Events

Join us for a discussion of The Glass Château by Stephen Kiernan, a moving novel of hope, healing, and the redemptive power of art set in post–World War II France. In the aftermath of the war, Asher, a former Resistance assassin haunted by loss and guilt, wanders through a devastated country searching for purpose. His journey leads him…

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…

Join the master gardener for the Pierson Library and town green, Steve Budington, for a tour of the grounds and a presentation about the project. Folx in the UVM Master Gardener's program can get hours for this event. 

In companionship with Shelburne Museum's Norman Rockwell exhibit is this 2002 classic by Howard Frank Mosher, a literary tale of racism and murder set in 1950s Vermont. Copies available at the front desk. 

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. 

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 which style you hope to play (American Mahjong has a…

Join us in celebrating the next generation of Shelburne students! We can't wait to dedicate a new picture book in honor of each rising kindergartner in Shelburne. Families stop in to see the books dedicated in their child's honor, enjoy snacks, live music, and enjoy a morning in the company of future friends and classmates! 

Consider yourself cordially invited to this intimate conversation on mortality, thoughtfully led by local philosopher and ophthalmologist Nick Marconi. Death Cafes can be places to voice fears and concerns, safe communal spaces to express loss, opportunities to discuss practical matters, invitations to consider mystery, and more. Every meeting is different. To register, please call the…

Join us for a discussion of Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid, an epic and emotionally charged novel set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s space shuttle program. The story follows Joan Goodwin, a reserved physics and astronomy professor whose lifelong fascination with the stars propels her to apply for a groundbreaking opportunity to become…

Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour!