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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Monday, Dec. 2200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Storytime with Weezie
10:30 am Storytime with Weezie Monday, Dec. 2, 10:30 am200 Main Street Library 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.
Chair Yoga with Kat
11:15 am Chair Yoga with Kat Monday, Dec. 2, 11:15 am200 Main Street Library Yoga With Kat's continuing sessions of Chair Yoga,one of the most gentle forms of yoga. This class is perfect for students recovering from injury or illness, and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. No sign up or registration ...read more
Virtual Job Search Seminar: How To Create A Standout Resume
2:00 PM Virtual Job Search Seminar: How To Create A Standout Resume Monday, Dec. 2, 2:00 PMOnline Searching for a job in today’s competitive, online job market means your experience and skills need to stand out from all the rest. This session will cover current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include, what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guid...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Tuesday, Dec. 3200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Virtual Art History Series: American Artists in Post WWII France, 1946-62
3:00 PM Virtual Art History Series: American Artists in Post WWII France, 1946-62 Tuesday, Dec. 3, 3:00 PMOnline Join Addison Gallery curator Debra Bricker Balken on Zoom for an exploration of this exhibit, on view at the Addison Gallery of American Art through January 5, 2025. The exhibition delves into various circles of American artists who made France their home post-World War II, investigating the academi...read more
Cheese 101 for the Holidays!
6:00 PM Cheese 101 for the Holidays! Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6:00 PM200 Main Street Library Cheesemonger Morgen Schroeder returns for another "Cheese 101" workshop, this time with a holiday theme. Come sample artisanal cheeses and ask an expert your most burning cheese questions! Presented by Morgen Schroeder of Martha's Vineyard Cheesery and Catboat Coffee. Please send an em...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Wednesday, Dec. 4200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Science & Nature Book Club
3:00 PM Science & Nature Book Club Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:00 PM200 Main Street Library Do you like reading, thinking, and sharing ideas about science and nature? Join the Vineyard Haven Library's new book group! The Science & Nature Book Club meets at 3:00 PM on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss nonfiction books about science and nature. This month we are reading Th...read more
Drop-in Lego Build Club
3-5pm Drop-in Lego Build Club Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3-5pm200 Main Street Library Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3 to 5 pm.
Virtual - Toni Morrison with Phil Weinstein
7 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual - Toni Morrison with Phil Weinstein Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 pm - 8:30 pmOnline 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. Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th throu...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Thursday, Dec. 5200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Kids Crafts -Pompompalooza
3:30 pm Kids Crafts -Pompompalooza Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:30 pm 200 Main Street Library Pompompalooza!Pompom everything including snowmen, trees, gnomes, and holiday gifts!No registration necessary but supplies are limited
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Friday, Dec. 6200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Saturday, Dec. 7200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Book Sale Benefit
10 am - 2pm Book Sale Benefit Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am - 2pmLandmarks Building 15 Church St The Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold 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 u...read more
Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time
10:30am-noon Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30am-noon200 Main Street Library Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3.
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SOLD OUT! Interactive Polar Express at MV Film Center
11 am SOLD OUT! Interactive Polar Express at MV Film Center Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 amMV Film Center at Tisbury Market Place, 79 Beach Rd Sorry, this event is now "Sold Out"In Collaboration with the Martha's Vineyard Film Center, Vineyard Haven Library presents a fun, free, interactive holiday event great for all ages! Participants will get a bag of props and a script so they can interact with the movie. All interactive ...read more
Virtual African Art Series–Learning to Look: Forms and Materials
2:30 PM Virtual African Art Series–Learning to Look: Forms and Materials Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:30 PMOnline Join us for the fourth lecture in our monthly series on African Art. This month's topic is Learning to Look: Forms and Materials. The African artform most familiar in the West is carvings, but paintings, textiles, and body decoration are equally important. Presenter Jean Borgatti is Consulting C...read more
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Virtual: Poetry Reading Group
Virtual: Poetry Reading Group Monday, Dec. 9, Online 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...read more
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Monday, Dec. 9200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Storytime with Weezie
10:30 am Storytime with Weezie Monday, Dec. 9, 10:30 am200 Main Street Library 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.
