Pokemon Club
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesPokémon fans gather to play Pokémon Battle Academy. Meet fellow enthusiasts and spend a few hours sharing your knowledge of all things Pokémon. Space is limited. To register, please call us at 802-985-5124.
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesJoin us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore the magic of books and foster a lifelong love for reading. Don't miss out on the fun! No advanced registration is necessary.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 1)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Daughters of the Dust
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe third film in our series is the poetic Daughters of the Dust about generational change within the Gulla culture (an ethnic group off the coast of South Carolina). From 1991 and directed by Julie Dash it was the first theatrically released film directed by a Black woman and remains a distinctive work of art…
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesLooking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 2)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesExperience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
LEGO Afternoon
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesLego of your stress and stop into the library on Thursday afternoons to enjoy our large collection of Legos. We'll have a new building challenge each week. Display your work at the library, build with friends, and enter to win a different Lego-themed prize each Thursday through January. No advanced registration is necessary.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 3)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Get Out
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesLast, but certainly not least, is Jordan Peele’s masterful creepfest Get Out from 2017. Super genre literate, smart and conscious, darn-near formally perfect, and a true roller coaster ride; this film will make you laugh, shriek, squirm, and think! Not all is as it seems when Chris visits his white girlfriend’s family in Upstate New…