Events
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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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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 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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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… |
8 events,
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with fun and simple art projects.
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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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These art workshops 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! To register, please call the…
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Another hands-on craft for the summer reading enthusiast! Express yourself with colorful beads in a necklace making circle. Peaceful tunes and community await you as you join other necklace crafters and walk home with the beads that best reflect you.
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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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Penelope Lifestone returns to Vermont with a new book! Before her current iteration as author, Lifestone spent over thirty years as teacher, entrepreneur and business leader in Burlington. Her novel Trusting the Weather is a suspenseful page-turner about resilience, healing, and the unpredictability of life's journey. Tonight, she will share from the work and offer… |
5 events,
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Our regularly scheduled poetics continue these subsequent Wednesdays as we gather to lend our voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour, then sharing works in progress, poetic reflections, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always, we end with take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins…
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Get messy, get creative, and make some pour decisions! In this colorful workshop, you'll learn the art of pour painting, no brushes required. Mix, swirl, and tilt your way to one-of-a-kind abstract masterpieces. All supplies provided. Just bring your imagination (and maybe an old shirt)! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Canceled
Playback Theatre Practice Troupe
Canceled
Playback Theatre Practice Troupe
Continue to rehearse with this group of thespians, movers and artists in a bi-weekly practice of a unique improv form. Culminates in a big performance in August. Drop-ins welcome. |
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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Calling all mythology aficionados! Back by popular demand, Rebecca Rupp helps attendees build Chinese dragon drums, spell boxes, and fantasy villages! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Looking for a book that feels close to home? Pick up a copy of The Real Deal at the library and join us for a pizza party and book discussion with Shelburne's own author Lindsey Stoddard! Readers might find a familiar place or two mentioned throughout the story. What better book than one read with… |
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Join us for an extra special after-hours event! Do you have a stuffed animal friend who would love to spend the night at the Pierson Library? Bring your fuzzy friend for an evening of snacks and stories and tuck them in to spend a night with their fellow stuffies at the library! Families stop in… |
9 events,
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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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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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Join musician and storyteller Stephen Coronella for a lively family concert that brings legends like King Arthur, Johnny Appleseed, and Robin Hood to life through music and tale. Featuring guitar, hammer dulcimer, and flute, this heartwarming and educational performance celebrates history, heroism, and the timeless art of the troubadour. Fun for all ages!
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Did you know that your right to protest is protected by the Constitution? Join us for a dynamic workshop where we’ll explore the history of protest movements, discuss the power of visual messaging, and design and create your own protest sign for a cause you care about. This program is open to teens and adults.
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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!
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Come practice life drawing skills with live models as part of Color Our World summer! Please bring your own easels and drawing materials. |
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Join us for a discussion of The Art Thief, a fascinating true-crime narrative by Michael Finkel. The book tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the world’s most prolific art thief, who carried out over 200 heists across Europe. Unlike most thieves, Breitwieser stole for the pure love of art, keeping his treasures hidden away to…
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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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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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Meet graphic novelist Mat Heagerty, creator of Lumber-Jackula, Martian Ghost Centaur, Indoor Kid and Unplugged & Popular! Learn about the creative process, and many jobs that go into creating a graphic novel from start to finish! Get Mat's help in creating a single panel comic of your own!
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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 Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, the acclaimed debut novel by Carson McCullers. Set in a Georgia mill town during the 1930s, this modern classic follows a deaf-mute man named John Singer, who becomes an unexpected confidant to a cast of lonely and searching characters: a drifting laborer, an… |
5 events,
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Our regularly scheduled poetics continue these subsequent Wednesdays as we gather to lend our voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour, then sharing works in progress, poetic reflections, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always, we end with take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins…
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Bring the galaxy down to Earth, one jar at a time. In this craft session, you’ll create your own nebula jar: a swirling, starry scene in a bottle that’s part science, part art, and totally awesome. Layer colors, glitter, and cotton to build a mini universe you can take home.
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We continue our big creative writing collaborative exercise, piecing together segments and writing new ones building up to the creation of a choose-your-own adventure style novela. Participants will collect copies of the book by summer's end. Drop-in's welcome! |
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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Ready to turn paper into amazing creations? Join us for a hands-on origami adventure where we’ll start with a few fun and easy models (think animals, cool shapes, and more!). Perfect for kids ages 6 and up who love to craft and create. Space is limited. Please call 802-985-5124 to register. |
5 events,
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Meet players from the Vermont Lake Monsters! Join us for a fun morning getting to know VT's premier baseball team. Enjoy snacks, ask these larger than life athletes your questions, and get a hat or baseball autographed to bring home.
