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SUMMARY:Philosophy Book Club: Between the World and Me
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next session of Philosophy Book Club as we explore Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates\, a profound meditation on race\, identity\, and systemic power. Written as a letter to his son\, Coates’s book grapples with philosophical questions about existence\, the body\, and the legacy of racial injustice. Through a personal and philosophical lens\, he examines how history shapes the present and challenges us to confront the ideologies of race. This book offers a compelling framework for reflecting on justice\, freedom\, and the path toward transformation in a divided world. Copies of the book are available at the first-floor circulation desk. New members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/philosophy-book-club-between-the-world-and-me/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite lives. Shelburne resident and optometrist Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for over 10 years (most recently at Village Wine and Coffee). Now he’s here with us at the Pierson Library in a new monthly series of intimate discussions\, where we’ll voice concerns\, share stories\, questions\, and think together about this hard fact of life. It’s not always easy. But when we share\, heart to heart\, we build community and experience a special joy that enhances our lives now. To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/death-cafe-6/
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Demon of Unrest\, by best-selling author Erik Larson.  The book explores the tense months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter\, highlighting the personal struggles and political missteps that brought the U.S. to the brink of civil war. Focusing on key figures like Major Robert Anderson\, Edmund Ruffin\, and Mary Boykin Chesnut\, the narrative explores the complexities of loyalty\, ambition\, and the looming threat of war. Through diaries and historical records\, Larson paints a gripping portrait of a nation on the edge of disaster. Copies of the book are available at the front desk\, and new members are welcome!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/monday-morning-book-club-the-demon-of-unrest/
CATEGORIES:Author Celebrations,Book Club,Family Fun,Giving Tuesday,Holiday Closure,Meditation,Movement,Pen Pals,Tolkien Day,Winter Carnival
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would relish the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider and socialize! On occassion there will be special guest presenters\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-13/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:Tolkien Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the anniversary of Sauron’s defeat this Tolkien Day at the library! Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest Middle-earth-inspired attire for our costume contest. The event will feature a variety of activities\, including a scavenger hunt\, fantasy board games\, Tolkien trivia\, and an Elvish-language immersion corner. There will also be name tags and ice-breaker questions for a wizard meet-up\, a screening room for The Fellowship of the Ring\, a Middle-earth-themed craft station\, and a reading of a chapter from The Hobbit by Ydrggl. Enjoy second breakfast and immerse yourself in the world of Tolkien!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/tolkien-day/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Tolkien Day
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SUMMARY:Zentangle Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Julia Davenport is back at the Pierson library to share the relaxing and forgiving art form that is Zentangle. With a few tools and a small scale\, she will guide us in a 90-minute tangle to find creativity and calm our neural networks! To register\, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/zentangle-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Zentangle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T103000
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SUMMARY:Pierson Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun\, frolic\, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caregivers Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pierson-playdate-35/
CATEGORIES:Playdate,Toddlers
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SUMMARY:Noontime Poetry Reading Society
DESCRIPTION:Does gathering at high noon and cold reading poetry collections aloud with other thoughtful adults sound like your jam? If so\, have we got the society for you! In addition to sounding out collections\, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society shares poems in progress\, discusses the themes\, art and craft of poetry\, and collects weekly writing challenges. Currently we’re working on a tome of romantic poets. Blake\, Tennyson\, Coleridge\, Shelley\, Poe\, they’re all in there! What treats!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/noontime-poetry-reading-society-17/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T163000
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UID:5985-1742997600-1743006600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:After School Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join us on early release day to game\, snack\, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/after-school-hangout-37/
CATEGORIES:Games,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T153000
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CREATED:20250228T134312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T134347Z
UID:5989-1742999400-1743003000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Youth Advisory
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/youth-advisory-16/
CATEGORIES:Tweens & Teens,Youth and Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092510
CREATED:20250228T125824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T134522Z
UID:5977-1743071400-1743075000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm\, melody\, and imagination.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-4/
CATEGORIES:Storytime,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092510
CREATED:20250228T130240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T130240Z
UID:5981-1743174000-1743179400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lego Afternoons
DESCRIPTION:Love to build? Stop in on Friday afternoons to rummage through our terrific collection of Legos and build with friends. We’ll display all creations in the library for visitors to see and enter each creation in a weekly prize drawing for a Lego set!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/lego-afternoons-4/
CATEGORIES:LEGO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T113000
