Noontime Poetry Society

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 ......More

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 the sharing of original work and other favorite verse pieces, and poetic reflections. Drop-ins and new members welcome!

Teen Advisory Group

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! Snac......More

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.

After-school Hangout

Join us on early release day to game, snack, and chill with friends! Appropriate for tweens and teens.

Foodscape Gardening with Vermont Public's Charlie Nardozzi

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 a traditional garden? Discover the solution with Foodscaping, also known as edible landscaping. Join nation......More

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 a traditional garden? Discover the solution with Foodscaping, also known as edible landscaping. Join nationally recognized garden expert Charlie Nardozzi, host of Vermont Public’s All Things Gardening, as he shares how to blend beauty and function by incorporating fruits, vegetables, herbs, and berries into your existing yard. Learn where to grow edible plants beyond the garden, how to replace ornamental plants without sacrificing curb appeal, and simple design techniques to create a stunning, productive landscape. Perfect for gardeners of all levels!

Musical Storytime with Liz

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.

Mahjong Playing Society

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 America......More

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 by the National Mah Jong League). Whether you’re brand new to the game or an old pro, find jubilation and community with the Mahjong Playing Society! To register, call the library at 802-985-5124.  

Dustin Lowman Concert: Songs in the Key of Crises

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 stru......More

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 eager ears. For this concert he will cover Dylan and Springsteen and also play some originals.

The Chicken Dance: A Spring Fling Dance for Teens ages 10–14

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, giant inflatable poultry, and the chance to shake a tail......More

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, giant inflatable poultry, and the chance to shake a tail feather and dance the night away with friends. But wait, there’s more—one lucky attendee will be named “the hen of the house” and bring home THE GOLDEN EGG, a mysterious and dazzling prize. Disclaimer: Attendees do not need to be chicken enthusiasts to attend.

The Flying Pig Bookstore and Pierson Library present Author and Illustrator Rosemary Wells

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 wil......More

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 readers, and an opportunity to meet the author during a book signing. Books will be available for purchase from our friends at The Flying Pig Bookstore.

Little Artists: Starry Night Sky Picture

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.

Stay Home, Stay Independent: The HomeShare Vermont Model

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 paired Vermonters with extra room in their homes with people who are looking for a place ......More

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 paired Vermonters with extra room in their homes with people who are looking for a place to live. HomeShare supports aging in place and expands access to affordable housing by handling vetting and background checks, making thoughtful matches, and providing ongoing support throughout each arrangement. Meet HomeShare Vermont’s executive director to learn about the process and discover what your next steps might be.

Fiber Arts Crafting Hour

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 availabl......More

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!

Music & Movement with G'Raph

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 music......More

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 your sillies out. Come for the music, leave with a lifted heart!