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Library Card Sign-up Month Contest
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and there’s never been a better time to join the library or encourage a friend to sign up! Any Shelburne resident who registers for a new library card at the Pierson Library during September will be entered to win a gift card to variety of wonderful Shelburne businesses. Plus,…
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for littles 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 and…
5 events,
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group
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.
Nancy Levine & Rachel Spates Author Talk: Light: A Mother and Daughter Memoir of Anorexia
Nancy Levine & Rachel Spates Author Talk: Light: A Mother and Daughter Memoir of Anorexia
Join the Pierson Library and the Flying Pig Bookstore for a compelling author talk featuring mother-daughter duo Nancy Levine and Rachel Spates as they present Light: A Mother and Daughter Memoir of Anorexia. Told from both of their perspectives, Light shares the harrowing and ultimately hopeful journey of Rachel’s struggle with and recovery from anorexia.…
3 events,
Thursday Musical Storytime
Thursday Musical Storytime
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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Join us for the Pierson Library's weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you're a native Spanish speaker, an expert talker, or a beginner, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia.
1 event,
2 events,
Creative Writing Support Group
Creative Writing Support Group
Find community and encouragement with other writers in our monthly creative writing meet-up! Each session will include a check-in to see where and how everyone’s at with their practice and/or projects, followed by an in-session generative writing exercise (lead either by library staff or outside expert), a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read ahead…
1 event,
2 events,
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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,
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for little 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 and…
Coffee & Conversation: Gaza
Coffee & Conversation: Gaza
Coffee & Conversation is a welcoming space for open, respectful dialogue on complex and often challenging topics. In past sessions, we’ve explored subjects ranging from democracy to identity, and this month we turn our attention to the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While perspectives may differ, our goal is to foster deeper understanding through…
Minecraft Meet-up
Minecraft Meet-up
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…
Haunted House Planning Committee
Haunted House Planning Committee
Are you a teen or tween that loves getting spooky, planning scares, and creating experiences? Join like-minded peers in the planning and orchestrating of a haunted house, right here in the library! We'll plan and devise how to build it, what we need and where all the monsters will go. Parents are welcome too!
4 events,
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group
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 Musical Storytime
Thursday Musical Storytime
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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Join us for the Pierson Library's weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you're a native Spanish speaker, an expert talker, or a beginner, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia.
1 event,
2 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 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…
1 event,
3 events,
Monday Morning Book Club: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Monday Morning Book Club: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
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…
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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…
5 events,
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for little 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 and…
Postponed Haunted House Planning Committee
Postponed Haunted House Planning Committee
Are you a teen or tween that loves getting spooky, planning scares, and creating experiences? Join like-minded peers in the planning and orchestrating of a haunted house, right here in the library! We'll plan and devise how to build it, what we need and where all the monsters will go. Parents are welcome too!
Tuesday Night Book Club: The Demon of Unrest
Tuesday Night 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. Through diaries and historical records, Larson…
Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Democracy Awakening
Democracy in Our Time: A Discussion of Democracy Awakening
This month, we’ll discuss Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson. A New York Times bestseller and widely praised for its clarity and insight, this work explores the historical roots of America’s current political climate and the growing threats to democratic institutions. Drawing on over 150 years of…
4 events,
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
This month the libraries teen advisory group is hard at work on the haunted house planning! Are you a teen or tween that loves getting spooky, planning scares, and creating experiences? Join like-minded peers in the planning and orchestrating of a haunted house, right here in the library! We'll plan and devise how to build…
4 events,
Thursday Musical Storytime
Thursday Musical Storytime
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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
After School Movie: Dog Man
After School Movie: Dog Man
He's half dog, half cop, and all heart! See Dav Pilkey's comic genius brought to the big screen in this fan favorite feature length film. Popcorn and snacks provided for the real theater experience! Rated PG/89 minutes.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Join us for the Pierson Library's weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you're a native Spanish speaker, an expert talker, or a beginner, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia.
1 event,
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 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…
Philosophy Book Club: Last Days at Hot Slit: The Radical Feminism of Andrea Dworkin
Philosophy Book Club: Last Days at Hot Slit: The Radical Feminism of Andrea Dworkin
Join us this month as the Philosophy Book Club reads Last Days at Hot Slit: The Radical Feminism of Andrea Dworkin, a bold collection from one of the most controversial figures in modern feminist thought. Dworkin was a radical feminist writer and activist, best known for her opposition to pornography and her unflinching critiques of…
Here Comes the Equinox! Celebrating Autumn with Crafts & Games
Here Comes the Equinox! Celebrating Autumn with Crafts & Games
The Autumn Equinox is close at hand! Apple cider, turning leaves and birds on the way. Join us as we celebrate this short, sweet season with fall-themed crafts, snacks and games.
1 event,
2 events,
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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…
4 events,
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for little 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 and…
Minecraft Meet-up
Minecraft Meet-up
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…
Canceled Haunted House Planning Committee
Canceled Haunted House Planning Committee
We've found that Wednesday is a better day this year for planning and plotting Halloween's oh-so-spooky haunted house. Please join our Teen Advisory Group Wednesdays 2:30-4 to be a part.
4 events,
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens. No advanced registration is necessary.
