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SUMMARY:Ancient Wisdom\, Modern Science: Ayurveda & Circadian Medicine
DESCRIPTION:This talk from Monika Jaeckle of Intergate Ayurveda\, explores the intersection of Ayurveda—India’s ancient natural medical system—and circadian medicine\, a modern field that studies how our bodies and minds are influenced by daily rhythms of light and dark. Both traditions remind us that our behaviors matter deeply: when we eat\, sleep\, move\, and rest can either support or undermine our health. Through a slide lecture followed by Q&A\, we’ll look at how choosing our daily activities in alignment with the cycles of the sun and moon allows us to tap into nature’s powerful healing forces\, supporting resilience and longevity in often surprising ways.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/ancient-wisdom-modern-science-ayurveda-circadian-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Ayurveda
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
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SUMMARY:Pierson Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun\, frolic\, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pierson-playdate-57/
CATEGORIES:Playdate,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Society
DESCRIPTION: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 an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces\, and poetic reflections. Drop-ins and new members welcome! 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-society-10/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T044622Z
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SUMMARY:After School Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join us on early release day to game\, snack\, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/after-school-hangout-70/
CATEGORIES:After School,Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T153000
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SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group-12/
CATEGORIES:Teen Advisory Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We’ll sing\, read stories\, and have so much fun!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-storytime-2/
CATEGORIES:Storytime,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Playing Society
DESCRIPTION: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 rules developed by the National Mah Jong League) Whether you’re brand new to the game or a old pro\, find jubilation and community with The Mahjong Playing Society! Call the library at (802) 985-5124 to sign up.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/mahjong-playing-society-12/
CATEGORIES:Mahjong
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:A Revolution Will Not be Tweeted (Historical Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:“We the People” are invited to a fascinating presentation exploring the history of printing during the American Revolution\, centered around an authentic old-style printing press. When the handwritten Declaration of Independence arrived at a local print shop on the evening of July 4\, 1776\, it was “mass produced” overnight\, though by today’s standards the process was anything but fast. Each copy was set entirely by hand\, one letter at a time\, carefully locked into a press bed and printed individually by hand. That same deliberate and intentional methodology used by early revolutionaries to spread the ideas of 1776 is still practiced today at A Revolutionary Press\, a working print shop in New Haven\, Vermont. During this presentation\, attendees will learn how the press’s mission\, deeply inspired by the Declaration of Independence\, guides its work to spark a different kind of revolution for the present and future by listening to and printing the words of today’s lesser-known radical and revolutionary thinkers. The presentation will be delivered by John Vincent\, Director of A Revolutionary Press\, and is offered free of charge thanks to our event partners\, Vermont Humanities and The Shelburne Historical Society.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/a-revolution-will-not-be-tweeted-historical-lecture/
CATEGORIES:History,History Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons Homeschool Edition
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 7-12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure\, and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January\, and travel far and in good company\, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. Call us with questions\, or to register for this fun\, free event.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons-homeschool-edition-7/
CATEGORIES:Dungeons & Dragons,Gaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T163000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Love to build? Unwind from a busy week with a rummage through the library’s extensive collection of Legos and build to your heart’s content! Display your work in the library for friends to enjoy and enter our weekly drawing for a chance to win a Lego set!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/lego-club-9/
CATEGORIES:LEGO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T121500
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CREATED:20260220T052142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201601Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Find community and encouragement with other writers in our monthly creative writing meet-up! Each session will include a check-in to see where and how everyone’s at with their practice and/or projects\, followed by an in-session generative writing exercise (lead either by library staff or outside expert)\, a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read ahead of session) and quiet time for individual creative work in a group writing environment. New-comer’s welcome! Please call the library at (802) 985-5124 and leave your email to claim a spot and get this month’s pages!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/creative-writing-support-group-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T042542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T042542Z
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy\, our certified therapy dog! Join our ‘Read to a Dog’ program to enhance literacy skills in the delightful company of this furry friend. Taffy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment\, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space is limited. To register\, please call us at 802-985-5124
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-39/
CATEGORIES:Read to a dog
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000
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CREATED:20260206T223010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T223814Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Tracks (Offsite at Shelburne Pond)
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder who’s been wandering through Shelburne’s woods? Join us and the Conservation Task Force on a winter walk with local wildlife tracker Rex Meader and follow the clues animals leave behind! Learn to identify tracks and other signs of the forest’s hidden residents. We’ll meet offsite the walking trails at the H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond (parking is available on Pond Access Road).  If the weather turns too cold or snowy\, we’ll bring the adventure indoors at the library. 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/the-secret-life-of-tracks-offsite-at-shelburne-pond-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
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CREATED:20260130T160724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160724Z
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi\, these intimate monthly discussions are a place to voice concerns\, share stories\, ask questions\, and think together about this fact of life. The conversations will inevitably vary depending on who’s in the room\, sometimes meandering into existential and/or philosophical terrain\, sometimes segueing into the practicalities of DNR forms\, wills\, and rights of survivorship. It’s not always easy\, but when we share heart-to-heart we build community and experience a special joy that enhances our lives now. To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/death-cafe-17/
CATEGORIES:Death & Dying,Death Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T043505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T043505Z
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SUMMARY:Little Artists: Polar Bear Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session\, we’ll create an easy and cute polar bear craft. 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/little-artists-polar-bear-craft/
