Events
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The authoritarian way most of us have been taught to parent can create conflict, frustration, and endless power struggles and leave us with broken and distant relationships with our children. When we parent without working through our own history, we are destined to repeat painful patterns we ourselves experienced as children, no matter how much… |
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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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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,…
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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 is 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. 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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Our featured poets this month are Edwin Nieves and Abigail Carroll. Come hear their contributions to the artform and stick around afterwards for a poetic open mic. |
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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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Shelburne Bay Bird Walk
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Shelburne Bay Bird Walk
Join Green Mountain Audubon Society board member and avid birder Lucie Lehmann on a gentle walk around Shelburne Bay and the Ti-Haul Trail. We’ll be looking for newly arrived migrant birds in their breeding plumage, including warblers and Common Loons. Beginning birders, families, and children are all welcome. We’ll meet at 9:00 a.m. at the… |
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even… |
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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 hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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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 is 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 gaps in our collection, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended ages 11-15. |
2 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. 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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Since 1994, Middlebury author, filmmaker, holistic nurse and spiritual healer, Sas Carey has been traveling to Mongolia to work with and learn from the nomadic reindeer and camel herders of the Gobi Desert & taiga. She has written two books, directed six documentary films and founded both the Life Energy Healing School and Nomadicare (a… |
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Join UVM Extension Master Gardeners and local volunteers in the library and town campus gardens this summer. Learn about sustainable garden practices, native plantings, and discuss the garden and landscape issues you're facing. We'll work in and tour the gardens with a specific focus each meeting. EMG's are dedicated to sharing science-based best practices and… |
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1 event,
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even… |
2 events,
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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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This Pride Month, join the Pierson Library in celebrating queer artistic dynamism with a screening of Dee Rees' coming out/coming of age film, Pariah. A big winner at the NAACP… |
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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 hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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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 is 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 gaps in our collection, create eye-catching displays, and plan events! Snacks provided. Recommended ages 11-15. |
1 event,
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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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Join us this summer as we celebrate art, culture, fun, and the joy of reading! Our 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, invites readers of all ages to explore their creative sides through an exciting lineup of programs. Pick up a reading log and read three books between June 14 to August 16 and… 
Our theme for Summer Reading this year is Color Our World so let your creative juices flow with us all summer long in a variety of hands-on crafternoons, presentations, and writing and performance projects including our daily doodle challenge! Check out our art table in the main floor hallway for the daily prompt and see…
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Whether you're a beginning writer or an old hand, find support at our monthly creative writing group. At every session we check in with where we're at in our process, we're lead in a generative writing exercise, we workshop fresh pages (call in advance to get the latest pages emailed to you), and then we…
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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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side. Space…
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Celebrate the start of summer with an afternoon of fun with the Pierson Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Enjoy complimentary ice cream from The Scoop, a fun bubble party, and the return of crowd-favorite magician Alyx Hilshey. Then, experience the vibrant rhythms of West African music and dance with a live performance by Jeh Kulu.…
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Performing since 1993, this West African performance and education ensemble is a cherished cultural treasure for Vermont! In the Bambara language of Mali "Jeh Kulu" means community and that's just what they offer. If you haven't seen one of their performances before you're in for a rare treat! And if you have you know just… |
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Join us for a discussion of Yellowface, the bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang. When up-and-coming author Athena Liu dies in a tragic accident, fellow writer June Hayward seizes the moment, and Athena’s unpublished manuscript. Rebranded as Juniper Song, June rockets to literary fame with a stolen story about Chinese laborers in World War I. But…
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even…
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Join us for the debut screening in our new series Democracy in Our Time, featuring the powerful documentary Free for All: The Public Library. This film explores the vital role public libraries have played in shaping American democracy past and present. From the visionary women of the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians navigating the… |
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Find community and share ideas in this monthly conversation group! Our topic for July is Little Green Men. With the declassification of documents and confirmation of unknown flying phenomena by the CIA, and the weirdness in the skies experienced by so many, the question is begged anew, are aliens and UFOs real? Have you had…
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By popular request, 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…
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Join SCS art teacher Peter Board and explore the endless possibilities of cardboard as an artistic medium. From sculptural forms and architectural models to wearable creations, kids will learn how to transform everyday cardboard into striking works of art. Perfect for those who love to create with their hands and think outside the box (literally)!…
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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.
