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SUMMARY:Holiday Closure
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed on Monday\, October 13\, 2025\, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/holiday-closure-2/
CATEGORIES:Holiday Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Board Game Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon with family\, friends\, and neighbors trying out a variety of board games from around the world. From simple games of luck and chance to strategic games that exercise your wits\, stop in to share a favorite game or try something entirely new! All ages welcome to this fun free event.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/board-game-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Board Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Dance (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:Our Harvest Moon Dance has been postponed until winter. Stayed tuned for more details!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fall-dance/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:Tyler Alexander Author Talk: If I Can Get Home This Fall
DESCRIPTION:Civil War enthusiasts won’t want to miss this compelling presentation by CVU teacher Tyler Alexander\, celebrating the release of his new biography\, If I Can Get Home This Fall\, published by the University of Nebraska Press. The book tells the remarkable story of Dan Mason\, a white soldier who served in both the Sixth Vermont Infantry and later as an officer in the Nineteenth U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War. Drawing from Mason’s heartfelt letters to his fiancée\, Harriet Clark\, along with extensive historical records\, Alexander brings to life a deeply human story of patriotism\, courage\, and moral conviction during one of the most divided times in American history. This is more than just a war story. It’s a powerful reflection on race\, identity\, and the enduring struggle to define democracy. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of our friends at The Flying Pig Bookstore.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tyler-alexander-author-talk-if-i-can-get-home-this-fall/
CATEGORIES:Author Reading,Author Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
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CREATED:20250922T024255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T024255Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Language Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Pierson Library’s weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker\, an expert talker\, or a beginning speaker\, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia. ¡Bienvenido al grupo semanal de conversación en español de la Biblioteca Pierson! Ya seas hablante nativo de español\, un experto en la conversación o un principiante\, encuentra comunidad y conversación con la líder del grupo\, Martha Stegner\, de Colombia.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spanish-language-conversation-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Spanish Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T225034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T225034Z
UID:6777-1760005800-1760007600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-28/
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T015417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T020229Z
UID:6814-1759933800-1759937400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes\, scare tactics\, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design\, build\, and orchestrate a haunted house right here in the library. We’ll brainstorm the scares\, map out the layout\, and figure out exactly where all the monsters will hide. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 11–15.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group-haunted-house-planning-2/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Haunted Town Hall,Teen Advisory Group,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T014422Z
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UID:6809-1759932000-1759941000@piersonlibrary.org
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-53/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Gaming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
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CREATED:20250922T021606Z
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UID:6825-1759924800-1759928400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Reading Society
DESCRIPTION:Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County\, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour\, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies\, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour\, then sharing works in progress\, poetic reflections\, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always\, we end with a take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-reading-society-44/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T232637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T232637Z
UID:6793-1759850100-1759856400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Minecraft Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft players aged 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. Each week we’ll try something new\, from building contests in a creative world to surviving a night full of zombies. There will be something fun for everyone! \n 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/minecraft-meet-up-10/
CATEGORIES:Mine Craft Club,Minecraft
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20251006T020141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T020954Z
UID:6947-1759833000-1759836600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation: Can We Still Meet in the Middle?
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and Conversations is more than just a cup of joe. It’s a chance to connect with neighbors\, share ideas\, and enjoy some delicious donuts. This month\, we’re focusing on bipartisanship. Once a guiding principle of democratic society\, it’s now increasingly rare in a polarized political landscape. What happens when political rivals stop working together? How does that affect not only Capitol Hill\, but also our relationships with friends and family? Is finding common ground still possible? And if it is\, what’s stopping us? We invite you to join us for a thoughtful and respectful conversation. Come ready to listen\, share\, and engage with curiosity. And yes\, donuts will be served.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/coffee-and-conversation-can-we-still-meet-in-the-middle/
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T231502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T231502Z
UID:6788-1759833000-1759834800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Music and 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-and-movement-with-g-raph/
CATEGORIES:Music & Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T023240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T023240Z
UID:6836-1759752000-1759759200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider\, and socialize! On occasion special guest presenters attend\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-38/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T023014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T023014Z
UID:6834-1759672800-1759680000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fall Art Opening 
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing season with our Fall Art Show\, featuring the work of incredible local and regional artists. Bruce Hasses presents imaginative assemblages along with dynamic mobile and static sculptures. Polly Whitcomb showcases striking abstract paintings that invite reflection. And artists from the Essex Art League bring joy and color with their whimsical animal-themed artwork. Join us for an afternoon of music\, community\, and art.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fall-art-opening-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T022746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T022746Z
UID:6832-1759582800-1759591800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Plato's Republic: An Interactive Talk and Introduction to Philosophy    
DESCRIPTION:What is philosophy and what does it mean to practice it? Join local philosopher Nick Marconi to explore this and other topics where the learning will come in the doing\, following the living wisdom tradition of sincere engagement with each other. Nick will give an interactive and dynamic presentation of the nearly 2\,500-year-old Socratic dialogue\, The Republic as a means of entry. All you’ll need is an open heart and a curious mind!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/platos-republic-an-interactive-talk-and-introduction-to-philosophy/
CATEGORIES:Philosophy Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T231120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T231120Z
UID:6786-1759573800-1759579200@piersonlibrary.org
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 the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-32/
CATEGORIES:Read to a dog
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T022533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T022533Z
