Events
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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…
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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… |
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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…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advance registration necessary.
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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… |
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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. Liz will…
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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… |
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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… |
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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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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… |
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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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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… |
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Join us for a new monthly gathering where we explore meaningful topics over a warm cup of coffee. Coffee & Conversation is a space for sharing, listening, and connecting. Each month, we’ll dive into a new topic that everyone can participate in. In our first session, we’ll discuss memories. Our staff guide will ask questions…
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Join us for a beloved DreamWorks classic, with a stellar soundtrack. A cantankerous green ogre is promised the deed to his beloved swamp in return for saving a princess. Begrudgingly setting off with his donkey sidekick, our green friend encounters a myriad of storybook characters in a quest that takes him where he least expects.… |
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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.
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Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden county- The Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Yes, every hump day at the lunch hour, the hep cats of TNRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half-hour…
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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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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.
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It's National Poetry Month and we're doubling our ante of poetic offerings! Poet and literary translator Kristin Dykstra is with us this evening to present new books, one set in the landscape of Chittenden County, Vermont, and others in contrasting places elsewhere in the Americas. Her latest is Dissonance (2025), winner of the Phoenix Emerging… |
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Friends of the Library members and their guests can join us for this special preview sale of the Spring 2025 Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock… |
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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,…
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Join us for the ultimate book lover's paradise at our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on books and treats…
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Join us for a Vermont-themed story time with Miss Lake Champlain Teen, Emma Danaher! Enjoy literary-themed treats and a celebratory Saturday story time with Emma! |
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Join us for the ultimate book lover's paradise at our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on books and treats… |
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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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Enjoy a sandwich luncheon (with veggie, vegan, and gluten-free options) and learn how to protect yourself from fraud and identity theft. We're joined by Jerry Manor of SeaComm, who will talk about red flags, what to watch out for, and scams that target the elderly and everyone. He'll also share what to do if you're…
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Have a tech problem you just can't figure out? Have an app that's giving you trouble? Is your smartphone leaving you flummoxed? We can help! Book a 30-minute appointment with one of our tech-savvy librarians for help taming that tech problem. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Join us for a discussion of James by acclaimed author Percival Everett. In this reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, we follow Jim, an enslaved man who overhears he’s about to be sold away from his family and escapes to Jackson Island. Meanwhile, Huck Finn, fleeing his abusive father, embarks on a dangerous journey… |
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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.
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Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden county- The Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Yes, every hump day at the lunch hour, the hep cats of TNRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half-hour…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advance registration necessary. |
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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. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration necessary. |
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This program is an opportunity for artists and the artistically curious to gather with a clothed, live model and practice drawing from life. There will be no instructors for this session, but it is a good opportunity to hone and practice skills. There will be a variety of short and long holds. Feel free to… |
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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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The iconic Monarch butterfly is in decline, so much so that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing it as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Want to help? Visit the library on Earth Day to pick up a free packet of milkweed seeds, a plant that is vital for the…
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Join us as we plant seeds for Earth Day! We’ll talk about the importance of pollinators and how we can help them. Then, each child will get their own biodegradable seedling starter tray and will plant an array of flower seeds to support local pollinators. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124. |
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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.
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Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden county- The Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Yes, every hump day at the lunch hour, the hep cats of TNRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half-hour… |
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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. Liz will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration necessary.
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This spring break, Vermont Mini Golf is bringing the fun indoors! Grab your friends and family for a round on their exciting nine-hole golf course set up in the Town Hall. Whether you're a mini-golf pro or just here for the laughs, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon "putt"tering around! All ages are…
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As climate change impacts gardening, it's essential to adapt our practices to grow healthier vegetables, flowers,and fruits, and to maintain thriving yards in an environmentally friendly way. In this talk, gardening expert and host of Vermont Public Radio’s All Things Gardening, Charlie Nardozzi will explore natural soil-building techniques, methods to support pollinators and beneficial insects,… |
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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…
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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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Join us for a discussion of Orbital by Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey. This novel follows six astronauts and cosmonauts from different countries as they orbit Earth for 24 hours. Through their experiences—floating in space, communicating with loved ones, and witnessing awe-inspiring sunrises—Harvey creates a powerful and intimate portrait of isolation, human connection, and our planet.…
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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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In 1778, a skirmish took place between a small force of colonists and a British raiding party in Shelburne, VT. Known as the Battle of Pierson's Blockhouse, the battle caused the death of Barnabus Barnum, one of the original Green Mountain Boys. Join us as Brennan Gauthier, a newly appointed Shelburne Historical Society board member,… |
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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.
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Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden county- The Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Yes, every hump day at the lunch hour, the hep cats of TNRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half-hour…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advance registration necessary.
-
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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Join us for our monthly Poetry Salon with our town poet laureates! Amy Allen, Poet Laureate, and Roman Strayer-Benton, Junior Poet Laureate, will both read before the reins are turned over to you for the open mic portion of the evening. |
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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. This month we welcome musicians Liz Buchanan and Raphael Groten, who will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is… |
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It's Vermont Arbor Day, and we're going big this year! Thanks to a generous donation from Shayne Geiger (the town's Storm Water Coordinator), coordination from the Shelburne Tree Committee, and funding from the Climate and Energy Committee through our Living with Climate Chaos series, we have 200+ bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) and American persimmon (Diospyros…
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Celebrate Arbor Day with a guided walking tree tour through the village of Shelburne, hosted by the Shelburne Tree Committee. Explore the beautiful and diverse trees that shape our local landscape while learning about their characteristics, history, and ecological importance. This event is a great opportunity to connect with nature, deepen your appreciation of trees…
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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. Each week we'll try something new, from building contests in a creative world to surviving a night full of zombies. There will be something fun… |
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Join us at the library as we clean up litter around Shelburne's Town campus, Parade Ground, and Town Green. This event will take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Bags will be provided. Join us and let's Green Up Shelburne!
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Join us for a tree planting demo and Q-and-A from master gardener and project lead on the town's garden extension plan, Steve Budington.
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Find community and support for your creative writing and generate new pages with a friendly group of fellow writers! Each session we will generate new pages through a writing exercise, workshop pages that are read in advance, and write together. At this session we will also discuss our goals as writers. Please call ahead 802-985-5124…
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The Flying Pig Bookstore and Pierson Library team up to host Caldecott-winning author/illustrator Jason Chin! Join us as we celebrate the release of Jason's newest work, Hurricane. Be the first to hear this new title read aloud, ask Jason your questions, and learn all about the artistic process that goes into creating his incredible books.
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This Burlington-based chorus performs a cappella music, encourages new compositions, and fosters the joyful and thought-provoking expression of music. Social Band organizes its programs around themes, weaving poetry and song together to create an experience that feeds both hearts and heads. This performance will honor the arrival of springtime with songs that express the nuances… |
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