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Join us for a delightful musical adaptation of the beloved literary classic, performed by talented Vermont youth. Kindred spirits of all ages are invited to enjoy this heartwarming production.
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Kids of the 80's and 90's will rejoice in this retro craft night where we’ll play the music of our youth and revisit our favorite childhood crafts including friendship bracelets, spirographs, fashion plates, plastic canvas stitching, potholder looms, perler beads, and more. All are invited to dress in throwback attire for this totally excellent event!… |
4 events,
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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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Fill your windows with brightly colored Waldorf window stars! Learn to fold these oh so geometrically satisfying transparent window decorations and bring whimsy, wonder and joy to your home. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Please call 802-985-5124 to register. |
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3 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… |
6 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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Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival presents Quartet Conversations, a series that brings musicologists into dialogue with audiences, offering perspective and insight into the string quartet repertoire, accompanied by performances from Green Mountain students. Nathaniel Lew, professor emeritus of St. Michael's College, will be the featured presenter on July 22 in a talk entitled Innovation and…
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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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Adventure and a tasty good time await the culinarily curious this Tuesday at our tamale making workshop with Viva El Sabor! Viva El Sabor is a collective of Spanish-speaking chefs… |
4 events,
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Our regularly scheduled poetics continue these subsequent Wednesdays as we gather to lend our voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first…
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Think your name belongs in a museum? Come stake your claim to fame with this fun and ridiculously satisfying art project. Using painter’s tape, a canvas, and your creative genius,… |
4 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…
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Calling all aspiring chemists! Plop on your safety goggles and join us for an explosive good time. Learn about some amazing chemical reactions using everyday materials, learn the difference between… |
6 events,
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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…
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Join us for a truly musical morning, as we welcome Author Rachel Keyser, and Ian Drury of Vermont Young Traditions! Rachel kicks things off with a reading her new picture…
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This month, Philosophy Book Club is going old school with a classic text of ancient Chinese philosophy The Analects. Composed during the Warring States period (475–221 BC) and finalized during…
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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… |
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3 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… |
5 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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As part of the influx of creativity overtaking us this summer reading program, we're inviting you to join us in the co-creation of "exquisite corpse" style collaborative art projects and other fun, immersive collaborative art games!
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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… |
6 events,
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Our regularly scheduled poetics continue these subsequent Wednesdays as we gather to lend our voices to wonderful poetry collections and anthologies, cold reading aloud through whole books for the first half hour, then sharing works in progress, poetic reflections, and beloved bits of verse for the second. Always, we end with take-home writing prompt. Drop-ins…
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Ready to make something weirdly satisfying and seriously cool? Come try your hand at string pull painting, an artsy mix of paint, string, and a little chaos. Create bold, colorful designs with mesmerizing results (and zero pressure to be “good” at art). It’s fun, it’s messy in the best way, and your final piece will…
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Canceled
Playback Theatre Practice Troupe
Canceled
Playback Theatre Practice Troupe
Continue to rehearse with this group of thespians, movers and artists in a bi-weekly practice of a unique improv form. Culminates in a big performance in August. Drop-ins welcome.
-
We continue our big creative writing collaborative exercise, piecing together segments and writing new ones building up to the creation of a choose-your-own adventure style novela. Participants will collect copies… |
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…
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You know what this summer needs? More SLIME! Spend a cool afternoon concocting sea-themed glops, beach-themed oozes, and classic green slimes to suit the season. To register, please call the…
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This month we're giving our Poetry Salon over to the library's Noontime Poetry Society. Here what that illustrious group of patron creatives has been cooking up during their midday sessions… |
3 events,
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Join us for our second annual Drive-in Movie! Recommended for ages 2-7, build your own, one-of-a-kind cardboard box car, complete with wheels, safety belts, and working headlights! Then "drive" it… |
5 events,
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Join UVM Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) and local volunteers in the library and town campus gardens this summer. Learn about sustainable garden practices, native plantings, and discuss the garden and…
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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.…
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program is canceled. |
