Events!

Opportunities for Young People and Families

Saturday Storytimes in September: September 7th is Alphabet on Parade. September 14th is Everyone Counts. September 21st is Absolutely Apples. September 28th is At the Hop (International Bunny Day). All of these events are at 11:00 AM. The image is a blue background with dozens of leaf graphics. The dates and event names are set onto larger leaves and have black text. The library logo is in the bottom right hand corner.
A graphic for scented bookmark committee. The text of this graphic reads: "It's that time again. Whihc smells of the season will be featured in our next bookmarks? You decide. Wednesday September 18th at 4:00 PM." This image has graphics of two children, one happy and one sad. It also has four bookmarks with images of candy, noodles, pumpkins, and fish on them.
Black background with rainbow splatter pattern on the right hand side and white text with first letter of each line in alternating colors. The text reads: "Hashtag at your library - Hands-on arts activities, snacks and hangout time for Tweens and Teens. Afternoons, each Friday going from 3:30-5:30 starting September 20th." The Library logo is also present on this image.
A yellow/orange gradient background with text that is blue with a black outline. various clip art takes up the majority of this image, with a large library as the main background. The text reads: "Are you in grades 5-8? Want to help choose books and programs for your library’s Youth Services Department? Join us. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING. Friday, September 28th 4:30 PM in the Nowak Room at the library. Refreshments provided."

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,September 14th, 10 AM- 2 PM on the library's first floor. John G McCullough Free Library 2 Main Street, North Bennington
"National Voter Registration Day: Community Partner. September 17th, 2024. Voter Registration help on September 17th from 2-6PM at the McCullough Library with volunteers from the AAUW. Rise up and register. Learn more at https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/about/."
An image of a movie marquee. The text reads: "Outdoor Movie Night -Thursday, September 19th at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion. Movie begins at Dusk." The name of the movie being shown and its rating are listed below this text and are: "Hearts Beat Loud" and "PG-13. There is a final note that "This film is presented courtesy of Kanopy, the McCullough Library’s free video streaming service."
North Bennington Village Block Party - Live Music plus Village-wide Talent Show. September 29 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Park- McCullough House. Pot Luck Picnic - hot dogs and hamburgers for all. Bring a dish to share and a blanket and chair. Special thanks to our village partners: Hiland Hall Gardens, VAE, Head Start, VSNB, NoBen Fire Department, Pangaea, Fund for North Bennington, Park-McCullough House, McCullough Library, Powers Market, Village of North Bennington, and Lake Paran.
A blue background with black text. The text reads: "McCullough Library Book Club. Stop by the library to borrow a copy of "Vesper Flights" by Helen Macdonald. Join your friends and neighbors to discuss this book at the library on: Monday, September 30th at: 11:00 AM OR 6:00 PM". An image of the book's cover is in the bottom right corner.
Writing Workshop: Compassionate Character Description - A writing workshop weekend with author Genevieve Plunkett at Prospect Street Writers House, located at 20 Prospect Street, North Bennington, VT . What makes a dynamic character? What makes a believable character? How do you create an unlikeable character without creating an unlikeable story? In this three-day workshop, we will look at character description in ways that go beyond names, backstories, and annoying cliches, exploring how compassion can be the writer's most powerful descriptive tool. Workshop Schedule: Friday, October 25th from 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, October 26th from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM; Sunday, October 27th from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions. Reservations are required. To reserve your spot, email mclibrary@comcast.net. O. Henry Prize winner and Vermont Book Award finalist Genevieve Plunkett is the author of the novel IN THE LOBBY OF THE DREAM HOTEL and the story collection PREPARE HER.

Ongoing Events at the Library:

ART EXHIBIT

Featuring the work of illustrator 

Michelle MacKay

 

Come view Michelle’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

On view through the end of December 2024.

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.