Amateur astronomer and hobbyist John Root’s demonstration will teach you how to use the McCullough Library’s new telescope safely and efficiently. Children who attend will earn three stamps on their Summer Reading Club cards! Wednesday, June 19, 7pm at The Left Bank in North Bennington. People of all ages are welcome to this free event and this venue is accessible to individuals with mobility challenges. The telescope will only be available to borrow after this event has taken place.
Join us on Saturday June 22, 7pm at The Left Bank in North Bennington for an evening celebrating the work of renowned local author Shirley Jackson. Ms. Jackson’s daughter Jai Holly, is our guest of honor and plans to read from her mother’s work. Shirley Jackson Award jurors, nominees and past winners will read from their own work and Ms. Jackson’s. The Bennington Bookshop will host a table with copies of Ms. Jackson’s books and other related items for sale.
Refreshments will be served. This event is free, open to the public and the venue is accessible to individuals with mobility challenges.
All are welcome to join the Friends of the McCullough Library! This active fundraising and library advocacy group is preparing for the annual Book & Bake Sale (September 14th and 15th) and could use your help! Have kids? Feel free to bring them along!
Children, parents and caretakers are invited to Follow the Book to the MAYCA Studio on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00AM- 12:00PM for stories, a snack and fun exploring the indoor gymnastics and dance studio. This event is free and does not require registration.
Can you believe it has been 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing? People of all ages are welcome to join us on Monday July 15, 5:30-7pm at The Left Bank in North Bennington for a celebratory rebroadcast of news footage from the moon landing event. 1960s attire is encouraged and we’ll be serving space age treats like astronaut ice cream and Tang! Kids who attend can earn three stamps on their Summer Reading Club cards!
Two tents. Tens of thousands of high quality used books, DVDs, puzzles, games and much more for all ages at extremely low prices! Tasty homemade treats will be for sale in our Bake Sale tent. Tickets for our deluxe “Vermont Home & Garden” basket will be available for purchase as well. All proceeds from the sale will directly fund Library materials, services and free community programs. Interested in volunteering? PM us or stop by the Library for more information!
Ongoing Programs
Help complete the community coloring mandala mural! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome to join in the fun!
Dot & Dash, the Coding Robots
Kids, learn computer programming basics with our fun, kid-friendly robots! Come upstairs and check them out.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Prepare your little one for school by sharing 1,000 books with them! Track your progress and earn a free book for every 200 books you read!
Our Fiber Optic and Wireless Service
Our in-house network and wireless access now operates at super-fast speeds due to our fiber optic connection. Bring your own laptop, or use one of our public access computers. Internet Use Policy
