Events
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Not-so-scary Story Time
Follow the flickering lantern path to the Pierson's patio and join us for an evening of not-so-scary stories, s'mores around the campfire, and a fun seasonal craft to bring home!…
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Board Game Afternoon
Spend an afternoon with family, friends, and neighbors trying out a variety of board games from around the world. From simple games of luck and chance to strategic games that…
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Death Cafe
Death Cafés are welcoming spaces where people come together to talk openly about death, with the goal of making the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick…
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Shelburne’s Town Halloween Celebration & Parade
Stop by the library after Shelburne's annual Halloween parade and visit our enchanted pumpkin patch! Create a light up jack-o-lantern to bring home at this fun, festive event for all…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to…
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Music and 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…
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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 one of our tech-savvy librarians who can help you tame that tech problem! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism
Join us for a community discussion of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Anne Applebaum. A national bestseller praised for its sharp insight, this timely work explores why democracies around the world are faltering and why many political elites are embracing authoritarianism. Drawing from her experience as a journalist…
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during the lunch hour, the hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.