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Velveteen Rabbit Rescue
Have a beloved stuffie in need of repair? The Velveteen Rabbit is in residence at the library! Bring your damaged stuffed animal into the library, and the Velveteen Rabbit will stop in to pick it up, mend it, and return it here to the library to be retrieved!
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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 Monday 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…
Write Together for National Novel Writing Month
Write Together for National Novel Writing Month
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short). Since 1999, non-profit NaNoWriMo has been encouraging fledgling and seasoned writers with the challenge of producing a 50,000-word manuscript in the month of November. Whether you're officially or privately participating in the challenge or just desire quiet community while crafting, we'll be providing space, tea and…
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Dance Through the Decades with DJ Diplodocus
Dance Through the Decades with DJ Diplodocus
DJ Diplodocus is back for a dance through time! The first songs will be from the 1940's, and then the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, etc.. all the way up to the latest dancehall hits of the 2020's. A great way to find community, discover new music, fuel nostalgia, and get in some light aerobics as…
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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 Monday to…
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Love Your Library on Giving Tuesday!
This #GivingTuesday, help us support the Pierson Library in continuing its mission to be a hub of learning, creativity, and community. Your donation—big or small—will make a world of difference for people of all ages in our community. Together, let's ensure the library continues to inspire and connect! Here’s how your gift will support the…
After School Movie: The Wild Robot
After School Movie: The Wild Robot
Join us after school for a showing of The Wild Robot. The movie follows Roz, a robot known as ROZZUM unit 7134, who is stranded on a remote, uninhabited island…
Just Getting By: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Bess O’Brien
Just Getting By: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Bess O’Brien
Vermont has the second-highest rate of homelessness in the United States, trailing only California. At the same time, one-third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. For a…
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Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate…
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
It's not too late to join the hottest poetry society in Chittenden County. Nearly every Wednesday, we gather at noontime to cold-read entire poetry collections aloud, basking in the magic…
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 Advisory
Youth 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, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15.
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Musical Story Time with Liz
Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! 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 is necessary.
Writers Unite!
Writers Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! Writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided. No advanced registration is necessary.
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Shelburne’s Annual Tree Lighting & Festivities
Shelburne’s Annual Tree Lighting & Festivities
Come join us for festive caroling on the Town Green starting at 5:30pm. At 6:00pm the tree will be lit, after which everyone is invited to Town Hall for snacks, letter writing to Santa, and beautiful music played by handbell ensemble Northern Bronze. From there, children can visit Santa in the Pierson Library community room.…
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Glitter Bauble Ornaments
Glitter Bauble Ornaments
Join us as we create glittering bauble ornaments that will add a touch of sparkle to dark winter days. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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…
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Little Artists
Little Artists
Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! For our December session, we'll create a winter art project.
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Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4. No advanced registration necessary.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
It's not too late to join the hottest poetry society in Chittenden County. Nearly every Wednesday, we gather at noontime to cold-read entire poetry collections aloud, basking in the magic of poetry. The second half hour is devoted to poetic works-in-progress, news, and a writing prompt (or "provocation"). This month, we're finishing up Shel Silverstein's…
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 Advisory
Youth 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, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15.
Christmas Ghost Stories Reading
Christmas Ghost Stories Reading
There is a long and storied tradition of reading and telling eerie ghostly tales around Yule and Christmas times, when the nights are long and shudder-filled, and our spirits need bolstering. Join members of the Shelburne Players and other local actors as we carry out this tradition in Town Hall reading an assortment of classic…
3 events,
Musical Story Time with Liz
Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! 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 is necessary.
Writers Unite!
Writers Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! Writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided. No advanced registration is necessary.
Belongings and Belonging: A Conversation with Tana Paddock
Belongings and Belonging: A Conversation with Tana Paddock
How do you relate to your belongings? Are they simply a backdrop to your life or do they spark particular emotions like joy, comfort, anxiety or grief? How do you part ways with something you cherish but no longer have the space or use for? Whether you are transitioning to a senior living community, experiencing loss…
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Multicultural Movie Night: The Polar Express
Multicultural Movie Night: The Polar Express
Children travel to the North Pole on a magical journey emphasizing belief, friendship, and kindness. (G, 100 min)
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Living With Climate Chaos Series: Pop-Up Book Club – The Great Displacement
Living With Climate Chaos Series: Pop-Up Book Club – The Great Displacement
Climate chaos is a unique feature of our current age, and increased frequency and complexity of natural disasters means that many of our fellow humans are becoming displaced, bereft of home. To examine this issue more deeply we're discussing Jake Bittle's The Great Displacement in a pop-up book club. Copies are available at the front…
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. 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…
Charlie Brown Tree Farm
Charlie Brown Tree Farm
Kids visit the Charlie Brown Tree Farm! Why settle for green when you can select from a myriad of colorful cardboard trees at the Charlie Brown Tree farm! Sign up to choose a tree and decorate it to your heart's delight! Recommended for ages 2-9.
Death Cafe
Death Cafe
Death Cafes are opportunities to gather and increase awareness of death so that we might make the most of our finite loves. 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…
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Monday Morning Book Club: Intermezzo
Monday Morning Book Club: Intermezzo
Join us for a discussion of the trending and buzzworthy Intermezzo, a novel about grief, love, and family, by global phenomenon Sally Rooney. Limited copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. New members welcome!
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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…
3 events,
Tech Help Tuesday
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. Make 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.
Tuesday Evening Book Group: Indigo Girl
Tuesday Evening Book Group: Indigo Girl
Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd is the story of 16-year-old Eliza, left to run 3 plantations on her own. She needs to find out about indigo, and few will tell her the secrets. An aging horticulturist, a gentlemanly lawyer, and an enslaved person are her only allies in this quest. Limited copies of the book are…
Solstice Concert with The Band Rowan
Solstice Concert with The Band Rowan
Celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with a magical concert by The Band Rowan. Join us for an evening featuring their resonant tunes in Celtic, folk, traditional, Appalachian, and Americana genres. Known for their full sound and heartfelt arrangements, Rowan has graced stages like The Flynn Theater and St. Michael’s College. Light up the dark evening…
4 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4. No advanced registration necessary.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
It's not too late to join the hottest poetry society in Chittenden County. Nearly every Wednesday, we gather at noontime to cold-read entire poetry collections aloud, basking in the magic of poetry. The second half hour is devoted to poetic works-in-progress, news, and a writing prompt (or "provocation"). This month, we're finishing up Shel Silverstein's…
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 Advisory
Youth 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, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 11-15.
3 events,
Musical Story Time with Liz
Musical Story Time with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling with Liz at our weekly Musical Storytime! 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 is necessary.
Writers Unite!
Writers Unite!
Writers ages 11-16 gather to hone your writing skills! Writers are welcome (but never obligated) to share their work and enjoy an inspiring afternoon with fellow creators. Snacks provided. No advanced registration is necessary.
Poetry Salon & Open Mic
Poetry Salon & Open Mic
Join us for an evening of bold new poetics with featured poets Elizabeth A.I. Powell and Katharine Whitcomb. After that, we will open up the floor for an open mic. Come to share or just to listen!
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Nutcracker Storytime
Nutcracker Storytime
Come and hear author Annmarie Anderson read aloud her picture book version of the classic Nutcracker story. Create a keepsake ornament and a nutcracker costume of your own! Space is…
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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.…
