Events
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Philosophy Book Club: Between the World and Me
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…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite lives. Shelburne resident and optometrist Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for over 10 years (most recently at Village Wine and Coffee). Now he's here with us at the Pierson Library in…
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Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
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…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would relish 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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
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Tolkien Day
Join us in celebrating the anniversary of Sauron's defeat this Tolkien Day at the library! Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest Middle-earth-inspired attire for our costume contest. The event will feature a variety of activities, including a scavenger hunt, fantasy board games, Tolkien trivia, and an Elvish-language immersion corner. There will also be name…
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Zentangle Workshop
Julia Davenport is back at the Pierson library to share the relaxing and forgiving art form that is Zentangle. With a few tools and a small scale, she will guide us in a 90-minute tangle to find creativity and calm our neural networks! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caregivers Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Does gathering at high noon and cold reading poetry collections aloud with other thoughtful adults sound like your jam? If so, have we got the society for you! In addition to sounding out collections, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society shares poems in progress, discusses the themes, art and craft of poetry, and collects weekly writing…
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After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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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.