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BIXBY BULLETIN NEWSLETTER
December 2022
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I’d like to personally invite you to join us at the Bixby this Saturday morning, December 3rd, to set the tone for your holiday season with some good old-fashioned Christmas cheer.
The Bixby’s Holiday Stroll is a beloved tradition that predates my tenure and was one of many events put on pause since 2019. I’ve had a great time reaching out to those who created the event to bring it back to life and am pleased that most of the original cast will be returning to create a joyous experience for you.
Santa will take a break from toymaking to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to the tots in the Children’s Room at 10:30 am. Beloved guitarist and singer-songwriter, Jon Gailmor tells me he is so happy to be returning to serenade us and promises to leave children and adults alike “feeling renewed and hopeful,” starting at 11 am.
Maiden Vermont, the famed women’s a cappella chorus who specialize in barbershop style harmonies, met and decided that they would come back together for the first time in three years, just to perform at the Bixby! If you just imagine them lining the balcony and filling up the library with their voices, you know you can’t miss it. And who knows, maybe Jon will join them for an encore?
We are especially grateful for the members of the local Women’s Forum who have rallied to reprise their menu of delicious homemade goodies and yummy punch. And don’t forget the Friends’ Book Sale from 9 am to 1 pm in the basement to find just the right gift for everyone on your list.
See you on Saturday!
Warmly,
Catharine Hays, Library Director
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Thank You for Your Generosity! |
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Thank you to everyone who has already donated to the Bixby Annual Appeal! Your gift directly supports the Bixby to offer compelling programs, clubs, and classes along with history, art, computers, WiFi, and of course books! We make all of this available in a welcoming, comfortable space for everyone. Thanks to you, community members of all ages and all stages of life will continue to benefit from our accessible, enriching, and inspiring offerings all throughout the year.
And it's not too late! You can donate anytime online (and learn about all the ways you can contribute to the Bixby) at https://bixbylibrary.org/donate/. I hope you will keep a tax-deductible donation to the Bixby Library in mind for your year-end giving! With your help, we can GROW how we serve all members of our community, including you!
Erin Roche, President
Bixby Library Board of Trustees
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What's New at the Library? |
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As you know, our year-end fundraising campaign began last month and we have been blown away by the response we have received so far! Whether you are a new donor or a yearly contributor, thank you so much for supporting the library. Every donation matters and every dollar counts. If you haven't had a chance to donate, you can do so today by visiting our website here.
Take a look at this fun video highlighting what folks love about the library. Leave a comment on YouTube to share what you love! |
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The Holiday Stroll is Back in Town |
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We are thrilled to be hosting the Holiday Stroll at the Bixby again this year! Don't miss the amazing lineup of events we have planned this Saturday, December 3rd:
- 9 am-1 pm: Friends of the Bixby Book Sale
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10:30 am: Santa reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
- 11:00 am: Jon Gailmor performs
- 12-12:30 pm: Maiden Vermont performs
- All Day: Refreshments compliments of the Women’s Forum, a puzzle swap, and holiday card-making
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We're So Grateful to our Community for
Making the Bixby Festive and Bright
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Thank you to the Friends of the Bixby for brightening up the library with these adorable holiday gnomes who are clearly dressed for the weather. |
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Thank you to the Middlebury Garden Club for donating fresh holiday arrangements to the library and surrounding Addison County libraries. |
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The LEGO Robotics Teams are Having Fun While
Hard at Work for January Competition
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Our Lego Robotics Challenge and Explore Teams are gearing up for their competition at Norwich University at the end of January. The Explore Team has assembled their robot and is working on their poster. The Challenge Team has been programming their robots to complete tasks related to renewable energy. They have been researching local renewable power options including visiting Monument Farms to learn about cow power and contacting GMP about the stats on renewable power options in our grid. The LEGO First Robotics Club is made possible thanks to grants from Collins Aerospace and the Vermont Community Foundation’s Spark Connecting Community grant program. |
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Happy Holidays! Have a special someone who deserves a personalized card? Stop by during Holiday Stroll on December 3rd to make a card! We’ll have a variety of supplies set out, including blank 5x7 cards, glue tape, and a number of cutouts created with our Cricut. If you are feeling inspired, consider checking the Cricut out yourself from the Library of Things!
