Events
Calendar of Events
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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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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 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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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 eye-catching shapes. Peel away the tape to reveal your masterpiece and take home a one-of-a-kind work of art. All supplies provided. To register, call the… |
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. 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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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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 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… |
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 their own pace. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you’re welcome to add a few pieces and help bring the puzzle to life.… |
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 grounded, calm, and confident even in challenging moments. Through stories, reflection, and practical tools, participants will learn how to quiet the inner critic, strengthen their… |
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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 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!
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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 Current Use? Have no heirs but want to see the land remain intact? Join us for a special speed-dating-style program where you move from…
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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 Current Use? Have no heirs but want to see the land remain intact? Join us for a special speed-dating-style program where you move from… |
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 singing,…
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This month Coffee and Conversation invites you to reflect on or share about the experience of being a senior citizen. What is unique to this phase of life? Does our culture offer enough respect to its elders? How can our society better accommodate the needs, perspectives, and experience of this segment of the population? Coffee…
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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 spring 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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Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…
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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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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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. |
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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Paint faces on a collection of small terra cotta planters, fill them with soil and wheatgrass seeds, and set your new friends on a windowsill to grow a majestic mane of wild green hair! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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Join us for a night of creativity, community, and connection at the Pierson Library 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… |
3 events,
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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 their own pace. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you’re welcome to add a few pieces and help bring the puzzle to life.…
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Please join us for the final Multicultural Movie Night of the school year! This month we’re showing Elio (2025), a wild animated sci-fi adventure about an orphan who’s mistaken for an intergalactic ambassador. With his best friend Glordon, an outer-space tardigrade with fangs, Elio must navigate a crisis involving intergalactic warlord, and Glordon-daddy, Gringon. Elio…
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Poet Joan M. White will celebrate the release of her debut collection of poetry, a commoner’s prayer, now out from Rootstock Publishing. With vivid storytelling and an intuitive connection to nature, this volume captures the beauty, loss, and resilience that define our shared experience. Poet Alison Prine will introduce White at the event, which features… |
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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Use basic tools to assemble a wooden birdhouse and paint it to suit the winged residents of your yard! Space is limited; to register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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It’s the time of year when things are on the move and Social Band, that Burlington-based chorus of a cappella choral performers, will honor the springtime by featuring newly commissioned works by Vermont composers, with interweaving of song and poetry and premier compositions by in-house artists. This season’s offerings dwell on themes of birdsong, gardening,… |
1 event,
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Celebrate the season at the library’s Spring Art Opening, featuring artists Megan M. Mann and Stacey Stanhope-Dundon, along with a special display of student artwork from Champlain Valley Union High School. Megan M. Mann will display paintings inspired by Vermont’s landscapes, food, and farming. A lifelong artist and trained art therapist, Mann’s work reflects more… |
1 event,
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Have you got a fiber arts project you're working on and would enjoy the company of other crafters? Join this 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! |
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,…
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This presentation from Chris Sabick of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will share information on a number of previous, recent, and current research efforts focused on the Revolutionary War in general, and the Battle of Valcour Bay (October 1776) and its aftermath. Archaeological excavations at Valcour Bay, Arnold’s Bay, and recent documentation and research efforts… |
6 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. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
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Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…
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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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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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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Poet and land steward Camille Newsom is in town from West Michigan to share poetic excerpts from her new book, Purgatory Junkie, and more. She is joined in conversation by Shelburne poet, author, and Noontime Poetry Society member Katherine Leiner, who was best friends with Camille’s great aunt, Mary Lee (also a poet!). It's generations… |
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 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… |
2 events,
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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 their own pace. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you’re welcome to add a few pieces and help bring the puzzle to life.…
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Join us for the ultimate booklover's paradise at our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on books and treats while… |
5 events,
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Join us for the ultimate booklover's paradise at our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on books and treats while…
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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 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 nonjudgmental environment, making reading a rewarding experience for emerging readers. Boost confidence and fluency with Taffy by your side! Space…
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It's time to get growing! Paint a collection of planters and plant the seeds for herbs to bring color to your kitchen and flavor to your meals! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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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… |
1 event,
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Join us for the ultimate booklover's paradise at our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale! With thousands of titles to choose from, you're sure to find your next favorite read. Plus, indulge your sweet tooth with delicious homemade pies available for purchase. Don't miss this opportunity to stock up on books and treats while… |
3 events,
Love to solve riddles, ciphers, and codes? Stop in over April break and put your wits to the test deciphering clues to unlock the library safe for a sweet reward.
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Join us for a fun series where toddlers show their creativity with art! At this session we'll create beautiful and easy thumbprint dandelions paintings.