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Join us for a discussion of The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. Nuri is a beekeeper and his wife, Afra, is an artist. They live a peaceful life in the hills of Aleppo until war tears everything apart. Forced to flee their home, the couple embarks on a harrowing journey through Turkey and Greece… |
5 events,
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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 hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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Big vibes, small canvas. Come flex your creative muscles and paint something tiny but mighty. We’ll hook you up with all the supplies and you bring the creativity. Your mini masterpiece will hang out in the library all summer, looking cooler than that one painting you did in 5th grade (you know the one). To…
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It’s back! For six sessions this summer we will gather to plan, construct, write and illustrate together a Choose Your Own Adventure style novella using R.A. Montgomery's Journey Under the Sea as a story map. For this first meeting we will detail the scope of the project, write the first chapter, answer any questions, and… |
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Get ready to make art that spins with color and creativity! In this hands-on program, young artists will explore the magic of symmetry through the fun and vibrant process of spin art. Using spinning tools and colorful paints, kids will create their own symmetrical masterpieces while learning about balance, and pattern. Dress for a mess…
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Join us for a presentation on board game creation from game-maker Garth Kauffman. Garth will discuss board game mechanics, and the art of design. |
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Join UVM Extension Master Gardeners and local volunteers in the library and town campus gardens this summer. Learn about sustainable garden practices, native plantings, and discuss the garden and landscape issues you're facing. We'll work in and tour the gardens with a specific focus each meeting. EMG's are dedicated to sharing science-based best practices and…
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Shelburne's own Annmarie Anderson celebrates the release of the young reader's edition of An Immense World: How Animals Sense Earth's Amazing Secrets. Learn about the amazing ways animals navigate and experience the world and learn how Annmarie was able to tailor this work to be a just right read for so many nature loving kids!…
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Join us for a special Pride Month pop-up book club as we discuss They Both Die in the End by bestselling author Adam Silvera. This book is an unforgettable story…
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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 lives. Shelburne resident and optometrist Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for more than 10 years (most recently at Village Wine & Coffee). Now, he's here at the Pierson Library in a… |
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Celebrate the creativity of our community at the opening of the Summer Art Exhibit, a showcase of local talent presented in collaboration with the Shelburne Craft School. This special event features works from artists across mediums including woodworking, stained glass, painting, pottery, and highlights the incredible range of artistic expression in Shelburne. Also on display… |
4 events,
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even…
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Unwind and get creative at the library’s Paint & Sip night, an evening just for adults to relax, socialize, and enjoy some artistic fun. Choose from a selection of paint-by-number canvases and bring your artwork to life. Sip on refreshing mocktails while you paint, listen to music, and take a break from the everyday. All… |
7 events,
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By popular request, 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…
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Join SCS art teacher Peter Board and explore the endless possibilities of cardboard as an artistic medium. From sculptural forms and architectural models to wearable creations, kids will learn how to transform everyday cardboard into striking works of art. Perfect for those who love to create with their hands and think outside the box (literally)!…
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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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Whether you're a seasoned doodler or just curious about character creation, this fun and imaginative workshop is for you! With guidance from art teacher and cartoonist Sue Mowrer Adamson, participants will use prompts and visuals to design their own original characters, from superheroes and villains, to singing hot dogs and lovable monsters. No experience needed,…
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Join us for an epic evening of laser tag at the Town Gymnasium, where the lights go down and the competition heats up. Team up with friends (or take them down) in fast-paced games run by a professional laser tag crew. Whether you're a stealthy sniper or a bold blaster, there's a role for everyone… |
6 events,
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Blood & Guts
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Blood & Guts
Session 1: 10:00am-12:00pm Session 2: 1:00-3:00pm Love to study the way things work? Students ages 10 & up are invited to join retired UVM technician Jan Schwarz to get an up close look at how the heart muscle, circulatory system, lungs and GI systems function. Jan provides an amazing learning opportunity using organs from farm…
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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 hip cats of the NPRS gather to lend their voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold-reading aloud through whole books for the first half…
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Think you’ve got what it takes to battle and be the last one standing? Drop into our Fortnite Tournament this summer and prove it. Squad up or go solo, earn bragging rights, and maybe even snag some prizes. Whether you’re a sweat or just here for the vibes, it’s game on. Victory Royale not guaranteed,…
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Calling all movers, thespians, comedians, improvers, art therapists, healers, creatives and folx who like to get real! This summer, over the course of six sessions, Jasper is forming a troupe to practice the Playback art form. A unique hybrid of improv and psychodrama wherein audience members see their own stories re-enacted back to them. The… |
7 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. 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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Step into a world where owls can turn pink and tree trunks seem to blink! Presented in partnership with the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, this 45-minute event invites children and families to meet three incredible animal ambassadors. Discover how wildlife use color to hunt, hide, and survive, using nature’s palette in ways that surprise,…
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Back by popular demand, local Author Scott Wilson brings his new book to the Pierson. Enjoy a refreshing snack, get ready to laugh, and hear Elliot's Eggventure read aloud! Perfect for emerging readers and Mo Willems fans, Scott's short sweet and silly stories are sure to bring a smile to your face!
