Tai Chi Sun 73

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the ......More

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. Experience with Sun Short Form for Fall Prevention is helpful. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

StorySlam

Have you heard stories from your neighbors? Do you have a story that’s itching to be told? We invite you to share and hear tales from the towns at the Bixby Library’s StorySlam on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 7 PM. All are welcome to share a five-minute story at this ......More

Have you heard stories from your neighbors? Do you have a story that’s itching to be told? We invite you to share and hear tales from the towns at the Bixby Library’s StorySlam on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 to 7 PM. All are welcome to share a five-minute story at this open-mic storytelling event.  Email [email protected] to sign up for a five-minute slot!

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Storytime

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

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s 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

Derby Day Celebration

2024 marks the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.  Join us for a celebration of all things horse.  Make a fascinator or bow tie, learn about the history of the Derby, and enjoy our Derby related activites.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in ......More

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in Bixby Hall. Sponsored by Age Well. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected] or Lee Francis at [email protected].

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].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Tai Chi Sun 73

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the ......More

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. Experience with Sun Short Form for Fall Prevention is helpful. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Storytime

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

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s Room

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in ......More

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in Bixby Hall. Sponsored by Age Well. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected] or Lee Francis at [email protected].

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].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international movement where people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death in a relaxed, open setting. A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief sup......More

Death Café is an international movement where people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death in a relaxed, open setting. A Death Café is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Each Café is different, as the conversation is guided by attendees.Hosted by the Palliative Support Services of Porter Medical Center.

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Otter Creek Room

Bixby Book Club- The Light Pirate

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. Books can be reserved by emailing Martha at [email protected] View a list of 2024 reads here. The book for May is The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Book Description: Born during a powerful hurricane, Wanda, an unusual woman in a rapidly changing world, loses family, gains community and ultimately seeks adventure, love and purpose in a place abandoned by civilization and remade by nature.  (“An easy to read book about hurricanes in Florida. Good food for thought on climate change.”

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Community Room

Tai Chi Sun 73

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the ......More

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. Experience with Sun Short Form for Fall Prevention is helpful. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Queer Joy Club

Celebrate queer joy with the Bixby’s Queer Joy Club! The Queer Joy Club meets every third Wednesday of the month, and each meeting features a different activity. From art, to movies, to queer trivia, it is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA+. The Club is open to folks ......More

Celebrate queer joy with the Bixby’s Queer Joy Club! The Queer Joy Club meets every third Wednesday of the month, and each meeting features a different activity. From art, to movies, to queer trivia, it is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA+. The Club is open to folks of all ages and identities. Email [email protected] with questions or ideas!

Storytime

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

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Children’s 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

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in ......More

This is a practice session for people who know the Tai Chi for Fall Prevention form. We will go deeper into the form as well as explore complimentary qigong forms. Experience with Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (short form) is required. This class will be held upstairs in Bixby Hall. Sponsored by Age Well. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected] or Lee Francis at [email protected].

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].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Tai Chi Sun 73

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the ......More

Sun Style Tai Chi can be very suitable for all levels of Tai Chi practitioners, and especially beneficial for seniors and beginners. Tai Chi is a gentle movement exercise that improves balance by strengthening muscles and coordination simultaneously, it strengthens the mind, enhancing calmness and confidence in not falling. Thus, with regular practice, Tai Chi is a highly effective exercise for fall prevention. Experience with Sun Short Form for Fall Prevention is helpful. For more information, contact Beverly Blakeney at [email protected].

Bixby Memorial Free Library – Bixby Hall

Student Art Show Reception

Enjoy art and refreshments at the Bixby Student Art Show opening reception! View artwork by local students from Vergennes Union Elementary, Ferrisburgh Central, and Vergennes Union Middle & High at the library.