Craft of the Week- Paper cup watering can

Each week, there is a new craft near the Children’s Room. The craft may be made at the library or taken home to make. This week’s craft is a watering can made from a paper cup.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s Room

Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun Style

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall preve......More

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. This program is not just for folks with balance challenges. It can help improve flexibility and strength. The simplified movements of this short form are easy and satisfying to learn, adaptable for all ages and abilities, and are an excellent introduction to basic tai chi principles. Contact Lee Francis ([email protected]) to for more information.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Tai Chi Yang 24

The Yang 24 Form is the most popular Tai Chi form around the world right now. It is also known as the Simplified form as it is 24 unique moves that were derived from the Yang 108 Long Form. Suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, beginner and experienced. For ......More

The Yang 24 Form is the most popular Tai Chi form around the world right now. It is also known as the Simplified form as it is 24 unique moves that were derived from the Yang 108 Long Form. Suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, beginner and experienced. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected]. This program is sponsored by Age Well VT.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Tai Chi Sun 73 Practice

This is a practice class for those folks who are familiar with the Sun 73 form and would like to practice and deepen their skills. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney ([email protected]).

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Bridge Group

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect over a good card game? Look no further than the Bridge Group. While some Bridge experience is preferred, the crew commented that “all of us consider bridge an ongoing learning experience and discuss our play as we hone our s......More

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect over a good card game? Look no further than the Bridge Group. While some Bridge experience is preferred, the crew commented that “all of us consider bridge an ongoing learning experience and discuss our play as we hone our skills.” The Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the Otter Creek Room (accessible via the ADA entrance off the back parking lot).

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Otter Creek Room

Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun Style

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall preve......More

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. This program is not just for folks with balance challenges. It can help improve flexibility and strength. The simplified movements of this short form are easy and satisfying to learn, adaptable for all ages and abilities, and are an excellent introduction to basic tai chi principles. Contact Lee Francis ([email protected]) to for more information.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Book Donation Day

The Friends of the Bixby will be accepting gently used book donations from 3-6 pm in the Bixby’s back parking lot. Preferred Donations: Fiction published 2009 or afterClassicsPaperbacks published 2012 or laterNonfiction published 2010 or laterChildren’s Books and DVDsWe......More

The Friends of the Bixby will be accepting gently used book donations from 3-6 pm in the Bixby’s back parking lot. Preferred Donations: Fiction published 2009 or afterClassicsPaperbacks published 2012 or laterNonfiction published 2010 or laterChildren’s Books and DVDsWe will decline books that we believe will not catch the attention of our customers. We have no market for Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, Time-Life Series, or National Geographic Series. 100% of income from book sales goes to support the programming needs of the Bixby.

Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St, Vergennes, VT, 05491

Storytime

Storytime is held every Friday morning in the Bixby’s Children’s Room. Join us for stories, crafts, fun, and community connection! Recommended for preschool age children.      

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s Room

Book Sale

The Friends of the Bixby will host a used book sale from 9 AM to 1 PM in the library’s basement Otter Creek Room (accessible from the library’s back parking lot). We offer gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s, YA, gardening, sci-fi/fantasy, Vermont books, and mo......More

The Friends of the Bixby will host a used book sale from 9 AM to 1 PM in the library’s basement Otter Creek Room (accessible from the library’s back parking lot). We offer gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s, YA, gardening, sci-fi/fantasy, Vermont books, and more! All funds from the Book Sale will support the free services and programs offered by the Bixby Library.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Otter Creek Room

Fiber Arts Circle

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, or felt? Are you looking for a fun community of crafters to get creative with? Have you never tried but always dreamed of knitting that sweater? If so, we hope you will join us at the Bixby’s Fiber Arts Circle! Don’t have any supplies ......More

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, or felt? Are you looking for a fun community of crafters to get creative with? Have you never tried but always dreamed of knitting that sweater? If so, we hope you will join us at the Bixby’s Fiber Arts Circle! Don’t have any supplies of your own? No worries! We’ve got you covered with yarn and crochet/knit kits from out Library of Things. Our fiber arts extravaganza will leave you in STITCHES!

