Events
Calendar of 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.
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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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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!
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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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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… |
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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 singing, dancing, and shaking… |
6 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/caregivers. 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 hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work, 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.
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While road salting keeps us safe on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots during winter, it also contaminates waterways and groundwater, kills roadside vegetation, compacts soils, and allows heavy metals to move through the soil, potentially affecting drinking water wells. The good news is that municipal crews, private contractors, and individuals can all use sustainable practices that reduce the use… |
4 events,
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Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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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Join us for a presentation that's equal parts informative and charming! David Boucher, vice president of the Shelburne Historical Society and former manager of Gardener's Supply, comes to us with a conversation about a different type of weeding: your stuff! Ah, the attic, ever the repository of forgotten relics and whatsits. As we, in our… |
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2 events,
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Your favorite Taking Things Apart family class is returning to the Pierson Library! Come join in the fun as kids take apart old, unloved appliances and toys to learn how they work. You bring the kids, a responsible adult to stay, and broken stuff to take apart. We provide everything else! Check out the Pierson… |
1 event, |
4 events,
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session, we'll create sparkly glitter shamrocks.
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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!
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The Shelburne Housing Committee invites you to attend a panel discussion of housing solutions for Shelburne and beyond. Library Director Michael Hibben will moderate a discussion with a diverse panel of folks involved in housing, including Conor Timmons from HomeShare Vermont, Jason Webster from Huntington Homes, and Miro Weinberger from Let's Build Homes. Discussion will…
Free
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5 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 singing,…
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Join us for a monthly gathering of friends and neighbors where we sit for caffeine-and-donut-fueled conversation around a different topic each month, sometimes thorny, sometimes light, typically timely. We may not always agree, but we can always respectfully listen and share. This month's topic is Race. Is there such a thing as racial divides among…
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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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Planning to visit colleges? Join Certified Educational Planner and College Consultant, Alice Lissarrague, for Lissarrague College Guidance's annual free presentation on how to begin your college search. For high school sophomores, juniors, and their parents. Come with your questions! For more information visit lissarraguecollegeguidance.com. |
6 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/caregivers. 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 hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work, 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.
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This award-winning short documentary (20 minutes) explores the practice of natural burial and its many benefits, told through the voices of advocates who helped legalize it in Vermont. The film also shares personal reflections from individuals whose experiences with natural burial have offered comfort in grieving, encouraged conversations about mortality, and chronicled the opening of… |
6 events,
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Feeling unsure about how to invest in today’s market? Join Jennifer Martinez from the financial advisory firm One Day in July for a beginner-friendly workshop that covers the basics of stocks, bonds, and how investing differs from saving. Learn three key factors you can control—your behavior, your asset allocation, and your investment costs—to help build…
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Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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.
-
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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Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Open Mic Night, hosted by 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…
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The past year has tested democratic norms and institutions in significant ways, both at home and abroad. In this open forum, we’ll revisit key events, explore their broader implications, and discuss what they mean for the future of democracy. What worries you most? What gives you hope? Join us for a thoughtful, respectful conversation about… |
4 events,
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Create green, gold, and glittery slime, bright enough to entice any leprechaun! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Please join us for Multicultural Movie Night! This month, we’re showing Zootopia 2, an exciting and thoughtful sequel that reunites detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they chase a mysterious reptile whose arrival turns the mammal metropolis upside down. Going undercover in unfamiliar parts of the city, the duo must test their partnership while… |
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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space… |
1 event, |
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 singing,…
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Guarantee yourself another year of good luck by creating a one-of-a-kind bracelet sure to appeal to the cleverest of leprechauns! Use glass mushroom, shamrock, rainbow, and raindrop beads to create a fairy ring bracelet right out of a Celtic legend! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Join us for a discussion of Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid, an epic and emotionally charged novel set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s space shuttle program. The story follows Joan Goodwin, a reserved physics and astronomy professor whose lifelong fascination with the stars propels her to apply for a groundbreaking opportunity… |
6 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/caregivers. 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 hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work, 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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Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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.
