This lecture will cover the Trans-Saharan trade, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Djenné, Lalibela, Great Zimbabwe. Presenter Jean Borgatti is the Consulting Curator for African, Oceanic, and Native American Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

This is the second in a series of monthly African Art lectures sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library, the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust and other public libraries throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. More details in registration link.

The library will be closed for the holiday today. 

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Join us for this 2024 comedy hit! When 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson Danny (Fred Hechinger), she and her friend Ben (Richard Roundtree) set out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Rated PG 13, 1h 37m. Lemonade and popcorn served!

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3-5pm!

MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO THE RENOVATION INFORMATION SESSION AT 6PM THIS EVENING

The Board of Trustees meets at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month and welcomes your input. 

Meeting will be held at the library, with Zoom access https://zoom.us/j/94580360907

To join by telephone: dial 646 558 8656 and enter Meeting ID: 945 8036 0907 when prompted.

Join us for an update from the project team on the library renovation & addition project planned for 2025. Refreshments served.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Explore the contributions of women Impressionists painters in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in France and America. Berthe Morisot, Maria Braquemond, and American Mary Cassatt participated in the French Impressionists exhibitions between 1874 and 1886. American women painters such as Lila Cabot Perry, Cecilia Beaux, and Matilde Brown, brought Impressionism to America. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven and Tewksbury Libraries and Corning Community Impact & Investment.

Led by Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History, who has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Masters’ degree in the History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations at the Worcester Art Museum, the Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE), libraries, senior centers, and garden clubs. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
 

Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual "hybrid" format--both in person at the Library and via Zoom. Book club selections include contemporary fiction and the occasional memoir or non-fiction. This month we are reading and discussing North Woods by Daniel Mason. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk of the Vineyard Haven Public Library. Please email lshick@clamsnet.org with any questions and to be added to the list, and a zoom link will be sent by email. Everyone is welcome!

Decorate a jar with glitter and more. Add a flameless tealight to make a seasonal lantern!

No registration necessary but supplies are limited 

 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

The Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold a pop up book sales at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven this fall, to benefit the Library Capital Campaign! Sale items include popular fiction, biographies, cookbooks, children’s books, and more. Sales are cash or check only. Please use street parking and do not park in the 15 Church Street parking lot.

Book donations will not be accepted during the sale, or at the library. If you have donations for future book sales contact the library to schedule dropoff.

The Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold a pop up book sales at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven this fall, to benefit the Library Capital Campaign! Sale items include popular fiction, biographies, cookbooks, children’s books, and more. Sales are cash or check only. Please use street parking and do not park in the 15 Church Street parking lot.

Book donations will not be accepted during the sale, or at the library. If you have donations for future book sales contact the library to schedule dropoff.

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

Caregivers and their school-aged children are encouraged to attend this free event presented by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, to learn about Girl Scouting in their community. This Try Girl Scouts event includes a hands-on activity for kids, an overview of our programs for caregivers, and an opportunity to meet other families who are interested in participating in a local Girl Scout troop.

Drop in for a pick-up game or two of American Mah Jong on Saturday afternoons this fall! No instruction provided, so best for experienced players. Please bring your Mah Jong card. No registration required.

The MV Ballroom Dancers invite you to enjoy an evening of off-season dancing and music, performed by your local favorites! Organized and sponsored by the MV Ballroom group, in collaboration with Pathways Arts, Vineyard Haven Library, and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard. All events will be from 7pm to 8:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Society Stevens Chapel, 238 Main Street, one block from the library. Come to dance, or just to listen!

Friday, October 11th: Pathways Silent Disco (Oldies!)

Sunday, October 20th: Jessie & Rick from Blue Yonder Band

Sunday, November 17th: Becky & Rich from The Convertibles

More dates to be announced!

