The RBCC Liberation Library

RBCC has a small but growing library of books of interest to the queer community and our visitors. To see what we have, check out our collection here. You can borrow books from the lending library or read them in the cozy reading nook on site.

Check out our Liberation Library Catalog!

We also encourage our guests to review the Queer Liberation Library and the Ottawa Trans Library, where you can get many more books on queer topics or by queer authors.

We’re always looking to expand the collection. If you have books to contribute, please bring them by!

Library Wishlist

If you’d like to contribute to the library, consider these wishlists:

Community Assistance

The following businesses, organizations, and individuals provide services or assistance in Central Vermont that are inclusive, welcoming, and supporting for LGBTQ+ people, or have demonstrated themselves to be active allies to the queer community. To suggest additions or changes to this list, email freesia.p@rainbowbridgevt.org.

Healthcare

  • Northfield Dental Group: Dr. Heidi Kunkel. Dentistry. Northfield; 802-485-3051
  • RehabGYM: physical therapy, gym, physical education. Barre; 802-479-4000.
  • Hannah Rohloff: gender-affirming surgery and aftercare, massage. Montpelier; 617-447-3038.
  • Planned Parenthood VT: Transgender hormone therapy, reproductive care, primary care. Barre; 802-476-6696.
  • Threshold Community Midwives: Tessa Landreau-Grasmuck. Diversity-embracing midwifery care, queer family-building services, body care. Montpelier; 802-433-3773
  • All Brains Belong VT: Sierra Miller. LGBTQ+ healthcare, size-positive, sexual and reproductive health, neurodivergent care. Montpelier; 802-234-1098.
  • People’s Health & Wellness Clinic: Jodie Murray, Insurance Navigator, assists with health insurance applications and locating providers. Barre; 802-479-1229 ext 105.
  • Sage Naturopathic Health: Dr. Stephanie Wawrzyniak. Preventative and acute naturopathic care. Montpelier; 802-461-7238.

Mental Health/Therapy

  • Poa Mutino: pre-licensed professional, MSW, group and 1:1 work. Barre; 802-723-2714.
  • Matthew J. Mulligan: pre-licensed professional, MA, LGBTQIA+, anxiety/depression, surgery recovery. Barre; 802-249-9362.
  • Taylar Main, Clear Moon Healing: genderqueer therapist working directly with LGBTQIA2S+ and queer folx; helps with letters of recommendation for gender-affirming care. Montpelier; 802-276-0569.

Spirituality

Hairdressers/Stylists

  • Wig Goddess: Aesthetician, wigs, airbrush tanning, makeup consultation, beauty services, waxing, portrait photography, and more. Montpelier; 802-229-1112.
  • Central Vermont Electrolysis: Laser and electrolysis hair removal, scar removal, etc. Montpelier; 802-223-1311.
  • The Family Hairloom: Full service hair and tanning salon, registered with Strands for Trans. Barre; 802-476-5666.

Voice Training

  • Evolve SLP (Christie Izzo): Gender-expanding and gender-affirming voice training. Burlington, but telehealth services available; 508-705-2928.

Legal Support

  • ACLU of Vermont: Advocacy and support for justice and equality. Montpelier; 802-223-6304.

Food and Dining

  • fox market and bar: beer, wine, cheese, meat, produce, grocery, dinners. East Montpelier; 802-522-2322
  • Woodbelly Pizza: pizza for dine-in and takeout, creemees, local beer; free slice for trans folx on Mondays. Montpelier; 802-225-6568
  • Pearl Street Pizza: pizza, salads, wings, pasta, cocktails. Barre; 802-622-8600.
  • The Meltdown: grilled cheese, mac and cheese. Barre; 802-622-8277.
  • Hannaford: groceries and pharmacy. Barre; 802-479-3326.
  • Carrier Roastery and Coffee Bar: take-out window service, coffee, tea, pastries. Northfield; 802-485-4600.
  • Espresso Bueno: coffee, pastries, tea, breakfast and lunch. Barre; 802-479-0896.
  • Quality Market: groceries, convenience items. Barre; 802-476-3401.
  • Stowe Street Café: breakfast, lunch, coffee, juices, and more. Stowe; 802-882-9229.

Shopping and Services

  • Vermont Bicycle Shop: Bicycles, equipment, and service. Barre; 802-622-8222.
  • CW Creative: Print, graphic, and web design services for businesses. Barre; 802-476-3615.
  • Wobby Jewelers: Jewelry and repairs. Barre; 802-476-4031.
  • Kohl’s: Clothing, jewelry, health and beauty, housewares. Berlin; 802-204-4066.
  • Amy’s Armoire: Thrift store with clothes for a cause, supporting Vermont foster and adopted children. Barre; 802-622-0076.

Music, Dance, and Nightlife

  • Capital City Grange: LGBTQ+-friendly, non-gendered contra dances on first, third, and fifth Saturdays. Montpelier; 802-225-8921.
  • Gusto’s: bar and grill. Barre; 802-476-7919.