Chair Yoga with Kat
11:15 am Chair Yoga with Kat Monday, Dec. 9, 11:15 am200 Main Street Library Yoga With Kat's continuing sessions of Chair Yoga,one of the most gentle forms of yoga. This class is perfect for students recovering from injury or illness, and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. No sign up or registration ...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Tuesday, Dec. 10200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Library Renovation Information Session
6 pm Library Renovation Information Session Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 pm200 Main Street Library Join us for an update from the project team on the library renovation & addition project planned for 2025. Meet the design team, see the plans, and learn more about the project in advance of the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 17th. Refreshments served.
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Wednesday, Dec. 11200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Drop-in Lego Build Club
3-5pm Drop-in Lego Build Club Wednesday, Dec. 11, 3-5pm200 Main Street Library Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3 to 5 pm.
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Thursday, Dec. 12200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Virtual Art History Series: Marc Chagall--Joy, Color & A Celebration of Jewish Culture
10:30 AM Virtual Art History Series: Marc Chagall--Joy, Color & A Celebration of Jewish Culture Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:30 AMOnline Marc Chagall’s colorful, abstract paintings integrate a variety of elements from the modernist movements of the early twentieth century. His work is singular among his peers for its incorporation of Jewish themes, reflecting the artist’s cultural roots. This program provides an introduct...read more
Kids Crafts -Gingerbread Houses
3:30 pm Kids Crafts -Gingerbread Houses Thursday, Dec. 12, 3:30 pm 200 Main Street Library Come to our annual gingerbread house decorating program! No registration necessary but supplies are limited
Pharmacy Night
6:00 PM Pharmacy Night Thursday, Dec. 12, 6:00 PM200 Main Street Library Presentation and Q&A with pharmacists David Caron, Vice President of Diagnostic and Therapeutics for Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and Valci Carvalho, Director of Pharmacy at Martha's Vineyard Hospital. This presentation will provide an overview of common concerns about medication, inclu...read more
VH Harbor Cultural District Open Meeting
6 pm VH Harbor Cultural District Open Meeting Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 pmKatharine Cornell Theater 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 engagem...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Friday, Dec. 13200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Virtual - Writing as a Gift
3:00 - 4:30 PM Virtual - Writing as a Gift Friday, Dec. 13, 3:00 - 4:30 PMOnline As the holidays approach, now is the perfect time to ignite your creativity and put it to good use, weaving a wonderful tapestry of beautiful words with the intention of gifting your words to others in your life. You will be encouraged to write a short story, or a special bit of memoir or poetry, &n...read more
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Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity
Art in the Stacks: Trans(formation)--A Collaborative Portrait Series Exploring Gender Identity Saturday, Dec. 14200 Main Street Library This evocative set of photographs by Cape-based photographer Julia Cumes explores the unique journeys of its subjects, inviting viewers to confront the expressive power and diversity of gender identity. This powerful project has been organized in collaboration with QueerHubMV. Additional photographs...read more
Book Sale Benefit
10 am - 2pm Book Sale Benefit Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 am - 2pmLandmarks Building 15 Church St The Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold 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 u...read more
Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time
10:30am-noon Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30am-noon200 Main Street Library Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3.
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Storytime with Weezie
10:30 am Storytime with Weezie Monday, Dec. 16, 10:30 am 200 Main Street Library 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.
Chair Yoga with Kat
11:15 am Chair Yoga with Kat Monday, Dec. 16, 11:15 am200 Main Street Library Yoga With Kat's continuing sessions of Chair Yoga,one of the most gentle forms of yoga. This class is perfect for students recovering from injury or illness, and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. No sign up or registration ...read more
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Virtual Armchair Travel Series: Christmas in Paris, A Live Walking Tour
11:30 AM Virtual Armchair Travel Series: Christmas in Paris, A Live Walking Tour Tuesday, Dec. 17, 11:30 AMOnline French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking and Zooming with us to show live video of Paris decorated for Christmas. He will visit the Galeries Lafayette Department Store to show us their famous animated window displays. If weather permits, Patr...read more
Tisbury Special Town Meeting
7 pm Tisbury Special Town Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 pmMV High School Performing Arts Center Tisbury Special Town Meeting will be held on December 17, 2024, at 7pm at the Martha’s Vineyard High School Performing Arts Center. The warrant will include an article to fund the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Library.