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

In the program room or outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact--and benefit your health--with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara Sezun, a volunteer of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter, who is the founder and Chair of their Plant-based Planet Team. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven and Tewksbury Libraries. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
 

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Join author Jeff Romano for a slideshow presentation highlighting hiking opportunities throughout New England. The program will cover destinations in all six states with a focus on itineraries featured in his latest guidebook, 100 Classic Hikes New England (June 2023). Jeff will share advice, provide insights, and answer questions on how and where to plan your next hiking adventure. The presentation will also include information on New England wildflowers, birds, wildlife, history, and conservation success stories.

Jeff Romano is a lifelong New England resident who has written several guidebooks on hiking, including Hike the Park Acadia (2021), Day Hiking New England (2015), 100 Classic Hikes New England, First Edition (2010), and Best Loop Hikes: New Hampshire's White Mountains to the Maine Coast (2006). When not hiking, Jeff directs public policy activities for Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a land trust that conserves and stewards Maine's coastal lands and islands.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3-5pm!

Project 2025 has been in the news lately, but for some, it seemed to come out of nowhere. Join Professor Brian Conley of Suffolk University as we delve into the history of this movement. Professor Conley will help us understand the origins of the "Mandate for Leadership," which led to the current Project 2025 document. Brian M. Conley, Ph.D. is a Professor and Chair of the Political Science & Legal Studies Department at Suffolk University and the author of "The Rise of the Republican Right: From Goldwater to Reagan." We look forward to having a respectful dialogue about this important subject with an expert in the field. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven and Ashland Public Libraries in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. Recording Note: The program will be recorded, and registrants will receive a video link within 48 hours of the event.

Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present  a six-part seminar on Toni Morrison, reading The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.

This online workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for Martha's Vineyard Library patrons to participate at no charge.

Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th through December 18th.

Zoom login will be sent to registered library participants prior to the first session on October 9th. 

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Decorate a canvas bag!

No registration necessary but supplies are limited 

 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

If you love to travel, and would like a chance to contemplate, discuss, write about, and share some of your most memorable travel experiences and adventures--either those from recent times or from the long-ago past--come join us for this fun, inspiring workshop. Caroline creates a supportive, encouraging writing community, designed to ignite your creative energies and inspire you to get started writing, and to keep going, no matter where you are on your writing journey at present, and whatever your future writing goals may be. Limited to 12 participants. 

The author of seven books, Caroline Joy Adams, M.Ed. is an artist, writer, educator and photographer, who has taught writing at the college level for many years and led hundreds of art and writing workshops in diverse locations across the country, including here on Martha’s Vineyard. Her newest book, Great Travel Questions for Fun Conversations, will be released in late fall 2024.

Join us for a magic show and a beginner lesson, for ages 8 and up. Daniel Milstein will perform a sleight of hand magic show and then teach kids some tricks! Daniel is a specialist in sleight of hand with experience teaching, practicing, and writing about magic. He most enjoys helping people learn to use magic and sleight of hand as a way of helping themselves and others. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library always welcome new members! All volunteers and those who are interested in knowing more about the Friends meet at 10:15 am on the fourth Saturday of every month at the library. An annual meeting for the election of officers is held in July. 

THIS MONTH MEETING WILL BE AT 15 CHURCH STREET IN VINEYARD HAVEN. BOOK DONATION DRIVE TO FOLLOW THE MEETING.

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

Drop in for a pick-up game or two of American Mah Jong on Saturday afternoons this fall! No instruction provided, so best for experienced players. Please bring your Mah Jong card. No registration required.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

In the program room or outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In previous presentations, Jeremy has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, as well as the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut. Join us to see what fascinating and haunting tales he will come up with this time! Jeremy D'Entremont is the president of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted and has appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, National Public Radio, the tv show Ghost Hunters, and the Travel Channel’s Haunted Lighthouses of America.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven and Ashland Public Libraries in collaboration with the Chelmsford, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries and a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries. Recording note: This program will be recorded and available to view on Ashland Library's YouTube Channel.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Have you ever wondered or dreamed about what it would be like to hike the Camino de Santiago? Please join Polly Simpkins for a presentation about her hike across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago! In September 2023 Polly set out from Martha's Vineyard to hike 500 miles through the Pyrenees along the Camino Frances (French Camino). Beginning in St. Jean Pierre de Port in southern France and ending in Santiago Spain in November, her trip lasted 42 days. With photos and discussion, Polly will take you on the Camino with details about the sights, sounds and spiritual journey that makes the Camino de Santiago a treasured destination.

