Chester Selectboard hears from CCGG, appoints library trustees

CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard meeting on Wednesday, June 15 concerned a presentation by Chester Community Greenhouse and Gardens (CCGG) and their request for town land, along with a series of brief interviews with applicants for the Whiting Library … Continued

Summer reading time at Whiting Library

CHESTER, Vt. – Summer has arrived in Vermont and with the sunshine and long days come many fun activities at Whiting Library. The theme for the 2022 Summer Reading Program is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Kids of all ages can sign … Continued

Whiting Library presents foster care story hour

CHESTER, Vt. – Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 3 p.m. at 117 Main St., Whiting Library celebrates National Foster Care Month with a special family story hour. This event combines the library’s monthly kid’s book clubs to focus on learning … Continued

The first slam is coming

CHESTER, Vt. – Tidy up that two-minute poem. Practice your presentation. Invite your friends. On Thursday, March 17, the first of three Stone Village Poetry Experience monthly poetry slams will be held at the First Universalist Parish of Chester (211 … Continued

Whiting Library to host solar energy roundtable

CHESTER, Vt. – Curious about solar energy and if it might be a good idea for your home? Whiting Library will present a virtual roundtable discussion via Zoom on residential solar energy on March 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. If you’re … Continued

Whiting Library goes fine free for 2022

CHESTER, Vt. – The Whiting Library has been awarded a grant facilitated by the Association of Small and Rural Libraries to participate in a one-year fine free trial. There will be no fines for overdue library materials and we are … Continued

Suzy Forlie Memorial Reading Room at Whiting Library

Whiting Library Director Deirdre Dorn (center) and Kathy Pellett (left) and Heather Chase (right), of the Suzy Forlie Memorial Committee

CHESTER, Vt. – Whiting Library formally dedicated a reading room in memory of the late Suzy Forlie of Chester. Suzy was a longtime trustee of Whiting Library and was the driving force behind the 2014 restoration of this significant landmark … Continued

Upcoming programming at Whiting Library

CHESTER, Vt. – It is a busy time of year at Whiting Library with many upcoming and ongoing programs for all community members to enjoy. Here is what’s going on at your library. In the Youth Services department, Carrie King … Continued

Whiting Library engages community in conversation

CHESTER, Vt. – On Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 2021, residents of Chester and Andover gathered at the Chester Town Hall to talk about shared aspirations for the community and to envision the future of Whiting Library. Professional library consultant … Continued

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