Events
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Democracy in Our Time: Mindful Democracy and a Declaration of Interdependence
Democracy is often framed as a contest between political candidates or parties competing for power. But it can also be understood as a shared system of self-governance—one in which everyone…
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Music & 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…
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April Poetry Salon with Bianca Stone
The last poetry event of April Poetry Month and our monthly salon, this event is designed to be the epic closer, a shindig to rule them all! We reveal the…
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Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers.…
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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…
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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 A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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Teen Advisory Group
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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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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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…