Summer Unplugged - Fairy Houses!
2025-08-06 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Calling all Fairies, Elves & Imps! Fire up your imaginations by creating your own Fairy Village. We inspire students by teaching them some building basics, showing them some inspiring examples and reading a fairy story. Then, students take to the outdoors to create fairy houses, parks, gardens, or whatever they’re inspired to build! We will take a look at each other’s magical creations, hear what inspired each creator, and explore what they learned in their building process. This collaborative outdoor experience encourages creativity, problem solving, and taking a fresh look at nature’s small wonders. Some materials may be provided but bringing your own is encouraged! Note: Fairy houses will be built to remain where they are with natural materials that you bring and we provide. Please only bring biodegradable and native materials.
The Nature Museum aims to engage and educate in order to spark a lifelong connection and responsibility to the natural world. Our vision is that we help all people be inspired to explore the wonder, science, and beauty of the natural world and to protect the regional and global ecology.
Thanks to the generous support from Great River Hydro, The Nature Museum is excited to once again bring free environmental education programming to public libraries throughout the Middle Connecticut River Valley and at the Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center during the summer of 2025.
These programs aim to be engaging and highlight topics related to the unique ecology and landscape of Northern New England. These programs are geared towards youth ages Pre-K through elementary grades, but all are welcome! Programs will be approximately 45 minutes long with dedicated time for a story reading and any nature related questions you may have for our expert educators. Library programs will be both outdoors whenever possible and indoors as needed depending on weather and location. Join us to unplug, discover, and learn!

Susan Schwake's Art Lab: Japanese Paper Dyeing for all ages!
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:30
Discover hands-on, engaging art projects from Art Lab for Kids by Susan Schwake.
Susan Schwake has written six books about creating art with children (and daring adults). She runs a gallery/studio/art academy called Artstream Studios in Rochester, New Hampshire, where she’s been teaching art to children and adults since 1993.

Sleep, Stress & That Second Cup: A Real Talk for Tired Parents
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:15
Still wired at bedtime but dragging all day? Relying on coffee to survive? This class explores the science behind your sleep cycles, stress response, and caffeine habits—especially for parents and busy professionals. You’ll leave with simple strategies to improve your sleep, reduce cortisol spikes, and feel more energized without another latte.

Closed for Staff Day
2025-08-15
We’re working to make sure our staff can serve you best…
CLOSED FOR STAFF DAY
on Friday, August 15

Strong, Soft & Wise: Holistic Health for the Aging Body
2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:15
Aging doesn’t have to mean decline—it can mean deeper connection to your body. This class dives into how nutritional needs shift with age, how to support hormones, bones, metabolism, and mindset in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Learn how to nourish your body, honor the changes, and thrive through every season of life.

Summer Flicks: Tea for Two
2025-08-20 13:00 - 15:40
This intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families is open to everyone. This afternoon’s presentation is Tea for Two.
An aspiring actress takes a bet that she can answer “no” to every question posed to her for 24 hours in order to win the opportunity to finance and star in her own Broadway musical. Based on the 1920s stage play and feature film “No, No, Nanette.” The score features songs by George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Al Dubin and Harry Warren.
Stars Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Billy De Wolfe, Patrice Wymore.
Warner Bros., 1950, 98 minutes, Rated PG

Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Register for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming.
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour, they challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.
Theo and Kit have been a lot of things: childhood best friends, crushes, in love, and now estranged exes. After a brutal breakup on the transatlantic flight to their dream European food and wine tour, they exited each other’s lives once and for all.
Time apart has done them good. Theo has found confidence as a hustling bartender by night and aspiring sommelier by day, with a long roster of casual lovers. Kit, who never returned to America, graduated as the reigning sex god of his pastry school class and now bakes at one of the finest restaurants in Paris. Sure, nothing really compares to what they had, and life stretches out long and lonely ahead of them, but—yeah. It’s in the past.
All that remains is the unused voucher for the European tour that never happened, good for 48 months after its original date and about to expire. Four years later, it seems like a great idea to finally take the trip. Solo. Separately.
It’s not until they board the tour bus that they discover they’ve both accidentally had the exact same idea, and now they’re trapped with each other for three weeks of stunning views, luscious flavors, and the most romantic cities of France, Spain, and Italy. It’s fine. There’s nothing left between them. So much nothing that, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is totally game. And why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition?
But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have.
Register now to join our discussion about Casey McQuiston’s spiciest book yet!
About the Author: Casey McQuiston is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, Red, White & Royal Blue, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Pairing. Red, White & Royal Blue was adapted into a movie in 2023 and released on Amazon Prime. Casey was recently named on the 2022 Time100 Next List. Their writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.

Fat without a Gallbladder: How to Digest & Thrive - CANCELED
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:15
Gallbladder removal doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy—or need—healthy fats. In this class, we’ll break down how digestion works post-cholecystectomy, what symptoms might be signs of poor fat absorption, and what you can do nutritionally and supplementally to support digestion, reduce discomfort, and keep your energy and hormones in balance.

How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online
Register for this online event here: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming.
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?
We’ve been taught that resilience is the secret to navigating life’s most difficult moments. But according to New York Times bestselling author, organizational psychologist, and researcher Dr. Tasha Eurich, there is one problem with this assumption. Scientifically, resilience isn’t an unlimited resource, especially with the growing pressure and uncertainty we’re experiencing today.
Whether you’re grappling with work stress, personal challenges, or the chaos of everyday life, Shatterproof offers an urgent alternative to stoic endurance as the only strategy for survival. Combining cutting-edge research, practical tools, and insights from her own struggle with a life-defining health crisis, Dr. Eurich will overturn your beliefs about what it takes to thrive through adversity, offering a scientifically supported system to help you feel better, do better, and live better than before. You’ll discover how to:

Reclaim your best self when stress turns you into someone you barely recognize
Uncover the unmet needs that keep you stuck in self-limiting patterns
Turn stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence
Find peace in the present and be prepared for what the future holds, and much more!