-
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… |
3 events,
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Celebrate the spring equinox and the return of longer days and warmer weather! Join us as we create a unique and whimsical plaster sun to celebrate the spring equinox. To register,… |
3 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 (led either by library staff or an outside expert), a supportive workshopping of submitted pages (ideally read…
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Love a good jigsaw puzzle? Put your puzzling skills to the test at the great puzzle race! Teams of 2–4 puzzlers compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in under two hours. Prizes provided for the fastest team! Call to register your team and get a “piece” of the action at 802-985-5124. Don't know any fellow… |
1 event, |
5 events,
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Join us for a discussion of My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor, a candid and inspiring memoir by the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. Justice Sotomayor traces her journey from a Bronx housing project to the nation’s highest court, reflecting on a childhood shaped by loss, resilience, and…
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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!
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Celebrate National Puppy Day by coloring and caring for a puppy stuffie of your very own! Color a stuffie to love, along with a carrying case, collar, and an official certificate of adoption. Special guest appearance by certified therapy dog Taffy! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Join the Pierson Library and the Shelburne Climate and Energy Committee for a presentation on home weatherization options and benefits. You’ll hear from experts as well as neighbor testimonials and discover how to weatherize on your budget, from DIY inexpensive to full professional services, as well as staying up to date on all available rebates…
Free
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6 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 singing,…
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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, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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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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Ready to give your water bottle or tumbler a serious glow-up? Drop in and design something totally you! We’ll have tons of stickers, paint, and markers to help you create the ultimate custom look. Bring your own bottle (or grab one of ours while supplies last) and get decorating! To register, call the library at…
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Join Connor Lin Frost, professional producer, musician, songwriter, and educator for Songwriters Share Space. Get professional feedback from Connor on a work-in-progress song of yours, as well as fellow songwriters here in the Shelburne community. This will be a safe, welcoming, creative environment meant to encourage you to gain different perspectives and insight on your… |
6 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/caregivers. 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 hour at a time. The second half is devoted to the sharing of original work, 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.
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Join us for a discussion of Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder. This powerful work follows Dr. Jim O’Connell, a Boston physician who devoted his career to bringing compassionate, street-based health care to people experiencing homelessness. After being asked to delay a prestigious fellowship for a one-year project, O’Connell found his life’s calling—building a model of… |
5 events,
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Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! 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.
-
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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Sap is boiling and the scent of sugar is in the air! Create a beautiful maple-themed painting to bring home while taste-testing the different grades of syrup being made in Vermont's own sugar houses! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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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. Our featured poets this month are… |
4 events,
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Have you heard that Libby is the easiest way to get free e-books and e-audiobooks from the library? Do you want to see how it works? This class will cover downloading the free app, logging in for the first time, browsing for the thousands of e-books available, and managing your checkouts. Bring your phone, device,…
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Join us for a special author talk with museum director and historian Tom Guiler! Traveling from Oneida, New York with his family, Tom will discuss his new book, The Handcrafted Utopia. As the jacket describes: “In response to the trauma of industrialization and urbanization in the late nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts Movement took… |
3 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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Death Cafes offer a welcoming space to gather and increase awareness of death so we can make the most of our finite lives. Moderated by Shelburne resident Nick Marconi, these intimate monthly discussions provide an opportunity to share stories, voice concerns, ask questions, and reflect together on this universal part of life. Conversations vary depending… |
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4 events,
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The Friends of the Library are clearing out inventory in preparation for the Spring Book Sale, and you’re invited! Stop by the basement of Town Hall throughout the day to browse and take home free books. Bring your own boxes or bags and stock up for your personal collection while supplies last.
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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!
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Philosophy Book Club is back and have we got a doozy for you this month! The seminal text of theory-fiction by Iranian philosopher Reza Negarestani, Cyclonopedia: Complicity with Anonymous Materials. Can't say it much better than the book jacket does: “At once a horror fiction, a work of speculative theology, an atlas of demonology, a… |
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…
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Calling all tween and teens! Get ready to make your canvas look so satisfying! Using painter’s tape, paint, and your imagination, you’ll create bold, colorful designs with clean lines and… |
4 events,
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Looking for a place for your little one to play on chilly spring days? Join us in Town Hall for fun, frolic, and friendship for both littles and their parents/caretakers.…
-
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…
-
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… |
2 events,
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Experience the magic of music and storytelling at our weekly musical storytime! Join us for an adventure where stories come to life with the power of music. Musician and storyteller…
-
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… |
1 event,
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Drop in and unwind with our Community Puzzle Corner! Each Friday, a puzzle will be set up on the second floor for anyone to stop by and work on at… |
1 event,
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Caregiving can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. In this interactive presentation, empowerment coach Deb Chisholm guides caregivers to reconnect with their inner power — the ability to stay… |
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