Events
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Painted Poetry Rocks
In the local tradition of VT Rocks as well as VT Painted Rocks and through the ingenuity of Shelburne poet, Ethan Nappi comes our Official Unearth a Story Painted Poetry Rocks Rockapalooza. Join us to paint a rock and then imbue it with a poetic message!
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After Hours Laser Tag
Join us for an epic evening of laser tag at the Town Gymnasium, where the lights go down and the competition heats up. Team up with friends (or take them down) in fast-paced games run by Infinite Laser Tag.
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
This group is for poetry readers, poetry writers and the poetically curious alike! For the first half hour we take turns, taking the lectern and reading aloud together from whole poetry collections. Whenever we finish one we vote on the next. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half is devoted…
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Dinoman Live!
Have no fear. Dinoman is here! Travel back to Mesozoic Era and meet the GIGANTIC dinosaurs that roamed the earth! Called a "best bet" by the LA Times, Dinoman will bring an exciting, and larger than life menagerie of dinos to the library. Learn about fossils, and the techniques we learn to uncover the secrets…
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An Archeological History of the Eastern Champlain Valley
Vermont State Archaeologist Jess Robinson will give an overview of a precontact Native history of the Eastern Champlain Valley from the first human entrants in the region until the time of European contact as it has been revealed through archaeology. He will highlight some notable archaeological sites and offer insights into the first peoples of…
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Musical Storytime 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.
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Birds are Dinosaurs!
What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! Join Educators from the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences who will introduce you to some live birds of prey and teach all about their dinosaur ancestry. We’ll explore the ways modern birds became masters of the air and understand the immense timescale over…
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Interactive Zoom Conversation and Paleontology Trivia with Writer/Director Sam Neagley
Artist/creator Samuel Neagley is joining patrons live on Zoom to discuss his new Off-Broadway musical comedy, Bone Wars, about the gilded age rivalry between Paleontologists Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope. The hilarious new play also features a dinosaur judgement day. Who doesn't like a dinosaur judgement day? Attendees will get access to discounted tickets to…
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Mahjong Playing Society
Whether you're an old-hand or a first timer, the Mahjong Playing Society is for you! Gather with other seasoned players of this classic game or other beginners. We play as well as in instruct in both Chinese and American Mahjong. Space is limited so call ahead to secure the dates you'll be there and which…
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June Poetry Salon: Poems of Protest and Witness
The Country in the Mirror is a brand-new and urgent anthology edited by Sharon Darrow, out now from Rootstock Publishing. The book, an anthology of protest and witness poems, is a response to the troubles of our time. Editor Sharon Darrow will be in attendance to share selections and there may be a surprise poet…