Author Talk with Photographer Barbara Cochrane
In-Person Event: 6 pm Tuesday November 7^th

Candace Cochrane first went to Newfoundland in 1967 to work in a children’s summer recreation program run by the Quebec-Labrador Foundation (QLF) on the Northern Peninsula. The landscape and its people inspired her to develop her photography skills in order to document her experiences. Cochran will talk about the making of a collaborative portrait of Inuit life in photographs and stories from northern Labrador. This presentation will include discussion of the collaborative process between Indigenous and non-Indigenous authors, repatriating photographs to their source communities, and the shape-shifting character of photography itself.

Virtual Event: Tea for Health

[Online] 5:30 pm Thursday November 2nd
Tea for Health with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian

Vineyard Haven Library patrons are invited to attend this online event hosted by Brewster Public Library! Drinking tea seems to provide multiple health benefits, and there are so many varieties of delicious tea to enjoy! Join us and find some creative and practical ways to get more of this versatile and healthful beverage into your life. Also, enjoy tea art in this presentation - you will be amazed at how many wonderful paintings celebrate the tradition of drinking tea.

Judy Palken, MNS, RD, LDN is a registered dietitian who translates the science of nutrition into practical recommendations for health. She has a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Cornell University, and spent many years in Boston hospitals, with a specialty in cardiac nutrition. More recently, she has worked in nutrition research in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. Currently Judy develops nutrition classes, teaching how great food choices and other healthful behaviors can reduce inflammation, promote good health, and help us to feel our best. Register

Programs for Children & Teens

Hello! We have variety of activities for kids this Fall, but some special Halloween activities coming up next week.

Weekly Storytimes are hosted by Weezie on Mondays and by Emily on Tuesdays and Saturdays, all at 10:30 am. 

On Mondays from 3-5 pm, Teen Chill Zone is a relaxed hang out for teens with Nintendo Switch, crafts, games, laptops, and more, exclusively for ages 12 and up.

Thursday October 26, 3:30 pm: Personalize a Totebag to use for Trick-or-Treating on October 26th, all at 3:30 pm.
Sunday, October 29, 5:30 pm: Nerf Capture the Flag Costume Party! Suitable for ages 10+ (or 8+ with participating adult).
Tuesday, October 31, 10:30 am: Halloween Story Time with Weezie
Tuesday, October 31, 5 to 8 pm: Trick-or-Treat at the Library!

Remember, our programs are subject to change. So, please check our online calendar and Facebook page for updates.

Upcoming Programs for Adults

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

The Memory Training Series previously scheduled for October 24th & 25th has been postponed and will be rescheduled.

[In-person] 11:15 am Monday October 23rd
Chair Yoga with Kat 
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 necessary. Program takes place on the lower level of the library. 

[Online]  7 pm Monday October 23nd
War and Peace with Phil Weinstein, Session 3 of 6
Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present a six-part seminar on Tolstoy's Epic "War & Peace," hosted on Zoom by Lifelong Learning Swarthmore. Professor Weinstein and Lifelong Learning Swarthmore have generously arranged for library patrons to participate at no charge. Continues November 6th, November 20th, and December 4th. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Registration for the first session will register you for the entire six-session class, and registered participants will have access to session videos.

[Online] 6 pm Tuesday October 24th
Vineyard Haven Library Spice Club
A new take on a cookbook group, Spice Club meets virtually one Tuesday a month. Registration comes with a sample pack of the spice of the month and a little history about it. You prepare a recipe and then come and discuss your opinions, experiences, and love (or like less!). This month: Tomato powder. REGISTER 

[In-person] 10:05 am to noon, Wednesday October 25th
Drop-in Mah Jong 
Mah Jong continues! Please come in for a pick-up mah jong game or two. There won't be any 'official' instruction but this is an opportunity to use what you've learned. Experienced players encouraged to attend. No RSVP necessary. Please bring your mah jong card and if you have an extra set of tiles, bring them as well. 

