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SUMMARY:Zentangle Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Julia Davenport is back at the Pierson Library to share the relaxing\, forgiving art form that is Zentangle. With few tools and a small scale\, she will guide us in a 90-minute tangle to find creativity and calm our neural networks! Call to register at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/zentangle-workshop-5/
CATEGORIES:Zentangle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
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SUMMARY:Exhibitionist's Book Club: A Council of Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The Exhibitionists are excited to pair the museum’s interactive Indigenous textile art exhibit\, Make a Noise\, with a powerful historical and magical-realist family saga. The Council of Dolls explores the devastating effects of settler colonialism through multiple perspectives\, including the voices of dolls passed down through generations of Yanktonai Dakota women. Written by Standing Rock Sioux author Mona Susan Power\, this novel was longlisted for a national book award in 2023. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The book club will be facilitated by Shelburne Museum’s Public Programs Educator\, Kat Redniss. \n 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/exhibitionists-book-club-a-council-of-dolls/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Shelburne Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Pierson Library’s weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker\, an expert talker\, or a beginning speaker\, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia. ¡Bienvenido al grupo semanal de conversación en español de la Biblioteca Pierson! Ya seas hablante nativo de español\, un experto en la conversación o un principiante\, encuentra comunidad y conversación con la líder del grupo\, Martha Stegner\, de Colombia.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spanish-language-conversation-group-5/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Spanish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T025824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T025824Z
UID:6853-1761829200-1761834600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Mahjong Playing Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new way to have fun\, make friends\, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill\, luck and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and rules developed by the National Mah Jong League) Whether you’re brand new to the game or a old pro\, find jubilation and community with The Mahjong Playing Society! \n  
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/the-mahjong-playing-society-3/
CATEGORIES:Board Game Day,Mahjong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T225524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T225524Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-31/
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
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SUMMARY:Haunted Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Brave kids (ages 8+)\, teens\, and adults—kick off your Halloween early with a spine-chilling haunted house experience! Designed\, built\, and brought to life entirely by our talented teen and tween patrons\, this eerie adventure is sure to thrill and delight. Do you have what it takes to make it through?
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/haunted-town-hall-2/
CATEGORIES:Halloween,Haunted Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T153000
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CREATED:20250922T015952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T015952Z
UID:6817-1761748200-1761751800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes\, scare tactics\, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design\, build\, and orchestrate a haunted house right here in the library. We’ll brainstorm the scares\, map out the layout\, and figure out exactly where all the monsters will hide. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 11–15.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group-haunted-house-planning-5/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Haunted Town Hall,Teen Advisory Group,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T015036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T015036Z
UID:6812-1761746400-1761755400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:After School Hangout
DESCRIPTION: Join us on early release day to game\, snack\, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/after-school-hangout-56/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Gaming,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
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SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Reading Society
DESCRIPTION:Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County\, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour\, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies\, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour\, then sharing works in progress\, poetic reflections\, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always\, we end with a take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-reading-society-47/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T031854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T031854Z
UID:6868-1761676200-1761679800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Anne Applebaum. A national bestseller praised for its sharp insight\, this timely work explores why democracies around the world are faltering and why many political elites are embracing authoritarianism. Drawing from her experience as a journalist and historian\, Applebaum examines the rise of nationalism and the erosion of democratic norms in countries from the U.S. and U.K. to Hungary and Poland. With urgency and clarity\, she reveals how authoritarian movements gain ground through loyalty networks\, cultural nostalgia\, and media manipulation. Both a political analysis and a personal reflection\, Twilight of Democracy offers a compelling look at the fragility of democratic institutions\, and what it will take to restore them. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the first-floor information desk.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/democracy-in-our-time-a-discussion-of-twilight-of-democracy-the-seductive-lure-of-authoritarianism/
CATEGORIES:Democracy,Democracy In Our Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T031631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T031631Z
UID:6867-1761660000-1761667200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tech Help Tuesday
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tech-help-tuesday-13/
CATEGORIES:Tech Help,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T232154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T232246Z
UID:6792-1761647400-1761649200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement with G-Raph
DESCRIPTION:Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly kids concerts to the Pierson Library! Raphael’s exuberant music and radiating kindness bring sunshine to every event\, as he plays a variety of original music and familiar classics on a variety of musical instruments. These fun\, high energy mornings are sure to get you and your crew singing\, dancing\, and shaking your sillies out. Come for the music\, leave with a lifted heart!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-with-g-raph-4/
CATEGORIES:Music & Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T023634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T023634Z
UID:6839-1761566400-1761573600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider\, and socialize! On occasion special guest presenters attend\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-41/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T234522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T234522Z
UID:6805-1761487200-1761494400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne’s Town Halloween Celebration & Parade
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library after Shelburne’s annual Halloween parade and visit our enchanted pumpkin patch! Create a light up jack-o-lantern to bring home at this fun\, festive event for all ages.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/shelburnes-town-halloween-celebration-parade/
CATEGORIES:Crafts for kids,Halloween,Halloween Parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T031503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T031503Z
UID:6866-1761400800-1761408000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Death Cafés are welcoming spaces where people come together to talk openly about death\, with the goal of making the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi\, these intimate monthly gatherings offer a chance to voice concerns\, share personal stories\, ask questions\, and reflect on one of life’s universal truths. Each conversation is shaped by who’s in the room. Some sessions may wander into philosophical or existential territory\, while others focus on practical matters like DNR forms\, wills\, or rights of survivorship. It’s not always an easy conversation\, but when we speak from the heart\, we build deeper community and uncover a special kind of joy that brings meaning to the present. To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/death-cafe-14/
