Events!

Opportunities for Children and Families

Story Hour and Craft Event. Saturday May 21, 9:30 AM Lake Paran Pavilion Join the McCullough Free Library and Lake Paran for a Story hour and Craft Event! No registration required.
Bookmark Kits. Stop by the library on Saturday May 21, 2022 from 11AM-1 PM to pick up a free design your own bookmark kit!
Healthy snacks How-To for families. Families and children are invited to a fun, in-person workshop at lake Paran. learn how to make easy, healthy snacks at home! Wednesday May 25, 2022 6-7 PM at Lake Paran. Click image to sign up!

Opportunities for Adults and Teens

Hosted by Brian, Kate, and Lucy McKay Sunday, May 29. Meet at the gate to the Mile-Around Woods in North Bennington at 7:50 AM. Walk will begin at 8:00 AM. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and a gentle hike. Bring binoculars, a notebook, and something to write with. This event is free and open to the public. Absolute beginners warmly welcomed!
Photo of Brian, Kate, and Lucy McKay in the winter woods

About our bird walk guides: Kate and Lucy McKay are twin sisters who have been birding since they were six years old. In 2019, they, together with their father, Brian, were the top eBirders in neighboring Washington County, observing the highest number of bird species. Kate and Lucy are expert in identifying birds by sight and sound, understand their behavior and ecology and are also knowledgeable about plants, insects, and other animals. They are currently majoring in environmental science at college. 

Brian has been a regular eBird contributor since 2016 and can share tips on how to start this addictive avian adventure which furthers scientific understanding and bird conservation.

Puzzle exchange. Saturday, May 14, 10 AM- 11 AM At the Library's back door. Mark your calendars: Puzzle exchanges are planned for the second Saturday of every month for at least the next few months: June 11, July 9

Update: More than 183 blankets have been created and donated to the adoptable felines at Second Chance through this initiative. Here are some of the colorful blankets which were in the latest delivery to Second Chance. Way to go, crafters!

Mark your calendars! Here’s what’s ahead:

Oceans of Possibilities. This July and August. Summer Reading Club events for kids and families!
Shirley Jackson Day Celebration. Saturday June 25, 7 PM. Details in the June newsletter. Stay tuned!