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Is Shelburne’s Wildlife Habitat at a Tipping Point? A Poster Exhibit of Challenges & Solutions
How much do you know about Shelburne's remaining forests and wildlife corridors? Come see our exhibit revealing Shelburne's last remaining forested tracks and wildlife corridors and learn more about what you can do to help preserve them. The exhibit can be viewed in the first floor gallery.
4 events,
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Join us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore the magic of books and foster a lifelong love for reading. Don't miss out on the fun! No advanced registration is necessary.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 1)
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 1)
The division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Daughters of the Dust
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Daughters of the Dust
The third film in our series is the poetic Daughters of the Dust about generational change within the Gulla culture (an ethnic group off the coast of South Carolina). From 1991 and directed by Julie Dash it was the first theatrically released film directed by a Black woman and remains a distinctive work of art…
3 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 2)
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 2)
The division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
5 events,
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
LEGO Afternoon
LEGO Afternoon
Lego of your stress and stop into the library on Thursday afternoons to enjoy our large collection of Legos. We'll have a new building challenge each week. Display your work at the library, build with friends, and enter to win a different Lego-themed prize each Thursday through January. No advanced registration is necessary.
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Get Out
Essentials of Black Cinema Screening: Get Out
Last, but certainly not least, is Jordan Peele’s masterful creepfest Get Out from 2017. Super genre literate, smart and conscious, darn-near formally perfect, and a true roller coaster ride; this film will make you laugh, shriek, squirm, and think! Not all is as it seems when Chris visits his white girlfriend’s family in Upstate New…
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 3)
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 3)
The division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
2 events,
Eclipse Glasses Giveaway
Get ready to witness a celestial spectacle! The library is thrilled to distribute eclipse glasses for the upcoming total solar eclipse taking place on Monday, April 8. Anyone who needs glasses can pick up complimentary sets at the Pierson Library to prepare for this once in a lifetime astronomical event. It's a rare opportunity to…
Daniel Mason Author Talk
Daniel Mason Author Talk
Join us as we welcome Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Mason, to discuss his award-winning novel, North Country.
2 events,
Celtic Cats Irish Dance Performance
Celtic Cats Irish Dance Performance
Éire go Brách to ye Pierson patrons! In anticipation of St. Patty's Day, we're welcoming back the Celtic Cats, UVM's group of Irish/Scottish dancers for a tap and soft shoe céilí. Witness incredible dancing and learn about this folk tradition! Suitable for all ages.
1 event,
2 events,
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Each week, we will pick a board or card game to learn and try out! Interesting titles are encouraged, with an effort to branch out beyond the very common (i.e. no Monopoly or Hearts). Recommended for kids in grades 4-8. No advanced registration is necessary.
2 events,
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Join us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore the magic of books and foster a lifelong love for reading. Don't miss out on the fun! No advanced registration is necessary.
4 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Book Advisory
Youth Book Advisory
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, and create eye-catching displays of recommended reads. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15. Interested? Email Kate Bosley @ kbosley@shelburnevt.org.
4 events,
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
All-Town Eclipse Planning Meeting
All-Town Eclipse Planning Meeting
Join us for our second and final all-town eclipse planning meeting led by Pierson Library Director, Michael Hibben, and Shelburne Community Development Coordinator, Kit Luster. We'll review all eclipse event details and answer your questions. Everyone is welcome to attend and community leaders and business owners and strongly encouraged to join us.
Great Films Directed by Women Screening: The Farewell
Great Films Directed by Women Screening: The Farewell
This month, in honor of women's history, we're celebrating films from female-identifying and/or XX-chromosomal-pair-having folx! First up is 2019's The Farewell directed by Lulu Wang. Cultures clash when American Billi…
2 events,
Multicultural Movie Night: The Princess and the Frog
Multicultural Movie Night: The Princess and the Frog
Disney's first movie to feature an African American heroine, Tiana. The New Orleans-set story is a spin on the classic fairy tale about the princess who finds true love. Rated…
3 events,
Experience the Traveling Planetarium
Experience the Traveling Planetarium
Showtimes: • 10:00am: Current Night Sky Show (ages 5-7) • 11:00am: Current Night Sky Show (ages 8-12) • 12:00pm: Current Night Sky show (ages 12-adult) • 1:30pm: Eclipse Experience (ages…
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
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.…
1 event,
2 events,
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Each week, we will pick a board or card game to learn and try out! Interesting titles are encouraged, with an effort to branch out beyond the very common (i.e.…
3 events,
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Join us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to…
Writers Studio: A Partnership with the Charlotte, Pierson, & Carpenter-Carse Libraries
Writers Studio: A Partnership with the Charlotte, Pierson, & Carpenter-Carse Libraries
Exercise your writing skills in a supportive writing session with award-winning writer and editor Geoffrey Gevalt of Hinesburg. The third session of the series will take place at the Pierson…
3 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
3 events,
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power…
Second Thursday Lecture Series: Shelburne Railroad Stations
Second Thursday Lecture Series: Shelburne Railroad Stations
All aboard for a historical lecture! Mr. Laz Scangas, architect and member of the Rutland Railroad Historical Society, will talk about the Shelburne Railroad stations and the Webb family influence. This lecture is presented in partnership with The Shelburne Historical Society.
