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…
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate…
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
It's not too late to join the hottest poetry society in Chittenden County. Nearly every Wednesday, we gather at noontime to cold-read entire poetry collections aloud, basking in the magic of poetry. The second half hour is devoted to poetic works-in-progress, news, and a writing prompt (or "provocation"). This month, we're finishing up Shel Silverstein's…
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Advisory
Love 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…