Week of Events
Light Up Rutland in support of those who work to reduce crime
RUTLAND, Vt. – Our police department is understaffed and doing the best they can. Changes in laws and policies are needed to help them to do a better job. More positions need to be filled, while retention incentives are lacking. … Continued
Service of Darkness at St. Mary’s Church Springfield
Service of Darkness at St. Mary’s Church Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – St. Mary's Church, 38 Pleasant Street in Springfield, Vt. will hold a Service of Darkness on the Monday of Holy Week, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. This is a beautiful and prayerful service that makes use of … Continued
Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
Playgroup for Wee Littles (0-5) and Caregivers
CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library is home to a weekly playgroup for the Wee Littles (0-5 years old) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, from 10-11:30 a.m. This is a free, fun, and relaxed gathering where little kids play while their … Continued
Brattleboro: Reading the River, Poetry Workshop Series
Brattleboro: Reading the River, Poetry Workshop Series
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – In Vermont, we know that rivers, like people – like communities – are complex. Calm pools, churning riffles. Steady periods of baseflow; floods that inspire awe and grief. Meanders, bends, sandy shores and rocky ones, floodplain forests, … Continued
Young adult games for kids 13 and up
Young adult games for kids 13 and up
CHESTER, Vt. – Enjoy card and tabletop gaming with friends. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike. Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play.
Story Hour at Whiting Library!
Story Hour at Whiting Library!
CHESTER, Vt. – Story Hour is geared for preschoolers, but all children of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and new book previews from Whiting Library. The storytime will be adapted each week … Continued
The Red Scare in Vermont
The Red Scare in Vermont
CHESTER, Vt. – What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the “Red Scare” swept the country? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Rick Winston, author of the recently published “Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont … Continued
Red Scare in Vermont
Red Scare in Vermont
March 27, at 6 p.m., Rick Winston will speak at Whiting Library on Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era. What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the “Red Scare” swept the country? … Continued
Level Up Your Games: Games Group for School Aged Kids
Level Up Your Games: Games Group for School Aged Kids
CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library provides a wide variety of games to choose from, including classic board, new tabletop, fan-favorite card games, and more. Games are an essential component of the library. Information presented in new formats that encourage critical … Continued
Espirales Project at Next Stage
Espirales Project at Next Stage
PUTNEY, Vt. – Next Stage Arts presents Cuban quintet Espirales Project on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Next Stage Arts, located at 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt. Tickets are discounted in advance; there is also a livestream option. … Continued
The Middle East
The Middle East
CHESTER, Vt. – The term “Middle East” is a changing geopolitical concept. Throughout recent history, this term referred to a political, cultural, and geographical region with no clear boundaries. Moreover, this concept serves to generate stereotypes and misunderstandings. This multimedia … Continued
The Middle East
The Middle East
March 30, at 11 a.m.., Mohamed Defaa will speak at Whiting Library on The Middle East. The term "Middle East" is a changing geopolitical concept. Throughout recent history, this term referred to a political, cultural, and geographical region with no … Continued