Events
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Multicultural Movie Night: The Muppets Christmas Carol
The Muppets put their spin on a tale of a miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps…
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Creative Writing Support Group
Find community and encouragement with other writers in our monthly creative writing meet-up! Each session will include a check-in to see where and how everyone’s at with their practice and/or projects, followed by an in-session generative writing exercise (lead either by library staff or outside expert), a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read ahead…
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Belonging and Belongings
Our belongings help us feel like we belong to this world. This is true, whether they serve as a grounding and comforting presence in our lives, or a source of overwhelm. How do you relate to your belongings? Are they simply a backdrop to your life or do they spark particular emotions like joy, anxiety,…
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Flying Pig Books & the Pierson Library Present: Author/Illustrator Matt Tavares
All ages are warmly invited to meet author and illustrator Matt Tavares! You may know Matt from his luminous seasonal favorites Dasher and Red & Lulu, his illustrated athlete biographies, or his acclaimed graphic novel Hoops. Now’s your chance to meet the creator behind these beloved family stories and celebrate the release of his newest…
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Monday Morning Book Club: James
Join us for a discussion of James by acclaimed author Percival Everett. In this reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we follow Jim, an enslaved man who overhears he’s about to be sold away from his family and escapes to Jackson Island. Meanwhile, Huck Finn, fleeing his abusive father, embarks on a dangerous journey down…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize! This program runs officially for one hour but provided the space is available crafters are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards!
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Democracy in Our Time: Laughtivism & Dilemma Actions
Humor is a powerful tool of nonviolent protest that can create lose-lose situations for authoritarians. Join us as we discuss political humor in 2025, learn about dilemma actions, and discuss news from the past month.
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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 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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Minecraft Meet-up
Minecraft players ages 7-12 and their adults meet up to share their Minecraft knowledge and play together! Attendees should bring their laptop or tablet with Minecraft installed and account created. Each week we'll try something new, from building contests in a creative world to surviving a night full of zombies. There will be something fun…