Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

December Saturday Storytimes - Slide into the season with these wintry storytimes. Saturdays at 11:00AM. December 7th: Sledding Tales. December 14th: Snowy Days. December December 21st: Curl up and hibernate. December 28th: Icy Stories." This text is on a background of a snowy hill with graphics of two children on sleds, one on skiis, and a few people skating on a rink in the distance. The text is in black and written on graphics of icicles.
"Cozy Winter Cabin Dioramas : Young people under 16 years of age are invited to stop by the library for a cozy winter cabin kit on or after Tuesday November19th. Customize your cabin inside and out and return it to the library by December 20th, where it will be put on display! One cabin creator will be randomly selected to win a teddy bear from the Vermont Teddy Bear Company!" This image includes the library's logo and a cabin graphic on the right side of the image. The text is white on a dusty dark blue background.
"Holidays in the Carriage Barn - Santa in the Stable with Mrs. Claus, carolers, cookie decorating, ornament and craft making, tasty treats, and abundant cheer! Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1-4PM. Free and open to the public. Storm date on December 15th - watch our website and socials for updates. Park-McCullough, Historic Governor's Mansion. Location: 1 Park Street, North Bennington, VT. 802.442.5441. info@parkmccullough.org parkmccullough.org/upcoming-events Many thanks to our Lead Sponsor: The Bank of Bennington and our community friends, John G. McCullough Free Library, Phoenix Fitness, Village School of North Bennington, and many wonderful volunteers!" This text is on a white and red background and features the mansion's logo surrounded by a wreath and a vintage image of Santa in a sleigh.

Opportunities for Adults

"Winter Reading Challenge for Adults! November 1st, 2024 through March 1st, 2025. Get cozy, read books, explore everything the library has to offer, and win prizes. Stop by for challenge tracker cards." This graphic includes the library logo, black text on a dusty yellow background, and an image of a pile of books next to some fairy lights and a blanket.
A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: Puzzle exchange. Saturday, December 14th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. John G McCullough Free Library 2 Main Street, North Bennington
"Cozy craft night for ages 16+: Beaded Bracelets. Tuesday, December 10th 5:00- 7:00 PM On the Library’s First floor. Make beaded bracelets with your neighbors. Materials provided. All are welcome. Reservations not required." This text is in dark red font on a white background surrounded by a wreath made of small colorful circles.
Adult Coloring Fridays 10 AM - 6 PM. Unwind with intricate coloring sheets and high-quality markers, gel pens, and colored pencils. 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.
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!

In the Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room:

ART EXHIBIT

Featuring the work of illustrator 

Michelle MacKay

 

Come view Michelle’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

On view through the end of December 2024.

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.