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Monday Morning Book Club: All Our Yesterdays
Monday Morning Book Club: All Our Yesterdays
Join us for a discussion of All Our Yesterdays, a debut novel by Joel H. Morris. Set ten years before Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the story explores the early life of Lady Macbeth, from her troubled marriage to a violent husband to her rise alongside the ambitious Macbeth. As she navigates a world of power, political intrigue,…
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
2 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 an appointment for 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.
And the Oscar Goes to…Conclave
And the Oscar Goes to…Conclave
The last film in our series of '25 best picture nominees is Edward Berger's political thriller about papal scandal and pope elections. It features a veritable who's who of Hollywood from the past few decades: Stanley Tucci, Joh Lithgow, Isabella Rosellini, Sergio Castellitto and Voldemort himself, Ralph Fiennes in the lead (a role for which…
2 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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/caretakers.…
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
If gathering at high noon and cold reading poetry collections aloud with other thoughtful adults sounds like your jam, then have we got the society for you! In addition to…
2 events,
Musical Storytime with Liz
Musical Storytime with Liz
Experience the magic of music and storytelling 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.
Monthly Poetry Salon & Open Mic
Monthly Poetry Salon & Open Mic
The perfect opportunity to ring out and let your creative voice be heard! Our monthly poetry salon series begins with two featured poets who are doing exciting things with the form and then an open mic follows! Come gather inspiration and soul nourishment and share alike.
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1 event,
Shelburne Writes! Poetry Contest
Calling all poetry lovers! Get ready to put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard for the “Shelburne Writes!” poetry contest, open to writers of all ages. We’re offering prizes and recognition to top poets in four categories: elementary school (K-4), middle school (5-8), high school (9-12), and adult (two winners in this category). To…
2 events,
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
2 events,
After School Movie: Wonka
After School Movie: Wonka
Celebrate the end of the SCS Read-a-thon with a viewing of Wonka, starring Timothee Chalamet. All ages are welcome to this fun and delicious candy-themed event, with sweet treats, and a recent incarnation of Roald Dahl's classic tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on the big screen. Rated PG-13/116 minutes.
5 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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 ages 11-15.
3 events,
Thursday Morning Story Time
Thursday Morning Story Time
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.
Danny and the Parts in Concert
Danny and the Parts in Concert
Shelburne, get ready to rock with this trio of troubadours! Danny and the Parts is a big-vibe, Americana, indie, alt-country, rock'n'roll band with whimsical telecaster sounds and Honky-tonk soul. They might be reminiscent of Wilco, Sun Volt, and Big Star, but we'll leave the comparing to you. Just make sure you bring your dancing shoes…
3 events,
Lego Afternoons
Lego Afternoons
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!
Multicultural Movie Night: Zootopia
Multicultural Movie Night: Zootopia
Join us for pizza, popcorn, and a movie screening of Zootopia with your community. In a city where animals of all sizes coexist, a determined rabbit becomes the first of her kind on the police force. When a group of animals goes missing, she teams up with a clever fox to solve the mystery behind…
3 events,
Creative Writing Support Group
Creative Writing Support Group
Come join our monthly creative writing group to generate work, solicit feedback, and gain and give support! Every session begins with a creative writing exercise, and then we consider one another’s pages. There's no right or wrong way to write, it all depends on what you want out of it! Every encounter with your muse…
Self Defense Workshop with Kidpower Vermont
Self Defense Workshop with Kidpower Vermont
Teens and their adults learn a variety of self-defense techniques from Kidpower Vermont Director Laura Slesar. This program is designed to support teens who identify as female, but open to all who are interested. To register, call the library at 802-985-5124, or send an email to kbosley@shelburnevt.org.
2 events,
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
3 events,
Shamrock Slime
Shamrock Slime
Create green, gold, and glittery slime, bright enough to entice any leprechaun! Call the library at 802-985-5124 to register.
5 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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 ages 11-15.
2 events,
Thursday Morning Story Time
Thursday Morning Story Time
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.
2 events,
Lego Afternoons
Lego Afternoons
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!