[In-person, Outdoors] 3 pm Wednesday October 25th
Wednesday Walk the Chop
Walk and Talk Book Club has become ''Walk the Chop'. We will meet every Wednesday at the Library and walk/run or any combination the West Chop loop. Course is not hilly and is just over 3 miles. No sign up necessary. Sponsored by Vineyard Haven Library and BeWell-MV.

[Online] 9 am Thursday October 26th
Conversation en Francais
Join our weekly French conversation group. All levels are welcome. For more language learning support try Mango Languages, an online language-learning system available to library cardholders.

[In-person] 10:00 am Thursday October 26th
Develop an End-of-Life Checklist for Your Family with Paul Gentile of Senior2Senior
Get your life in order and make sure your family knows your plans and wishes. Gather critical information about your finances, legal documents, online accounts, passwords, wishes about medical care, and more in one place. This seminar will focus on developing this checklist, discussing which forms will be needed and the steps needed to start this important process. In person in the Program Room. No registration required.

[Online]  10:30 am to 12 pm Thursday October 26th, Session 3 of 4
Writing Workshop with Moira Silva
Through a blend of exercises, readings, and discussions, writers will connect with their writing and themselves. Participants will form a supportive community while sharing in-process work, with the group honoring whatever is created — whether it is an essay, song, letter, or entirely new genres. Writers will leave the course lighter in spirit and richer in purpose. Also meets October 26th and Nov 2nd. To register in advance and get link to class, please click here. 

[In-person, Church Street Tennis Courts, Vineyard Haven] 10 am Sunday October 29th
Church Street Tennis Pick-Up Game
Stay active and have fun! We will start with a traditional doubles warm up, play a set or two, then sweep the courts before we leave. Winning will not be expected. Registration is not required. We will keep this casual pick-up game going, weather permitting, through the season. Delays/cancellations will be posted on the VHPL website and FB page.

[Online]  4 pm Wednesday November 1st
The Longevity Series with Jim Lobley: Stress, Sleep, and Recovery
We know that sleep is essential for so many aspects of our long-term health, and yet it seems the least tractable of the longevity practices. In this session, we’ll unravel the intricate relationship between stress, sleep, and recovery, and how they impact our well-being. We’ll talk about how stress can disrupt your sleep patterns and hinder your body's ability to recover effectively, and discuss practical strategies to manage stress levels, improve sleep quality, and optimize the recovery process. Sponsored by the Chilmark and Vineyard Haven Public Libraries.  

[Online] 5:30 pm Thursday November 2nd
Tea for Health with Judy Palken, Registered Dietitian
Vineyard Haven Library patrons are invited to attend this online event hosted by Brewster Public Library! Drinking tea seems to provide multiple health benefits, and there are so many varieties of delicious tea to enjoy! Join us and find some creative and practical ways to get more of this versatile and healthful beverage into your life. Also, enjoy tea art in this presentation - you will be amazed at how many wonderful paintings celebrate the tradition of drinking tea. REGISTER

[In-person] 1 pm Sunday, November 5th
Adult Crafts: Book Boxes
Use old book covers, balsa wood and decorative paper to create these elegant and useful boxes. Registration is not required, but attendance will be limited to first arrivals, while supplies last. For adults and teens age 12 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The CLAMS app has been disabled due to technical issues. CLAMS is actively seeking a replacement. In the meantime, to access your CLAMS account and request items, sign in to our online catalog HERE.

The Libby app for library eBooks and eAudiobooks is not affected by this change and is working as normal.

Challenge Grant for the Building Fund

The Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund, Inc. (VHPLBFI) is pleased to announce a $150,000 challenge grant for the library capital campaign. The campaign will fund construction of an addition to the library building to house an accessible multi-purpose community meeting room.

To date, the VHPLBFI has raised more than $1.4 million towards the $2 million capital campaign goal. Now a generous island family has offered a matching grant to help reach the fundraising goal by the end of the year. For every $3,000 donated to the campaign now, $1,000 in matching funds will be donated, up to $150,000 in matching funds for $450,000 in new gifts.

Visit www.vhlibrarybuildingfund.org to learn more!

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