CATEGORIES:Death & Dying,Death Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T233109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T233109Z
UID:6798-1761400800-1761408000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Board Game Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon with family\, friends\, and neighbors trying out a variety of board games from around the world. From simple games of luck and chance to strategic games that exercise your wits\, stop in to share a favorite game or try something entirely new! All ages welcome to this fun free event.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/board-game-afternoon-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T234255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T234255Z
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SUMMARY:Not-so-scary Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/not-so-scary-story-time/
CATEGORIES:Halloween,Storytime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T031338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T031338Z
UID:6864-1761303600-1761307200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Exhibitionist's Book Club: Making a Noise Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Exhibitionists are back with another great book club series\, pairing wonderful books with exhibits currently on display at the Shelburne Museum. For October we’re pairing Mona Susan Power’s historical saga A Council of Dolls (copies available at the front desk) with the museum’s exhibit of Indigenous sound and textile design: Make a Noise. To get the full experience\, book club members are invited on a guided tour today of the display at the Pizzagalli Gallery with Kat Redniss. Sign up with the book and meet at the Shelburne Museum entrance for this exciting free art tour!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/exhibitionists-book-club-making-a-noise-tour/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Shelburne Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T031050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T212223Z
UID:6863-1761242400-1761249600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:October Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:Writers\, readers\, and lovers of all things verse\, this is the place to be. Each month\, we welcome two featured poets who are creating powerful\, innovative work in the medium. Tonight’s featured poets are Doug Currier of Winooski and Shelburne’s own Penelope Cray. After their readings\, join us for a live Q&A and an open mic session where all voices are welcome. Come for the inspiration\, stay for the community\, and revel in an evening of resounding poetics and wild enjambment. All are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/october-poetry-salon/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T024505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T024505Z
UID:6843-1761238800-1761242400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Language Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Pierson Library’s weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker\, an expert talker\, or a beginning speaker\, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia. ¡Bienvenido al grupo semanal de conversación en español de la Biblioteca Pierson! Ya seas hablante nativo de español\, un experto en la conversación o un principiante\, encuentra comunidad y conversación con la líder del grupo\, Martha Stegner\, de Colombia.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spanish-language-conversation-group-4/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Spanish Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T161500
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T234039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T234039Z
UID:6801-1761232500-1761236100@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Pumpkin Paint and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Put your creativity to work painting a beautiful pumpkin to decorate your front stoop and discover which of our local apple ciders is your favorite. To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/kids-pumpkin-paint-and-sip/
CATEGORIES:Halloween,Pumpkin Painting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T025701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T025919Z
UID:6852-1761224400-1761229800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:The Mahjong Playing Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new way to have fun\, make friends\, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill\, luck and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and rules developed by the National Mah Jong League) Whether you’re brand new to the game or a old pro\, find jubilation and community with The Mahjong Playing Society!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/the-mahjong-playing-society-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Game Day,Mahjong
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250921T225301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T225301Z
UID:6779-1761215400-1761217200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-30/
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T015830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T015830Z
UID:6816-1761143400-1761147000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes\, scare tactics\, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design\, build\, and orchestrate a haunted house right here in the library. We’ll brainstorm the scares\, map out the layout\, and figure out exactly where all the monsters will hide. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 11–15.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group-haunted-house-planning-4/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Teen Advisory Group,Tweens & Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T014854Z
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SUMMARY:After School Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join us on early release day to game\, snack\, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/after-school-hangout-55/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Gaming,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
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SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Reading Society
DESCRIPTION:Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County\, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour\, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies\, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour\, then sharing works in progress\, poetic reflections\, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always\, we end with a take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-reading-society-46/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
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UID:6861-1761069600-1761073200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Night 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/tuesday-night-book-club-orbital/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
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SUMMARY:Minecraft Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft players aged 7-12 and their adults meet up to share their Minecraft knowledge and play together! Attendees should bring their laptop or tablet with Minecraft installed and account created. Each week we’ll try something new\, from building contests in a creative world to surviving a night full of zombies.  There will be something fun for everyone! \n 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/minecraft-meet-up-11/
CATEGORIES:Mine Craft Club,Minecraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000
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UID:6791-1761042600-1761044400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and Movement with G-Raph
DESCRIPTION:Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly kids concerts to the Pierson Library! Raphael’s exuberant music and radiating kindness bring sunshine to every event\, as he plays a variety of original music and familiar classics on a variety of musical instruments. These fun\, high energy mornings are sure to get you and your crew singing\, dancing\, and shaking your sillies out. Come for the music\, leave with a lifted heart!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/music-and-movement-with-g-raph-3/
CATEGORIES:Music & Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022815
CREATED:20250922T023455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T023455Z
UID:6838-1760961600-1760968800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider\, and socialize! On occasion special guest presenters attend\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-40/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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