Events

The Pierson Library Open Mic is now accepting songwriters, comedians, poets, guitar strummers, saxophone wailers, sleight-of-handers, jugglers, fire breathers (be safe, though!), drag queens, drag kings, afab queens, contortionists, mesmerists, psychics, short-story tellers, theremin wobblers, aerialists, ballerinas (and ballerinos), cowboys, boxers, hula-hoop wigglers, lion tamers, geek acts, burlesque acts, card counters, orators, clowns, mimes, and…

Follow the flickering lantern path to the Pierson’s patio and join us for an evening of not-so-scary stories, s’mores around the campfire, and a fun seasonal craft to bring home! This event is weather dependent, so be sure and check out the library’s social media or online event calendar.

For this support group session we will have a generative writing exercise, check in regarding projects, have a discussion about inspiration, and end the session writing together in peaceful quiet. To register, please call the library at (802) 985-5124. 

Celebrate the joy of reading with certified therapy dog, Taffy! Join our 'Read to a Dog' program to enhance literacy in the delightful company of an attentive pup. Hone those reading skills in a non-judgmental environment, and boost confidence and fluency with a furry friend by your side! Space is limited. To register, please call…

Join the Pierson Library and Shelburne neighbor Nick Marconi in a new bi-monthly journey into philosophy. The word philosophy comes from the Greek philos, which means the love in friendship, and Sophia (wisdom), hence philosophia, a movement toward the wisdom and mutual understanding of friends. For this practice we will engage one another in what…

Join us for a discussion of The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery inspired by the real life of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard. Set in Maine in 1789, the novel begins when a man is discovered frozen in the Kennebec River and Martha is called upon to determine the cause of death.…

Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour! 

Share a morning of kid-friendly songs and experience the magical sounds of the myriad musical instruments Stephen brings to these lively community mornings.  

Have a tech problem you just can't figure out? Have an app that's giving you trouble? Does your smartphone leave you flummoxed? We can help. Book a 30-minute appointment with one of our tech-savvy librarians who can help you tame that tech problem! To register, please call the library at (802) 985-5124. 

Join us for a discussion of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, a beloved classic that celebrates friendship, home, and the quiet pleasures of the natural world. Set along the idyllic English riverbank, the story follows the gentle Mole as he befriends the adventurous Water Rat and becomes part of a close-knit circle…