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The Latest News from The Whiting Library

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Your Donation Makes a Difference. Please Support our End of Year Appeal.

Beyond the doors of Whiting Library lies a treasure trove of facts, figures, and feats...
December 5, 2024
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Take a Wagon Ride at Erskine’s Grain and Garden’s Meatball Day and Donate to the Library!

Peter Hudkins & Donna McNeill-Hudkins and the Suffolk Punch Draft horses of Smokeshire Hilltop Farm...
November 21, 2024
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Stream movies and TV shows with your Library Card!

We’re thrilled to announce that the new streaming service @watchbiblioplus is now free and offers...
October 8, 2024
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Join the Fall Reading Challenge!

Read 10 books by November 30 and win a prize!...
October 8, 2024
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Whiting Library to Host Community Conversations on Improving Library Accessibility

Whiting Library wants to hear from you about how we can increase the accessibility of...
September 4, 2024

Whiting Library Updates and Expands Collection with Grant Funds

Whiting Library is delighted to announce that it has received a Supplemental Collection Equity Award...
September 3, 2024
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Help us by taking a quick survey on Summer Reading

Our summer reading program has concluded. We will soon be planning next year’s programs. Please...
August 21, 2024
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Whiting Library Hosts Cookbook Club and Community Meal on Saturday, September 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Whiting Library will host a cookbook club discussion on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:30...
August 21, 2024
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Whiting Library Used Book Sale

Whiting Library will hold this year’s book sale on the library lawn on September 21...
August 8, 2024
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Whiting Library Receives Grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation

Whiting Library is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive a Rural...
July 11, 2024

Open Meeting Law

In general, Vermont’s open meeting law requires public bodies to provide advance public notice of...
July 10, 2024
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Stories and Free Books with author/illustrator John Steven Gurney at Andover Town Hall

Tuesday, July 23 at 1 P.M. Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) presenter John Steven Gurney visits...
July 2, 2024
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Adventure Awaits: Join Us for the Summer Reading Program at Whiting Library!

Whiting Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed...
June 21, 2024
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Sign up for Emails!

With NextReads e-newsletters you can receive book suggestions on all your favorite topics. You will...
March 24, 2024
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Get our newest books, DVDs, and audiobooks

Whiting Library buys thousands of new books, movies, and CDs yearly. We proudly offer weekly...
March 24, 2024
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Whiting Library is excited to announce that the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL)...
March 4, 2024
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WHITING LIBRARY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES

A $20,000 Grant Will Help Whiting Library Work with Residents with Disabilities on ways to...
March 4, 2024
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Whiting Library Holiday Hours

At the January 9, 2024, Whiting Library Board of Trustees meeting, the board adjusted the...
January 15, 2024
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Join our monthly book club!

Did you know? The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024,...
January 12, 2024
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Whiting Library Makes Some Programming Changes Starting in 2024

Whiting Library’s schedule of events is changing to serve you better! After listening to community...
December 30, 2023
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Adults, Kids, and Teens Are Invited to Join Our Winter Reading Program!

Start the new year by signing up for the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge! The theme,...
December 29, 2023
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January is National Hobby Month

Right now is the perfect time of year to pick up a new hobby or...
December 29, 2023
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Winter Gifts: Solstice Stories for Adults and Families, Wednesday, December 20 at 4 p.m.

You’re never too young or too old to have someone read to you! So, we...
December 16, 2023
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New Weekly Games Group for Kids

Meet your friends at the library each Friday at 3 p.m.! We’ve got various games,...
December 9, 2023
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Everyone is invited to our Winter Reading Tea Party!

Winter Reading Tea Party at Whiting Library! Saturday, December 16 at 1 p.m. Chester Whiting...
November 30, 2023
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Whiting Library Announces New Strategic Plan

Whiting Library has completed a new strategic plan which will guide the library for the...
November 27, 2023
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Give locally. Support Whiting Library for #GivingTuesday

Tax dollars alone cannot support all that our community needs. That's why we're inviting you...
November 26, 2023
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Vermont Library Association marks Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7

In 2023, Banned Books Week is no longer a warning about what might happen if...
September 27, 2023
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Exciting Games Galore at Whiting Library!

At Whiting Library in Chester, we’re not just about books; we’re the heart of the...
September 20, 2023
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Open Hours Adjusted

Whiting Library will be closing at 5:15pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 due to staff...
September 12, 2023
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Library is Closed on October 7, 2023

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, the Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, October...
September 12, 2023
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September Games Group: Pickleball Clinic is FULL!

Thanks for all of your interest in pickle ball clinic, September’s Library Games Group. If...
September 5, 2023
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September Celebrates Library Card Sign Up Month and Annual Book Sale

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Whiting Library joins the American...
August 26, 2023
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Pickleball Clinic for Beginners

The Whiting Library Wii Games Group for Kids will be outside putting our paddle skills...
August 18, 2023
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Summer Reading Rewards Give Away Time!

