Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Annual Appeal Fund. The resources, programs, and events we cherish at the Bixby are made possible through your support.

If you haven't made a contribution, there is still time to be entered in our Annual Appeal merch raffle! Donate by December 31, 2023, and you'll be entered into a raffle for one of three handy Bixby canvas totes filled with a pair of Bixby mugs.

Have you stopped by the Community Room lately? We are the proud hosts of "Wool and Water," an exhibit by fiber artist and scientist Michale Glennon. The exhibit blends fiber arts with scientific data to highlight issues impacting the quality of our waterways. Glennon depicts changing lake temperatures, the effects of aquatic invasive species, and more through the visual medium of clothing, wall hangings, and tiny frogs. To hear Glennon discuss the project, join us for an artist talk on Saturday, January 27th, 11-12 PM.

We are thrilled to host an exhibit from the Abenaki Arts & Education Center titled "Nebizun: Water is Life." The exhibit showcases the intimate connection between the Abenaki people and the waterways of Vermont and beyond. As stewards of the environment, the Abenaki people know how essential water is to foodways, medicine, and everyday activities that others may take for granted. Come explore this powerful exhibit upstairs in Bixby Hall.

Congratulations are in order for our LEGO Robotics teams! Last weekend, The Chicken Tenders and the Sparkly Squirrels put their hard work to the test at the FLL Robotics Northern Qualifier. They secured a coveted spot among the top teams advancing to the State final competition at Norwich University this January. Well done, teams! Best of luck in the final -- we're rooting for you!

Former Bixby Library Director, Jane Spencer, isn't done sharing her love with the Library. In 2018, Spencer began a determined mission to refinish and reupholster these beautiful 110-year-old chairs. Now, the chairs have been spiffed up and returned to the Bixby, and you can reap the benefit of her hard work! Come sit for a spell and enjoy these comfortable, beautiful chairs in the Community Room.

Amber Lay, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian

Mary Neffinger, Children & Youth Services Librarian

Martha Sanborn, Circulation & Information Desk Manager

The art doesn't stop there. On Tuesday, January 2nd, ring in the new year and set your intentions at our SoulCollage® event. We will use collage materials to create a set of tarot-style cards, which you can use to interpret your past, present, and future. This project requires no prior artistic experience. All it takes is intuition! Spots are limited; send me an email to sign up. I hope we get the chance to create together this month.

Cedar Winslow, Program and Outreach Manager

If you thought the Bixby's historical collections were limited to books and papers, think again!

The metal objects in these pictures are great examples of historical records; they give us information about historical lives, livelihoods, industries, and habits. Some might have been used every day until they wore out, fell off, or were thrown away; others may have been designed for one-time use, or they might have changed hands frequently. Maybe they wouldn't have been all that interesting to the folks who used them years, decades, or centuries ago, but they can tell us a lot about day-to-day life in the past.

These artifacts make you wonder: what might the boring things we use every day tell a future researcher about us? What could this imaginary person learn about life in 2023 from your toothbrush, your favorite pair of jeans, or the contents of your wallet?

Library Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-7 pm

Friday-Saturday: 10 am-3 pm

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