Halloween Treats!
2025-10-31 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Visit the library for trick-or-treating, visit the face painting station and stay for drop-in crafts! Costumes encouraged!

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-11-04 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. 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.
Playgroup & Story Time will meet in the backyard on clear days —dress in layers and get ready to shake, rattle & roll! Otherwise these groups will meet indoors on the main floor of the library while the Community Room is closed due to construction.
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.

Story Time
2025-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-19 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.

Closed for Veterans Day
2025-11-11

Story Time
2025-11-12 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.
November Programs
Playgroup & Story Time will meet in the backyard on clear days —dress in layers and get ready to shake, rattle & roll! Otherwise these groups will meet indoors on the main floor of the library while the Community Room is closed due to construction.
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
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.
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.

LEGO Builders Club
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Space is Limited! The Community Room is closed due to construction. Please join the group on the main floor in the Junior Fiction Room. Join us for an hour of hands-on building fun on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 3–4 PM; RSVP at 802-875-2277! And don’t forget—you don’t have to wait for program days to build. Anytime you come to the library, I’ll be happy to show you our big boxrs of LEGOs and a comfy spot to build your masterpiece. It’s also a great place to meet up with friends after school and get creative together!
Young builders can let their imaginations soar in a relaxed and playful environment. Kids are free to create whatever they dream up. Completed creations are proudly displayed in the library’s Youth Room for the entire month, with a “Builder’s Card” showcasing the name of their creation and their name.
This program isn’t just about building with LEGOs—it’s about building skills! Play is a powerful tool for developing early literacy and motor skills. Through constructing, designing, and storytelling about their creations, kids practice problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and expressive language—all critical for literacy development.
For younger siblings, a selection of DUPLO building blocks is available, ensuring the whole family can participate and enjoy stress-free fun.
Join the fun!
The four rules of Lego Club are:

Respect the space.–No running around, just sit and work on your piece.
Respect others.–That means everyone has to share and help each other out. Teamwork makes the dream work.
Respect yourself.–Stay positive. We don’t compete with or put down other club members; we build just for fun.
Respect the Legos.–We don’t throw the Legos. We don’t eat the Legos. We don’t shove the Legos up our nose. We don’t shove the Legos up our friend’s nose. And the Legos have to stay in the library at the end of the day.

Adult Book Discussion
2025-11-12 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.

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-11-18 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.
November Programs
Playgroup & Story Time will meet in the backyard on clear days —dress in layers and get ready to shake, rattle & roll! Otherwise these groups will meet indoors on the main floor of the library while the Community Room is closed due to construction.
Everyone learns best through play! Contact our Youth Librarian, for more information via youthlibrarian@whitinglibrary.org or call 802-875-2277.
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.

Teen Games Group
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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, Yahtzee, or Unstable Unicorns, there’s something for everyone!
🎯 For ages 13 and up📅 Tuesdays at 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM

Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) & Caregivers
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-23 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.

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27

Family Place Parent Child Workshop
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 – 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week. Registration required. Register in person or by phone at 802-875-2277.
Disclaimer
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Drop-in Crafts and Holiday Wrapping
2025-12-05 11:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-12 11:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-19 11:00 - 17:30
Drop in for crafts and treats. Need more space to create holiday cards, wrap gifts, or want some privacy away from prying eyes? Wrap your gifts at the library! You bring the gifts, we bring the supplies. We will provide scissors, tape, wrapping paper, and basic ribbon and tags, along with space for you to work.
Enjoy the cozy environment & cross your gift wrapping off your holiday to-do list! Available while supplies last.

Teen Games Group
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, 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, Yahtzee, or Unstable Unicorns, there’s something for everyone!
🎯 For ages 13 and up
📅 Tuesdays at 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM

Family Place Parent Child Workshop
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
This interactive play workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 – 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families have the opportunity to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different community resource professional each week. Registration required. Register in person or by phone at 802-875-2277.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Colorful Art
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Whiting Library, 117 Main St., CHESTER, VT, 05143, United States
Unleash your creativity with colorful crayon and tempora paint! All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination!
This event is best suited for school-aged kids.
Space is limited! Please call the library at 802-875-2277 to reserve your spot!

Book Club for Adults: Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
2025-12-10 16:30 - 17:30
If you’d like to participate in the book club, you can contact the library at director@WhitingLibrary.org or call 802-875-2277 to reserve a copy.

Winter Tea Party
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
Adults and families are invited to Whiting Library’s Winter Reading Tea Party! Enjoy various teas, coffees, cocoa, and cookies while creating simple winter and Victorian crafts. You can get a library card and visit our used bookstore pop-up. During our party, readers and listeners of all ages can sign up for our Winter Reading Program.

Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
2025-12-17 12:30 - 15:30
Enjoy a classic holiday movie and treats. In this film, a columnist for a national housekeeping magazine, as part of a promotional stunt, welcomes a returning war hero into her country estate; the only problem is she’s a klutz in the kitchen, where she’s never been at home on the range.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner, and S.Z. Sakall.
Warner Bros., 105 minutes.
