Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

"Storytime Saturday at 11:00am. February 1st: Library Love - to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. February 8th: Pizza Love - to celebrate National Pizza Day. February 15th: Bird Love - to celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count. February 22nd : Pet Love - to celebrate National Pet Day." This image is composed of a white background, with a pink heart in the center. The text is black and is offset on pink ovals with small hearts.
"What designs will we pick in February? The Smelly Bookmark Committee will meet again on Friday, February 21st at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-11 are welcome!" This image includes a selection of five bookmarks on a clothesline and the library logo.
"February Drop-In Vacation Activities. Free book giveaway on Tuesday, February 18th, while supplies last). Tuesday February 18th: Bricks and Boards - build with interlocking bricks or play a board game with a friend! Feel free to bring a favorite game or use one of the library's! Wednesday, February 19th - Marshmallow Fun: Build and decorate your own marshmallow snowman to eat! Yum! Thursday, February 20th - Monster Day: Sponge paint your own monster creation or relax and color on a monstrous monster mural! Friday, February 21st - Zine Book Making: Create your own mini book on a favorite topic. Draw, stamp, collage, and color your creation." This image consists of a white background with four multicolored post-it note graphics to designate the activities for the different days. The majority of the text is black, with the exception of the title of the program series.
"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,February 8th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. John G McCullough Free Library 2 Main Street, North Bennington
"Show and Tell! Saturday, February 15th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at The Left Bank (5 Bank Street, North Bennington). Bring along a treasured item. You'll have five minutes to show it off and describe its significance to your neighbors! All ages welcome. Reservations are not required. Refreshments will be available." This image consists of black text on a white background with a graphic of red stage curtains around the border. The library's name and logo are in the bottom left corner.
"McCullough Library Book Club : All are welcome! Stop by to borrow a copy of "Death in Her Hands" by Ottessa Moshfegh. Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Monday, February 24th at 11:00 AM or 6:00 PM - your choice!". This image consists of black text on a blue background, with the book's cover in the lower right corner.
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.