Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

"October Storytime Saturdays at 11AM. October 4th: Harvest Moon. October 11th: Fall Leaves. October 18th Scarecrow Fun. October 25th Pumpkins Galore." This image is composed of a white background with scattered light colored leaves. Four pumpkins are the background to the text that details the story time themes. The text is white and red.
"Pumpkin Palooza Week! Tuesday October 28th through Friday, October 31st - VIsit the Youth Room during library hours this week for pumpkin fun! Scavenger hunt, crafts, play, and fun!" This image is comprised of a dark green background with clip art of pumpkins and leaves, with white and orange text that is offset on a lighter green shape. The library's logo is in the top right.
"The Bookmark Committee will meet on Friday, October 17th at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-11 are welcome! Activity! Help us decide on bookmarks for the library! Snack!" This image is on a paper-appearing background with multiple sun graphics, as well as a orange rectangle bookmark and an orange circle, which serve as backdrops for the text. All of the text is black and the library's logo is in the top right.
"Youth Advisory Council - Sip and Spill Roundtable. Get into the cozy season by drinking tea, talking about books, and hanging out with some really cool people! Thursday, October 9th at 3:30 PM Upstairs in the Nowak Room. For grades 6-12." This image is composed of a brown background with cream colored text. The library logo and an image of a coffee cup are in the bottom left corner and the far left of the image.

Opportunities for Adults

"Socktober 2025 - Donate new socks at the McCullough Library this October, There is a collection box on the library's first floor. All sock donations benefit the Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless and our neighbors in need. Share a pair to show you care!" This image is of a purple background with colorful socks and white text.
"Fall garden cleanup day. Wednesday October 8th at 9:00 AM. Join the library's garden volunteers and help put the herb and pollinator gardens in order for next year. All are welcome! Garden gloves are recommended. Some tools provided, but feel free to bring your own." This image is dark green text on the background image of a few garden tools in soil. The UVM Extension Master Gardener logo is in the bottom right.
"Women in Wartime: Book Club. Five books. Five Wars. Five Time Periods. Space limited. Starts September 18th. Register today - https://benningtonmuseum.org/event/women-in-wartime-book-club/". This image is comprised of red text on a complex background of a light sky and the blue and white section of the American flag. The text is offset in a blue and red bordered rectangle and the text is blue. There is a QR code with the registration link and the logos of the library and the museum.
"College isn't scary! Community college of Vermont free info session. CCV has opportunities for everyone! Learn about free opportunities available for those in 8th-12th grade, how to become a student, types of classes, and more! October 9th at 5pm at the left bank, 5 Bank Street, North Bennington" This image includes a photo of the CCV building torn in half, the CCV and library logos, graphics of a dark forest and bats, and the text is entirely white.
A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: "Puzzle exchange. Saturday, October 11th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. John G McCullough Free Library 2 Main Street, North Bennington. Out of respect for your fellow puzzlers, please bring only puzzles in excellent condition, with no missing pieces. Need a Puzzle to get started? Stop by! There have plenty to share. "
McCullough Library Book Club - All are welcome! Stop by the library to borrow a copy of Normal People: A Novel by Sally Rooney. Join your friends and neiighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Tuesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM." This image is comprised of white text on a maroon background with an image of the book's cover in the bottom right hand corner.
The Friends of the McCullough Library will host a Fundraiser auction in January 2026. Auction items are needed and are greatly appreciated. Art, Experiences, Gift Certificates for products or services, Antiques, gift baskets and household items are all welcome. This is not an exhaustive list-- please ask if you have something you’d like to donate! Email Director@mcculloughlibrary.org with questions, to make arrangements for your donation, or to volunteer for this effort! Thank you! " This image is composed of black text on a light green background with the library;s logo in the corner.
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!
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.