The Bixby Library is excited to welcome Kelly Bartlett to our team as the CVNHP Grant Summer Historical Collections Associate. Kelly is a graduate of the University at Albany’s English and Information Science Program with a concentration in archives and records. Her academic interests include community archives and the efforts of archivists to preserve the lives and minds of those forgotten or left from the record. This summer, she will work alongside the Bixby staff and history team to increase the accessibility of the library’s archives and to create a new exhibit celebrating the Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere. Kelly's work is made possible thanks to generous support from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership.

The Bixby Library is also delighted to welcome Patty McNerney as our Summer Intern. Patty is a rising sophomore at Hamilton College in New York and works at the college archives during the school year. She is interested in archaeology and ancient history, particularly the lives of under-represented groups throughout history. This summer, she will be working alongside the Bixby staff and the history team to make the library and archives run smoothly. The Summer Internship position is made possible by a grant from the United Way of Addison County.

Calling all kiddos! The annual Booked for Bikes Summer Reading Challenge is back with gusto, generously sponsored by the Vergennes Rotary. From June 15th to August 15th, kids from grades Pre-K to 8th Grade can track their summer reading minutes. The more you read, the more chances you’ll get to win epic prizes!

This year, our prizes will be more epic than ever, thanks to Aubuchon Hardware's selection of Bixby's Booked for Bikes for their June Change Roundup Fundraiser. Every time you visit Aubuchon Hardware in Vergennes between June 1st and the 30th, you will be asked to round up your purchase to the next dollar to support Booked for Bikes. At the end of June, Aubuchon will match donations up to $2,500!

Thank you to Aubuchon Hardware, Scott Gaines, the Vergennes Rotary for supporting children’s literacy, healthy lifestyles, and summertime fun!

Kids aren't the only ones who can read and win prizes this summer. We challenge adult patrons to expand the geography of your reading and see how many continents you can read a book from between June 1st and August 31st.

Once you read your first book, come to the Circulation Desk to get your own Summer Adventure Passport and a stamp for your first continent page. If you read a book from three different continents, you will receive a prize! For the most adventurous readers, read a book from all seven continents to win a BONUS prize.

Come into the library to see where the Bixby community reads on our interactive world reading map. Add a pin to the map to mark where your book takes place. Find inspiration for international novels and nonfiction and expand your reading horizons!

The Bixby Library is seeking a new Children & Youth Services Librarian. Are you inspired by the idea of creating children's programming, selecting joyful and meaningful books, and fostering a welcoming space for youth of all ages? Click here to learn more!

The Bixby Library celebrates the passage of act S.220, which encourages free speech, inquiry, discovery, and public accommodation in public libraries. The act ensures compliance with First Amendment and anti-discrimination laws, provides stronger legal protections for libraries, and supports high standards of library services through the creation of model policies and ongoing professional development.

Click here to learn more about what the enactment of act S.220 means for The Bixby Library and libraries across Vermont.

Amber Lay, Assistant Director/Adult Services Librarian

Martha Sanborn, Circulation & Information Desk Manager

Cedar Winslow, Program & Community Engagement Manager

Library Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-7 pm

Friday-Saturday: 10 am-3 pm

(802) 877-2211