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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: James
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of James by acclaimed author Percival Everett. In this reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\, we follow Jim\, an enslaved man who overhears he’s about to be sold away from his family and escapes to Jackson Island. Meanwhile\, Huck Finn\, fleeing his abusive father\, embarks on a dangerous journey down the Mississippi River. As they face floods\, storms\, and scam artists\, Jim’s intelligence\, compassion\, and agency are shown in a new light\, offering a fresh perspective on this classic tale. Copies are available at the front desk\, and new members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-james/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Movie Night: Moana 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Multicultural Movie Night for the current school year with a showing of Moana 2! Three years after her adventure with Maui\, Moana sets out to raise the lost island of Motufetu\, which holds the key to saving her people from extinction. We’ll be serving pizza and fresh popcorn to go along with this new family film. This event is brought to you in partnership with the Town of Shelburne’s Equity & Diversity Committee. Rated PG/100 minutes.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/multicultural-movie-night-moana-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Multicultural Movie Night
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SUMMARY:Tolkien Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the anniversary of Sauron’s defeat this Tolkien Day at the library! Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest Middle-earth-inspired attire for our costume contest. The event will feature a variety of activities\, including a scavenger hunt\, fantasy board games\, Tolkien trivia\, and an Elvish-language immersion corner. There will also be name tags and ice-breaker questions for a wizard meet-up\, a screening room for The Fellowship of the Ring\, a Middle-earth-themed craft station\, and a reading of a chapter from The Hobbit by Ydrggl. Enjoy second breakfast and immerse yourself in the world of Tolkien!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tolkien-day/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Tolkien Day
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Demon of Unrest\, by best-selling author Erik Larson.  The book explores the tense months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter\, highlighting the personal struggles and political missteps that brought the U.S. to the brink of civil war. Focusing on key figures like Major Robert Anderson\, Edmund Ruffin\, and Mary Boykin Chesnut\, the narrative explores the complexities of loyalty\, ambition\, and the looming threat of war. Through diaries and historical records\, Larson paints a gripping portrait of a nation on the edge of disaster. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-the-demon-of-unrest/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Book Club: Between the World and Me
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next session of Philosophy Book Club as we explore Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, a profound meditation on race\, identity\, and systemic power. Written as a letter to his son\, Coates’s book grapples with philosophical questions about existence\, the body\, and the legacy of racial injustice. Through a personal and philosophical lens\, he examines how history shapes the present and challenges us to confront the ideologies of race. This book offers a compelling framework for reflecting on justice\, freedom\, and the path toward transformation in a divided world. Copies of the book are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/philosophy-book-club-between-the-world-and-me/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: Horse
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Geraldine Brooks’ Horse. The novel follows the story of an enslaved groom and a racehorse named Lexington\, whose bond leads to record-breaking victories across the South. Spanning from the Civil War to 1950s New York and 2019 Washington\, DC\, the novel intertwines the lives of an artist\, a gallery owner\, and scientists uncovering the horse’s hidden history. Based on the true story of Lexington\, it explores art\, science\, obsession\, and the ongoing reckoning with racism. Copies are available at the front desk. New members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-horse/
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