4 events,
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 strengthen 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…
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Magic in Nature with Georgia
Magic in Nature with Georgia
Children 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 first session, we'll learn about the subnivean…
3 events,
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
Celtic Cats: Irish Céilí Dance Performance
Celtic Cats: Irish Céilí Dance Performance
Éire go Brách to ye Pierson patrons! In anticipation of St. Paddy'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. Appropriate for all ages. No advanced registration is necessary.
4 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. Book 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 Night Book Club: Horse
Tuesday Night Book Club: Horse
Join us for a discussion of Geraldine Brooks’ Horse. The novel follows the story of an enslaved groom and a racehorse named Lexington, whose bond leads to record-breaking victories across the South. Spanning from the Civil War to 1950s New York and 2019 Washington, DC, the novel intertwines the lives of an artist, a gallery…
Taxidermied Bear: An Evening of Music and Off-off-off-off-off-Broadway Comedy
Taxidermied Bear: An Evening of Music and Off-off-off-off-off-Broadway Comedy
Get those tickle bones primed, folx, for the Pierson Library's first ever Taxidermied Bear show! What's a taxidermied bear you ask? Why, it's a stuffed and mounted member of the family Ursidae, of course. This is sure to be a rip-snorting humdinger of a grandiose gotcha with full belly laughs and the more petite chuckle!…
5 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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 ages 11-15.
3 events,
Thursday Morning Story Time
Thursday Morning Story Time
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.
Do Anything BUT Sit Up Straight: Feldenkrais with Gilian Franks
Do Anything BUT Sit Up Straight: Feldenkrais with Gilian Franks
Yes, the teacher said to do it. Your mother insisted you do it. But do you know how to? Come listen to Gillian Franks, the Feldenkrais instructor, and find out some new ways to have fun and sit! In this class you will wriggle, slump, slouch, and hang out to find ways that really help…
2 events,
Lego Afternoons
Lego Afternoons
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!
6 events,
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 strengthen 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…
The Great Puzzle Race
The Great Puzzle Race
Love a good jigsaw puzzle? Put your puzzling skills to the test at the great puzzle race! Teams of 2-4 puzzlers compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in under two hours. Prizes provided for the fastest team! Call to register your team and get a "piece" of the action at 802-985-5124. Recommended for teens and…
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Philosophy Book Club: Between the World and Me
Philosophy Book Club: Between the World and Me
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…
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 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…
3 events,
Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
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…
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
3 events,
Tolkien Day
Tolkien Day
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…
Zentangle Workshop
Zentangle Workshop
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.
5 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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.
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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 ages 11-15.
2 events,
Thursday Morning Story Time
Thursday Morning Story Time
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.
2 events,
Lego Afternoons
Lego Afternoons
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!
4 events,
Living with Climate Chaos Pop-Up Book Club: What If We Get It Right?
Living with Climate Chaos Pop-Up Book Club: What If We Get It Right?
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,…
Canceled Dungeons & Dragons
Canceled Dungeons & Dragons
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.
Magic in Nature with Georgia
Magic in Nature with Georgia
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…
2 events,
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 occassion there will be special guest presenters, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and…
3 events,
Pierson Playdate
Pierson Playdate
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.
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 advance registration 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.
2 events,
Thursday Morning Story Time
Thursday Morning Story Time
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.
Public Philosophy Week: The Ethics of Housing
Public Philosophy Week: The Ethics of Housing
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,…
1 event,
Multicultural Movie Night: Moana 2
Multicultural Movie Night: Moana 2
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…
5 events,
Spring Cut-Back and Pruning at the Pierson Library Gardens (Session 1)
Spring Cut-Back and Pruning at the Pierson Library Gardens (Session 1)
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,…
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…
Pierson Library & The Flying Pig Bookstore present: Author Kari Percival
Pierson Library & The Flying Pig Bookstore present: Author Kari Percival
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.
Creative Writing Support Group
Creative Writing Support Group
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…
Public Philosophy Week: The Tao of Ethics
Public Philosophy Week: The Tao of Ethics
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…
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Spring Art Opening
Spring Art Opening
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. Bruce Hathaway An award-winning Vermont-based sculpture artist, Hathaway’s stunning metal creations glimmer…