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UID:5967-1743244200-1743247800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Living with Climate Chaos Pop-Up Book Club: What If We Get It Right?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a pop-up book club in our Living with Climate Chaos series\, where we’ll explore Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures. This collection of essays\, poetry\, and conversations brings together diverse voices to imagine bold\, hopeful solutions for our climate future. Through the eyes of scientists\, farmers\, advocates\, and artists\, we’ll explore a world of possibilities where science\, justice\, and creativity guide us to a flourishing future. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical ways to get involved\, this book offers a fresh\, optimistic take on climate action. Come ready to discuss how we can all contribute to shaping a better world. The program is brought to you in partnership with Shelburne’s Climate & Energy Committee. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Please join us!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/living-with-climate-chaos-pop-up-book-club-what-if-we-get-it-right/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
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CREATED:20250228T135016Z
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UID:5997-1743244200-1743249600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons
DESCRIPTION:Campaigners join in for this teen-led Dungeons & Dragons group. Venture far and in good company\, all from the comfort of the library. Snacks provided. This series is recommended for ages 11 and up. Call the library to register at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/dungeons-dragons-4/
CATEGORIES:D&D,Dungeons & Dragons
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
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CREATED:20250227T224717Z
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UID:5951-1743253200-1743256800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Magic in Nature with Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Vermont’s ecosystems through the lens of fairies and forest magic. Georgia Knight aims to inspire a sense of wonder for the natural world\, with fun art-based activities and crafts that teach about our VT eco-system\, and simultaneously indulge in a bit of magic! At our second session\, we’ll create dazzling snowflakes and discuss how crystals develop from dust mote to prismatic wonder.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/magic-in-nature-with-georgia-2/
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092510
CREATED:20250228T150726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T150726Z
UID:6003-1743422400-1743429600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would relish the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider and socialize! On occassion there will be special guest presenters\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-14/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092510
CREATED:20250330T005333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T005333Z
UID:6025-1743589800-1743593400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pierson Playdate
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place for your little one to play indoors on chilly spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun\, frolic\, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caregivers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4. No advance registration necessary.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pierson-playdate-36/
CATEGORIES:Playdate,Toddlers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T155009Z
UID:6059-1743602400-1743611400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:After School Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Join us on early release day to game\, snack\, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advance registration necessary.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/after-school-hangout-38/
CATEGORIES:Early Release Day,Gaming,Tweens & Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T155710Z
UID:6063-1743604200-1743607800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Youth Advisory
DESCRIPTION: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 for ages 11-15.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/youth-advisory-17/
CATEGORIES:Tweens & Teens,Youth Advisory
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T134155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T134155Z
UID:6040-1743676200-1743678000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Morning Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm\, melody\, and imagination. No advance registration necessary.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/thursday-morning-story-time-5/
CATEGORIES:Storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T185140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T185140Z
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SUMMARY:Public Philosophy Week: The Ethics of Housing
DESCRIPTION:Public Philosophy Week is upon us once again\, a time for lively discussions that encourage collective reflection on life’s most pressing questions throughout Chittenden County. This year\, the Pierson Library is proud to partner in hosting two thought-provoking conversations. The first event features the return of Mike Ashooh\, Selectboard chair\, UVM professor\, and rugby enthusiast\, for an engaging group discussion on the ethics of housing. Together\, we’ll explore critical questions such as: While housing is both a human right and a commodity\, what responsibility do we each have in this dynamic? What obligations do individuals have in making housing accessible and available to all? Please join us!
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/public-philosophy-week-the-ethics-of-housing/
CATEGORIES:Housing,Philosopy,Public Philosophy Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T140529Z
UID:6046-1743787800-1743795000@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Multicultural Movie Night: Moana 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Multicultural Movie Night for the current school year with a showing of Moana 2! Three years after her adventure with Maui\, Moana sets out to raise the lost island of Motufetu\, which holds the key to saving her people from extinction. We’ll be serving pizza and fresh popcorn to go along with this new family film. This event is brought to you in partnership with the Town of Shelburne’s Equity & Diversity Committee. Rated PG/100 minutes.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/multicultural-movie-night-moana-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Multicultural Movie Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T180104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T180104Z
