Events
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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…
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Pierson Library Open Mic Night
Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Library Open Mic Night, hosted by local singer-songwriter and resident Franc Gambatese. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up for the first time, this welcoming space is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Come share your voice through…
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Houseplant Swap
Do you have plants you'd like to share? Are you looking for new plants to add to your collection? Come to our Houseplant Swap and trade plants or cuttings, tips, and inspiration! How it works: Bring a healthy plant or cutting that you'd like to trade. Be sure to label your plant with its name…
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Read to a Dog
Celebrate the joy of reading with Kieran (5/16) or Taffy (5/23), 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 is…
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Take-It-Apart with Deb Sigel
Your favorite Taking Things Apart family class is returning to the Pierson Library! Come join in the fun as kids take apart old, unloved appliances and toys to learn how they work. You bring the kids, a responsible adult to stay, and broken stuff to take apart. We provide everything else! To register, please call…
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Honey Tasting Experience for World Bee Day
Celebrate World Bee Day with a sweet honey tasting at the library! You'll get to sample a variety of honeys from across the United States, each with its own unique flavor. Learn how honey is made, the importance of bees, and discover your favorite varieties. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Death Cafe
Consider yourself cordially invited to this intimate conversation on mortality, thoughtfully led by local philosopher and ophthalmologist Nick Marconi. Death Cafes can be places to voice fears and concerns, safe communal spaces to express loss, opportunities to discuss practical matters, invitations to consider mystery, and more. Every meeting is different. To register, please call the…