Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

"Storytime Saturday in May at 11am. May 3rd - Trees. May 10th - Goodnight Moon. May 17th - Pollinators. May 24th - Ladybugs. May 31st - Bicycles." This graphic is comprised of yellow circles on a background that looks like blue paper. The logos for the library and Sunrise Family Resource Center are in the top corners. There's a small graphic of each of the themes next to each date.
"Dragon Eyes: A Youth Advisory Council Crafternoon. Thursday, May 8th at 3:00PM. Students in grades 5-8 are invited to stop by the library to create a striking dragon eye wall hanging with air dry clay and dichroic glass “eyes” and help select books for the collection. Reservations aren’t required for this free event. Light refreshments will be available. " This image is comprised of white text on a black background.
"The Bookmark Committee will meet on Friday, May 16th at 3:30PM. Ages 7-11 are welcome! Help us decide on bookmarks for the library! Craft and snack!" This graphic includes a red bookmark and a border of multicolored books, as well as the library's logo. The text is black on a textured green background.
"May is National Bike Month! May 31st, 11AM - 1PM. Location to be determined. Pedal Power Youth Event! To celebrate the McCullough Library will partner with the Bike Hub to offer: Bicycle-themed storytime at 11am, bike rodeo, helmet checks, onsite mechanic for quick tune-ups, reflective decals, and more fun!" This graphic includes the logos of the library and the Bike Hub, a red graphic of a man on a bike, red and black text, and is all offset on a light peach background.

Opportunities for Adults

An image of a stack of four books on a black background. The text on the background and the books reads: The Table of Contents A fundraiser dinner for the John G. McCullough Free Library Wednesday, May 21st, 2025  6:00 PM-9:00 PM Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion Carriage Barn North Bennington,, Vermont Tickets: $195 each, on sale at the McCullough Library. Stop by the Library or call 802.447.7121 for more information and to make reservations. All proceeds will directly benefit the John G. McCullough Free Library Dinner by Pangaea Special Guest: Tyler Resch.
A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: "Puzzle exchange. Saturday, May 10th, 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! WE have plenty to share. "
"McCullough Library Book Club - All are welcome! Stop by the library to borrow a copy of "A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks" by David Gibbins. Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:00 PM." This graphic is a dark blue background with white text and the book's cover in the bottom right corner.
"Stop buying bins! A free webinar with home organization expert Bonnie Tomlinson. Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87942356112#success. Prepare for Bennington/North Bennington Town-Wide Tag Sale Day on Saturday July 26th from 9:00AM - 2:00 PM. Develop a systematic approach to gathering items for your tag sale. Learn how to price items, get tips on clear signage, cleaning, set-up, making change, and ways to make the process easier and more fun!" This graphic is comprised primarily of white text on a red background. The bottom third is made up of a white background that has "Hosted by the Bennington Free Library and the John G McCullough Free Library" and "Town-Wide Tage Sale Day is sponsored by BCSWA".
"Shirley Jackson Day Celebration 2025. Friday, June 20th 7:00 PM at The Left Bank (5 Bank Street, North Bennington). All are welcome!" This graphic includes black, horn-rimmed glasses above black text on a purple checked background.
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:

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.