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SUMMARY:Closed for Presidents Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Monday\, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-presidents-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Monday\, January 19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-new-years-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Wednesday\, December 24th and Thursday\, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-christmas-eve-christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Thursday\, November 27 and Friday\, November 28 for Thanksgiving.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Tuesday\, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-in-observance-of-veterans-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Holiday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Monday\, October 13\, 2025\, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/holiday-closure-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Closure
DESCRIPTION:The library with be closed on Monday\, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/labor-day-closure/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter\, the acclaimed debut novel by Carson McCullers. Set in a Georgia mill town during the 1930s\, this modern classic follows a deaf-mute man named John Singer\, who becomes an unexpected confidant to a cast of lonely and searching characters: a drifting laborer\, an idealistic doctor\, a widowed café owner\, and a young girl named Mick Kelly. Each is drawn to Singer in their own quiet desperation\, hoping to find meaning\, connection\, and escape from the limitations of small-town life. With its portrayal of isolation\, racial tensions\, and unspoken longing\, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is a deeply moving exploration of the human condition. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-the-heart-is-a-lonely-hunter/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T103000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: The Art Thief
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Art Thief\, a fascinating true-crime narrative by Michael Finkel. The book tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser\, the world’s most prolific art thief\, who carried out over 200 heists across Europe. Unlike most thieves\, Breitwieser stole for the pure love of art\, keeping his treasures hidden away to admire rather than sell. With a remarkable ability to bypass security systems\, Breitwieser’s audacious heists are a glimpse into the world of obsession\, crime\, and the desire to possess beauty at any cost. 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-art-thief/
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:The Real Deal: Book Club & Pizza Party with Author Lindsey Stoddard
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a book that feels close to home? Pick up a copy of The Real Deal at the library and join us for a pizza party and book discussion with Shelburne’s own author Lindsey Stoddard! Readers might find a familiar place or two mentioned throughout the story. What better book than one read with the author in the town that inspired the story! Copies available at the library with the start of summer vacation.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/the-real-deal-book-club-pizza-party-with-author-lindsey-stoddard/
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:Closed for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-independence-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Closure
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/juneteenth-closure/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T180000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: The Beekeeper of Allepo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. Nuri is a beekeeper and his wife\, Afra\, is an artist. They live a peaceful life in the hills of Aleppo until war tears everything apart. Forced to flee their home\, the couple embarks on a harrowing journey through Turkey and Greece toward a new life in Britain. Along the way\, they face unimaginable challenges\, including Afra’s sudden blindness and the emotional toll of displacement. As they travel through a broken world\, their bond is tested and reshaped by grief\, hope\, and resilience. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-the-beekeeper-of-allepo/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: Yellowface
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Yellowface\, the bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang. When up-and-coming author Athena Liu dies in a tragic accident\, fellow writer June Hayward seizes the moment\, and Athena’s unpublished manuscript. Rebranded as Juniper Song\, June rockets to literary fame with a stolen story about Chinese laborers in World War I. But as the truth threatens to surface\, June must reckon with the cost of her deception. Told in a sharp\, compulsively readable voice\, Yellowface explores questions of racism\, authorship\, cultural appropriation\, privilege\, and the power of social media. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-yellowface/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
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SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The library is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: All Our Yesterdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of All Our Yesterdays\, a debut novel by Joel H. Morris. Set ten years before Shakespeare’s Macbeth\, the story explores the early life of Lady Macbeth\, from her troubled marriage to a violent husband to her rise alongside the ambitious Macbeth. As she navigates a world of power\, political intrigue\, and prophecy\, she must protect her son and secure her family’s future\, all while facing a tragic destiny. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-all-our-yesterdays/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: God of the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of God of the Woods\, the latest novel by Liz Moore. Set in the Adirondacks in 1975\, the story begins when 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar disappears from summer camp. As the daughter of the family that owns the camp—and with a brother who vanished years earlier—her disappearance sets off a gripping search that unearths long-buried secrets. Rich with suspense and layered storytelling\, this is Moore’s most ambitious novel yet. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-god-of-the-woods/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: Orbital
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Orbital by Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey. This novel follows six astronauts and cosmonauts from different countries as they orbit Earth for 24 hours. Through their experiences—floating in space\, communicating with loved ones\, and witnessing awe-inspiring sunrises—Harvey creates a powerful and intimate portrait of isolation\, human connection\, and our planet. Copies are available at the front desk\, and new members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-orbital/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082150
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T134500
DTSTAMP:20260424T082150
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082150
CREATED:20250227T225342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T225342Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T113000
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: All Our Yesterdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of All Our Yesterdays\, a debut novel by Joel H. Morris. Set ten years before Shakespeare’s Macbeth\, the story explores the early life of Lady Macbeth\, from her troubled marriage to a violent husband to her rise alongside the ambitious Macbeth. As she navigates a world of power\, political intrigue\, and prophecy\, she must protect her son and secure her family’s future\, all while facing a tragic destiny. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome! 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-all-our-yesterdays/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Winter Carnival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082150
CREATED:20250125T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T145111Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Book Club: The Art Thief
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Art Thief\, a fascinating true-crime narrative by Michael Finkel. The book tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser\, the world’s most prolific art thief\, who carried out over 200 heists across Europe. Unlike most thieves\, Breitwieser stole for the pure love of art\, keeping his treasures hidden away to admire rather than sell. With a remarkable ability to bypass security systems\, Breitwieser’s audacious heists are a captivating glimpse into the world of obsession\, crime\, and the desire to possess beauty at any cost. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome! 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tuesday-night-book-club-the-art-thief/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Biking,Book Club,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Closed for Presidents Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-presidents-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:The library is closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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SUMMARY:Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:The library is closed today in observance of the New Year’s Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/closed-for-new-years-day/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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