Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4. No advanced registration necessary.
Noontime Poetry Society
The Poetry Society meets and reads its way systematically through whole books of poetry. Participants take turns at the lectern and read aloud the words of poets’ dead, distant, and near alike. In this way, the air is filled with visions, the words enlivened to play their magic upon us. The second half hour is…
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Advisory
Love to read? Help us build a library collection that truly reflects the interests and ambitions of our community! Assist Katie in finding exciting new publications and recent releases, identify gaps in our collection, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended ages 11-15
Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advanced registration is necessary.
Writers Unite! Creative Writing for Teens (ages 11-15)
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided.
Write Together for National Novel Writing Month
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short). Since 1999, non-profit NaNoWriMo has been encouraging fledgling and seasoned writers with the challenge of producing a 50,000-word manuscript in the month of November. Whether you're officially or privately participating in the challenge or just desire quiet community while crafting, we'll be providing space, tea and…
Multicultural Movie Night
Join us for multicultural movie night! Each month we show a different family movie- with pizza provided by Shelburne's own Equity and Diversity Committee! This month: A boy with a facial difference faces challenges and finds friendship at school, promoting kindness and acceptance. (PG, 113 min)
Ecological Fall Garden Clean-Up at the Pierson Library Gardens
Led by UVM extension master gardener Steve Budington, this hands-on event will teach you how to balance plant removal and retention to benefit both your garden and local wildlife. Bring your favorite gardening tools and help us maintain a more ecologically friendly perennial garden!
Phil’s Big Day Release Party with Children’s Author/Illustrator Liza Woodruff
Meet Author-Illustrator Liza Woodruff and celebrate the release of her new book, “Phil's Big Day: A Groundhog's Story”! Be the first to hear “Phil's Big Day” read-aloud and create a fun groundhog themed craft to bring home.