Music & Movement with G-Raph
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 of original music and familiar classics on a variety of musical instruments. These fun, high-energy mornings are sure to get you and your crew singing,…
Coffee and Conversation: AI
Join us for delicious coffee and community conversations in our monthly Coffee and Conversation group. This month we'll be talking about artificial intelligence (AI). What are AI's benefits and risks? How will it impact the workforce? What are the environmental impacts of AI? What are the benefits and possible dangers of this technology, and how…
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County—the Noontime Poetry Reading Society (NPRS)! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
After-school Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
Teen Advisory Group
Love to read? Help us build a library collection that truly reflects the interests and ambitions of our community! Assist Katie in finding exciting new publications and recent releases, identify gaps in our collection, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended ages 11–15.
Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical story time! Join us for an adventure where stories come to life with the power of music. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination.
Mahjong Playing Society
Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck, and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte, who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and…
Pierson Library Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Library Open Mic Night, hosted by local singer-songwriter and resident Franc Gambatese. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up for the first time, this welcoming space is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Come share your voice through…
Dungeons & Dragons: Homeschool Edition
Kids ages 7–12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January and travel far and in good company, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. To register, please call the library at…