Library Events

Movement, stories, and music threaded together in an improvisational journey

Story circle with emergent stories, music and songs, responsively led by librarian Aria. All ages. 

Join Aria 10:30 am for stories and songs, followed by free play and lunch from Island Grown. Event is held outdoors weather permitting. This program is held at the MV Family Center at 35 Greenwood Avenue, across the street from the library.

Earth is an ocean planet—more than 70% of our home is covered by water an average of 12,000 feet deep, most of it unseen and unexplored. Dr. Anna Michel’s journey into this unknown began in high school, when she joined the Jason Project and traveled to the Galápagos Islands. There...read more

Make a piece of tiny art for our tiny art show

Do you like reading, thinking, and sharing ideas about science and nature? If so, you'll love the Vineyard Haven Library's Science & Nature book group. This month, we’re reading “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” by Elizabeth Kolbert.The Science & Nature B...read more

Join local author Elisa Speranza for a conversation about her latest historical novel, Triage. This event will be held at the Vineyard Haven Library, with books available for sale by Edgartown Books. Free and open to the public, no registration required.When the ghosts of war won’t stay b...read more

First Friday returns to the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District for an incredible day celebrating local art, food, and community! Now a full day of fun for all ages starting with an Art Market on Beach Street Extension from 10 AM to 2 PM, live music and activities in Owen Park sta...read more

Come play Nintendo Switch games, use our gaming computers, and make videos with our green screen and ring light.

Movement, stories, and music threaded together in an improvisational journey

Story circle with emergent stories, music and songs, responsively led by librarian Aria. All ages. 

Join Aria 10:30 am for stories and songs, followed by free play and lunch from Island Grown. Event is held outdoors weather permitting. This program is held at the MV Family Center at 35 Greenwood Avenue, across the street from the library.

Join Wôpanâak citizen and lifelong educator Brad Lopes for a retelling – from a Wôpanâak perspective – of the events surrounding the historical conflict often referred to as King Philip’s War (1675 - 1678). Free and open to the public. No registration requir...read more

You’ve become lost in the Forest! Mix Potions with the correct herbs, Read the Signs of the forest, & translate fairy messages to find your way out!An Escape room is a series of Themed puzzles and Obstacles for the participants to work together to solve and overcome within a specific amoun...read more

You’ve become lost in the Forest! Mix Potions with the correct herbs, Read the Signs of the forest, & translate fairy messages to find your way out!An Escape room is a series of Themed puzzles and Obstacles for the participants to work together to solve and overcome within a specific amoun...read more

Bring your TALENT and let's have some FUN!!! Join us for an evening of music, dance, acting, and the spoken word. This Open Mic will be emceed by acclaimed actor, singer & dancer, Cleo King. Each performer will be given 5 minutes to perform in a genre of their choice. Sign up to perform, or ...read more

Movement, stories, and music threaded together in an improvisational journey

Story circle with emergent stories, music and songs, responsively led by librarian Aria. All ages. 

Join Aria 10:30 am for stories and songs, followed by free play and lunch from Island Grown. Event is held outdoors weather permitting. This program is held at the MV Family Center at 35 Greenwood Avenue, across the street from the library.

Small Pieces from the Big Composers. Enjoy a wide array of eras and styles in short form composition, including preludes, etudes, and salon music by Chopin, Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, and others. Performed by pianist Silas Berlin. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Raised on Ma...read more

Paint a paper lantern 

The Board of Trustees meets at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month and welcomes your input. Meeting will include a Joint Meeting with the Library Building Design and Construction Committee.Remote access via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94580360907To join by telephone: dial 646 55...read more

Enjoy a lively discussion in a casual "hybrid" format--both in person at the Vineyard Haven Public Library and via Zoom. Book club selections include contemporary fiction and the occasional memoir or nonfiction. This month, we're reading “Wild Dark Shore: A Novel” by Charlo...read more

Join us for refreshments as we unveil an amazing mural by Margot Datz in the Children's Room!

Come play Nintendo Switch games, use our gaming computers, and make videos with our green screen and ring light.

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 quarterly on the fourth Saturday of the month. Contact the library for&nb...read more

Movement, stories, and music threaded together in an improvisational journey

Story circle with emergent stories, music and songs, responsively led by librarian Aria. All ages. 

Get ready for back to school with a backpack charm

Come play Nintendo Switch games, use our gaming computers, and make videos with our green screen and ring light.

Movement, stories, and music threaded together in an improvisational journey

Story circle with emergent stories, music and songs, responsively led by librarian Aria. All ages.