UID:6090-1743843600-1743850800@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Spring Cut-Back and Pruning at the Pierson Library Gardens (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:It takes a community to keep our library gardens thriving and looking beautiful for the town\, and we’re deeply grateful for your support! Join us as we marvel at the new growth and lend a hand for the spring cutback and pruning in the gardens. Feel free to bring your secateurs\, garden shears\, hand sickle\, rake\, tarp\, and/or trug if you have them. As always\, we welcome your gardening questions\, expertise\, and stories! This volunteer workday is coordinated by Steve Budington\, UVM Master Gardener Extension Project Lead.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spring-cut-back-and-pruning-at-the-pierson-library-gardens-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Library Gardens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T135858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T135858Z
UID:6044-1743849000-1743852600@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Pierson Library & The Flying Pig Bookstore present: Author Kari Percival
DESCRIPTION:Amphibians are on the move! Author Kari Percival and Environmental Resources Coordinator Chris Slesar visit to share everything you need to know about how to help frogs and salamanders cross our roads safely\, and to celebrate the release of Kari’s new book\, Safe Crossing.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pierson-library-the-flying-pig-bookstore-present-author-kari-percival/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T005107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T005107Z
UID:6023-1743849000-1743854400@piersonlibrary.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of reading with Taffy\, our certified therapy dog! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy skills in the delightful company of this furry friend. Taffy provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment\, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space is limited. To register\, please call us at 802-985-5124.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-20/
CATEGORIES:Read to a dog
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Whether you write poems\, comics\, lyric essays\, memoirs\, short fiction\, micro-fiction\, dissertations\, novels\, philosophy\, plays\, screenplays\, YouTube content\, vacuum-cleaner manuals\, or are just looking to get started finding your creative writing voice\, this group is for you! Offering careful consideration of your writing babies\, support\, and space to write. Every session begins with a generative writing exercise and ends with time to write together. In the middle we’ll offer thoughts on each other’s work. To access the new pages\, call the Pierson Library at (802) 985-5124 and leave your email address. New members always welcome.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/creative-writing-support-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Writers Group,Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
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SUMMARY:Public Philosophy Week: The Tao of Ethics
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the “easy” Taoist approach to natural ethics—an elegant morality without supernatural authority. Taoist “worship of nature” is really veneration of the natural way of things and emphasizes living in harmony with the flow of existence. In our discussion\, we will start to uncover an ethical system that is intuitive\, adaptive\, and rooted in the way things unfold in the world around us.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/public-philosophy-week-the-tao-of-ethics/
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Philosopy,Public Philosophy Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250315T034205Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Art Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Pierson Library for the second instalment of our Art Exchange Program with Ephemeral Meditations. With the glories of spring soon upon us\, the library is excited to welcome hugely talented nature-inspired artists\, Kurt Budliger\, Bruce Hathaway\, and Allen Aardsma. \nBruce Hathaway  \nAn award-winning Vermont-based sculpture artist\, Hathaway’s stunning metal creations glimmer under the changing light of day. With over 45 years of experience\, Bruce’s work can be found in galleries\, public spaces\, and sculpture parks across Vermont\, New Hampshire\, Maine\, Ohio and Michigan. www.sculpturedmetals.com \nKurt Budliger  \nA dedicated conservationist and extraordinarily talented photographer\, Kurt Budliger’s high impact imagery has appeared in well-known publications like Outdoor Photographer\, Popular Photography\, National Geographic Adventure\, Outside Magazine\, Vermont Life Magazine\, Eastern Fly Fishing\, Patagonia\, The Nature Conservancy\, and many more. www.kurtbudliger.com \nAllen Aardsma \nFinding his passion for wood carving at the age of 10 with only a small jackknife\, Allen Aardsma is a true Adirondack treasure. With more than 200 species of birds and animals in his repertoire and over 3\,000 individual carvings completed\, Mr. Aardsma brings a profound sensitivity and tender appreciation to his subjects. The library is delighted to showcase a collection of Aardsma’s wooden treasures as they are quick to sell off the shelves of his studio. www.pondsidestudio.net \nOur opening celebration on April 6 will be accompanied by refreshments\, a nature-themed treasure hunt for kids\, and free tickets for raffle prizes. \n 
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/spring-art-opening-2/
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T160632Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a fiber arts project you’re working on and would relish the company of other crafters? Join this informal group that meets for two hours every Wednesday to knit\, crochet\, weave\, felt\, embroider\, and socialize! On occasion there will be special guest presenters\, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even pointers!) with other makers invested in the art\, craft\, and leisure of fiber arts.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-crafting-circle-12/
CATEGORIES:Fiber Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092511
CREATED:20250330T184057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T184057Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Book Club: Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis by urbanists Charles (Chuck) Marohn and Daniel Herriges. Vermont\, like many areas\, is grappling with a housing crisis\, where rising shelter costs are affecting communities. This book explores the tension between housing as an investment and housing as shelter\, offering a fresh perspective on the crisis. The authors provide a clear history of U.S. housing policy and explain how it led to a market that’s increasingly difficult for people to navigate. They argue that local\, neighborhood-level changes are key to restoring balance. Escaping the Housing Trap is essential reading for anyone concerned about the future of housing in America. Copies are available at the front desk\, and we welcome all Shelburnites to this important discussion. This program is brought to you in partnership with Shelburne’s Housing Committee.
URL:https://piersonlibrary.org/event/pop-up-book-club-escaping-the-housing-trap-the-strong-towns-response-to-the-housing-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Housing,Pop-up Book Club
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