Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

North Bennington Winter Festival. Save the Date: Saturday January 25, 2025.12PM- 4PM at Lake Paran. Lake Paran plunge; craft shows; bake sale; food trucks; chili fest; sled races; sing-a-long; ice skating; craft activities; live music; and much more!
"Storytime Saturdays at 11:00 AM. January 4th: Hands are Not for Hitting. January 11th: Sharing is Caring. January 18th: Happy and Healthy. " This graphic is on a blue to teal gradient background with images of fireworks and text art of the words "Happy New Year!". The text is black and the events are offset by backgrounds of yellow stars.
"Friendship Bracelets: Make beaded bracelets for you and your crew! Friday, January 3rd from 3:30 - 4:30 in the Nowak Room. Open to anyone in grades 5-8." This image is on a pink background and the text is black on white shapes. There are graphics of two hands reaching for each other in an attempt to recreate the finger part of Creation of Man because the creator of this graphic wanted to be funny.
"What designs will we pick next? The Smelly Bookmark Committee will meet again. Friday January 17th at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-11 are welcome!" This image has black text on a white and green background, with images of some Demco brand bookmarks on a clothesline above the text. The library's logo is in the top right corner.
"Make tracks to the library. We will be penguin crafting in the Youth Room. Don't forget to collect your charm!" "North Bennington Winter Festival! January 25th, 2025 from 12pm-4pm." This image has a blue background and a graphic of a penguin and its footprints on the right. The text is black and is separated into two sections - one is on a white circular background, and the other is on an orange rectangle.
"Little ones in your life? How can we serve you better? If you''re the parent or guardian of a child under 18 months of age, we'd love to hear from you! Click this image to answer a few questions. Your answers will help guide library programs and services for very young children." This image has a photograph of three babies playing with blocks above a grey section with black text. The link attached to the graphic is :

Opportunities for Adults

A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: Puzzle exchange. Saturday, January 11th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. John G McCullough Free Library 2 Main Street, North Bennington
"McCullough Library Book Club - All are welcome! Stop by the library to borrow a copy of 'My Favorite Thing is Monsters' by Emil Ferris. Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Monday, January 20th at 11:00 AM OR 6:00 PM - your choice!" This image is composed of black text on a purple background and features the cover of "MyFavorite Thing is Monsters" on the left.
Magic: The Blathering - A Magical Realism Book Club January-April 2025 A monthly gathering of readers, focusing on books and short stories in the Magical Realism genre. Click this image for more information and to register. Program series partners: Bennington Museum, Prospect Street Writers House, John G McCullough Free Library. End description. The link that this image is connected to is: https://benningtonmuseum.org/event/magic-the-blathering/. The image includes the graphic of a woman's face reflected in a mirror being held in two hands as well as the logos for all three partnering institutions.
Adult Coloring Fridays 10 AM - 6 PM. Unwind with intricate coloring sheets and high-quality markers, gel pens, and colored pencils. All are welcome!
Yarncrafting Club. Every Tuesday 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM on the library’s first floor. Spend an afternoon with fellow stitchers. Bring your own supplies or help yourself to the library’s stash of yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks. All are welcome!
New device in your life? Bring your tablet, laptop, smartphone or e-reader to the McCullough Library for help accessing the library's online catalog and digital collections: Libby for free ebooks and digital audiobooks. Kanopy for free video streaming. The new Aspen LiDA library catalog app. Fall Tech Help Drop-In Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

In the Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room:

Stazzema by Stella Ehrich. Artist's statement: "The paintings in this exhiubition were all made in the village of Stazzema, Italy, a medieval town in the Apuan Alps of northern Tuscany. I lived in this village for eight years from 1983-1991 and I continue to be fascinated by the colors of the atmosphere and light that I find there. It is my favorite place to paint the landscape with its terra cotta roofs that contrast so beautifully with the blues and greens of the mountains and trees.' On view in the Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room through June 2025. This image is made up of a section of one of Stella's paintings featuring the exhibition title and artist's name on the background of a painted mountain town. Below is the artist's statement in black text on a brown background.

ART EXHIBIT

Featuring the work of artist

STELLA EHRICH

 

Come view Stella’s work in the Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room on the library’s second floor

 

Click the image at left for the artist’s website or check out her Facebook at Stella Ehrich Paintings or Instagram at stella_ehrich

On view through June 2025.

Need a place to meet, study, or work? The Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room is the perfect place for quiet work and small meetings. Located on the library's second floor, it features comfortable seating, moveable tables, natural light, and free access to high-speed WiFi. Individuals and groups of six or fewer who wish to reserve this space should call the library at 802.447.7121, or email McCulloughLibraryClerk@gmail.com, or stop by the adult services desk. When not reserved, the space is open to all. This space is not available when the library is closed.