Escape the winter blues with stories of global birding adventures

The Otter Creek Audubon’s three-part Cabin Fever Lecture Series will continue with “It’s Easter and It’s Chilly!” on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Bixby Library in Vergennes.

Cabin Fever lecture series brings birds into focus at the Bixby Library

Flock to the Bixby Library on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., for an evening with Mass Audubon Grassland Bird Biologist Hyla Howe.

Cat Cafe brings kitties to Bixby Library

The Vergennes library has partnered with Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society to bring sweet, adoptable cats to the Bixby on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Bixby Library gets $361K weatherization grant

Thanks to one major new grant, plus a smaller grant and a number of donations, the Bixby Free Memorial Library can see a series of energy-efficiency improvements and a more efficient gas boiler on the horizon. 

Who was Samuel Strong? War hero and local legend explored in new exhibit

When 14,000 British troops marched down from Canada toward Plattsburgh, N.Y., in the fall of 1814, the commander of the U.S. fort there put out a call to Vermont for help.

Beyond Ethan Allen: New biography explores Ira Allen’s life

Who was Ira Allen? Land speculator, pamphleteer, politician, and revolutionary, Ira Allen has long been hidden in the shadow of his brother, Ethan Allen.

‘Autumn in Addison County’ falls into Bixby Library

The stunning collection of historical artworks capture the local landscape in its autumnal splendor.

Bixby offers many chances to practice Tai Chi

For a number of years Bixby Memorial Library has been home to Tai Chi classes, and this year is no exception. A new season of classes at the Bixby begins Sept. 10.

Bixby Library over the moon after fundraiser

Bixby Free Memorial Library Director Catharine Findiesen Hays called the institution’s May 31 “Celestial Soiree” fundraiser at the Main Street library “an astronomical success” in a Monday interview with the Independent.

Local libraries get accessibility grants

Three Addison County libraries have been awarded grants to help improve the accessibility of their offerings and better serve people with disabilities. 

Ken Corey presents ‘A Panoply of Landscapes’ at Bixby

From pastels, paintings, and prints, much of his work was done en plein air. His work features limited palettes which capture the dreamy, airy quality of summer in Vermont.  

Va-et-vient to serenade Vergennes on Apr. 27

Come to Bixby Library in Vergennes on Saturday, April 27, from 12:30-2 p.m., to hear the talented musicians of Va-et-vient guide you through the centuries, from France to Québec and New Orleans, with lively dance numbers, touching love songs, kickin’ Caju … (read more)

New exhibit by Anna Fugaro at Bixby Library

‏If you missed her exhibit at Middlebury’s Ilsley Library this winter, experience the original, mixed-media artwork of New Haven artist Anna Fugaro on display now at the Bixby Memorial Free Library.

Winners of all ages in annual LEGO battle

Back on Saturday, Feb. 24, the main floor of the Bixby Library was filled with creations such as a besieged oil rig, a fancy home, a jungle scene, forts, and one item best described as “I can’t believe that’s not a real digital camera” — as well as dozens … (read more)

Free concert series kicks off with Atlantic Crossing at Bixby Library

Lace up your dancing shoes! On Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Bixby Library will come alive with the music of Atlantic Crossing.

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