Events
Calendar of Events
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Canceled
Monday Morning Book Club: Flashlight
Canceled
Monday Morning Book Club: Flashlight
Today's book club meeting is canceled due to the winter weather warning. We will discuss this title and our next book at the February meeting.
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Canceled
Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
Canceled
Fiber Arts Crafting Hour
Today's Fiber Arts Crafting Hour has been canceled due to the winter weather warning.
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Due to inclement weather, this program has been postponed. Do you own woodlands and want to understand options for the land for future generations? Wondering what it would mean to conserve your land with a land trust? Have questions about the Current Use program? Have no heirs but want to see the land remain… |
4 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.
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Would you or someone you know like to find out more about mental health and housing services available in our region? If so, stop by the library for one of our drop-in sessions for a free, confidential meeting with a representative from The Howard Center, a nonprofit organization serving people of all ages in Chittenden…
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Join us for a special screening of the documentary The Librarians, which follows librarians as unlikely first responders in the fight for democracy and the First Amendment. The film reveals how control over ideas can become control over communities, and how librarians are pushed to the front lines of that struggle. In Texas, the so-called… |
4 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
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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 (NPRS)! 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…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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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. |
3 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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination.
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Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck, and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte, who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and…
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Defrost yourself this winter with the warm tunes of the Cold Creek Pickers! Renowned for their country and roots folk sound, the pickers play a variety of folk, blues, bluegrass, and originals. Bask in the autoharp, banjo, mandolins, and more at this free concert! |
3 events,
In a world full of screens and instant messages, our Pen Pal Program offers a chance to experience something delightfully analog. It’s back and stronger than ever, celebrating handwritten letters, meaningful connections, and the excitement of mail that isn’t a bill. The Bexley Public Library (just outside Columbus, OH) returns for another round of letter…
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Kids ages 7–12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January and travel far and in good company, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. To register, please call the library at…
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Love to build things? Join us each week for Lego Club, where we’ll tackle a fun building challenge based on a new theme, like designing your dream clubhouse or inventing a brand-new vehicle. Join us and use the library’s huge Lego collection to bring your ideas to life. Completed creations will be displayed in the… |
5 events,
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What wildlife travels in and around your property? Join local naturalists Debbie Van Buren and Mark Pennington as they show you how trail cams work and the variety of animals they've recorded on film and video in and around Shelburne. Plus, you'll have a chance to be one of the first to borrow one of…
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Love to crochet or knit? Bring your current project to the library and create in the company of fellow yarn artists! Yarn, crochet hooks, and donuts provided.
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Join us at Shelburne's Annual Winter Carnival, hosted by the Shelburne Recreation Department and local community sponsors! This fun-filled event at the Shelburne Community School features exciting performances, games, and winter-themed activities, all created by the Shelburne community.
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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. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate… |
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2 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 crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize! This program runs officially for one hour but provided the space is available crafters are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards! |
2 events,
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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 and your crew… |
5 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
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Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday, we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces, and…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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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. Musician and storyteller Liz Buchanan transports young minds into the world of rhythm, melody, and imagination. |
3 events,
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Kids ages 7-12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure, and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January, and travel far and in good company, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. Call us with questions, or to register… |
3 events,
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The Vermont Italian Cultural Association, (VICA) and the Pierson Library team up to host a fun filled morning of mask decorating! Stop in with family and friends for this all ages event, and create a wearable masterpiece with all the glitter and glitz your heart desires! Indulge your inner artist-just in time for Venetian Carnival.
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Due to dangerous predicted wind chills, this event has been postponed until Saturday, February 21. |
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2 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 crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize! This program runs officially for one hour but provided the space is available crafters are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards! |
4 events,
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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 and your crew…
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What are your hopes and dreams for Shelburne’s future? Join us for a special Coffee & Conservation session as we welcome Maya and Anne from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission. They want to hear your ideas for Shelburne as the town begins updating its Town Plan. Share your thoughts, your vision, and help shape…
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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. |
5 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
-
Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday, we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces, and poetic reflections.…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
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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. |
6 events,
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Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We'll sing, read stories, and have so much fun!
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Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and rules developed…
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Forget Valentine’s—here at the library, it’s Valen-slimes! Join us to mix, squish, and create your own sweet and gooey slime in celebration of the season. To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Half of Americans own an iPhone and take pictures with them. But they don’t come with an instruction booklet, so most of us aren’t aware of the surprising capabilities of the cameras in their phones. In this fun, humorous and entertaining presentation, freelance photographer, David Beckett will demonstrate how to use the iPhone to take…
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Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Open Mic Night, hosted local singer-songwriter and resident, Franc Gambatese. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up for the first time, this welcoming space is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. Come share your voice through live music, original poetry, storytelling, or… |
5 events,
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Kids ages 7-12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure, and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January, and travel far and in good company, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. Call us with questions, or to register…
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Please join us for Multicultural Movie Night! This month, we are showing the 2025 live action remake of Lilo & Stitch, the funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Popcorn and pizza will be provided. Brought to you in partnership with the…
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Hey tweens and teens! Join us for the Winter Ball, a Friday night dance for teens planned by our Teen Advisory Group. We'll have pizza, snacks, and fun. Don’t miss out! |
2 events,
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What's short and sweet and rewarding? The Pierson Library Valentine's scavenger hunt! Follow the hearts through our youth area and use your library savvy to unscramble to clues and earn a sweet treat!