This timely discussion with Dr. Eurich is sure to unlock powerful new ideas about how to show up as our best selves. Register now to be a part of the conversation!
About the Author: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author on a mission to help people and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world. Recognized as the world’s leading self-awareness coach (Marshall Goldsmith Coaching Awards) and communication expert (Global Gurus), she’s spent over two decades teaching people practical strategies to supercharge their self-awareness, sanity, and success. Her work has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, NPR, CNN, NBC, and Fast Company, as well as peer-reviewed journals. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, rescuing dogs, and is a proud and unapologetic musical theater nerd.

Story Time
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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 building literacy skills—it fosters language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM.
Look for us in the Community Room downstairs, or, if the weather is nice, we may be outside in the backyard.
Preregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Hannah Nicole Maehrer
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:00

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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 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!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs)
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
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, there’s a seat for you at the table. Meet fellow enthusiasts, take on thrilling quests, and immerse yourself in epic adventures—all while building new friendships.
When: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM
Where: Whiting Library
Ready to roll the dice and start your next adventure? The table is set—let the games begin!

Adult Book Discussion: Mr. and Mrs. Prince by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
2025-09-10 16:30 - 17:30
The selection for today is Mr. and Mrs. Prince: How an Extraordinary Eighteenth-century Family Moved Out of slavery and into Legend by Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina.
If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

Dragon Tales at the Whiting Library
2025-09-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Join us for an enchanting, dragon-filled library adventure! Carrie King, Youth Librarian, will be reading 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli along with other fiery dragon tales sure to spark your imagination. After the stories, families can pick up fun dragon-themed art activities to make at home.
Held in the backyard of the library or in the Jr. Fiction Room in case of rain.
Visit the library and let your imagination take flight!

LEGO Builders Club
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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, September 24 & November 12
🕒 3–4 PM
📍 Whiting Library
📞 RSVP at 802-875-2277 — contact Carrie King, Youth Librarian (youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org) for more info!
And don’t forget—you don’t have to wait for program days to build. When you come to the library, I’ll be happy to show you our big box of LEGOs and a comfy spot to make your masterpiece. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends after school and get creative together!
—Carrie

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:30

Story Time
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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 building literacy skills—it fosters language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM.
Look for us in the Community Room downstairs at the library.

Child of the Wild
2025-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Celebrate Nature, Art, and Language with Local Author Jonathan Otto at Whiting Library
The Whiting Library is excited to welcome local author and illustrator Jonathan Otto for a special family event on Saturday, October 4th at 10:30 AM in the Community Room. A former Chester resident, Jonathan will read aloud from his beautifully illustrated children’s book, Child of the Wild, which invites readers into the world of animal families through captivating rhymes, science facts, and vivid artwork.
Following the reading, Jonathan will lead a fun and interactive limerick-building game that helps children play with language and rhythm—an important part of early literacy development. Play-based language activities like this build essential skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Guests will also enjoy a mini exhibit of Jonathan’s original illustrations from the book. To make the day extra special, the first 10 families to register will receive a free signed copy of Child of the Wild.
This free event is best suited for children ages 6 and up and their caregivers. Join us for a joyful morning of stories, art, and creativity that brings families together through the power of play and reading.
To register, call 802-875-2277 or email info@whitinglibrary.org

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Library Update
The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN = last name, first letter capitalized). Ask us for more info.
October Programs
Playgroup & Story Time will meet in the backyard—dress in layers and get ready to shake, rattle & roll to keep warm!
Storytime Costume Party: Wednesday 10/29/25
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 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!
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Story Time
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Library Update
The Community Room, Vermont Room, and Book Sale Room are closed for building repairs. We’ll let you know when the downstairs reopens. The main floor is open with books, games, toys, and take-n-make crafts. Don’t forget your digital library is open 24/7 through the Libby app (use your library card + PIN = last name, first letter capitalized). Ask us for more info.
October Programs
Playgroup & Story Time will meet in the backyard—dress in layers and get ready to shake, rattle & roll to keep warm!
Storytime Costume Party: Wednesday 10/29/25
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 building literacy skills—it fosters language development, imagination, and social-emotional growth. The program wraps up at 11:00 AM.
Look for us in the Community Room downstairs, or, if the weather is nice, we may be outside in the backyard.
Preregistration is appreciated but not required—drop-ins are always welcome! To sign up, call the library at 802-875-2277 or email Carrie at youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org.

Program is Full: Slime-O-Palooza
2025-10-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
This program is full. Thank you so much for registering! We can’t take drop-ins this time, but we hope to see you at another program soon.
Get ready to squish, stretch, and stir up some seriously gooey fun! If you’re wild about slime, you won’t want to miss this epic afternoon of slime-making at the library. We’ll be whipping up all kinds of slime—from glittery to fluffy to glow-in-the-dark and beyond. It’s going to be a messy, creative, and totally slime-tastic time!
Geared towards kids aged 6 and up! Space is limited. Please call the library (802-872-2277) to make your reservation!

Adult Book Discussion
2025-10-08 16:30 - 17:30
If you want to participate in the book club, contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.
