Annual Sale on the Green Book Sale
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
The Whiting Library Trustees will be holding their annual Sale on the Green Book Sale for the Chester Fall Festival on September 16 and 17. Donations are accepted August 15- September 9 during library hours.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates
Whiting Library is home to two weekly playgroups 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 and build connections in the greater wee little people (0-5 years old) community.
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 our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Story Hour
2023-09-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-29 10:30 - 17:00
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.

Games Group for Kids: Pickleball Clinic
2023-09-23 10:30 - 12:00
Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If you’re interested in joining the next pickle ball clinic with Whiting Library, register to be notified at www.chestervt.gov/recreation/html.
The Whiting Library Games Group for Kids will be outside putting our paddle skills into play! Join the Whiting Youth Library and the Chester Recreation Department for a Pickleball Clinic for Beginners. Ages 7 and up. All equipment is provided. Wear court shoes and bring a water bottle. Participants must register in advance at chestervt.gov/recreation.html.
Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, is America’s fastest-growing sport.

Game Group
2023-09-29 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve got a wide variety of games to choose from including classic board games, card games, WII games, and more.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library Game Group.

Library Closed on October 7, 2023
2023-10-04 08:00 - 17:00

Story Hour
2023-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-20 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 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.

October Book Club
2023-10-11 16:30 - 18:00
The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11th at 4:30 PM to discuss Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight by Julia E. Sweig. If you would like to participate in the book club, please contact the library at assistantlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call at 802-875-2277 to reserve your copy. Happy reading!

After School Pokémon Club
2023-10-13 15:00 - 16:00
Kids looking for a fun opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of Pokémon are in for a treat. With this group, students can enjoy the camaraderie and educational opportunities in-person at Whiting Library. But this is also a perfect opportunity to let the learners be the teachers, and believe me, Pokémon players will love to bring adults and fellow students into the game. The group is child-led and guided by an adult volunteer.
After School Pokémon Club will meet once per month for an hour. Participating students have access to tools to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and other fun activities and resources. Students should not bring Pokémon Trading Cards that are valuable or ones that they are not willing to lose in a trade.
Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats, that encourage critical thinking and problem solving, and games that encourage social interaction among peers are just a few of the reasons to consider joining the Whiting Library After School Pokémon Club.

Bewitched: Styles During The Time Of The Salem Witch Trials
2023-10-24 17:00 - 18:00
Join Ren Antonowicz, M.S. from Spirits of Fashion for an program exploring the fashion trends of Salem, MA during the time of the Salem Witch Trials and discover how they differed from other regions in Europe. Travel through time to learn about the clothing of this past era and discover how people lived and dressed. Join this fashion odyssey and journey back through the styles of the past.
Discover the various styles of clothing for both men and women through Ren’s use of images and movie clips. This promises to be an exciting event that will get you into the Halloween spirit! Note that the event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please call the Whiting Library at (802) 875-2277.

CANCELED: Advanced Care Planning and Chaplaincy Services during Hospice
2023-10-28 11:00
CANCELED: Advanced Care Planning and Chaplaincy Services during Hospice
This program on hospice services will be rescheduled.

CANCELED! Soup to Nuts: An Eccentric History of Food
2023-11-01 17:00 - 18:00
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this program due to ongoing weather conditions in Northern Vermont. This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m.
The history of what and how we eat encompasses everything from the prehistoric mammoth luau to the medieval banquet to the modern three squares a day.
Find out about the rocky evolution of table manners, the not-so-welcome invention of the fork, the awful advent of portable soup, and the surprising benefits of family dinners – plus some catchy info on seasonal foods. What’s the story of chocolate? Why do the Irish eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day? Who invented lemonade? Why are turkeys called turkeys? And what are sugarplums anyway?
This talk is free, open to the public, and accessible to those with disabilities. For more information, contact the library at 802-875-2277 or info@whitinglibrary.org.
Whiting Library: From Soup to Nuts is a Vermont Humanities Council program hosted by Whiting Library. (Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the NEH and VHC.)