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Drop-in Lego Build Club
3-5pm Drop-in Lego Build Club Wednesday, Dec. 18, 3-5pm200 Main Street Library Drop in to make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones from 3 to 5 pm.
Board of Library Trustees
6 pm Board of Library Trustees Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 pm200 Main Street Library 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/94580360907To join by telephone: dial 646 558 8656 and enter Meeting ID: 945 8036 0907 when prompted.
Virtual - Toni Morrison with Phil Weinstein
7 pm - 8:30 pm Virtual - Toni Morrison with Phil Weinstein Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 pm - 8:30 pmOnline 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. Classes will be twice monthly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, October 9th throu...read more
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VHPL Book Club
2:00 PM VHPL Book Club Thursday, Dec. 19, 2:00 PM200 Main Street Library 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 December meeting, we are reading Swift River by Essie Chambers. Please email lshick@cl...read more
Kids Crafts -Holiday Balls
3:30 pm Kids Crafts -Holiday Balls Thursday, Dec. 19, 3:30 pm 200 Main Street Library Come decorate a Styrofoam ball for your favorite winter holiday!No registration necessary but supplies are limited
Writing from Life and Finding Humor in the Drama
6:00 PM Writing from Life and Finding Humor in the Drama Thursday, Dec. 19, 6:00 PM200 Main Street Library Join novelists Kate Feiffer and Marion McNabb for a conversation about writing contemporary fiction, finding humor in the drama, and getting published. This event will be held on the upper level of the library, with refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
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Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time
10:30am-noon Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time Saturday, Dec. 21, 10:30am-noon200 Main Street Library Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3.
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Storytime with Weezie
10:30am Storytime with Weezie Monday, Dec. 23, 10:30am200 Main Street Library Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
Chair Yoga with Kat
11:15 am Chair Yoga with Kat Monday, Dec. 23, 11:15 am200 Main Street Library Yoga With Kat's continuing sessions of Chair Yoga,one of the most gentle forms of yoga. This class is perfect for students recovering from injury or illness, and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. No sign up or registration ...read more
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Holiday Closing
Holiday Closing Tuesday, Dec. 24All Locations The library will be closed for the holiday today.
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Holiday Closing
Holiday Closing Wednesday, Dec. 25All Locations The library will be closed for the holiday today.
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Kids Movies and Crafts
3:00 pm Kids Movies and Crafts Thursday, Dec. 26, 3:00 pm 200 Main Street Library Come watch a movie and do a simple craft.
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Kids Movies and Crafts - Double Feature
1:00 pm Kids Movies and Crafts - Double Feature Friday, Dec. 27, 1:00 pm 200 Main Street Library Come watch movies and do a simple craft.#1 at 1pm After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear makes his way to England in search of a new home.#2 at 3pm When a thief steals a prized book, a young bear embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit...read more
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Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time
10:30am-noon Drop-in Toddler Tumble Time Saturday, Dec. 28, 10:30am-noon200 Main Street Library Drop in for toddler tumble playtime on our big soft blocks and tunnels. Best suited for ages 0-3.
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Storytime with Weezie
10:30am Storytime with Weezie Monday, Dec. 30, 10:30am200 Main Street Library Come join Weezie for traditional storytime. Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. No registration required.
Chair Yoga with Kat
11:15 am Chair Yoga with Kat Monday, Dec. 30, 11:15 am200 Main Street Library Yoga With Kat's continuing sessions of Chair Yoga,one of the most gentle forms of yoga. This class is perfect for students recovering from injury or illness, and anyone who wants to experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up and down from the floor. No sign up or registration ...read more
Kids Movies and Crafts
3:00 pm Kids Movies and Crafts Monday, Dec. 30, 3:00 pm 200 Main Street Library Come watch a movie and do a simple craft.After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat, a pampered cat is forced to leave his current life in order to take part in a high-stakes heist. And an incredible outdoor adventure begins!No registration necessary but supplies are...read more
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