If the Camino calls to you in any way, please join Polly for this inspiring presentation. This trip just may be in your future!

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3-5pm!

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of abstract, acrylic paintings by Harriet Bernstein on display in the lower level of the library during regular library hours from October 3rd through October 31st. Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work through “Art in the Stacks” may contact the Vineyard Haven Public Library at 508-696-4211 or send an email to vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

Join us to watch a spooky movie and to do a simple craft 

No registration necessary but supplies are limited 

 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

The Library will be open special evening hours for Halloween! Take a break from trick-or-treating and enjoy cider and candy provided by the Friends of the Library. (Computers and other services may not be available after 5 pm.)

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

In the program room or outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

The Vineyard Haven Library is excited to announce a new book group! The Science and Nature Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM to discuss nonfiction books about science and nature. For our November meeting, we are reading Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky. For more information and to be added to the email list, please contact Liz at lshick@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211. Everyone is welcome! 

Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present  a six-part seminar on Toni Morrison, reading The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.

This online workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for Martha's Vineyard Library patrons to participate at no charge.

Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th through December 18th.

Zoom login will be sent to registered library participants prior to the first session on October 9th. 

The 1976 murder of Harvard football player Andrew Puopolo in Boston’s infamous Combat Zone had a lasting impact on both the city of Boston and the criminal justice system. Join author Jan Brogan for a discussion about the ensuing issues of race, class, and justice, which she explores in her book, The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice (Bright Leaf Press/UMass). Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Jan Brogan is a seasoned journalist and former correspondent for the Boston Globe, who has also worked as staff writer for the Worcester Telegram and the Providence Journal, where she won the Gerald Loeb award for distinguished business writing. The Combat Zone was shortlisted for both an Agatha award and an Anthony for the best nonfiction of 2021. She is also the award-winning author of four mysteries, Final Copy, A Confidential Source, Yesterday’s Fatal, and Teaser.

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

The third lecture in our monthly series will cover African Art and the West--From Curiosity Cabinet to the Museum and the Development of Modernism (e.g. Picasso and African art). Presenter Jean Borgatti is Consulting Curator for African, Oceanic, and Native American Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library, the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust and other public libraries throughout New England. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. 
 

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

In this class, we’ll cover what goes on in the kitchen--how to plan, organize, and use our creativity to make healthy and delicious choices. Topics will include food shopping, cooking ideas, kitchen organization, and your recipes. Learn some tips, and share some of your own if you'd like. And throughout, enjoy beautiful fine art paintings. Sponsored by the Friends of the VIneyard Haven Library in collaboration with Brewster Ladies Library.

Judy Palken, MNS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian who translates the science of nutrition into practical recommendations. In her classes, Judy teaches how great food choices and other healthful behaviors can reduce inflammation, promote good health, and help us to feel our best. She uses fine art paintings to convey her messages and inspire great choices.
 

Tropical rainforests are home to nearly half of all flora and fauna species, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. Join Claudia Macedo for a presentation about the vital work she does to repopulate the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest and raise awareness about the importance of ecosystems and forest restoration. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Claudia Macedo is a doctor of physical therapy in the Rehabilitation and Wellness department of the Martha's VIneyard Hospital, who dedicates six months of the year to forest restoration in Brazil. Over the last 20 years, Claudia co-founded and became the vice-president of the Instituto Biosfera (IBIOS), established a partnership with the international nonprofit One Tree Planted, and spearheaded numerous conservation initiatives, including: a project to identify and map Atlantic Forest mother trees; a seed distribution project; and a collaborative family farming pilot project, among others. In 2021, her work in Brazil was recognized by BBC Earth in a story on forest restoration.