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Join us for an all-ages Valentine’s chocolate tasting featuring a wide range of chocolates, from local favorites and well-known brands to specialty and homemade treats. We’ll sample and compare flavors—earthy, fruity, milky, even vegetal—share tasting notes and rank our favorites to discover which chocolate comes out on top. |
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1 event,
The library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day. |
4 events,
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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 and your crew…
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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 Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Biography. This gripping true story recounts the extraordinary escape of Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple who fled Georgia in 1848 through a daring disguise—Ellen posing as a white, disabled slaveholder and William as…
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This talk from Monika Jaeckle of Intergate Ayurveda, explores the intersection of Ayurveda—India’s ancient natural medical system—and circadian medicine, a modern field that studies how our bodies and minds are influenced by daily rhythms of light and dark. Both traditions remind us that our behaviors matter deeply: when we eat, sleep, move, and rest can… |
4 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
-
Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday, we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces, and poetic reflections.…
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Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.
-
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,
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Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We'll sing, read stories, and have so much fun!
-
Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and…
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“We the People” are invited to a fascinating presentation exploring the history of printing during the American Revolution, centered around an authentic old-style printing press. When the handwritten Declaration of Independence arrived at a local print shop on the evening of July 4, 1776, it was “mass produced” overnight, though by today’s standards the process… |
2 events,
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Kids ages 7-12 roll the dice for a chance at adventure, and guaranteed fun at our Friday morning D&D sessions. Add us to your Friday schedule through the month of January, and travel far and in good company, all from your cozy seat at the Pierson! Beginners welcome. Call us with questions, or to register… |
4 events,
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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…
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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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Ever wonder who’s been wandering through Shelburne’s woods? Join us and the Conservation Task Force on a winter walk with local wildlife tracker Rex Meader and follow the clues animals leave behind! Learn to identify tracks and other signs of the forest’s hidden residents. We'll meet offsite the walking trails at the H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond (parking is…
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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. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate… |
0 events,
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3 events,
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session, we’ll create an easy and cute polar bear craft.
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Join us for a discussion of The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen, a suspenseful spy thriller set in the quiet seaside town of Purity, Maine. The novel follows Maggie Bird, a retired CIA operative who has sought refuge in a peaceful life running a small chicken farm after a mission from her past went disastrously…
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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 crafting hour every Monday to knit, crochet, weave, felt, embroider, and socialize! This program runs officially for one hour but provided the space is available crafters are welcome to stay and socialize afterwards! |
3 events,
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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 and your crew…
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Any research into Black history comes with a reckoning of an American present. Written as a letter from a father to his son, Between the World and Me, situates the illusion of race as the lynchpin used by the American empire to oppress, enslave and murder Black bodies. As timely and sobering a read as…
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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. |
3 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly winter days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
-
Everyone is welcome at the Noontime Poetry Society. Each Wednesday, we meet to read aloud together, taking turns at the lectern to make our way through entire poetry collections and anthologies, one half an hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces, and…
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Democracy In Our Time is a monthly discussion series that explores timely topics related to democracy, freedom, and civic life through books, ideas, film screenings, and speakers. At our February gathering, we will discuss George Orwell’s classic novel 1984 and its lasting relevance in today’s world. First published in 1949, 1984 introduced concepts such as… |
3 events,
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Liz is off this week but join us for a special guest story time reader. We'll sing, read stories, and have so much fun!
-
Join us for a new way to have fun, make friends, and build community! Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, luck and strategy akin to Gin Rummy. Players draw tiles and form melds. We will be joined by Pauline Nolte who can instruct players in both Chinese and American mahjong (following the hands and rules developed…
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Writers, readers, and lovers of all things verse, this is the place to be. Each month, we welcome two featured poets who are creating powerful, innovative work in the medium. Come for the inspiration, stay for the community, and revel in an evening of resounding poetics and wild enjambment. Tonight's featured poets are Caroline Slater… |
2 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 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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Love to crochet or knit? Bring your current project to the library and create in the company of fellow yarn artists! Yarn, crochet hooks, and donuts provided. |
1 event,
Calling all poetry lovers! Shelburne Writes! is a poetry contest open to writers of all ages, offering recognition to the top poets in four age categories: elementary school (K-4), middle school (5-8), high school (9-12), and adult (two winners will be chosen from this category). All types of poetry all welcome: traditional, prose poetry, experimental… |
