Events
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It's summer at the Pierson, which means it's time for our annual Summer Reading Program! This year's theme, Unearth a Story, invites you to explore the worlds of paleontology, archaeology, and discoveries that uncover stories, knowledge, and fun. Beginning June 13, pick up a reading log and read three or more books. Return your completed…
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session, we'll create an adorable hatching baby dinosaur craft.
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Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needle-point workers and more every Monday at the noontime hour. |
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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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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. |
3 events,
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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…
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Join us and discover the oddly satisfying world of spin art. Using small spin art machines and paint droppers, you'll create colorful abstract works of art. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124. |
5 events,
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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…
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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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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…
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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),… |
2 events,
The library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. |
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Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour.
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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… |
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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…
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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. |
4 events,
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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…
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Calling all gamers ages 10–14! Drop into the action at the library’s Fortnite Frenzy Tournament! Players will battle it out in an exciting Battle Royale competition to see who can earn the highest score and claim victory. Bring your gaming skills to compete for the gift card prize!
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Join the Pierson Library and The Flying Pig Bookstore in welcoming local author and legal scholar Jesse Wegman, whose new book, The Lost Founder, is the first mainstream biography of James Wilson, the most democratic of all the American founders. Wegman will be joined by moderator David Cole, the Hon. George J. Mitchell, Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown. |
6 events,
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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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Get ready for an explosively good time (seriously, wear old clothes)! Chemists investigate pH, make a rainbow bottle, do a Milk of Magnesia color-changing experiment, and launch a chemistry-powered rocket! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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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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Teen Advisory members and friends gather to celebrate another year done, and the wonderful members moving on to CVU! Teens enjoy an evening of music, snacks, fancy lights, and fun at this celebratory after-hours event.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances our Past Life Exploration workshop had to be canceled. |
2 events,
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Get ready to geocache! Each Friday morning at 10:00am, Katie B. drops a new set of coordinates for a treasure set somewhere in Shelburne. Plug the latitude and longitude in to google maps and get ready to discover a love of nature and a prize for the savvy treasure hunter. Treasure box will remain in location from 10:00am-5:00pm. |
4 events,
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Creative Writing Support Group is a gathering of writers and writers-to-be. Once a month we meet to discuss our process, champion wins, share resources, and encourage and support one another. We write together, sometimes with an outside presenter sharing a prompt. We midwife one another's work. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Join us for an open mic just for teenagers. Come share a talent, play an instrument, read some poetry, and more. Hosted by former teenager Franc Gambatese.
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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.… |
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4 events,
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session, we'll create a cute dinosaur handprint craft.
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Join us for a discussion of Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Biography. This gripping true story recounts the extraordinary escape of Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple who fled Georgia in 1848 through a daring disguise—Ellen posing as a white, disabled slaveholder and William as her enslaved servant. Traveling…
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Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour. |
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UVM Professor of Geology Laura Webb leads a family friendly uphill adventure introducing us to the natural history of Mt. Philo! See the rocks and relationships that speak to the tectonic history of the Appalachians, as well as some of the young sediments and striations that speak to the glacial and inland sea history of the…
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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.
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Postponed
Shelburne Songwriting Session
Postponed
Shelburne Songwriting Session
We regret to inform that this program is postponed. Won't you please join us for our August session? |
3 events,
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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…
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Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival presents Quartet Conversations, a series that brings musicologists into dialogue with audiences, offering perspective and insight into the string quartet repertoire, accompanied by performances from Green Mountain students. This presentation will be offered by Professor Nathaniel Lew and features a classical-era repertoire for string quartet. |
5 events,
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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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Award-winning author and scientist Rebecca Rupp unearths the mysteries of history! Learn about the Tombs of Ur, the fate of Pompeii, and Viking ship burials; make your own Death Pit goblet and Vesuvian volcano and see what you can find in your own archaeological dig! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124
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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…
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Working on some sweet guitar licks? Got some new spoken word? A comedic five you're tightening? A card trick? Bit of juggling? Come share your talents with us at our monthly Open Mic! We're open to all ages and all family friendly forms of expression. Arrive early to sign up! |
4 events,
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Feeling unsure about how to invest in today’s market? Join representatives from the financial advisory firm One Day in July for a beginner-friendly workshop that covers the basics of stocks, bonds, and how investing differs from saving. Learn three key factors you can control (your behavior, your asset allocation, and your investment costs) to help…
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Get ready to geocache! Each Friday morning at 10:00am, Katie B. drops a new set of coordinates for a treasure set somewhere in Shelburne. Plug the latitude and longitude in to google maps and get ready to discover a love of nature and a prize for the saavy treasure hunter. Treasure box will remain in…
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Love gardening? Come be part of our new monthly meet-up for local gardeners. We’ll chat about what we’re growing, exchange tips and ideas, and get excited for the season ahead. |
2 events,
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Celebrate the joy of reading with Kieran or Taffy, our certified therapy dogs! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy in the delightful company of an attentive pup. Hone those reading skills in a nonjudgmental environment and boost confidence and fluency with a furry friend by your side! Space is limited. To register,… |
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Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour. |
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Join us for a discussion of My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor, a candid and inspiring memoir by the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor traces her journey from a Bronx housing project to the nation’s highest court, reflecting on a childhood shaped by loss, resilience, and a fierce… |
3 events,
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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…
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Join us after our regularly scheduled Noontime Poetry Society for a special reading by librarian Jasper Oliver of Rachel B. Glaser's short story "Pee on Water," which, in keeping with this year's archaeological summer reading theme, is a poetic retelling of the whole shebang, from cosmic spark, through evolution, to now. Immediately following this reading attendees are invited to… |
6 events,
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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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Due to unforeseen circumstances our event today had to be postponed.
