Events
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Musical Story Time with Liz
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.
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Back to the Jurassic Party
Play dinosaur-themed bingo, hatch a baby dinosaur, create awesome fossils, and compete in dinosaur-themed games and challenges for an overall roarin' good time! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Mahjong Playing Society
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 indicate which style you hope to play (American Mahjong has a…
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Shelburne’s Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We will be visited by time travelers, members of the Declaration Committee (including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin), who will explain why independence was necessary and possible. We will also hear from men and women who experienced the trials of the Revolutionary War…
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Independence Day Closures
The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour.
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Gem and Mineral Show-and-Tell
Calling all rockhounds! Bring us your ammonites, your quartz, your huddled amethysts! Join the library for this special summer reading evening and bring a gem, crystal, or fossil that you feel comfortable transporting for a show-and-tell! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124 and tell us what specimen you're bringing to show.
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Coffee and Conversation: The Movies
Our topic today is a lighthearted one: The Movies. What is it about that alluring flicker of light and image that so enraptures us? What are the movies that made us who we are? Any memorable cinema-going experiences? Which movies challenged us? Which movies did we hate? Which movies did we call at one time or another "our favorites"? What movies revealed hidden facets of…
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Sew Your Own Dinosaur
Create a lovable, huggable herbivore of your very own, and hone your sewing skills! Add spikes, scales, and snuggles to your heart’s delight. Beginners welcome! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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 the…