Events
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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 Society
Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work, other favorite verse pieces, and poetic reflections.…
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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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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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From Earth to Earth: The Lost Art of Dying in America Screening
This award-winning short documentary (20 minutes) explores the practice of natural burial and its many benefits, told through the voices of advocates who helped legalize it in Vermont. The film also shares personal reflections from individuals whose experiences with natural burial have offered comfort in grieving, encouraged conversations about mortality, and chronicled the opening of…
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Investing Basics: Your Money During Uncertain Times
Feeling unsure about how to invest in today’s market? Join Jennifer Martinez from the financial advisory firm One Day in July for a beginner-friendly workshop that covers the basics of stocks, bonds, and how investing differs from saving. Learn three key factors you can control—your behavior, your asset allocation, and your investment costs—to help build…
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Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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.
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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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Pierson Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Open Mic Night, hosted by local singer-songwriter and resident Franc Gambatese. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up for the first time, this welcoming space is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Come share your voice through live…
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Democracy in Our Time: A Year of Challenge and Change
The past year has tested democratic norms and institutions in significant ways, both at home and abroad. In this open forum, we’ll revisit key events, explore their broader implications, and discuss what they mean for the future of democracy. What worries you most? What gives you hope? Join us for a thoughtful, respectful conversation about…