Events

Join us on Tuesdays for music, movement, and fun with Stephen Coronella! 

Join us off-site at the Shelburne Museum for a tour of the Norman Rockwell exhibit, led by Public Programs Educator Kat Redniss. This exhibit, in conjunction with our reading of Howard Frank Mosher's A Stranger in the Kingdom, is up for discussion at the Pierson Library later this month. For this tour, please meet at the entrance to the museum. 

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. 

Leave all responsibilities behind and immerse yourself in a world of song! You'll receive a songwriting prompt at the top of the session to inspire direction and creativity, along with some tips and tricks from your instructor, Connor, and the rest is up to you! You'll leave the workshop with a clear song concept and the beginnings of your next hit.…

This group is for poetry readers, poetry writers, and the poetically curious alike! For the first half hour we take turns, taking the lectern and reading aloud together from whole poetry collections. Whenever we finish one, we vote on the next. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half is devoted to poetic reflection, news, and…

Streams carry large amounts of sediment and nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and carbon into lakes like Lake Champlain. While these nutrients are a natural part of aquatic ecosystems, too much of them can fuel harmful cyanobacterial blooms that threaten ecosystem health, drinking water quality, and recreation. UVM grad student, field scientist, and data analyst Ben Kelley will leverage a decade-long monitoring effort…

Should you take Social Security early, wait until full retirement age, or delay benefits longer? Join representatives from the financial advisory firm One Day in July as they break down the factors that can help guide that decision. They'll discuss how timing impacts your monthly benefits, common considerations for individuals and couples, and how Social Security fits into an…

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. 

Climb into the Magic Treehouse for another adventure, this time on the high seas! Join us as we venture where no library patron has gone before ... discover the fish that inhabit the deepest of the deep sea and take part in a deep-sea scavenger hunt! Brave the treacherous depths of the Pierson trench and seek your treasure in a magical undersea cavern! 

Whether you're an old hand or a first timer, the Mahjong Playing Society is for you! Gather with other seasoned players of this classic game or other beginners. We play as well as instruct in both Chinese and American Mahjong. Space is limited, so call ahead to secure the dates you'll be there and which style you hope to play (American Mahjong has a…