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Upcoming Events

Democracy in Our Time: Mindful Democracy and a Declaration of Interdependence

April 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Democracy is often framed as a contest between political candidates or parties competing for power. But it can also be understood as a shared system of self-governance—one in which everyone…

Music & Movement with G’Raph

April 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Musician extraordinaire G’Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly kids concerts to the Pierson Library! Raphael’s exuberant music and radiating kindness bring sunshine to every event, as he plays a variety…

April Poetry Salon with Bianca Stone

April 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The last poetry event of April Poetry Month and our monthly salon, this event is designed to be the epic closer, a shindig to rule them all! We reveal the…

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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