Events
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Survival Mandarin
Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself and…
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Survival Mandarin: Language 101
Join us for the final two installments of a six-part beginner's Mandarin series. Missed the first four? No worries. Native speaker, punk-rocker, and educator extraordinaire Connor Lin Frost assures us that drop-in attendees will still pick up a bit of the world's most native spoken language. 好耶!
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Noontime Poetry Society
Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half hour at a time. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session is devoted to…
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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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Book it: Turning Garden Pavers into Literary Works of Art
Hey teens! Adorn your garden with some literary whimsy! Pierson's Youth Advisory hosts an artistic afternoon, painting stone pavers to resemble your favorite books. You bring the idea of a…
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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.
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Democracy in Our Time: Who is Curtis Yarvin?
Curtis Yarvin was once an obscure blogger, but his profile has moved into the mainstream after U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance expressed interest in his work. Today, Yarvin is read widely among young conservatives as well as in Silicon Valley, where he counts figures like Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen as associates. His vision…
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Investing Basics: Selecting Investment Vehicles
With many investment options available, which are right for you? Join Jennifer Martinez from the financial advisory firm One Day in July to discuss taxable and tax-advantaged accounts and how they are used in various stages of life.
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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
Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck, and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte, who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and…