Events
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A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases: Connor Williams Author Talk
Join us for an evening with author, historian, and Professor Connor Williams as he discusses his powerful new book, A Promise Delivered. In 2020, a bipartisan act of Congress created the Naming Commission and charged it with a historic mission: to rename nine of the U.S. military’s most prominent bases, all of which had been…
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Gardeners’ Gathering: Seeds, Tips, and Summer 2026 Plans
Are you getting ready for planting season? Join us at the library for a conversation about all things gardening! Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting your first garden, this meet-up is a chance to connect with fellow community members who love to dig in the dirt. We will share our gardening experiences, exchange…
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Community Puzzle Fridays
Drop in and unwind with our Community Puzzle Corner! Each Friday, a puzzle will be set up on the second floor for anyone to stop by and work on at their own pace. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you’re welcome to add a few pieces and help bring the puzzle to life.…
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Monday Morning Book Club: The Glass Chateau
Join us for a discussion of The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan, a moving novel of hope, healing, and the redemptive power of art set in post–World War II France. In the aftermath of the war, Asher, a former Resistance assassin haunted by loss and guilt, wanders through a devastated country searching for purpose. His…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize! This program runs officially for one hour, but provided the space is available, crafters are welcome to stay and socialize!
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Democracy in Our Time: Mindful Democracy and a Declaration of Interdependence
Democracy is often framed as a contest between political candidates or parties competing for power. But it can also be understood as a shared system of self-governance—one in which everyone has a stake in protecting and sustaining it. In this month’s Democracy in Our Time program, we’ll listen to and discuss a podcast conversation with…
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Music & 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 singing,…
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April Poetry Salon with Bianca Stone
The last poetry event of April Poetry Month and our monthly salon, this event is designed to be the epic closer, a shindig to rule them all! We reveal the winners of last month's Shelburne Writes! poetry contest, invite all entrants to read their submissions, give a spotlight to the town's poet laureates, Amy Allen…
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Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
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Survival Mandarin
Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…