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  • Tuesday Night Book Club: My Beloved World

    Join us for a discussion of My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor, a candid and inspiring memoir by the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor traces her journey from a Bronx housing project to the nation’s highest court, reflecting on a childhood shaped by loss, resilience, and a fierce…

  • Noontime Poetry Reading Society

    This group is for poetry readers, poetry writers, and the poetically curious alike! For the first half hour we take turns, taking the lectern and reading aloud together from whole poetry collections. Whenever we finish one, we vote on the next. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half is devoted to poetic reflection, news, and the…

  • Unearth a Story: Reading of Pee on Water

    Join us after our regularly scheduled Noontime Poetry Society for a special reading by librarian Jasper Oliver of Rachel B. Glaser's short story "Pee on Water," which, in keeping with this year's archaeological summer reading theme, is a poetic retelling of the whole shebang, from cosmic spark, through evolution, to now. Immediately following this reading attendees are invited to…

  • Musical Story Time with Liz

    Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical story time! 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.

  • Mahjong Playing Society

    Whether you're an old hand or a first timer, the Mahjong Playing Society is for you! Gather with other seasoned players of this classic game or other beginners. We play as well as instruct in both Chinese and American Mahjong. Space is limited, so call ahead to secure the dates you'll be there and indicate which style you hope to play (American Mahjong has a…

  • July Poetry Salon: Madeline Wilson and JoAnna Easton

    This month’s poetry salon will feature local poet Madeline-Newell Wilson and JoAnna Easton. After these two amazing poets share their work and answer questions about their amazing craft, we will open the floor for audience members to read one or two short pieces of their own.

  • Find it Fridays

    Get ready to geocache! Each Friday morning at 10:00am, Katie B. drops a new set of coordinates for a treasure set somewhere in Shelburne. Plug the latitude and longitude in to google maps and get ready to discover a love of nature and a prize for the saavy treasure hunter. Treasure box will remain in…

  • Very Merry Theatre Presents: The Marvelous Land of Oz

    Follow the yellow brick road to the Pierson Library! This year, Shelburne's Very Merry Theatre campers bring the marvelous land of Oz to the big stage! See friends and family up in lights and get ready for a high-energy performance that never fails to delight. Very Merry brings the heart, the voices, and the joy…