Tuesday Night Book Club
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThis April, Tuesday Night Book Club gets mysterious with Jean Hanff Korelitz's The Plot. Suspense and intrigue abound in this novel about novelists that Stephen King himself called, "inasnely readable". 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…
Philosophical Considerations Amidst Climate Chaos
It's public philosophy week and to honor it, we're gathering to ponder our philosophical positions around climate change, a feature of the Anthropocene which presents a host of unique challenges for conscientious people. This casual yet timely conversation seeks to explore the what-to-do's and should-we-do-anything's around this very important matter. Informal conversation to be led…
How to Begin Your College Search
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesHow To Begin Your College Search- a free presentation for 10th and 11th graders and their parents presented by Alice Hubbard Lissarrague of Lissarrague College Guidance, Commissioner with the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners. Topics will include researching schools, financial aid, merit aid, standardized testing and more! Bring your questions! Tuesday, April 16th from…
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these chilly, rainy spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
After School Hangout
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesJoin us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Book Advisory
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesLove 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, and create eye-catching displays of recommended reads. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15. Interested? Email Kate Bosley @ kbosley@shelburnevt.org.
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…