Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

"July Story Time Saturdays. July 11th - Dinosaurs Roar at 11am. July 18th - Wooly Mammoths Stomp at 11am. July 25th - Sharks Chomp at 11am." This graphic is a green background with blue text. The three storytimes
"Unearth a Story Youth Summer Reading Program. Double Feature Alert - Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. It's a Blast from the Past! Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2 PM at the Bennington Theater located at 331 Main Street, Bennington, VT. This film screening is brought to you through Kanopy, the McCullough Library's video streaming service, To get started with Kanopy, email help@mcculloughlibrary.org or stop by the McCullough Library. This program is for young people 19 years of age or younger and their caregivers. Anyone under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult." This graphic is comprised of images of the promotional posters for both Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, as well as the logos for Unearth a Story, the Bennington Library, the McCullough Library, and the Bank of Bennington. The background is white with muted green foliage along the border, and the text is black, blue, and pink.
"Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Youth Event. Come see Dinoman! July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Bennington Theater at 331 Main Street in Bennington VT. Presented by the Bennington Free Library and the McCullough Library." This image is comprised of the Unearth a Story logo at the top, a white background with muted green jungle foliage, a photo of Dinoman and his inflatable dinosaurs, and the logos of the two libraries and the Bank of Bennington.
"Clay Play: Making slab stones. Vermont Arts Exchange will lead participants in creating a clay slab story. Using seeds, sticks, rocks, and reeds on self hardening clay, young people ages 0-18 are invited to make their own tile to take home,. In this drop-in program, explore ancient cunieform and learn about representation and abstraction in art! Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 1PM - 3 PM at the McCullough Library at 2 Main Street, North Bennington, VT. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult." This graphic is comprised of the Unearth a Story logo at the top, a photo of an example clay slab story, a photo of two children in the Vermont Arts Exchange bus, and the logos of the Bennington Free Library, the McCullough Library, and the Bank of Bennington.
"The Whalemobile is Coming! Young people ages 5-18 are invited INSIDE a life-sized inflatable humpback whale! This incredible traveling exhibit gives visitors the chance to step inside a 43-foot whale and discover how these amazing ocean giants eat, breathe, communicate, and survive. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Spaces are limited and registration is required. For ages 5-18 only (Caregivers should not register themselves) Click this image to register young people for this event. Location: ark-McCullough House Carriage Barn: 1 Park Street, North Bennington, Vermont/" This graphic is comprised of two images of the whale, one of which shows children entering it, as well as the logos for the Whalemobile, the Bennington Free Library, the Summer Reading Program, the McCullough Library, and the Bank of Bennington.

Opportunities for Adults

"Unearth a Story Bingo for people ages 19 to one hundred and nineteen! Gamify you reading, explore library resources, and earn prizes! June 2nd through September 1st. Click here for a printable bingo card or stop by the library to pick one up!"
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.
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