Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

A white background with an ocean graphic along the bottom half that has many sea animals within it. On the waves of the ocean are four pirate ships with event dates and names on the sails. The text reads: "July Saturday Storytimes: 11:00AM. July 6th: Down in the Deep Blue Sea July 13th Special: Dance Storytime with Ms. Ocie at Lake Paran! July 20th: Once Upon a Time... July 27th: Mer-velous." The library logo is in top right corner.
"Origami Escape with Instructor Eleanor R. Friday, July 5th 4:00 PM. Designed for Grades 3+." This text is on a white background to the right and it accompanies a photo of a rainbow semicircle of paper cranes surrounding four origami cats. The library logo is in the top right corner above the text.
Text reads: "There be treasure buried here. By Land or By Sea: Pirate Scavenger Hunt on Tueday, Jul 9th, 11AM at Lake Paran. In the event of stormy weather, we'll batten down the hatches and reschedule. Wear togs ye can get dirty and wet." This text is on a background that resembles a faded treasure map. The logos of the library and Lake Paran are on it.
The text of this graphic reads: "Bing, Bang Bop! Preschoolers and Families: Let's play with music! Come to the Library for a musical free play session to a background sound of popular kid tunes. Thursday, July 11th at 11:00 AM. 100% Loudness Forecast". The background of this text is white with a chaotic collection of clip art - there are maracas, a giant drum, a tambourine, musical notes, and a large star shape to offset the text.
A blue background with black text that reads: "Who's That? Adventures with the animal neighbors in your own backyard with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum on Wednesday, July 17th at 11 AM in Lions Park." The image also includes photos of a barred owl and a tortoise, as well as the logos for SVNNHM and the library.
The text of this graphic reads: "Ink. Teens: We've got tattoo pens. Come draw on yourself. Friday, July 19th, 4PM. For ages 10 +." The image includes graphics of four hands and arms with henna style tattoos on them, as well as the library logo.
A green background with white text. The Vermont State Youth Council logo is at the top center of the image. The text below it reads: "Students ages 11-18: Make your voices heard. Apply today: https://www.vtstateyouthcouncil.org/apply. " There is a photograph of a group of smiling teens in the center of the image.

Opportunities for Adults

ART SHOW OPENING 

Featuring the work of illustrator 

Michelle MacKay

Thursday, July 11th at 6:00 PM in the Laura Nowak Memorial Meeting Room on the library’s second floor

Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of the McCullough Library.

All are welcome!

Click the image at left for the artist’s website

On view through the end of December 2024.

A black background with a graphic of rainbow puzzle pieces in the shape of a circle. Yellow text reads: Puzzle exchange. Saturday, July 13th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. Mark your calendars: upcoming puzzle exchanges will be heldAugust 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th."
An image of a movie marquee. The text reads: "Outdoor Movie Night -Thursday, July 19th at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion. Movie begins at Dusk. Free Admission." The name of the movie being shown and its rating are listed below and are: "Fisherman's Friends" and "PG-13. There is a final note that "This film is presented courtesy of Kanopy, the McCullough Library’s free video streaming service."
An image with a bright green background,with yellow text that says "Bennington and North Bennington Town Wide Tag Sale Day Saturday, July 27th". The black text below says: "Click this image to register your sale with an easy online form or stop by either the Bennington Free Library or the John G. McCullough Free Library to register in person. A list and a QR code linked to a map of sales in Bennington and North Bennington will be in the July 26th edition of The Bennington Banner to help shoppers find your sale." Along the bottom of the image are a graphic of a clothing rack and the logos of the Bennington Free Library, the McCullough Library, and the BCSWA.

Want to host a sale or make something for our bake sale?
Click the images to access the sign up sheets!

"Friends of the McCullough Library: Town-wide Tag sale Day Indoor bake sale on Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on the library's first floor. Stop by and Cool down with cold beverages and homemade treats. All Proceeds will directly fund community events, craft supplies, museum passes and more! Donated baked goods can be dropped off at the library on Friday, July 26th or between 9 and 10 on July 27th." This text of this image is on a red rectangle in the center, which offsets a photo of multicolored cupcakes.
A blue background with white text. The text reads: "McCullough Library Book Club. Stop by the library to borrow a copy of "Taste: My Life Through Food" by Stanley Tucci. Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Monday, July 29th at: 11:00 AM OR 6:00 PM". An image of the book's cover is in the bottom right corner.

Previous Events:

A blue checked background and an image of black horned-rimmed glasses accompanies the text: "Shirley Jackson Day Celebration 2024. Click this image to view a recording of this year’s Celbration, featuring Readings of Jackson’s work by: Barry Hyman, Jai Holly, Jamie Franklin, and Kristen Dearborn"

Ongoing Events at the Library:

A yellow background with green leaves and vines around the edges. There is black text in the center of the image that reads: The McCullough Library Community Garden Project : Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM. Help maintain the herb & pollinator gardens and learn from UVM Master Gardener candidates. Tools provided, but feel free to bring your own. The logo for the Extension Master Garden program is at the bottom - it is a silhouette of the state of Vermont with a sprout in it.
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:

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.