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

The MV Ballroom Dancers invite you to enjoy an evening of off-season dancing and music, performed by your local favorites! Organized and sponsored by the MV Ballroom group, in collaboration with Pathways Arts, Vineyard Haven Library, and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard. All events will be from 7pm to 8:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Society Stevens Chapel, 238 Main Street, one block from the library. Come to dance, or just to listen!

Friday, October 11th: Pathways Silent Disco (Oldies!)

Sunday, October 20th: Jessie & Rick from Blue Yonder Band

Sunday, November 17th: Becky & Rich from The Convertibles

More dates to be announced!

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

In the program room or outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

The Board of Trustees meets at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month and welcomes your input. 

Meeting will be held at the library, with Zoom access https://zoom.us/j/94580360907

To join by telephone: dial 646 558 8656 and enter Meeting ID: 945 8036 0907 when prompted.

Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present  a six-part seminar on Toni Morrison, reading The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.

This online workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for Martha's Vineyard Library patrons to participate at no charge.

Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th through December 18th.

Zoom login will be sent to registered library participants prior to the first session on October 9th. 

Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual "hybrid" format--both in person at the Library and via Zoom. Book club selections include contemporary fiction and the occasional memoir or non-fiction. For our November meeting, we are reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk of the Vineyard Haven Public Library. Please email lshick@clamsnet.org with any questions and to be added to the list, and a zoom link will be sent by email. Everyone is welcome!

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.

In the program room or outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.

Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. Join Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her new book, "Native Nations: A Millennium in North America." The Wall Street Journal called this book :”an essential American history” that places the power of Native nations at its center, from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to the current-day struggle for sovereignty. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven and Ashland Public Libraries in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries. Recording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

The library will be close early at 1pm today due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The library will be closed today due to the Thanksgiving holiday

Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3. 

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

The Vineyard Haven Library is excited to announce a new book group! The Science and Nature Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM to discuss nonfiction books about science and nature. For more information and to be added to the email list, please contact Liz at lshick@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211. Everyone is welcome! 

Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present  a six-part seminar on Toni Morrison, reading The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.

This online workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for Martha's Vineyard Library patrons to participate at no charge.

Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th through December 18th.

Zoom login will be sent to registered library participants prior to the first session on October 9th. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The Board of Trustees meets at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month and welcomes your input. 

Meeting will be held at the library, with Zoom access https://zoom.us/j/94580360907

To join by telephone: dial 646 558 8656 and enter Meeting ID: 945 8036 0907 when prompted.

Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present  a six-part seminar on Toni Morrison, reading The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.

This online workshop will be hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for Martha's Vineyard Library patrons to participate at no charge.

Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th through December 18th.

Zoom login will be sent to registered library participants prior to the first session on October 9th. 

Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual "hybrid" format--both in person at the Library and via Zoom. Book club selections include contemporary fiction and the occasional memoir or non-fiction. Everyone is welcome. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk of the Vineyard Haven Public Library. Please email lshick@clamsnet.org with any questions and to be added to the list, and a zoom link will be sent by email.

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Join us at the Katharine Cornell Theater at 6pm for the Monthly Open Meeting of the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. Be part of the creative movement in your community and help shape the future of art and culture in your town. Discover who we are and how we're fostering community engagement through art, culture, and vibrant events!  

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom, from October through June. This is an interactive group, where the meeting's leader selects a poem(s), from the earliest Greeks to contemporary. The poem(s) is read and discussed as a community, which always adds new dimensions to understanding. The MV Poetry Reading Group has been meeting for over 10 years and wants to stress how much more we get out of the poems when shared and discussed. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The library will be closed for the holiday today.

The library will be closed for the holiday today.