Events
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Teen Advisory Group
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.
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Thursday Storytime
Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We'll sing, read stories, and have so much fun!
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Mahjong Playing Society
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…
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A Revolution Will Not be Tweeted (Historical Lecture)
“We the People” are invited to a fascinating presentation exploring the history of printing during the American Revolution, centered around an authentic old-style printing press. When the handwritten Declaration of Independence arrived at a local print shop on the evening of July 4, 1776, it was “mass produced” overnight, though by today’s standards the process…
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Dungeons & Dragons Homeschool Edition
Kids ages 7-12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure, and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of…
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Lego Club
Love to build? Unwind from a busy week with a rummage through the library's extensive collection of Legos and build to your heart's content! Display your work in the library for friends to enjoy and enter our weekly drawing for a chance to win a Lego set!
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Creative Writing Support Group
Find community and encouragement with other writers in our monthly creative writing meet-up! Each session will include a check-in to see where and how everyone’s at with their practice and/or projects, followed by an in-session generative writing exercise (lead either by library staff or outside expert), a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read ahead…
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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…
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The Secret Life of Tracks (Offsite at Shelburne Pond)
Ever wonder who’s been wandering through Shelburne’s woods? Join us and the Conservation Task Force on a winter walk with local wildlife tracker Rex Meader and follow the clues animals leave behind! Learn to identify tracks and other signs of the forest’s hidden residents. We'll meet offsite the walking trails at the H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond (parking is…
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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. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate monthly discussions are a place to voice concerns, share stories, ask questions, and think together about this fact of life. The conversations will inevitably vary…