Events
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Writer’s Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided.
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Dance Through the Decades
We're reprising a dance party through time in honor of the New Year (for devotees of the Gregorian calendar). DJ Diplodocus is back and since we last laid eyes on that scamp, he's gotten a doctoral degree in groovin'! The first songs will be from the 1940's, followed by the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's etc.…
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Lego Afternoon
Love to build? Stop in on Friday afternoons to rummage through our terrific collection of Legos and build with friends! We'll display all creations in the library for visitors to see and enter each creation in a weekly prize drawing for a Lego set.
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Resolutions: Vipassana Meditation with Cheryl Karthaus & Adam Galvani
Meditation is much more than simply finding "a quiet mind"—it can transform your relationships, enhance your success in work and hobbies, and bring genuine happiness to your daily life. Join us for a two-hour practice where you'll learn a foundational form of Vipassana Meditation - a practice rooted in mindfulness and insight. Whether you're just…
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Philosophy Book Club: Timaeus
There's a new book club in town. In Philosophy Book Club, our aim is to examine the nature of thought itself. We'll investigate both classic and contemporary philosophical and essayistic works flitting into and out of the established western canon at whim to cultivate a myriad of perspectives. And what better place to start than…
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Shelburne Winter Carnival
Join us at Shelburne's Annual Winter Carnival, hosted by the Shelburne Recreation Department and local community sponsors! This fun-filled event at the Shelburne Community School features exciting performances, games, and winter-themed activities, all created by the Shelburne community.
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Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite loves. Shelburne resident and Optometrist, Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for over 10 years (most recently at Village Wine and Coffee). Now he's here with us at the Pierson Library in…
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Monday Morning Book Club: Lilith
Join us for a discussion of Lilith: A Novel by Eric Rickstad. After her son is injured in a school shooting, Elisabeth Ross takes drastic action, committing a shocking act of violence under the name "Lilith." Hunted by the FBI, she must protect her son while questioning the morality of her actions. This gripping thriller…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would relish 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 there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
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Author Talk with Sarah Stewart Taylor: Agony Hill
Mystery author Sarah Stewart-Taylor (the genius behind the Sweeney St George series, the Maggie D'arcy series, and more!) is coming to town hall to present on her latest Agony Hill, the first in her new Frank Warren series, set in rural Vermont in the volatile 1960's. Whether you're already a fan of this author or…