Events
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Legendary Historical Characters Through Song and Story: The Hero’s Journey
Join musician and storyteller Stephen Coronella for a lively family concert that brings legends like King Arthur, Johnny Appleseed, and Robin Hood to life through music and tale. Featuring guitar, hammer dulcimer, and flute, this heartwarming and educational performance celebrates history, heroism, and the timeless art of the troubadour. Fun for all ages!
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Democracy in Our Time: The Art of Protest
Did you know that your right to protest is protected by the Constitution? Join us for a dynamic workshop where we’ll explore the history of protest movements, discuss the power of visual messaging, and design and create your own protest sign for a cause you care about. This program is open to teens and adults.
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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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side. Space…
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Magic in Nature with Georgia Knight
Learn about Vermont’s ecosystems through the lens of fairies and forest magic. Georgia Knight aims to inspire a sense of wonder for the natural world, with fun art-based activities and crafts that teach about our VT eco-system and simultaneously indulge in a bit of magic!
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Life Drawing Practice
Come practice life drawing skills with live models as part of Color Our World summer! Please bring your own easels and drawing materials.
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Monday Morning Book Club: The Art Thief
Join us for a discussion of The Art Thief, a fascinating true-crime narrative by Michael Finkel. The book tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the world’s most prolific art thief, who carried out over 200 heists across Europe. Unlike most thieves, Breitwieser stole for the pure love of art, keeping his treasures hidden away to…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even…
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Musical Storytime with G-Raph!
By popular request, Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly kids concerts to the Pierson Library! Raphael’s exuberant music and radiating kindness bring sunshine to every event, as he plays a variety of original music and familiar classics on a variety of musical instruments! These fun, high energy mornings are sure to get you…
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Comic Creation with Mat Heagerty
Meet graphic novelist Mat Heagerty, creator of Lumber-Jackula, Martian Ghost Centaur, Indoor Kid and Unplugged & Popular! Learn about the creative process, and many jobs that go into creating a graphic novel from start to finish! Get Mat's help in creating a single panel comic of your own!
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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. Book 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.