Planning to start a crafting hobby and want to get an early start on your New Year's resolution? Maybe you have your eye on the Loom Knitting Kit in our Library of Things? We’ll be starting a craft swap in January, Secret Santa style! Sign up to give a handmade craft to someone and you will get one in return. Check out the details and start brainstorming!
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The holiday season is here and so are our holiday books! Enjoy the bounty of beautiful holiday stories out now in the Children's Room. This month, our new teen program, Magic the Gathering Club, will start meeting weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 pm. New faces are welcome. No experience is needed. Our weekly Storytimes continue in the Children's Room. Join us for stories, a craft, and more. This month, in lieu of Lego Club, we will be using that time to make ornaments, on Saturday, December 17th.
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Patron, Jen, browsing the seasonal book chest |
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17th for Winter Ornament Making for children. Drop in at the Bixby between 11-2 and make a fun ornament. This year, you can choose from three options: a snowman ball ornament, a snowflake bead ornament, or a mini hat yarn ornament. |
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A big thank you to the Friends of the Bixby for supporting our efforts to expand the Library of Things board game collection! We have added nine new games for ages two and up:
- My First Orchard
- Outfoxed
- Carcassonne
- Bluey Scavenger Hunt
- Catan
- Scrabble
- Ticket to Ride
- Cards Against Humanity
- Wingspan
You can check out games to take home or try them at our next Game Night on Tuesday, December 20th from 5-7 pm. |
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Librarian December Recommendations |
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Watch Holiday Movies on Hoopla |
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Looking for some easy holiday fun at home? Use your library card to access these crafts, recipes, music, and movies on hoopla! There is also a great Hanukkah collection, as well.
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Read a New Middle-Grade Book by a Local Author |
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Grounded for all Eternity is the debut offering from a local Vermont author, Darcy Marks. A group of kids from hell come to Earth on one of the craziest nights of the year—Halloween—in this snarky, witty middle-grade adventure about teamwork, friendship, shattering expectations, and understanding the world (or otherworld) around us. This book was an enjoyable read, with likable characters and an interesting premise. This would be a great choice for those who can't get enough of Halloween. |
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Cook Up Something Delicious with the Kids |
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I love to cook and bake all throughout the year, but there’s something special about cooking on these nice, chilly days, and of course, for the holidays. The Kid’s Cookbook is full of fun recipes like banana pancakes, fresh tomato salsa, and smashed potatoes. Some recipes are quite simple, like the chocolate-dipped treats, while some are more complicated, like super shrimp stir-fry, making it a good cookbook choice for families. |
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Play Catan to Trade, Build and Settle with the Family |
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This strategy game is an international favorite for good reason. As a settler on the isle of Catan, your mission is to develop the land by using resources of grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber to build roads, settlements, and cities. This game is easy to learn, fast-paced, and interactive making it fun for the whole family. |
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Ho, Ho, Ho Holiday Stroll |
The Holiday Stroll is happening Saturday, December 3rd from 9 am-6 pm in Vergennes! Events will be occurring at the Bixby Library, Vergennes Opera House, and the Vergennes Green. Meet Santa, listen to live musical performances, make crafts, roast marshmallows, see the lighting of the Park, and more. To view the full schedule, visit the Vergennes Partnership website here. |
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"Windows & Doors: The power of literacy in equity" |
Join this ANWSD community event focused on equity on Tuesday, December 6th from 6-7:30 pm at the Vergennes Union Middle/High School Library. This includes dinner, group discussions, and free resources. Childcare will be available. The Bixby's Children's Librarian will also be there to sign people up for library cards and hand out freebies.
Registration is required here. |
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Library Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-7 pm
Friday-Saturday: 10 am-3 pm
(802) 877-2211
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