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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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Due to unforeseen circumstances our microscope events have been postponed today.
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This month’s poetry salon will feature local poet Madeline-Newell Wilson and JoAnna Easton. After these two amazing poets share their work and answer questions about their amazing craft, we will open the floor for audience members to read one or two short pieces of their own. |
3 events,
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Get ready to geocache! Each Friday morning at 10:00am, Katie B. drops a new set of coordinates for a treasure set somewhere in Shelburne. Plug the latitude and longitude in to google maps and get ready to discover a love of nature and a prize for the saavy treasure hunter. Treasure box will remain in…
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Follow the yellow brick road to the Pierson Library! This year, Shelburne's Very Merry Theatre campers bring the marvelous land of Oz to the big stage! See friends and family up in lights and get ready for a high-energy performance that never fails to delight. Very Merry brings the heart, the voices, and the joy… |
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Learn about the kids who discovered the most famous cave paintings in the world, or the kid who tripped over a precious gem on his way home from school in New Hampshire and made his family rich! Celebrate the inquisitive minds, bravery, and curiosity that led to great discoveries before taking off on a library-wide…
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Consider yourself cordially invited to this intimate conversation on mortality, thoughtfully led by local philosopher and ophthalmologist Nick Marconi. Death Cafes can be places to voice fears and concerns, safe communal spaces to express loss, opportunities to discuss practical matters, invitations to consider mystery, and more. Every meeting is different. To register, please call the… |
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Join the company of other knitters, crafters, needlepoint workers, and more every Monday at the noontime hour. |
3 events,
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Leave it to the oh-so-paleontological summer-reading theme to entice the Pierson Library's house DJ out of the primordial ooze to blow minds and accelerate heart rates with another one of their world-famous Dance Through the Decades Dance-a-thon, and sister, this is going to be the best one yet. From 11:00am to 12:00pm our DJ will be cueing up your favorite swing, crooner, and…
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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. |
3 events,
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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…
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Rock and fossil geeks unite for an afternoon exploring rocks and gems, smashing geodes, and creating a concrete ammonite fossil for your favorite outdoor space. Paint yourself a satisfying, hypnotizing spiraled shell to add ambience to your garden or shelf. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124. |
6 events,
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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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Everyone knows that dinosaurs are extinct, right? But what if we told you that dinosaurs are still among us today? Make your way into the giant inflatable dome and join the Planetarium Lady for this immersive 360-degree look at the world of dinosaurs! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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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…
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Everyone knows that dinosaurs are extinct, right? But what if we told you that dinosaurs are still among us today? Make your way into the giant inflatable dome and join the Planetarium Lady for this immersive 360-degree look at the world of dinosaurs! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Call the Pierson Library at 802-985-5124 with teams of three to register for this fun-loving trivia night with themes and categories related to this year's Summer Reading Contest. |
3 events,
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Get ready to geocache! Each Friday morning at 10:00am, Katie B. drops a new set of coordinates for a treasure set somewhere in Shelburne. Plug the latitude and longitude in to google maps and get ready to discover a love of nature and a prize for the saavy treasure hunter. Treasure box will remain in…
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Dragon masters, gather to celebrate the upcoming release of book #32 in the series! Try your hand at Dragon Masters Bingo, create a glowing amulet, hatch a baby dragon, and more. |
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Exercise your problem-solving skills with a cunning game of wits! Unearth the clues hidden throughout the youth area to reveal the code to the library safe. Quick thinkers might just puzzle their way to a prize!
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Meet Shelburne firefighters! Members of Shelburne’s amazing team teach us how to stay safe and provide an up-close look at all the amazing equipment and tools that help Shelburne’s Fire Department crew respond in an emergency. All ages welcome. |