Tell your friends who might not have an account at the McCullough Library: Everyone who opens a new account with us in September is automatically entered to win a new Kindle Fire or a gift certificate to a local bookshop! The McCullough Free Library offers free membership to people of all ages without residency restrictions; our users include residents of other states who work nearby, as well as seasonal residents. Anyone can sign up for a library card!
We have rescheduled our back-to-school bounce house event! We will have a bounce house at the library from 3:00 – 4:30 PM on Friday October 4th. Stop in to bounce, check out books, and find out if you won a prize for signing up for a library card in September. Everyone who signs up for a library card in September has a chance to win a Kindle Fire or a gift card to a local book store.
Join us on Saturday October 5th in the children’s room at 10:30 AM for a special Rooted in Vermont story hour and activity. We will read stories about gardening, dissect a seed, do a seed germination experiment and enjoy a special snack.
The library will also have a booth at the Bennington Farmers Market where you can join us at noon for a story and an opportunity to pick out a free book.
Join us on Saturday October 19th at 10:30 AM in the Children’s Room for a storytelling event with local storyteller Beth Tegart. After listening to Beth’s stories everyone will have a chance to create a collaborative story (or your own story) with illustrated story cards and enjoy a special snack.
Join the library on Saturday October 26th from 10:30-11:00 AM to celebrate National Pumpkin Day! Activities include making “pumpkin guts” slime and color mixing pumpkin painting.
Ongoing Programs
Starting in September join us for Lego Challenge Fridays. Open to children and families. This program will take place in the Children’s Room from 1 – 6pm on Fridays.
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