1 event,
4 events,
Midnight Movie Marathon: Leprechauns in Vegas, Space & North Dakota!
It might not be good taste but it's good sleaze this St. Patrick's Day at the Pierson as we offer an after-hours film festival of not one, not two, but three horror comedies featuring Warwick Davis as the psychotic Leprechaun Lubdan. Immediately infamous upon their release, the Leprechaun films stood above their slasher brethren for…
Take & Make Craft: St. Patrick’s Day Crown
Take & Make Craft: St. Patrick’s Day Crown
Get ready to celebrate! Kids stop in to pick up everything they'll need to make a sparkling Saint Patrick's Day Crown that will be the envy of every leprechaun in the county.
Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans gather to play Pokémon Battle Academy. Meet fellow enthusiasts and spend a few hours sharing your knowledge of all things Pokémon. Space is limited. To register, please call us at 802-985-5124.
2 events,
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Each week, we will pick a board or card game to learn and try out! Interesting titles are encouraged, with an effort to branch out beyond the very common (i.e. no Monopoly or Hearts). Recommended for kids in grades 4-8. No advanced registration is necessary.
4 events,
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Join us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore the magic of books and foster a lifelong love for reading. Don't miss out on the fun! No advanced registration is necessary.
Tuesday Night Book Club
Tuesday Night Book Club
Join us for the March meeting of the Tuesday Night Book Club as we delve into Isabel Wilkerson's powerful examination of America's hidden caste system in Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. This instant American classic has been hailed by critics as a masterful portrait of a phenomenon that shapes our society today. Limited copies…
Spring Equinox Dance Party
Spring Equinox Dance Party
Spring is here! So, defrost yourself with a dance party of B-side cuts and yesteryear's favorites with DJ Diplodocus (Shelburne's freshest new disc jockey). Diplodocus promises to play a diverse sampling of tunes from across the decades and genres and guarantees something to get you groovin'!
5 events,
Birding to Change the World: An Author Talk with Trish O’Kane
Birding to Change the World: An Author Talk with Trish O’Kane
In partnership with Green Mountain Audubon Society and The Flying Pig Bookstore, the Pierson Library is pleased to host author Trish O'Kane to discuss her new uplifting memoir, Birding to Change the World. Professor O'Kane will share insights on what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment.
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Youth Book Advisory
Youth Book Advisory
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, and create eye-catching displays of recommended reads. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15. Interested? Email Kate Bosley @ kbosley@shelburnevt.org.
4 events,
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
Shelburne Acoustic Jam
Shelburne Acoustic Jam
What could be better than a free evening of singing and music? Please come join like-minded music makers and listeners for an evening of bluegrass, country, and folk played by local musicians. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration necessary.
Great Films Directed by Women Double Feature! Pumzi & First Cow
Great Films Directed by Women Double Feature! Pumzi & First Cow
A real treat for cinephiles! Pumzi is a Kenyan sci-fi short directed by Wanuri Kahiu with themes of water conservation, ecological degradation and Afro-futurism. From 2010, run time: 21 Min. We've got that on a double bill with Kelly Reichardt's meditative western First Cow. 2019. Run time: 121 Minutes.
3 events,
Great Films Directed by Women Screening: Dance, Girl, Dance
Great Films Directed by Women Screening: Dance, Girl, Dance
The next film in our series is Dance, Girl, Dance from 1940. This movie's directed by Dorothy Arzner (the only female director working in Hollywood at the time). A comedy-drama about rival dancing showgirls starring Maureen O'Hara and a pre-I Love Lucy Lucille Ball! Run time: 90 min.
All About Eclipses: A Presentation from the Vermont Astronomical Society
All About Eclipses: A Presentation from the Vermont Astronomical Society
Ever wonder about those celestial bodies grooving and moving above us? In anticipation of April's total eclipse, join Jack St. Louis, president of the Vermont Astronomical Society for a scientific presentation on the sun, why eclipses happen, what to expect, and safe viewing practices. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration is necessary.
