Events
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
This group is for poetry readers, poetry writers, and the poetically curious alike! For the first half hour we take turns, taking the lectern and reading aloud together from whole poetry collections. Whenever we finish one, we vote on the next. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the…
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Teen 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 gaps in our collection, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended ages 11-15.
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Afterschool Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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.
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Mahjong Playing Society
Whether you're an old hand or a first timer, the Mahjong Playing Society is for you! Gather with other seasoned players of this classic game or other beginners. We play…
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Poetry Salon: Anne Damrosch and Roger Watters
Our monthly Poetry Salon is an inspiring evening of poetics. Often the talent is homegrown, sometimes we bring in authors from the wider world, always the talent is top-notch. This month we invite you to bask in the words of local poets Anne Damrosch and Roger Watters, and at the end you will have an…
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Middle Grade Magic: The Gathering
Teens and tweens ages 10-14, stop in for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering with friends! Bring your Magic Card deck, discuss strategy, and spend an afternoon gaming in the best of company. Beginners welcome.
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Pierson Stretches! Vinyasa Yoga Flow with Laura Meyer
Join certified yoga instructor Laura K. Meyer on a journey of breath and movement in a classic vinyasa class. Strengthen, lengthen, and wind down your week with a grounding flow. This class can be more challenging, but students are encouraged to modify and make the practice their own. Bring your own mat. To register, please…
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Read to a Dog
Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy (9/12) and Kieran (9/19, 9/26), our certified therapy dogs! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy in the delightful company of an attentive pup. Hone those reading skills in a nonjudgmental environment and boost confidence and fluency with a furry friend by your side! Space…
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Autumn Lantern Painting Party
Join us for a whimsical morning using paint, sparkles, and decoupage to create one-of-a-kind paper lanterns! Bring home a flicker of magic and light to celebrate the short vibrant days of Fall! To register, please call the library at (802) 985-5124.