Spring Library Hours
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm (through June 18th)
Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

The Library is closed for Memorial Day on Monday May 29th.
The Town Picnic will be held at the Waterworks Spring Building from 12 pm to 4pm, with live music, games and more. Grills and ice cream provided, bring your own picnic food and please leave pets at home.

Virtual Talk: Art by African Americans

[Online] 6:30 pm Wednesday June 14th
Art by African Americans: From the Protest of the ‘60s to the Age of Black Lives Matter 

At the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, African American artists were inspired not only to create amazing works, but to agitate for fundamental change in the art world. After being marginalized and ignored for so long, they demanded greater representation of their work in museums, as well as the inclusion of African American scholars and curators in the ranks of museum professionals. Join our virtual art talk with Janet Mandel to celebrate the rich contributions these pioneers made to American culture, and see some of the work that continues to astonish art lovers today.

Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, where she taught English, art history, World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art historytopics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues. 

This live online event will not be recorded. To register or for more information, contact library Program Coordinator Anne McDonough at [email protected]. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library and other Martha's Vineyard libraries.

[Online] 6:30 pm Wednesday June 14th
Art by African Americans: From the Protest of the ‘60s to the Age of Black Lives Matter 

At the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, African American artists were inspired not only to create amazing works, but to agitate for fundamental change in the art world. After being marginalized and ignored for so long, they demanded greater representation of their work in museums, as well as the inclusion of African American scholars and curators in the ranks of museum professionals. Join our virtual art talk with Janet Mandel to celebrate the rich contributions these pioneers made to American culture, and see some of the work that continues to astonish art lovers today.

Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, where she taught English, art history, World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art historytopics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues. 

This live online event will not be recorded. To register or for more information, contact library Program Coordinator Anne McDonough at [email protected]. 

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library and other Martha's Vineyard libraries.

Donations Needed for Library Fundraiser June 10th!

Support the Vineyard Haven Public Library by donating no-longer-wanted baubles, bows, and bling to the First Annual Friends of the Library Jewelry & Accessories Sale. The Sale will take place at the library on Saturday, June 10th from 10am to 3pm.

To donate, drop off items at the library's main desk during regular library hours, June 1st through June 9th. Donations of women’s and men's jewelry welcome, from fine to costume to vintage, along with new or gently-used scarves, belts, and purses (no hats please).

Please place small items such as jewelry in a sealed plastic bag, and kindly include a note for anything of special or significant value. Proceeds from the sale will fund new books, children’s programs, museum passes, and other Library services for the community.

The Friends of VHPL is a 501c3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible as provided by law. Donation receipts available by request.

Join the Friends

Mah Jongg for Beginners

[In-person] 10:30 am to noon, Wednesdays beginning June 14th
Mah Jongg for Beginners (or a Refresher)

Learn the fundamentals of American Mah Jongg, a social. challenging game that reqires practice, strategy and some luck!  You will become familiar with the National Mah Jongg League rules, while gaining an undestanding of the basics: the tiles, reading the card, the Charleston and game play. Come meet new people and have fun learning this 4 player game. Limited to 8 active learners.  

4 sessions Wednesdays 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 and 7/5

To register or for more information, contact library Program Coordinator Anne McDonough at [email protected].  

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