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  • Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Democracy Awakening

    This month, we’ll discuss Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson. A New York Times bestseller and widely praised for its clarity and insight, this work explores the historical roots of America’s current political climate and the growing threats to democratic institutions. Drawing on over 150 years of…

  • Noontime Poetry Reading Society

    Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County--the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Yes, every hump day at 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…

  • 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.

  • Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning

    This month the libraries teen advisory group is hard at work on the haunted house planning! Are you a teen or tween that loves getting spooky, planning scares, and creating experiences? Join like-minded peers in the planning and orchestrating of a haunted house, right here in the library! We'll plan and devise how to build…

  • Thursday Musical Storytime

    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. No advance registration is necessary.

  • After School Movie: Dog Man

    He's half dog, half cop, and all heart! See Dav Pilkey's comic genius brought to the big screen in this fan favorite feature length film. Popcorn and snacks provided for the real theater experience! Rated PG/89 minutes.

  • Spanish Conversation Group

    Join us for the Pierson Library's weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you're a native Spanish speaker, an expert talker, or a beginner, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia.

  • Read to a Dog

    Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy, our certified therapy dog! Join our 'Read to a Dog' program to enhance literacy skills in the delightful company of this furry friend. Taffy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space…

  • Philosophy Book Club: Last Days at Hot Slit: The Radical Feminism of Andrea Dworkin

    Join us this month as the Philosophy Book Club reads Last Days at Hot Slit: The Radical Feminism of Andrea Dworkin, a bold collection from one of the most controversial figures in modern feminist thought. Dworkin was a radical feminist writer and activist, best known for her opposition to pornography and her unflinching critiques of…