Events
Calendar of Events
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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… |
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.…
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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…
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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…
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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… |
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…
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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…
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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 registration period for this event is now closed** The Pierson Library, in partnership with the Shelburne Planning Commission, invites you to a Community Dinner & Conversation about Shelburne’s Town…
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5 events,
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…
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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…
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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… |
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… |
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4 events,
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Stop in during regular library hours for a photo op in our Star Wars–themed photo booth!
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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,…
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The Pierson Library, in partnership with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, invites you to a final listening session to discuss the Shelburne Town Plan Update. Join us at the… |
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…
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Join us and take a trip down memory lane as we step back in time to talk about and remember the 70s. We'll cover music, movies, books, politics, and all the best and worst of this iconic decade. Please join us!
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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 spirited and amusing presentation of an adventure! Columnist for the Stowe Reporter, historian, and skier Kim Brown tells the tale of his cross-country solo bike ride, previously relayed, in part, on his blog Crazy Guy on a Bike. This event is co-presented by the Shelburne Bike and Pedestrian Task Force. |
6 events,
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Join us for the final two installments of a six-part beginner's Mandarin series. Missed the first four? No worries. Native speaker, punk-rocker, and educator extraordinaire Connor Lin Frost assures us that drop-in attendees will still pick up a bit of the world's most native spoken language. 好耶!
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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 Women Poets from Antiquity to Now. The second half of the session is devoted to…
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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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With rising food costs, growing your own produce is a smart and rewarding way to save money while enjoying fresh, local food. But what if you don’t have space for… |
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…
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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…
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Troubadour, New Yorker, folksinger, Bob Dylan–YouTube Personality Influencer, songwriter, copywriter, Pynchon reader, and dude-who-went-to-grad-school-with-our-adult-programming-coordinator, Dustin Lowman is in town to share his silky, road-haunted voice and expert strumming with our… |
2 events,
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Surprise! The spring dance theme is chickens. Pierson's Youth Advisory presents The Chicken Dance, a night of chicken-themed revelry, including, but not limited to, buffalo chicken pizza, Bawklava, chocolate eggs,… |
2 events,
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Enjoy a special opportunity to meet beloved children’s author Rosemary Wells in person! Please join us in welcoming Rosemary Wells, best known for her Max & Ruby series, Voyage to the Bunny Planet, Moving Up, and her newest book, The Little Chefs. This special event will feature a delightful storytime, a fun activity for young… |
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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 pictures of the starry night sky using stickers, glue, and glitter.
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What if you could stay in your home longer, maintain your independence, and help address Vermont’s housing challenges at the same time? For more than 40 years HomeShare Vermont has…
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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,… |
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…
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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 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… |
7 events,
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Join us for the final two installments of a six-part beginner's Mandarin series. Missed the first four? No worries. Native speaker, punk-rocker, and educator extraordinaire Connor Lin Frost assures us…
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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…
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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…
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Hey teens! Adorn your garden with some literary whimsy! Pierson's Youth Advisory hosts an artistic afternoon, painting stone pavers to resemble your favorite books. You bring the idea of a…
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Curtis Yarvin was once an obscure blogger, but his profile has moved into the mainstream after U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance expressed interest in his work. Today, Yarvin is… |
5 events,
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With many investment options available, which are right for you? Join Jennifer Martinez from the financial advisory firm One Day in July to discuss taxable and tax-advantaged accounts and how…
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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…
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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…
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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… |
1 event, |
7 events,
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Do you have plants you'd like to share? Are you looking for new plants to add to your collection? Come to our Houseplant Swap and trade plants or cuttings, tips,…
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Celebrate the joy of reading with Kieran (5/16) or Taffy (5/23), our certified therapy dogs! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy in the delightful company of…
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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…
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Celebrate World Bee Day with a sweet honey tasting at the library! You'll get to sample a variety of honeys from across the United States, each with its own unique…
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Consider yourself cordially invited to this intimate conversation on mortality, thoughtfully led by local philosopher and ophthalmologist Nick Marconi. Death Cafes can be places to voice fears and concerns, safe…
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We spend so much time in our heads, and yet our deepest knowing lies in our hearts. Join soul coach, educator, artist, and magic worker Terri Severance for an inspiring vision-boarding session… |
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3 events,
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Join us for a discussion of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky, an urgent and provocative examination of the existential…
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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,… |
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…
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The Exhibitionists are back with another series pairing great books with exhibits currently on display at Shelburne Museum. This year, in addition to the free gallery visits and discussions held…
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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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a gripping historical mystery inspired by the real life of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard. Set in Maine in… |
4 events,
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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…
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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… |
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…
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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…
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Hey kids! Read more books than you can carry? Use fabric markers and other fun materials to create a personalized cotton tote bag to carry home all of those great…
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Time to dust off that guitar that's bit sitting around the house for months, maybe years! Join Connor Lin Frost, professional musician, producer, guitarist, and songwriter for a 75-min crash… |
1 event, |
3 events,
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Celebrate the joy of reading with Kieran (5/16) or Taffy (5/23), our certified therapy dogs! Join our Read to a Dog program to enhance literacy in the delightful company of…
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Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic. Bring your favorite stuffie to the library to enjoy music, teddy bear– themed crafts, bubbles, and sweet treats. It's the perfect… |
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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…
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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…
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When Karen Russel's debut short story collection fell onto our collective psyches in 2006, it made some lasting alterations to the landscape of literature. A singularly weird and raucous vision.… |
5 events,
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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…
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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…
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The Pierson Library and The Flying Pig Bookstore invite you to an author talk with Vermont writer Stephen P. Kiernan, celebrating his new novel, Pollock’s Last Lover: A Novel of… |
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…
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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… |
2 events,
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Love gardening? Come be part of our new monthly meetup for local gardeners. We’ll chat about what we’re growing, exchange tips and ideas, and get excited for the season ahead. |
4 events,
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Join us for the second big recycling event this month. Good Point Recycling will be onsite taking all your electronic waste. If it's got a cord, they'll take it! They…
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We interrupt your regularly scheduled creative writing support group for an extra-special creative writing support group! What makes it so? Why, we'll be joined by Pamela Powell, a generative writing…
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This month our coterie of lay philosophers is tackling a classic work of feminist theory, Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex. Won't you join us? Copies available at the first-floor… |
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