Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for an adventure where stories come to life with the power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
Writers Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! Writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided. No advanced registration is necessary.
Belongings and Belonging: A Conversation with Tana Paddock
How do you relate to your belongings? Are they simply a backdrop to your life or do they spark particular emotions like joy, comfort, anxiety or grief? How do you part ways with something you cherish but no longer have the space or use for? Whether you are transitioning to a senior living community, experiencing loss…
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…