Virtual Story Times and Discussion Groups: Shelburne Reads Together

Are you missing your neighbors and friends at the library?  We’re missing you too!  So that we can continue to read and learn together in these times of physical distancing, Pierson Library is launching Shelburne Reads Together, story times for kids and hosted literary discussion groups for adults several times each week!

Here’s a roundup of the week’s offerings:

Monday, March 30^th from Noon-12:30  – Short Story Discussion Group (Adults/older teens): Ma'ame Pelagie by Kate Chopin.

Full text available at:  https://www.pbs.org/katechopin/library/maamepelagie.html

This story from the author of The Awakening explores how one moves on from a difficult history.  A 30 minute read!

Discussion will be on the Zoom platform, which allows you to log in from a computer (with microphone) at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/223958792

You may also call in, dial (415)762-9988 and then enter meeting ID 223 958 792 #.

Tuesday, March 31^st from 10:30-11am – Story time with

Wednesday, April 1^st from 7-7:30pm – Literary Essay Discussion Group (Adults/older teens): The Moon Under Water by George Orwell

Full text available at: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/the-moon-under-water/

This light-hearted essay explores the ten elements which comprise the ideal pub!

Discussion will be on the Zoom platform, which allows you to log in from a computer (with microphone) at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3196634660

You may also call in, dial (415)762-9988 and then enter meeting ID 319 663 4660#.

Thursday, April 2nd from 10:30 – 11am – Story Time with