Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

"Cozy Reading Club: Every Wednesday in December from 3:00PM to 5:30 PM. All ages welcome!" This image is comprised of a dark blue snowy mountain background, with a library graphic on the right hand side, white text, and the library's logo in the top left.
"The Bookmark Committee will meet on Friday, December 19th 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 snowflake graphics, as well as a light blue rectangle bookmark and a snow globe graphic, which serve as backdrops for the text. All of the text is black and the library's logo is in the top right.

Opportunities for Adults

"Winter Reading Challenge for Adults. November 1st 2025 - March 1st, 2026. Get cozy, read books, explore library resources, and win prizes! Stop by for challenge tracker cards." This image consists of white text on a blue background on the left hand side of the image and on the right is an image of a pile of books under a white blanket illuminated by string lights. The library's logo is in the bottom left.
A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: "Puzzle exchange. Saturday, December 13th, 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. "
Stop by the library to borrow a copy of: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love & High Adventure by William Goldman Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Tuesday, December 30th at 5:00 PM
"New Year’s Eve Cello Concert with Nathaniel Parke Wednesday, December 31 7:00 PM The Left Bank (5 Bank Street, North Bennington). Contemplate the past and welcome the future with friends and neighbors. All are welcome. Free of charge, but donations are appreciated! Nathaniel Parke is a free-lance cellist based in Bennington, Vermont. He has been a member of the Boston Composers String Quartet and the Bennington String Quartet. He teaches privately and is currently an Instructor of Cello at Bennington College. From 1994 until 2021 he was Artist Associate in Cello at Williams College and a member of the Williams Chamber Players serving as principal cello of Berkshire Symphony for many of those years. He has been cello faculty member and chamber music coach at the Longy School of Music, Skidmore College, SUNY Albany, Manchester Music Festival, Taconic Music, Point Counterpoint and the Chamber Music Conference." This image is comprised of white text on a red background with a photo of Mr. Parke and a painting of a person performing.
"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.
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.