Events
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Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Open Mic Night—hosted by local singer-songwriter and resident, Franc Gambatese. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping…
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Multicultural Movie Night: The Muppets Christmas Carol
The Muppets put their spin on a tale of a miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps…
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Creative Writing Support Group
Find community and encouragement with other writers in our monthly creative writing meet-up! Each session will include a check-in to see where and how everyone’s at with their practice and/or projects, followed by an in-session generative writing exercise (lead either by library staff or outside expert), a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read ahead…
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Belonging and Belongings
Our belongings help us feel like we belong to this world. This is true, whether they serve as a grounding and comforting presence in our lives, or a source of…
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Flying Pig Books & the Pierson Library Present: Author/Illustrator Matt Tavares
All ages are warmly invited to meet author and illustrator Matt Tavares! You may know Matt from his luminous seasonal favorites Dasher and Red & Lulu, his illustrated athlete biographies,…
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Monday Morning Book Club: James
Join us for a discussion of James by acclaimed author Percival Everett. In this reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we follow Jim, an enslaved man who overhears he’s about…
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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,…
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Democracy in Our Time: Laughtivism & Dilemma Actions
Humor is a powerful tool of nonviolent protest that can create lose-lose situations for authoritarians. Join us as we discuss political humor in 2025, learn about dilemma actions, and discuss…
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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…
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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…