Holiday Book Sale

Join our kick-off event, an evening of early book sales!  Friday night entry fee is $5 a person and you get the opportunity to be at the sale while there are no crowds.  Please note: If you can’t make it to the Friday sale then you will get plenty of opportunity on Sa......More

Join our kick-off event, an evening of early book sales!  Friday night entry fee is $5 a person and you get the opportunity to be at the sale while there are no crowds.  Please note: If you can’t make it to the Friday sale then you will get plenty of opportunity on Saturday, December 6 from 10 am – 4 pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. Entry is free on Saturday and Sunday!  The Holiday Book Sale is perfect for picking up those last-minute gifts or just finding some new-to-you reading matter. Find books, books, and more books suitable for all tastes and ages and at unbeatable prices.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Holiday Book Sale

Enjoy free entry to the Holiday Book Sale Saturday, December 6 from 10 am – 4 pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. The Holiday Book Sale is perfect for picking up those last-minute gifts or just finding some new-to-you reading matter. Find books,books, and mor......More

Enjoy free entry to the Holiday Book Sale Saturday, December 6 from 10 am – 4 pm and on Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. The Holiday Book Sale is perfect for picking up those last-minute gifts or just finding some new-to-you reading matter. Find books,books, and more books suitable for all tastes and ages and at unbeatable prices.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Holiday Book Sale

Enjoy free entry on the last day of the Holiday Book Sale, Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. The Holiday Book Sale is perfect for picking up those last-minute gifts or just finding some new-to-you reading matter. Find books,books, and more books suitable for all tast......More

Enjoy free entry on the last day of the Holiday Book Sale, Sunday, December 7 from 12 – 4 pm. The Holiday Book Sale is perfect for picking up those last-minute gifts or just finding some new-to-you reading matter. Find books,books, and more books suitable for all tastes and ages and at unbeatable prices.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Sunrise & Library Playgroup

Join Sunrise Family Resource Center and the Library for a playgroup!The playgroup will offer fun and engaging activities for children ages birth to 6 years.Meets in the Children's Room. *The Library is closed Friday mornings; enter on Silver Street at the left side door......More

Join Sunrise Family Resource Center and the Library for a playgroup!The playgroup will offer fun and engaging activities for children ages birth to 6 years.Meets in the Children's Room. *The Library is closed Friday mornings; enter on Silver Street at the left side door nearest to Main Street. Questions? Email: [email protected] or Call Sunrise Family Resource Center: 802-442-0029

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Third Thursday Readers

Third Thursday Readers is a virtual book club for adults! *Click the Third Thursday Readers link (above) to see the titles of the books that will be discussed each month.    Meeting......More

Third Thursday Readers is a virtual book club for adults! *Click the Third Thursday Readers link (above) to see the titles of the books that will be discussed each month.    Meetings are monthly, every Third Thursday at 10 AM.   Meetings are held using Zoom. You can join using your tablet, computer or phone, including dialing in on your phone. If you are not sure how to join, just ask!   For more information, please contact Karson Kiesinger, Reference and Adult Services Librarian by email: [email protected] or by calling 802-442-9051.

Gentle Yoga for Adults

Thursdays: December 4 and 18 - 11 AM to 12 Noon Join in a gentle yoga practice for adults in *weekly sessions* led by Melisa Clark, RYT 200. Gentle yoga combines slow stretches and controlled breathing to help you relax and stay calm. *Please bring your own yoga mat (p......More

Thursdays: December 4 and 18 - 11 AM to 12 Noon Join in a gentle yoga practice for adults in *weekly sessions* led by Melisa Clark, RYT 200. Gentle yoga combines slow stretches and controlled breathing to help you relax and stay calm. *Please bring your own yoga mat (preferred) or a blanket/towel to lie on. Beginners welcome! *Specific class dates will be posted monthly.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

ACT Teen Movie Night

Join ACT at the Bennington Free Library for a Teen Movie Night for youth ages 13+ Enjoy pizza, popcorn, and a 2004 teen comedy classic! For more details visit: https://actbennington.or......More

Join ACT at the Bennington Free Library for a Teen Movie Night for youth ages 13+ Enjoy pizza, popcorn, and a 2004 teen comedy classic! For more details visit: https://actbennington.org/2025/11/17/youth-movie-night-mean-girls-dec-18th/

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Sunrise & Library Playgroup

Join Sunrise Family Resource Center and the Library for a playgroup!The playgroup will offer fun and engaging activities for children ages birth to 6 years.Meets in the Children's Room. *The Library is closed Friday mornings; enter on Silver Street at the left side door......More

Join Sunrise Family Resource Center and the Library for a playgroup!The playgroup will offer fun and engaging activities for children ages birth to 6 years.Meets in the Children's Room. *The Library is closed Friday mornings; enter on Silver Street at the left side door nearest to Main Street. Questions? Email: [email protected] or Call Sunrise Family Resource Center: 802-442-0029

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Library Closed

The Library is closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Frosty Knights Chess Challenge for Youth

Kids in grades K through 8 are welcome to this Scholastic Chess Tournament sponsored by the Bennington Free Library!How it works: It will be a FREE unrated, 4 round tournament with Swiss pairing.Players will be split into multiple groups based on grade and abilities.Pri......More

Kids in grades K through 8 are welcome to this Scholastic Chess Tournament sponsored by the Bennington Free Library!How it works: It will be a FREE unrated, 4 round tournament with Swiss pairing.Players will be split into multiple groups based on grade and abilities.Prizes for the top finishers.How to register:Email Trevor Plizga at [email protected] with player's name, grade, phone number and school.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA

Library Closed

Happy New Year! The Library is closed Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington, VT 05201, USA