CATEGORIES:Crafts for kids,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T162039Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: The Spy Coast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen\, a suspenseful spy thriller set in the quiet seaside town of Purity\, Maine. The novel follows Maggie Bird\, a retired CIA operative who has sought refuge in a peaceful life running a small chicken farm after a mission from her past went disastrously wrong. When a dead body appears in her driveway\, Maggie realizes that old enemies have resurfaced and her cover may be blown. Teaming up with a close-knit group of fellow retired spies known as the Martini Club\, she must uncover who is targeting her—and why. As the investigation unfolds\, Maggie is forced to confront the secrets of her former life and decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the new one she’s built. Copies are available at the first-floor information desk. New members are always welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-the-spy-coast/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T122014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T122014Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
DESCRIPTION: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! 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-hour-14/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260129T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T211036Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement with G'Raph
DESCRIPTION: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\, dancing\, and shaking your sillies out. Come for the music\, leave with a lifted heart!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/music-movement-with-graph-4/
CATEGORIES:Music & Movement,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T164342Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Book Club: Between the World and Me
DESCRIPTION:Any research into Black history comes with a reckoning of an American present. Written as a letter from a father to his son\, Between the World and Me\, situates the illusion of race as the lynchpin used by the American empire to oppress\, enslave and murder Black bodies. As timely and sobering a read as ever\, the lyricism and power of the writing match the uncomfortable truths revealed.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pop-up-book-club-between-the-world-and-me/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T035505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T035505Z
UID:7325-1771946100-1771952400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Minecraft Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft players ages 7-12 and their adults meet up to share their Minecraft knowledge and play together! Attendees should bring their laptop or tablet with Minecraft installed and account created.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/minecraft-meet-up-19/
CATEGORIES:Minecraft
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260129T213707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T213707Z
UID:7307-1772015400-1772019000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pierson Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun\, frolic\, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pierson-playdate-58/
CATEGORIES:Playdate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T123852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T124203Z
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SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Society
DESCRIPTION: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 an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces\, and poetic reflections. Drop-ins and new members welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-society-11/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T165250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T165250Z
UID:7379-1772044200-1772047800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Democracy in Our Time: A Community Discussion of Orwell’s 1984
DESCRIPTION:Democracy In Our Time is a monthly discussion series that explores timely topics related to democracy\, freedom\, and civic life through books\, ideas\, film screenings\, and speakers. At our February gathering\, we will discuss George Orwell’s classic novel 1984 and its lasting relevance in today’s world. First published in 1949\, 1984 introduced concepts such as Big Brother\, Newspeak\, Doublethink\, and the Thought Police\, ideas that have since become part of our everyday language and our shared understanding of power and control. Orwell’s dystopian vision follows Winston Smith and Julia\, two ordinary people whose desire for truth\, love\, and independent thought becomes an act of rebellion in a society defined by constant surveillance\, historical manipulation\, and totalitarian rule. As we explore the novel together\, we will consider how Orwell’s warnings about censorship\, propaganda\, and the erosion of truth continue to resonate\, and what they can teach us about protecting democratic values today. Copies of the book are available at the first-floor information desk and on our Libby app.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/democracy-in-our-time-a-community-discussion-of-orwells-1984/
CATEGORIES:Democracy,Democracy In Our Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260129T214822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T214914Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We’ll sing\, read stories\, and have so much fun!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-storytime-3/
CATEGORIES:Storytime,Toddlers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
CREATED:20260130T130026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T130026Z
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Playing Society
DESCRIPTION: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 rules developed by the National Mah Jong League) Whether you’re brand new to the game or a old pro\, find jubilation and community with The Mahjong Playing Society! Call the library at (802) 985-5124 to sign up. 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/mahjong-playing-society-13/
CATEGORIES:Mahjong
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SUMMARY:February Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:Writers\, readers\, and lovers of all things verse\, this is the place to be. Each month\, we welcome two featured poets who are creating powerful\, innovative work in the medium. Come for the inspiration\, stay for the community\, and revel in an evening of resounding poetics and wild enjambment. Tonight’s featured poets are Caroline Slater and Sarah Donegan. All are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/poetry-salon-2/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000
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SUMMARY:Lego Club
DESCRIPTION:Love to build? Unwind from a busy week with a rummage through the library’s extensive collection of Legos and build to your heart’s content! Display your work in the library for friends to enjoy and enter our weekly drawing for a chance to win a Lego set!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/lego-club-8/
CATEGORIES:LEGO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy\, our certified therapy dog! Join our ‘Read to a Dog’ program to enhance literacy skills in the delightful company of this furry friend. Taffy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment\, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space is limited. To register\, please call us at 802-985-5124 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-40/
CATEGORIES:Read to a dog
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T050534Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Crochet & Knit Club
DESCRIPTION:Love to crochet or knit? Bring your current project to the library and create in the company of fellow yarn artists! Yarn\, crochet hooks\, and donuts provided.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-crochet-knit-club/
CATEGORIES:Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260406T140725
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UID:7417-1772323200-1775001599@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Shelburne Writes! Poetry Contest
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poetry lovers! Shelburne Writes! is a poetry contest open to writers of all ages\, offering recognition to the top poets in four age categories: elementary school (K-4)\, middle school (5-8)\, high school (9-12)\, and adult (two winners will be chosen from this category). All types of poetry all welcome: traditional\, prose poetry\, experimental poetry\, etc. The subject matter of your entry should be somehow connected to Vermont—it can be as loose as the action simply taking place in Vermont; we are open to your interpretations on the theme. The contest is only open to residents of Shelburne\, and entries will be judged blind by a committee that includes both the Shelburne junior and adult Poet Laureates. Winners from each category will have their poems published in the Shelburne News and will also be highlighted at a poetry reading held at the Library on April 28 at 6:00 pm. Everyone who enters the contest will be invited to attend and read their entries. \n 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/shelburne-writes-poetry-contest-2/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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