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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! |
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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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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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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Join us for a discussion of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong, a luminous and deeply compassionate novel about chosen family, survival, and the quiet forces that bind people together. Set in the postindustrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, the story follows nineteen-year-old Hai, who, on the brink of despair forms an unexpected bond… |
5 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. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
-
Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…
-
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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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Calling animal lovers and artists alike! Celebrate the great wild world on Earth Day at our animal-themed paint and sip! Try a variety of Newman's Own juices and enjoy a meditative afternoon of artistry as we complete animal-themed paint by number canvases! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124. |
5 events,
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Play nine holes of mini golf in historic Town Hall to the sounds of steel drum music and enjoy a tropical juice from our beach-themed cabana!
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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 an evening with author, historian, and Professor Connor Williams as he discusses his powerful new book, A Promise Delivered. In 2020, a bipartisan act of Congress created the Naming Commission and charged it with a historic mission: to rename nine of the U.S. military’s most prominent bases, all of which had been… |
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Are you getting ready for planting season? Join us at the library for a conversation about all things gardening! Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting your first garden, this meet-up is a chance to connect with fellow community members who love to dig in the dirt. We will share our gardening experiences, exchange…
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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 their own pace. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, you’re welcome to add a few pieces and help bring the puzzle to life.… |
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Join us for a discussion of The Glass Chateau by Stephen Kiernan, a moving novel of hope, healing, and the redemptive power of art set in post–World War II France. In the aftermath of the war, Asher, a former Resistance assassin haunted by loss and guilt, wanders through a devastated country searching for purpose. His…
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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!
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Democracy is often framed as a contest between political candidates or parties competing for power. But it can also be understood as a shared system of self-governance—one in which everyone has a stake in protecting and sustaining it. In this month’s Democracy in Our Time program, we’ll listen to and discuss a podcast conversation with… |
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,…
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The last poetry event of April Poetry Month and our monthly salon, this event is designed to be the epic closer, a shindig to rule them all! We reveal the winners of last month's Shelburne Writes! poetry contest, invite all entrants to read their submissions, give a spotlight to the town's poet laureates, Amy Allen… |
5 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. Appropriate for ages 2 to 4.
-
Have you ever wanted to learn Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world? Join Connor Lin Frost, long-time Mandarin teacher, heritage speaker, and Shelburne resident for a 6-part series where you'll explore the most commonly used words and phrases in Mandarin to navigate through life's most crucial scenarios! You'll learn how to introduce yourself…
-
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. We're currently reading A Book of Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session…
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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. |
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.
-
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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It's baby animal season! Beginners are welcome to this simple sewing workshop, where we create lovable baby animal stuffies to bring home. To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.
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The Pierson Library, in partnership with the Shelburne Planning Commission, invites you to a Community Dinner & Conversation about Shelburne’s Town Plan Update. Join us on Thursday, April 30 from 6:00–8:00 PM in Historic Town Hall for an evening of good food and meaningful conversation about the future of Shelburne. The Town Plan helps guide…
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The Pierson Library and the Shelburne Tree Committee invite you to celebrate your appreciation of trees by photographing your favorite tree in town and sharing it with us during the month of May. Simply take a photo of your tree and email it (JPG format) to Jasper at the Pierson Library (Joliver@shelburnevt.org) with the subject… 
In partnership with the Shelburne Tree Committee, we are giving away 200 balsam firs in celebration of Vermont Arbor Day! Each patron/household can have two trees while supplies last. The seedlings may prove to be bare root, so swift planting is advised for optimal survivability. Happy Arbor Day, Shelburne!
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Tired of rising streaming costs? Discover Biblio+, a free, ad-free streaming service available with your library card. Biblio+ offers unlimited access to a curated selection of movies, documentaries, and TV series (especially British television) on your phone, computer, or smart TV. In this workshop, learn how to access the platform, browse content, and start watching.…
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Meet in the parking lot at Davis Park at noon this Vermont Arbor Day for a neighborly stroll with members of the Shelburne Tree Committee. Learn about trees planted at the park and on School Street.
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Children will greet the spring season by creating mini May Day baskets to fill with treats and surprise your friends and family. Make someone feel extra appreciated and celebrate the season of flowers! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124. |
4 events,
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Protect your sensitive documents after tax season and recycle your old computers at our document shredding and computer recycling event! Don't let sensitive data fall into the wrong hands. Join us to ensure your confidential information stays secure. Each vehicle can bring up to five boxes for document shredding, and for computer recycling you can…
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Julia Davenport is back at the Pierson library to share the relaxing and forgiving art form that is Zentangle. With few tools and a small scale, she will guide us in a 90-minute tangle to find creativity and calm our neural networks! To register, please call the library at 802-985-5124. |
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