Whiting, serving an area of 3,000 residents, has a collection of 11,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 360 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 560 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $9,600. Patrons make 12,000 visits annually, and check out materials 26,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P. O. Box 68, Chester Vermont 05143
Telephone
802-875-2277
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Amherst) Amherst Town Library
(Bennington) Bennington Free Library
(Bolton Landing) Bolton Free Library
(Bridgewater) Bridgewater Public Library
(Brattleboro) Brooks Memorial Library
(Brattleboro) Brooks Memorial Library
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06/09 Coming to The Chester area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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