Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BENNINGTON â Bennington Free Library is launching a new program for school-age kids. âOut of the Box-esâ take-home activity kits will be available at the library during open hours, from July 2 until the end of August. The library will have a series of 5 different boxes to distribute throughout the summer. âYou belong hereâ is the general theme of these bi-weekly kits. âYou: Taking Care of Yourselfâ is Box no. 1âs focus. Box no. 1 will be distributed July 2-16, or until supplies run out. The program is a collaboration with The Mentor Connector, Rutland Youth Coalition, Bennington and Rutland County UVM Extension 4-H, area public libraries & many more partners and sponsors.