To the editor: Help keep Whiting Library healthy, growing

On any given day, more than 100 patrons visit Chester’s Whiting Library to borrow books, periodicals and audio-visual materials, to use the reading room, the computers and the research facilities. And now, Vermont’s first telescope lending program at the Whiting Library lets you view the night sky up close and personal.

Although all these services are free to residents of Chester and the surrounding area, the Whiting Library relies on donations for approximately one-third of its annual budget.  So, as the year comes to a close, we’re asking our neighbors and friends to help with a contribution to ensure that all these wonderful programs and resources will continue to be available.  By giving now, your contribution is tax deductible for 2012.

The Whiting is your library. The Trustees and staff work hard to ensure that the library has what you want when you want it.  We only ask that you help us today with your donation to keep the Whiting healthy and growing.

Please mail your donation to the Whiting Library, P.O. Box 68, Chester, VT 05143.

We thank you for your generosity.

Sharon Tanzer
Director
The Whiting Library