Events

Leave all responsibilities behind and immerse yourself in a world of song! You'll receive a songwriting prompt at the top of the session to inspire direction and creativity, along with some tips and tricks from your instructor, Connor, and the rest is up to you! You'll leave the workshop with a clear song concept and the beginnings of your next hit.…

This group is for poetry readers, poetry writers, and the poetically curious alike! For the first half hour we take turns, taking the lectern and reading aloud together from whole poetry collections. Whenever we finish one, we vote on the next. We're currently reading Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half is devoted to poetic reflection, news, and…

Streams carry large amounts of sediment and nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and carbon into lakes like Lake Champlain. While these nutrients are a natural part of aquatic ecosystems, too much of them can fuel harmful cyanobacterial blooms that threaten ecosystem health, drinking water quality, and recreation. UVM grad student, field scientist, and data analyst Ben Kelley will leverage a decade-long monitoring effort…

Should you take Social Security early, wait until full retirement age, or delay benefits longer? Join representatives from the financial advisory firm One Day in July as they break down the factors that can help guide that decision. They'll discuss how timing impacts your monthly benefits, common considerations for individuals and couples, and how Social Security fits into an…

Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical story time! 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. 

Climb into the Magic Treehouse for another adventure, this time on the high seas! Join us as we venture where no library patron has gone before ... discover the fish that inhabit the deepest of the deep sea and take part in a deep-sea scavenger hunt! Brave the treacherous depths of the Pierson trench and seek your treasure in a magical undersea cavern! 

Whether you're an old hand or a first timer, the Mahjong Playing Society is for you! Gather with other seasoned players of this classic game or other beginners. We play as well as instruct in both Chinese and American Mahjong. Space is limited, so call ahead to secure the dates you'll be there and which style you hope to play (American Mahjong has a…

It's another five dino features to choose among from your cinema-loving pals at the Pierson Library! Together we'll fire up the old popcorn machine, order a couple pizzas, and watch together the first eight minutes of five different dinosaur movies from different decades and genres. After this we will vote together on the movie we wish to finish watching. All movie options are rated PG-13 or lower. 

We're thrilled to welcome back the amazing Tristan Cunningham!  L.A.-based award-winning actor and circus performer extraordinaire, Tristan got her start right here at home as part of Vermont's own Circus Smirkus! Experience the thrill and comedy of the circus and see big-time talent on a home-state stage! 

We're closing out our summer reading series in largesse with that big dancey, bluesy, Louisiana sound of Zydeco!  Enjoy free scoops of Ben & Jerry's ice cream (while supplies last) on the library green and drop in for a mega concert by Ernest James Zydeco! Feet will stomp, hips will waggle. It all culminates at 5:00pm when in-house wizard Ydrrgl the Wise slithers…