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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 lives. Shelburne resident and optometrist Nick Marconi has been leading local death cafes for more than 10 years (most recently at Village Wine and Coffee). Now he's here at the Pierson Library in a…
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Join us for another evening of powerful verse and wild enjambment. This evening's salon features authors Angela Patten and Mary Elder Jacobsen sharing curated poems from their collections and sharing conversation. Stick around to ask questions of the poets and then share work of your own during the evening's open mic. |
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Join us for a colorful, hands-on art experience where kids will create beautiful works of art using bleeding craft tissue paper! Young artists will place pieces of this special tissue paper onto a canvas, spray them with water, and watch the magic happen as the colors blend and bleed to form beautiful patterns. Once the… |
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If you’ve ever felt confused about what to eat, overwhelmed by health advice, or unsure about what efforts make a difference, you’re not alone. In this free workshop, you’ll learn the three most common mistakes people make when navigating breast health or fear of recurrence and simple, empowering shifts that help. You’ll leave with practical…
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Read to a Dog
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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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side. Space…
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Calling all Dragon Masters! Fans of Tracey West's epic series gather to create dragon stone pendants, hatch dragon eggs, and design and create a wooden dragon to call your own! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Come practice life drawing skills with live models. Please bring your own easels and drawing materials.
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Join us for a relaxed and inspiring afternoon of community artmaking at our collage party, part of this year’s Summer Reading Program. Bring your own collage materials or use the supplies we provide as we create together in a peaceful, music-filled setting. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious to try something new, this… |
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy 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 special guest presenters attend, but mostly this is an opportunity to share company (and perhaps even… |
6 events,
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Join us at the Pierson Library for our monthly conversation group where we explore timely and challenging topics. This month, we focus on immigration. Together, we will consider issues such as deportation, national identity, resource allocation, moral responsibility, and the lived experiences of immigrants and citizens alike.
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By popular request, 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…
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This summer reading season, discover, play, and practice drawing at our DIY Pictionary Tournament of Champions! Who needs Hasbro/Mattel when you have two large sheets of paper and a random word generator? Two teams of evenly distributed artistes will meet each other in the Pictionary© parthenon to duke it out for supremacy in drawing and…
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What do you really know about drag? Join us for an exciting (and enlightening) evening as the Pierson Library proudly presents a special performance featuring two incredible Vermont drag artists: Rhedd Rhumm and Miss Chekova. More than just glitter and glam, drag is a rich and expressive art form rooted in self-expression, creativity, and community.… |
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Join us for a very special and crafty rendition of our weekly poetry group! The first half will proceed as usual, followed by the reading aloud of poems from whichever anthology we're currently working on. Then in the back half, we will bust out the button maker to create trendy pins in the likenesses of… |
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. Liz Buchanan will transport young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
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Create and color your own adorable puppy stuffy! Make your stuffed pup one of a kind, choose a name that fits just right, and design a cozy abode to transport your new snuggle buddy home! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Kick off your long holiday weekend with a live musical performance with The Hokum Brothers! This band offers up an eclectic mix of original satire, show tunes, ballads, rockabilly, and levity (with a pinch of nostalgia thrown in) guaranteeing you’ll be wearing your happy face long after the show is over. Blending tight three-part harmonies… |
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