Events
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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,…
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The Underwater Archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
This presentation from Chris Sabick of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will share information on a number of previous, recent, and current research efforts focused on the Revolutionary War in general, and the Battle of Valcour Bay (October 1776) and its aftermath. Archaeological excavations at Valcour Bay, Arnold’s Bay, and recent documentation and research efforts…
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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.
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Survival Mandarin
Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…
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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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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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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Purgatory Junkie: Camille Newsome in Conversation with Katherine Leiner
Poet and land steward Camille Newsom is in town from West Michigan to share poetic excerpts from her new book, Purgatory Junkie, and more. She is joined in conversation by Shelburne poet, author, and Noontime Poetry Society member Katherine Leiner, who was best friends with Camille’s great aunt, Mary Lee (also a poet!). It's generations…
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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…