4 events,
Canceled Dogman Book Release Party
Canceled Dogman Book Release Party
Get ready to bark with excitement as Pierson Library and The Flying Pig Bookstore team up to unleash a paw-some celebration for the release of the newest Dogman book: The Scarlet Shedder! Join us for a tail-wagging good time filled with free Dogman games, crafts, and prizes. Don't miss your chance to fetch a copy…
Canceled Read to a Dog
Canceled Read to a Dog
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…
Canceled Pokémon Club
Canceled Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans gather to play Pokémon Battle Academy. Meet fellow enthusiasts and spend a few hours sharing your knowledge of all things Pokémon. Space is limited. To register, please call us at 802-985-5124.
1 event,
5 events,
Monday Morning Book Club
Monday Morning Book Club
Join us for the first session of the Pierson Library’s newest book club! At our inaugural meeting, we’ll discuss Matt Haig’s dazzling novel The Midnight Library, which centers on the choices that go into a life well lived. Copies are available at the main circulation. Appropriate for adults. No advance registration is necessary.
Wizard Reading for Tolkien Reading Day
Wizard Reading for Tolkien Reading Day
It's Tolkien Reading Day and the Pierson Library hasn't forgotten! We’ll be joined by interdimensional sorcerer, Ydrggl the Wise for a spirited reading of the first chapter of The Hobbit. Great fun for earthlings of all ages! No advanced registration is necessary.
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Board & Card Game Exploration Club
Each week, we will pick a board or card game to learn and try out! Interesting titles are encouraged, with an effort to branch out beyond the very common (i.e. no Monopoly or Hearts). Recommended for kids in grades 4-8. No advanced registration is necessary.
Yoga by Moonlight
Yoga by Moonlight
Join us in the historic Town Hall shortly after the full moon rises for an enchanting yoga practice led by instructor Laura Meyer. Immerse yourself in the ethereal glow of the moon as you flow through poses, connecting mind, body, and the cosmos. This tranquil evening promises to rejuvenate your spirit and deepen your connection…
4 events,
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Tuesday Morning Storytime with Suzi
Join us for a delightful storytime experience with Suzi! Our program is filled with enchanting stories, engaging songs, and plenty of smiles. It's the perfect opportunity for young minds to explore the magic of books and foster a lifelong love for reading. Don't miss out on the fun! No advanced registration is necessary.
Galaxy Slime
Galaxy Slime
Join us for an interstellar adventure as we concoct our very own slime creations inspired by the beauty of the universe. Dive into the fascinating world of astronomy while mixing colorful ingredients to create your own galaxy masterpiece. This hands-on workshop is perfect for tweens and teens eager to unleash their creativity and learn about…
Postponed Under the Stars: An Evening of Night Sky Viewing
Postponed Under the Stars: An Evening of Night Sky Viewing
Gather with the Vermont Astronomical Society and their incredible telescope for a viewing of the night sky. That starlight we're seeing maybe thousands of years old (or thousands of lightyears away). What a trip! Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration is necessary.
5 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on these cold winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5. No advanced registration is necessary.
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Solar Eclipse Jewelry
Solar Eclipse Jewelry
Join us for an out-of-this-world crafting experience as we create eclipse-themed pendants in anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse. Dive into the wonders of space and astronomy while designing unique and stylish accessories inspired by the celestial event. Don't miss this chance to craft, connect, and celebrate the beauty of the universe! Appropriate for…
To the Moon and Back!
To the Moon and Back!
Spend an exciting (and delicious) afternoon using Oreo cookies to learn the moon’s phases, create a glow in the dark plaster moon to hang in your room, and build and launch a rocket to celebrate the recent moon landing! Recommended for ages 6 and up. Space is limited. To register, please call us at 802-985-5124.
3 events,
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Thursday Morning Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! Join us for a unique adventure where captivating stories come to life with the enchanting power of music. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. Don't miss this harmonious journey! No advanced registration necessary.
Designing in Space: A Family-Friendly Science Talk (With Ice Cream!)
Designing in Space: A Family-Friendly Science Talk (With Ice Cream!)
If you had to design a spacecraft to go in orbit, a rover for Mars, or a lander for Venus, how would you do it? In this fun talk from aerospace engineer Deb Sigel who worked at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, learn how engineers design things to survive the harsh conditions of space, and the…
2 events,
Great Films Directed by Women: Barbie
Great Films Directed by Women: Barbie
Are you KENough for the final film in our Great Motion Pictures Directed by Women series? Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023) was many things: an absurdist phantasmagoria, a cultural moment, a Mattel-tie-in popular-toy picture, and (perhaps most surprising of all) a truly righteous hail mary of feminist discourse! Perfectly cast, impeccably designed, whip-smart and arrestingly hilarious.…
2 events,
Eclipse Storytime
Eclipse Storytime
Join us for this family-friendly adventure into the fascinating world of solar eclipses! Gather round as we read captivating stories about eclipses, sing cheerful songs celebrating the sun and moon, and engage in interactive activities that explore the magic of celestial events. Afterward, unleash your creativity as we make an eclipse-themed craft to take home.…