UID:6831-1759572900-1759580100@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey\, returning to the page after a long hiatus\, or a seasoned writer seeking a creative community\, our Creative Writing Support Group welcomes you. Each session includes a generative writing exercise\, thoughtful discussion\, a friendly workshop\, and quiet communal writing time. This month\, we’re thrilled to welcome Liz Buchanan\, who will guide us through a unique blend of drawing\, writing\, and meditation to spark creativity and reflection. Please RSVP with your email to receive the workshop materials in advance. For questions or to RSVP\, contact the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/creative-writing-support-group-9/
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T020529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T020529Z
UID:6820-1759505400-1759509000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Taylor Swift Listening Party: The Life of a Showgirl
DESCRIPTION:Hey Swifties! Taylor’s brand-new album The Life of a Showgirl drops TODAY and we’re celebrating in style! Join us at the library for a listening party where we’ll play the entire album from start to finish\, make friendship bracelets\, and celebrate Taylor and Travis’ engagement while we listen. Bring your besties and get ready for an amazing afternoon of new music\, cake\, and crafting.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/taylor-swift-listening-party-the-life-of-a-showgirl/
CATEGORIES:Album Release,Listening Party,Taylor Swift
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T230925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T230925Z
UID:6784-1759504500-1759508100@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Boo & Goo: Autumn Slime Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The season of slime is upon us! Join us to create deep dark shimmering midnight slime\, golden harvest moon slime\, and icky sticky\, green and gloopy Halloween slime. To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/boo-goo-autumn-slime-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Crafts for kids,Slime
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T230549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T230549Z
UID:6783-1759487400-1759489200@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Little Artists: Leaf Rubbings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this month’s session\, we’ll create easy\, beautiful leaf rubbings to display in our homes.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/little-artists-leaf-rubbings/
CATEGORIES:Art,Toddlers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T023937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T172903Z
UID:6840-1759424400-1759428000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spanish Language Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Hola Pierson patrons\, \nI’m writing to let you know that our Spanish Conversation Group is postponed until next week. We’ll see you again October 9th! \nLes escribo para informarles que nuestro grupo de conversación en español se pospone hasta la próxima semana. ¡Nos vemos el 9 de octubre!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spanish-language-conversation-group/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Spanish Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T224834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T224834Z
UID:6776-1759401000-1759402800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-27/
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T015230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T204638Z
UID:6813-1759329000-1759332600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
DESCRIPTION:This month\, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes\, scare tactics\, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design\, build\, and orchestrate a haunted house right here in the library. We’ll brainstorm the scares\, map out the layout\, and figure out exactly where all the monsters will hide. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 11–15.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/teen-advisory-group-haunted-house-planning/
CATEGORIES:After School,Early Release Day,Haunted Town Hall,Teen Advisory Group,Tweens & Teens
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T014210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T014210Z
UID:6808-1759327200-1759336200@piersonlibrary.org
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-52/
CATEGORIES:Early Release Day,Tweens & Teens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250922T021359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T021735Z
UID:6824-1759320000-1759323600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Reading Society
DESCRIPTION:Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County\, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour\, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies\, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour\, then sharing works in progress\, poetic reflections\, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always\, we end with a take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-reading-society-43/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260403T171454
CREATED:20250921T223433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T223433Z
UID:6773-1759276800-1761955199@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Poetry Project
DESCRIPTION:As the beautiful colors of autumn begin to surround us\, we invite you to share your poetic reflections on the season. Weekly writing prompts will be posted every Monday morning\, and selected submissions will be posted the following week. You can find the display on the northwestern wall of the kids’ section. This program is proudly presented by the town’s Junior Poet Laureate\, Roman Strayer-Benton!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/autumn-poetry-project/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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SUMMARY:Uncover Notre Dame's Post-Fire Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Join us in historic Town Hall for an exclusive look inside the hidden world of one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals. \nIn the wake of the devastating 2019 fire\, researchers gained unprecedented access to areas of Notre Dame never before studied\, uncovering secrets of its medieval construction that were undocumented for centuries. Discover how modern science\, digital tools\, and old stone came together to reveal the genius behind this architectural masterpiece. \nLeading the talk is Caroline Bruzelius\, A.M. Cogan Professor Emerita at Duke University and member of the “Stone and Mortar” research team. A pioneering scholar of medieval architecture and digital humanities\, Dr. Bruzelius brings fresh insight into how the past and future met during Notre Dame’s extraordinary restoration. \nPerfect for history buffs\, architecture fans\, and anyone curious about how technology is transforming our understanding of the past.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/art-and-technology-at-notre-dame-the-cathedral-as-a-laboratory-of-gothic/
CATEGORIES:Architecture,History Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
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SUMMARY:Tech-help Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Have a tech problem you just can’t figure out? We can help. Book a 30-minute appointment with one of our tech-savvy librarians who can help you tame that tech problem! To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tech-help-tuesday-12/
CATEGORIES:Tech Help,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T110000
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement with G-Raph
DESCRIPTION:Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for little 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-g-raph-5/
CATEGORIES:Music & Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T193000
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SUMMARY:Choosing Scarcity or Abundance: Reimagining Vermont’s Economy
DESCRIPTION:Why is Vermont struggling to retain workers\, build enough housing\, or keep up with the rising cost of living? And what can we do about it\, together? Join Kevin Chu\, Executive Director of the Vermont Future’s Project\, for an important presentation on the organization’s Economic Action Plan for Vermont. This session will provide a clear-eyed look at the data and trends shaping Vermont’s economy\, including labor shortages\, demographic shifts\, the housing crisis\, and cost-of-living pressures. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the root causes behind these challenges and the risks of inaction. More importantly\, Kevin will share a collaborative vision for how communities\, policymakers\, businesses\, and individuals can work together to build a stronger\, more equitable economic future for Vermont. Brought to you in partnership with Shelburne’s Housing Committee.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/choosing-scarcity-or-abundance-reimagining-vermonts-economy/
CATEGORIES:Economy,Housing
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