Learning, Gathering, and Celebrating Community

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Upcoming Events

My Favorite Tree in Shelburne

May 1 - May 31

The Pierson Library and the Shelburne Tree Committee invite you to celebrate your appreciation of trees by photographing your favorite tree in town and sharing it with us during the…

Survival Mandarin: Language 101

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for the final two installments of a six-part beginner’s Mandarin series. Missed the first four? No worries. Native speaker, punk-rocker, and educator extraordinaire Connor Lin Frost assures us…

Noontime Poetry Society

May 6 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and…

News & Updates

Start Streaming with biblio+

Oct 21, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that biblio+ is now available for free with unlimited access to our library patrons. Stream hit movies and series on any device, ad-free. All you need…

Check out our new Tryables Collection

Oct 3, 2024

Welcome to our new collection of tools, games, gadgets, and tech to enrich your life. What are Tryables? Our Tryables collection is made up of non-traditional items you can borrow…

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Children's Room

Located on the main floor, our vibrant and inviting space offers a broad collection of library materials and a myriad of games, puzzles, and crafts serving infants to age 18.

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Museum Passes

The Pierson Library has passes for a number of museums and parks. The passes provide either free or discounted admissions for Shelburne residents.

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Art Exhibits

Experience art exhibits featuring the work of local artists.

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