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
This month the libraries teen advisory group is hard at work on the haunted house planning! Are you a teen or tween that loves getting spooky, planning scares, and creating experiences? Join like-minded peers in the planning and orchestrating of a haunted house, right here in the library! We'll plan and devise how to build…
4 events,
Thursday Musical Storytime
Thursday Musical Storytime
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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. No advance registration is necessary.
Spanish Conversation Group
Spanish Conversation Group
Join us for the Pierson Library's weekly Spanish Conversation Group! Whether you're a native Spanish speaker, an expert talker, or a beginner, find community and conversation with group leader Martha Stegner of Colombia.
September Poetry Salon
September Poetry Salon
Our monthly poetry salon is the place to be for writers, readers and lovers of all things verse. Once a month we open the floor up to two featured poets who are doing amazing work in the medium. A live Q-&-A follows this. And a wonderful open mic session follows that. This month’s featured poets…
1 event,
2 events,
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. Join us for a monthly series of intimate discussions, where we'll voice concerns, share stories, ask questions, and think together about this fact of life. It's not always easy, but when we share…
1 event,
3 events,
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
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…
Choosing Scarcity or Abundance: Reimagining Vermont’s Economy
Choosing Scarcity or Abundance: Reimagining Vermont’s Economy
Why is Vermont struggling to retain workers, build enough housing, or keep up with the rising cost of living? And what can we do about it, together? Join Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Future's Project, for an important presentation on the organization's Economic Action Plan for Vermont. This session will provide a clear-eyed…
4 events,
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Music & Movement with G-Raph
Musician extraordinaire G-Raph (a.k.a. Raphael Groten) brings weekly musical fun for little 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 and…
Tech-help Tuesday
Tech-help Tuesday
Have a tech problem you just can't figure out? 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.
Uncover Notre Dame’s Post-Fire Secrets
Uncover Notre Dame’s Post-Fire Secrets
Join us in historic Town Hall for an exclusive look inside the hidden world of one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals. In the wake of the devastating 2019 fire, researchers gained unprecedented access to areas of Notre Dame never before studied, uncovering secrets of its medieval construction that were undocumented for centuries. Discover how…
4 events,
Autumn Poetry Project
As the beautiful colors of autumn begin to surround us, we invite you to share your poetic reflections on the season. Weekly writing prompts will be posted every Monday morning, and selected submissions will be posted the following week. You can find the display on the northwestern wall of the kids' section. This program is…
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Noontime Poetry Reading Society
Get a heaping helping of poetics this poetry month and join the hippest happening in Chittenden County, the Noontime Poetry Reading Society! Every Wednesday during 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…
After School Hangout
After School Hangout
Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
Teen Advisory Group: Haunted House Planning
This month, the library’s Teen Advisory Group is hard at work planning our annual haunted house and everyone’s invited to join the fun! Are you a teen or tween who loves scary vibes, scare tactics, and bringing creepy ideas to life? Team up with like-minded peers to help design, build, and orchestrate a haunted house…
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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination.
Postponed Spanish Language Conversation Group
Postponed Spanish Language Conversation Group
Hola Pierson patrons, I'm writing to let you know that our Spanish Conversation Group is postponed until next week. We'll see you again October 9th! Les escribo para informarles que nuestro grupo de conversación en español se pospone hasta la próxima semana. ¡Nos vemos el 9 de octubre!
4 events,
Little Artists: Leaf Rubbings
Little Artists: Leaf Rubbings
Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this month's session, we'll create easy, beautiful leaf rubbings to display in our homes.
Boo & Goo: Autumn Slime Workshop
Boo & Goo: Autumn Slime Workshop
The season of slime is upon us! Join us to create deep dark shimmering midnight slime, golden harvest moon slime, and icky sticky, green and gloopy Halloween slime. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124
Taylor Swift Listening Party: The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift Listening Party: The Life of a Showgirl
Hey Swifties! Taylor’s brand-new album The Life of a Showgirl drops TODAY and we’re celebrating in style! Join us at the library for a listening party where we’ll play the entire album from start to finish, make friendship bracelets, and celebrate Taylor and Travis' engagement while we listen. Bring your besties and get ready for…
4 events,
Creative Writing Support Group
Creative Writing Support Group
Whether you're just beginning your writing journey, returning to the page after a long hiatus, or a seasoned writer seeking a creative community, our Creative Writing Support Group welcomes you.…
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…
Plato’s Republic: An Interactive Talk and Introduction to Philosophy
Plato’s Republic: An Interactive Talk and Introduction to Philosophy
What is philosophy and what does it mean to practice it? Join local philosopher Nick Marconi to explore this and other topics where the learning will come in the doing, following the living wisdom tradition of sincere engagement with each other. Nick will give an interactive and dynamic presentation of the nearly 2,500-year-old Socratic dialogue,…
2 events,
Fall Art Opening
Fall Art Opening
Celebrate the changing season with our Fall Art Show, featuring the work of incredible local and regional artists. Bruce Hasses presents imaginative assemblages along with dynamic mobile and static sculptures. Polly Whitcomb showcases striking abstract paintings that invite reflection. And artists from the Essex Art League bring joy and color with their whimsical animal-themed artwork.…