Whiting Library

Whiting Library will be holding a book sale this Saturday and Sunday in celebration of Scarecrow Weekend. Stop by to shop books, look at the art of Art Off the Wall, and of course view our scarecrow tribute to Dolly Parton (thanks to Carrie, our youth librarian!). Stop by from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM either day to pick up some books for cheap and stop by anytime to pay ode to Dolly.

We are also seeking donations for this book sale, from books of any genre to DVDs and records. If you do donate, please make sure all items are in good condition, without mold or mustiness and ideally no spotting on the tops! Donations can be brought to the circulation desk, or call ahead for us to meet you at your car.

Language learners of all ages, please join us for a fascinating seminar on gaining fluency in a foreign language on Thursday, October 8th from 4:30 PM to 5:40 PM in the Community Room of the Whiting Library.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but if you understand the natural principles of language learning, you can more easily succeed! This free seminar is offered by the Whiting Library in cooperation with Ben Clarke, teacher of French at Green Mountain Union High School. We will use French as an example of how to more naturally acquire fluent language skills. This experience is perfect for home schooling families or anyone who wants to more successfully learn a new language.

📚 Nature meets reading on the Brookside Trail! 🌲
Whiting Library is thrilled to invite you to explore our StoryWalk® installation along the Brookside Trail boardwalk! Bring the peeps, enjoy the fresh air, and read a wonderful children's book page-by-page. This part of the trail is a stroller-friendly, easy walk that is perfect for all ages.

The Brookside Trail is located directly behind the Chester Academy Building on Main Street.

Explore your community and share the joy of reading in the great outdoors. Plus, we are offering special prizes for kids who sign up for a new library card during Library Card Sign-Up Month this September! 🎉

You've still got time to stop by the Fall Festival book sale! We'll wind down around 4pm.

You can find us at the library, located at 117 Main St, in easy walking distance from the Chester Green. We'll be open for a couple more hours, so come on by!

This year, we are only holding the sale on Saturday, but if you miss us today, the book sale room is always open when the library is open. Stop by any time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays 10-6, on Thursdays 1-7, and Saturdays 10-2. Look forward to seeing you!

Virtual Author Talks this month:

You've got options this September with four excellent authors. Choose between talks on America's democracy past and present, a Pulitzer-winner's new sci-fi epic, a facilitator guru's latest guide on useful conflict, and a GRAMMY-winning musician's new picture book told in English and Spanish.

Watch award-winning historian David O. Stewart (Impeached and The Summer of 1787) speak on the American founders' vision for democracy and how we can stay aligned with their intent.

Don't miss Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus (Whalefall and Angel Down) as he delves into his new book The Sixth Nik, a science fiction epic.

Master facilitator and strategic advisor Priya Parker (The Art of Gathering) will speak on her new book The Art of Fighting, in which she posits that conflict is what drives us and shouldn't be feared.

Lastly, have the whole family watch Lucky Diaz, the GRAMMY award-winning musician and author, give two talks on his newest picture book, The Paletero Man, first in English then in Spanish.

You can also look forward to next month’s talks with a dystopian icon, a Smithsonian curator, and a science writer.

Click the button below to register for upcoming events, send in questions for the authors, and check out the extensive archive of best-selling authors like Kate Quinn (The Astral Library), Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), and Lucy Foley (The Midnight Feast).

Register for upcoming events or browse the archive of past ones by going to libraryc.org/whitinglibrary

📚🍂 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Check out all that’s happening at Whiting Library this month! 💙

🌲📖 StoryWalk® on the Brookside Trail
📚 Kids’ Book & Art Clubs
🎨 Weekly playgroup and story time
✨ And lots of books, fun, and adventure!

Come check it all out! 📚🦖🎨

Quick reminder that today, September 4th, is the monthly staff development morning. On the first Fridays of the month, the library opens at 12pm rather than 10am so that staff can cross-train and learn new skills. We'll see folks at noon!

We are so sorry for the last minute change and disappointment, but Kathleen and Orla had to cancel their visit to the library today. We will reschedule this delightful program in the future. Thank you for your understanding.

Whiting Library is excited to be working with Neighborhood Connections for an informational drop-in session on August 13th at 3:30 PM at the library. Trained staff will assist with filling out social services application forms and can answer questions about all the varieties of support the organization provides for older adults in Chester, Andover, and surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for help getting to a doctor's appointment, are stuck trying to fill out a SNAP application, want to build up your bones via wellness classes, or are just searching for a warm and comfortable place to have a community meal, Neighborhood Connections has got you covered. Those are only scratching the surface of what the organization provides to their communities.

You can learn more about Neighborhood Connections by going to ncvermont.org, calling (802) 824-4343, or emailing [email protected]. You can learn more about Whiting Library by visiting whitinglibrary.org, calling 802-875-2277, or dropping by during open hours from Tuesday to Saturday.