Pierson Library

Pierson Library Pierson Library is Shelburne's public library. Learn, Gather, and Celebrate Community with us!

What a perfect library day! Stop in this (rainy) morning to meet Author Erin Rounds, and learn about the making of "Char...
06/20/2026

What a perfect library day! Stop in this (rainy) morning to meet Author Erin Rounds, and learn about the making of "Charlotte's Bones" the story of our local Beluga Whale! We may well play "Baby Beluga" to welcome attendees, but natural history buffs of all ages are welcome to this magical event! Saturday, 6/20 at 10:30am

The library is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, but for those up for an adventure, treasure awaits! Here are t...
06/19/2026

The library is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, but for those up for an adventure, treasure awaits! Here are the coordinates for today's find-it-Friday treasure hunt! Plug them into your maps app for a day of geocaching fun! 44.3814253, -73.2367573

Before there was Lake Champlain, there was the Champlain Sea! Meet Author Erin Rounds, and learn about our amazing glaci...
06/17/2026

Before there was Lake Champlain, there was the Champlain Sea! Meet Author Erin Rounds, and learn about our amazing glacial history, and Vermont's most exciting marine fossil (found right here in Charlotte!) Charlotte the Beluga Whale! This Saturday, June 20th at 10:30 am, all ages welcome.

One more sleep till the summer kick-off! Join us this Saturday, June 13th for what might just be the best kick-off we've...
06/12/2026

One more sleep till the summer kick-off! Join us this Saturday, June 13th for what might just be the best kick-off we've ever had! The fun starts at 1:00 with a rock and gem giveaway and the debut of a classic arcade machine (courtesy of Retro Realm!), loaded with over 200 games šŸ¤©. At 2:00 the magic begins with acclaimed Magician Alyx Hilshey, and at 3:00 the Hokum Brothers bring live music while we enjoy Ben & Jerries Icecream! Pick up our full calendar of events and start your summer out right at the Pierson!

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm for an author talk with Vermont author, Stephen P. Kiernan, celebrating his new n...
05/26/2026

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm for an author talk with Vermont author, Stephen P. Kiernan, celebrating his new novel, Po***ckā€™s Last Lover: A Novel of Art and Deception.

Set in New York City across the 1950s and early 2000s, the novel follows two women whose lives intersect through the legacy of painter Jackson Po***ck. When a woman claims to possess his final painting, worth millions, a young auction house associate is tasked with verifying its authenticity, uncovering deeper questions of ambition, power, and artistic legacy.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
The Flying Pig Bookstore Stephen P. Kiernan

There's bearly one more sleep before the Teddy Bears' Picnic! Join us this Saturday, 5/23 at 10:30am for live music with...
05/22/2026

There's bearly one more sleep before the Teddy Bears' Picnic! Join us this Saturday, 5/23 at 10:30am for live music with Miss Liz, teddy bear games, crafts, a sweet treat, and a teddy bear to call your very own! Give a ring to register at 802-985-5124. šŸ»

Weā€™re excited to announce the premiere of our new Seed Library! Stop by the library and select up to 5 free seed packets...
05/15/2026

Weā€™re excited to announce the premiere of our new Seed Library!

Stop by the library and select up to 5 free seed packets per household while supplies last. Gardening is fun, healthy, can help stretch the grocery budget, and gives you the chance to share fresh food with friends and neighbors. Come grow with us!

Meet a childrenā€™s book legend at the Pierson Library! Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00am for a very special morning w...
05/08/2026

Meet a childrenā€™s book legend at the Pierson Library! Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00am for a very special morning with beloved author and illustrator Rosemary Wells, creator of the cherished Max & Ruby series, Voyage to the Bunny Planet, Moving Up, and her newest book, The Little Chefs!

Families will enjoy, a delightful storytime, a fun activity for young readers, and a chance to meet Rosemary Wells during the book signing.

Books will be available for purchase from our friends at The Flying Pig Bookstore.

Donā€™t miss this opportunity to meet one of childrenā€™s literatureā€™s most beloved creators! Join us! The Flying Pig Bookstore Rosemary Wells

Live music alert! Join us tonight (May 7 at 6:30pm) for an evening with Dustin Lowman: troubadour, songwriter, Dylan dev...
05/07/2026

Live music alert! Join us tonight (May 7 at 6:30pm) for an evening with Dustin Lowman: troubadour, songwriter, Dylan devotee, and road-haunted storyteller. Expect expert strumming, a silky voice, and songs by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, plus original music that hits straight to the heart. Don't miss it! Dustin Lowman

Join us this evening (May 6 at 6:00 pm) for Foodscape Gardening with Vermont Publicā€™s Charlie Nardozzi! With rising food...
05/06/2026

Join us this evening (May 6 at 6:00 pm) for Foodscape Gardening with Vermont Publicā€™s Charlie Nardozzi!

With rising food costs, learn how to grow your own fresh food even without a traditional garden. Discover Foodscaping, also known as edible landscaping.

Charlie Nardozzi, host of Vermont Publicā€™s All Things Gardening, will share how to incorporate fruits, vegetables, herbs, and berries into your yard while maintaining curb appeal. Please join us!

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5376 Shelburne Road
Shelburne, VT
05482

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+18029855124

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