Poetry Salon
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesApril is poetry month and to celebrate we're having a good old-fashioned salon! Our evening starts with a couple featured poets including Roman Strayer-Benton, Shelburne's serving Junior Poet Laureate. What follows is an open mic. Bring some material you'd like to share and take the stage!
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesExperience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
Shelburne Acoustic Jam
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesWhat could be better than a free evening of singing and music? Please come join like-minded music makers and listeners for an evening of bluegrass, country, and folk played by local musicians. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
Leila Philip Author Talk: Beaverland
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesJoin Vermont Land Trust, the Pierson, Jericho, Charlotte, Lawrence Memorial and Carpenter-Carse libraries, and the Flying Pig Bookstore for an unforgettable visit with author Leila Philip. Leila is a true multi-hyphenate artist (poet, lyric-essayist, playwright, documentary filmmaker), her latest book, Beaverland, concerns precolonial times when our forests were still being shaped by the titular rodent…
Spring Art Opening
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesStep into a world of creativity at our Spring Art Opening on Friday, April 19, from 7pm to 9pm, where we'll unveil captivating works by artists across all five of our gallery spaces. Explore a diverse array of artistry while enjoying music and delectable snacks in the ambiance of the Pierson after hours. Celebrate local…
Beginning Beekeeping Part 1
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe first in our two-part lecture series with beekeeper Gerald Posner. In this talk learn about the historic link between humans and honeybees and discover what you can do to be successful at honeybee husbandry in Vermont's Champlain Valley!
Teen and Tween Open Mic
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesCelebrate Poetry Month with an exclusive offer for teen and tween performers, poets, songwriters, thespians, vaudevillians, instrument-players, creative writers, artists, and more! Take the stage and share! Anyone can attend but only 11-19-year-olds can perform. Please keep material PG-13. Sign-up for a slot at event or ahead of time by calling (802) 985-5124
Monday Morning Book Club
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesJoin us for an engaging discussion of Emily St. John Mandel's Sea of Tranquility. Limited copies of the book are available at the first-floor circulation desk, so be sure to grab yours and join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion.
Pierson Library Knitting Group
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesMonday is knitting day here at Pierson! Join other crafters as they sit around the fireplace to knit and socialize!
Composting 101
Learn how to create your own compost pile, the difference between backyard and industrial composting, and how to avoid the various pitfalls in this informative presentation with Kat Moody from the Chittenden Solid Waste District.