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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…

  • Free Book Day

    The Friends of the Library are clearing out inventory in preparation for the Spring Book Sale, and you’re invited! Stop by the basement of Town Hall throughout the day to browse and take home free books. Bring your own boxes or bags and stock up for your personal collection while supplies last.

  • Fiber Arts Crafting Hour

    Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize. This program runs officially for one hour, but provided the space is available, crafters are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards!

  • Philosophy Book Club: Cyclonopedia

    Philosophy Book Club is back and have we got a doozy for you this month! The seminal text of theory-fiction by Iranian philosopher Reza Negarestani, Cyclonopedia: Complicity with Anonymous Materials. Can't say it much better than the book jacket does: “At once a horror fiction, a work of speculative theology, an atlas of demonology, a…

  • Music & Movement with G’Raph

    Musician extraordinaire G'Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly kids concerts to the Pierson Library! Raphael's exuberant music and radiating kindness bring sunshine to every event, as he plays a variety of original music and familiar classics on a variety of musical instruments. These fun, high-energy mornings are sure to get you and your crew singing,…

  • DIY Aesthetic: Tape and Paint

    Calling all tween and teens! Get ready to make your canvas look so satisfying! Using painter’s tape, paint, and your imagination, you’ll create bold, colorful designs with clean lines and eye-catching shapes. Peel away the tape to reveal your masterpiece and take home a one-of-a-kind work of art. All supplies provided. To register, call the…

  • Pierson Playdate

    Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.

  • 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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…

  • 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.

  • After-school Hangout

    Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.