Congratulations to all Youth Summer 2023 Reading Challengers! Kids may come to the library to...
August 15, 2023
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Library Director Opening

The Whiting Library is seeking a new Library Director in Chester, Vermont Full Time  –...
August 15, 2023
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September Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:30 PM to...
August 9, 2023
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Chester Recreation Fall Sports Sign Ups

Chester Recreation will have Fall Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library on Tuesday, August 29,...
August 8, 2023
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Annual Book Drive

Got Books? Pay it forward and donate a book! The Whiting Library, 117 Main St....
August 5, 2023
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Library Closed Saturday, August 12

The Whiting Library will be closed on Saturday, August 12, 2023 for staff development and...
August 4, 2023
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August Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 9th at 4:30 PM to...
July 12, 2023
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Support Your Local Library

As a resident of, or visitor to the towns of Chester and Andover, you are...
July 8, 2023
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Foraging Safely with Gaal Shepherd Crowl

Chester, VT- The Whiting Library, 117 Main St. in Chester, will host a Foraging Safely...
June 28, 2023
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Library Closed Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

The Whiting Library will be closed Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4th....
June 28, 2023
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Writers’ Group

Looking for a Writers’ Group? Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5PM,...
June 3, 2023
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Gentle Yoga @ the Library

Join us for an hour of gentle stretching, breath work, and meditation. This class is perfect...
May 31, 2023
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June Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club will meet on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm to discuss...
May 19, 2023
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Whiting Library joins the Palace Project App

Thanks to the Vermont Department of Libraries, the Whiting Library is pleased to introduce the...
May 12, 2023
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Stone Village Art Guild Spring Exhibit

A new community art exhibit presented by the Stone Village Art Guild is on display...
May 10, 2023
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New Museum Passes for 2023!

The Whiting Library is happy to share that we have two new Museum Passes for...
May 2, 2023
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May’s Penny University

Penny University is all about art of fashion and radio this May 12 and 19...
April 25, 2023
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April Student Art Exhibit

The Whiting Library is happy to have a student art exhibit for the month of...
March 31, 2023
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April and May’s Whiting Library Book Club

The Whiting Library Book Club is reading a historical non-fiction book for the months of...
March 28, 2023
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April’s Penny University

April’s Penny University is sure to be fun and informational. On April 14, local poet...
March 28, 2023
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SoVerA Astronomy Seminar Series

Southern Vermont Astronomy (SoVerA) will be hosting a four-part mini-series on four consecutive Fridays at...
March 10, 2023
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Gaming Club

Are you interested in gaming? A new group of gamers is facilitating a gaming club...
March 8, 2023
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Whiting Library Community Survey

Please complete this survey and help us know how to best serve you, our community,...
March 7, 2023
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March Penny University

Penny University: A regular meeting of friendly discussion and debate This month’s special guest will...
March 1, 2023
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March Whiting Library Book Club

Please join us next week for our monthly book club. This month’s pick is Mrs....
March 1, 2023
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Spring Sports Sign Ups

Chester Recreation will have Spring Sports Sign Ups at Whiting Library after school every Tuesday...
March 1, 2023
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THE WHITING LIBRARY AND GMUHS CELEBRATES NATIONAL YOUTH ART MONTH

Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts! Celebrated each March, Youth Art...
March 1, 2023
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Big New Playgroup News!

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February 4, 2023
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The Whiting Library Introduces Penny University: A Community Coffee Hour

The Whiting Library is happy to introduce a community coffee and tea hour to help...
February 3, 2023
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February Whiting Library Book Club

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5pm in the Community Room...
February 1, 2023
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CELEBRATE LOVE AND KINDNESS @ THE WHITING LIBRARY THIS FEBRUARY

Chester, VT: February, 2023 – February is National Library Lovers Month and Whiting Library is...
January 25, 2023
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New Year! New You!

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December 30, 2022
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Holiday Week Adjusted Hours at the Library

The Whiting Library will have adjusted hours during the holiday week. We will be closed...
December 23, 2022
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Library is Closed 1pm to 2 pm for Staff Break

Due to the current short staffing at Whiting Library, the library will be closed for...
November 16, 2022
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Thanksgiving Week Adjusted Hours

Whiting Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 22nd and Friday, November 25th during the...
November 16, 2022
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New Books Thanks to an Awesome Grant!

Looking for something new to read this fall? Whiting Library has you covered!  Thanks to...
September 8, 2022
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Green Up Day Celebration!

On Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whiting Library will be...
April 19, 2022
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Drawing Class Series Starting in April!

Are you interesting in learning how to draw? Kathy Giurtino, of the Stone Village Art Guild...
April 6, 2022
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April 2022 New Books!

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March 23, 2022
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March 2022 New Books!

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March 1, 2022
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Stone Village Poetry Experience is Coming!

It’s time to pull out your poetry notebook. Or, better yet, start a poetry notebook....
February 22, 2022
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Zoom Presentation: Residential Solar Energy Roundtable

Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home?...
February 22, 2022
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February 2022 New Books

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February 9, 2022
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January 2022 New Books

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January 18, 2022
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We are going FINE FREE!!

Happy New Year from Whiting Library! Let’s all start 2022 with a clean slate- a...
January 4, 2022
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December 2021 New Books!

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December 14, 2021
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Local Food and Fuel Assistance Info Sessions at Whiting Library!

Senior Solutions and the Family Center launch “Chester Andover 100%” Campaign for Food & Fuel...
November 19, 2021
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November 2021 New Books!

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October 27, 2021
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October 2021 New Books!

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October 6, 2021
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September 2021 New Books!

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September 10, 2021
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Book Sale Coming Right Up!

Whiting Library’s Annual Book Sale will take place on the library lawn at 117 Main...
August 17, 2021
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We Now Have Chromebooks to Check Out!!

Whiting Library has three brand new Chromebooks ready to check out to library patrons! These...
July 6, 2021
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Adult/Teen 2021 Summer Reading Challenge

It’s time for the 2021 Adult/Teen Summer Reading Challenge! Let’s read and connect with the...
June 9, 2021