Events
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Unhoused Voices: A Pop-up Book Club and Community Discussion About Homelessness
Join us for a discussion of Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder. This powerful work follows Dr. Jim O’Connell, a Boston physician who devoted his career to bringing compassionate, street-based health…
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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…
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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…
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The Great Maple Paint and Sip
Sap is boiling and the scent of sugar is in the air! Create a beautiful maple-themed painting to bring home while taste-testing the different grades of syrup being made in…
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Monthly Poetry Salon
Writers, readers, and lovers of all things verse, this is the place to be. Each month we welcome two featured poets who are creating powerful, innovative work in the medium.…
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Getting Started with Libby: E-Books for Everyone
Have you heard that Libby is the easiest way to get free e-books and e-audiobooks from the library? Do you want to see how it works? This class will cover downloading the free app, logging in for the first time, browsing for the thousands of e-books available, and managing your checkouts. Bring your phone, device,…
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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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Tom Guiler Author Talk: The Handcrafted Utopia
Join us for a special author talk with museum director and historian Tom Guiler! Traveling from Oneida, New York with his family, Tom will discuss his new book, The Handcrafted Utopia. As the jacket describes: “In response to the trauma of industrialization and urbanization in the late nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts Movement took…
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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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes offer a welcoming space to gather and increase awareness of death so we can make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate monthly discussions provide an opportunity to share stories, voice concerns, ask questions, and reflect together on this universal part of life. Conversations vary depending…