Events
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Plato’s Republic: An Interactive Talk and Introduction to Philosophy
What is philosophy and what does it mean to practice it? Join local philosopher Nick Marconi to explore this and other topics where the learning will come in the doing, following the living wisdom tradition of sincere engagement with each other. Nick will give an interactive and dynamic presentation of the nearly 2,500-year-old Socratic dialogue,…
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Fall Art Opening
Celebrate the changing season with our Fall Art Show, featuring the work of incredible local and regional artists. Bruce Hasses presents imaginative assemblages along with dynamic mobile and static sculptures. Polly Whitcomb showcases striking abstract paintings that invite reflection. And artists from the Essex Art League bring joy and color with their whimsical animal-themed artwork.…
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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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Music and Movement with G-Raph
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 and your crew…
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Coffee and Conversation: Can We Still Meet in the Middle?
Coffee and Conversations is more than just a cup of joe. It’s a chance to connect with neighbors, share ideas, and enjoy some delicious donuts. This month, we’re focusing on bipartisanship. Once a guiding principle of democratic society, it’s now increasingly rare in a polarized political landscape. What happens when political rivals stop working together?…
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Minecraft Meet-up
Minecraft players aged 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. Each week we'll try something new, from building contests in a creative world to surviving a night full of zombies. There will be something fun…
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
This month, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes, scare tactics, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design, build, and orchestrate a haunted house…
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Thursday Morning Story Time
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.