Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4. No advanced registration necessary.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
It's not too late to join the hottest poetry society in Chittenden County. Nearly every Wednesday, we gather at noontime to cold-read entire poetry collections aloud, basking in the magic of poetry. The second half hour is devoted to poetic works-in-progress, news, and a writing prompt (or "provocation"). This month, we're finishing up Shel Silverstein's…
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Advisory
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 for ages 11-15.
Christmas Ghost Stories Reading
There is a long and storied tradition of reading and telling eerie ghostly tales around Yule and Christmas times, when the nights are long and shudder-filled, and our spirits need bolstering. Join members of the Shelburne Players and other local actors as we carry out this tradition in Town Hall reading an assortment of classic…
Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for an adventure where stories come to life with the power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
Writers Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! Writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided. No advanced registration is necessary.
Belongings and Belonging: A Conversation with Tana Paddock
How do you relate to your belongings? Are they simply a backdrop to your life or do they spark particular emotions like joy, comfort, anxiety or grief? How do you part ways with something you cherish but no longer have the space or use for? Whether you are transitioning to a senior living community, experiencing loss…
Multicultural Movie Night: The Polar Express
Children travel to the North Pole on a magical journey emphasizing belief, friendship, and kindness. (G, 100 min)
Living With Climate Chaos Series: Pop-Up Book Club – The Great Displacement
Climate chaos is a unique feature of our current age, and increased frequency and complexity of natural disasters means that many of our fellow humans are becoming displaced, bereft of home. To examine this issue more deeply we're discussing Jake Bittle's The Great Displacement in a pop-up book club. Copies are available at the front…