Multicultural Movie Night: The Polar Express
Children travel to the North Pole on a magical journey emphasizing belief, friendship, and kindness. (G, 100 min)
Living With Climate Chaos Series: Pop-Up Book Club – The Great Displacement
Climate chaos is a unique feature of our current age, and increased frequency and complexity of natural disasters means that many of our fellow humans are becoming displaced, bereft of home. To examine this issue more deeply we're discussing Jake Bittle's The Great Displacement in a pop-up book club. Copies are available at the front…
Charlie Brown Tree Farm
Kids visit the Charlie Brown Tree Farm! Why settle for green when you can select from a myriad of colorful cardboard trees at the Charlie Brown Tree farm! Sign up to choose a tree and decorate it to your heart's delight! Recommended for ages 2-9.
Read to a Dog
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…
Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite loves. Shelburne resident and Optometrist, Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for over 10 years (most recently at Village Wine and Coffee). Now he's here with us at the Pierson Library in…
Monday Morning Book Club: Intermezzo
Join us for a discussion of the trending and buzzworthy Intermezzo, a novel about grief, love, and family, by global phenomenon Sally Rooney. Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. New members welcome!
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would relish 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, there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
Tech Help Tuesday
Have a tech problem you just can't figure out? Have an app that's giving you trouble? Does your smartphone leave you flummoxed? We can help. Make 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.
Tuesday Evening Book Group: Indigo Girl
Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd is the story of 16-year-old Eliza, left to run 3 plantations on her own. She needs to find out about indigo, and few will tell her the secrets. An aging horticulturist, a gentlemanly lawyer, and an enslaved person are her only allies in this quest. Limited copies of the book are…
Solstice Concert with The Band Rowan
Celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with a magical concert by The Band Rowan. Join us for an evening featuring their resonant tunes in Celtic, folk, traditional, Appalachian, and Americana genres. Known for their full sound and heartfelt arrangements, Rowan has graced stages like The Flynn Theater and St. Michael’s College. Light up the dark evening…