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Community Room

Craft of the Week- Clothespin Butterfly

Each week, there is a new craft near the Children’s Room. The craft may be made at the library or taken home to make. This week’s craft is a Clothespin Butterfly.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s Room

Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun Style

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall preve......More

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. This program is not just for folks with balance challenges. It can help improve flexibility and strength. The simplified movements of this short form are easy and satisfying to learn, adaptable for all ages and abilities, and are an excellent introduction to basic tai chi principles. Contact Lee Francis ([email protected]) to for more information.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Tai Chi Yang 24

The Yang 24 Form is the most popular Tai Chi form around the world right now. It is also known as the Simplified form as it is 24 unique moves that were derived from the Yang 108 Long Form. Suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, beginner and experienced. For ......More

The Yang 24 Form is the most popular Tai Chi form around the world right now. It is also known as the Simplified form as it is 24 unique moves that were derived from the Yang 108 Long Form. Suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, beginner and experienced. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected]. This program is sponsored by Age Well VT.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Bixby Book Club- The Salt Path

Calling all readers! The Bixby Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm. We read a variety of books, spanning the genres of contemporary, literary, and historical fiction, as well as non-fiction, biography, and classics. Didn’t read or finish the book? N......More

Calling all readers! The Bixby Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm. We read a variety of books, spanning the genres of contemporary, literary, and historical fiction, as well as non-fiction, biography, and classics. Didn’t read or finish the book? No worries! This is a no-judgement book club. This meeting will be held in the library’s Community Room, if available, or the Vermont Room. Plenty of copies of books are available at the circulation desk for all who would like to read one- for those attending book club as well as those reading on their own. They can also be reserved by emailing Martha at [email protected] View a list of 2025 reads here. The book for May is The Salt Path by Raynor Winn. Book Description: Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their house and farm are taken away, along with their livelihood. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West coast path, from Somerset to Dorset, through Devon and Cornwall. Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, they lie wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, every encounter, and every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable and life-affirming journey. Powerfully written and unflinchingly honest, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home- how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Community Room

Tai Chi Sun 73 Practice

This is a practice class for those folks who are familiar with the Sun 73 form and would like to practice and deepen their skills. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney ([email protected]).

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Bridge Group

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect over a good card game? Look no further than the Bridge Group. While some Bridge experience is preferred, the crew commented that “all of us consider bridge an ongoing learning experience and discuss our play as we hone our s......More

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect over a good card game? Look no further than the Bridge Group. While some Bridge experience is preferred, the crew commented that “all of us consider bridge an ongoing learning experience and discuss our play as we hone our skills.” The Bridge Group meets every Wednesday at 1:30 PM in the Otter Creek Room (accessible via the ADA entrance off the back parking lot).

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Otter Creek Room

Tai Chi for Beginners: Sun Style

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall preve......More

With regular practice, Tai Chi improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, both physically and mentally, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. This program is not just for folks with balance challenges. It can help improve flexibility and strength. The simplified movements of this short form are easy and satisfying to learn, adaptable for all ages and abilities, and are an excellent introduction to basic tai chi principles. Contact Lee Francis ([email protected]) to for more information.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Queer Unity Guild

The Vergennes Pride Committee presents the  Queer Unity Guild, a cozy monthly gathering held every third Thursday in the Otter Creek Room of the Bixby Library. This all-ages, family-friendly event invites community members to come together for an evening of coffee, tea,......More

The Vergennes Pride Committee presents the  Queer Unity Guild, a cozy monthly gathering held every third Thursday in the Otter Creek Room of the Bixby Library. This all-ages, family-friendly event invites community members to come together for an evening of coffee, tea, music, coloring, and storytelling. Whether you’re bringing an art project, a journal, or a poem to share at the open mic, there’s space for your voice and creativity. Soft seating, blankets, and bean bags are encouraged to boost the cozy vibes, and coloring supplies will be available for everyone to enjoy. Allies welcome!

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Otter Creek Room

Library Closed for Fundraiser

The Bixby Library will be closed from May 16-May 17 for our annual fundraiser. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 20 at 10 am.

Storytime

Storytime moves to Fridays at the Bixby. Join us for stories, songs and fun!      

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s Room

Secret Garden Gala Fundraiser

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Bixby Library on Friday, May 16th, from 7–11 PM, for this year’s highly anticipated Secret Garden Gala. Inspired by the beloved book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, our annual fundraiser will be a night to remember ......More

Join us for an enchanting evening at the Bixby Library on Friday, May 16th, from 7–11 PM, for this year’s highly anticipated Secret Garden Gala. Inspired by the beloved book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, our annual fundraiser will be a night to remember under the library’s storied stained-glass dome in the magnificent marble rotunda. Your ticket unlocks: Bloomin‘ tunes by The GriftDancing in the Secret GardenLocal bites from field to forkEnchanting elixirsTreasures in the live and silent auctionTimeless memories in our photoboothTickets to last year’s Celestial Soirée sold out quickly—don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s most magical night! Click here to purchase your tickets, or visit us at the Bixby Library’s Circulation Desk to discover what lies behind the door to the Secret Garden Gala.

Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St, Vergennes, VT, 05491