, and love." -- Judge's citation, National Book Foundation Since 2003, Vermont Humanities has invited students, adults, and seniors across the state to read the same book and participate in a...
This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material to share, and relaxing time to develop. The class aims to build a community where creative exploration is possible, and students can explore at their...
If you know a bit about using a mouse and keyboard but don't know how to use a computer, this is the class for you. Learn how to use a PC (Personal Computer) with the Windows 11 Operating System. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...
Join us virtually or in person at Whiting Library as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees, as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
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 of this mythical creature. The unicorn has been a symbol on the Scottish coat of arms since the 12th century and has appeared in myths...
If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at [email protected] or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Drop in and celebrate National Library Week by designing into wearable art!
This six-week class emphasizes community-building and artistic skill-building in a relaxed and fun setting. Participants will learn diverse collage methods in a community setting, emphasizing story-sharing, exchanging ideas, creating material to share, and relaxing time to develop. The class aims to build a community where creative exploration is possible, and students can explore at their...
In this workshop, you will introduce newly connected users to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines, and websites. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association and AT&T. Using resources from Digitallearn.org...
Find out about Whiting Library's new scanners for digitalizing your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free! We will soon offer monthly Community Scanning days when staff will teach you how to digitize your items using our scanners. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the Whiting Library Community Collection, a staff member...
Staff from the Springfield Area Parent Child Center will be on hand to introduce children to gardening with fun and engaging activities. Whiting Library hosts a weekly playtime for young children(0-5 years old) and their parents and caregivers on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. No need to pre-register.. Stay as long or as...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Join us to watch and chat about a feature movie based on a book. Reading the book is not a requirement. IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a...
Now that Vermont is reviewing Act 250—legislation that has done so much to create a unique rural landscape in our state—it's worth asking what we value in landscape in the first place. Why are inhospitable mountains beautiful? What's actually attractive about a ruined barn? New York Times Bestselling author M. T. Anderson considers the politics...
Attendees will learn how to perform basic email functions like sending, receiving, and replying to emails, recognizing and dealing with spam, organizing and deleting emails, and searching for messages. If participants do not already have an email account, they will register for one during this workshop. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community...
Stop by the library and create poetry from book pages. All materials and instructions are provided.
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While a monthly theme and inspiration cards are available for those who need a little guidance, kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed...
Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is...
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You're invited to a riveting virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. To register, go to https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world...
These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association and AT&T. Using resources from Digitallearn.org and available through AT&T ScreenReady, workshops will help community members build skills and confidence using technology. DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
A film & conversation. Three revealing stories about how family dynamics change when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer's is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer's and how this progressive neurodegenerative disease transforms roles and relationships. Whether it's a partner becoming a caregiver or...
In this workshop, attendees will learn how to create an account on a popular video conferencing platform (Zoom) and build confidence in using its features in an online meeting. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close the digital divide as part of a national collaboration supported by the Public Library Association...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their grown ups supervise and socialize. No need to pre-register, simply drop in to the library...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop gaming sessions. 🎲 Games We Love to Play: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and more! Whether you’re an experienced player or brand-new to the tabletop scene,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused storytime, where children will enjoy engaging stories, hand plays, music, and occasional new book previews from the library. The remaining time is free choice, allowing...
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? This enlightening online webinar will teach you how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author...
This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the essential functions. It will support attendees in getting connected, identifying common apps, and building confidence in using their devices safely. These free digital literacy training workshops for the community to help close...
Before the film screening of "Just Getting By" at 7 p.m., join your friends and neighbors for a community potluck, at this potluck, you can informally discuss some of the themes of Kenneth Cadow's book Gather, which explores rural life, resilience, class differences, addiction, housing and food insecurity, a deep relationship to the land, and...
Bess O'Brien's new documentary film, "Just Getting By," is a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity. Vermont has the second-highest rate of homeless people in the United States, right after California. One-third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. These are significant issues for...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at [email protected] or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead. Register...
Vermont law requires that our state budget address Vermonters’ right to health, housing, dignified work, education, food, social security, and a healthy environment. Although it's a work of fiction, Gather...
Join our special guests, Stu Fuchs and Sarah Carlisle, for a family concert. Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! Stu Fuchs is an award-winning musician and teaching...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s...
This workshop is for those who have a new iOS mobile device or are considering getting one and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
Join us for an hour of creative, hands-on fun with building bricks aka LEGOs! Each month, young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. While...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Embark on Epic Adventures with Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)! Calling all gamers aged 13 and up! Dive into a world of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie at Whiting Library’s weekly tabletop...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
If you want to participate in the book club, please contact the library at [email protected] or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon's presentation is Mama Mia, the 2008 story of a bride-to-be trying to...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/77774/register Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
One of New England’s largest waddlers is the American black bear. Although often feared, these sizable mammals are intelligent, sneaky, and beautiful. How can we share our habitats safely with...
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Join Whiting Library for a summer filled with reading, creativity, and discovery! Our Summer Reading Challenge encourages kids simply to read every day—no...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
Raptors are amazing predators that soar, swoop, dive, and glide. Learn what makes raptors unique, the differences between some native raptor species, and why they are such important predators in...
Thursdays, July 3 through August 21 at 6 p.m. Want to make a difference in your community and earn service hours? Drop by one of our Community Service Club meetings! Exclusively open...
Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This is a free,...
This online event will be 30 minutes in length. Register here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and...
Story Hour is geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome to join the fun! Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with approximately 15-30 minutes of focused...
Looking to make some home improvements? Check out how some of Vermont and New Hampshire’s builders craft their structures! From birds to bees, mollusks to reptiles, certain creatures are able...
If you want to participate in the book club, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library at [email protected] or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
PADDINGTON IN PERU follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through...