Winter Library Hours

Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm 
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 

Closed for the Holiday on Monday January 16th
Closed for Staff Training on Tuesday, January 24th

Martha's Vineyard COVID-19 Community Level is currently High. The CDC recommends wearing a high-quality mask or respirator over the nose and mouth when visiting indoor public places like the library.

If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or shortness or breath, please postpone your visit.

In-person Programs for Children

WEEKLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Storytime Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am!
Join us at the library for weekly story times on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at 10:30am! Storytime is now indoors in the downstairs meeting room. No registration is necessary, contact Emily our Children's Librarian for more information!  No storytime on Mon Jan 16th or Tue Jan 24th.

Drop-in Lego Club Wednesdays at 3:00 pm!
Come join Emily for an afternoon of creative lego building! Drop-in anytime from 3:00-5:00! No registration required.

Kids Crafts Thursdays at 3:30 pm!
Join Jennifer for crafts on Thursdays at 3:30pm. Materials are provided and registration is not required, but attendance will be limited to first arrivals, while supplies last. Jan 12th: Snow Globes; Jan 17th: Bristle Bots.

Virtual Event: 70 Years of TV News with Brian Rose

[Online] 7 pm Tuesday, January 24th
And That's the Way It Is: A Look Back at 70 Years of TV News, with Brian Rose
    
Television news has undergone some remarkable transformations over the decades. Brian Rose, professor of Communications and Media Studies at Fordham University, will give a presentation on the history of broadcast television, including the Camel News Caravan, Walter Cronkite, and the 24/7 news cycle. We will learn about MSNBC and the Fox News Channel, which introduced a more partisan approach to news coverage that would have enormous implications for American political life. The talk will also look at these sweeping changes and examine the impact (both positive and negative) of television journalism over the past seven decades. 

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown, West Tisbury, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, and Oak Bluffs Public Libraries.

For more info and to register, click here.

New Online Learning Resource for Library Users

Anyone who lives, resides part-time to attend school, owns property, or works in Massachusetts can access additional Boston Public Library's online resources by registering for a BPL eCard. Online eCard registration is easy and free, and provides access to all of thelibrary's digital resources including LinkedIn Learning.

LinkedIn Learning is a premier online learning resource featuring 16,000 courses from recognized experts in their fields, covering software, technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, career development, and more. Learning is self-paced and courses and tutorials are broken up into short videos, so it’s easy to squeeze in just a few minutes of learning a day if that’s all the time you have. Courses are offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

To use the free collection of LinkedIn Learning courses, do not visit LinkedIn Learning directly. Always follow links from bpl.org to access the subscription portal. LinkedIn Learning requires that users be at least 16 years old, but a public LinkedIn profile is not required for access.

LinkedIn Learning can also be used on your mobile device with an app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play. When you sign in on the app, don't enter your email. Click "Sign in with your library card" instead. When asked for the Library ID, enter bostonpubliclibrary (all one word) so LinkedIn knows you're a BPL user, then log in with your library card and PIN.

Access LinkedIn Learning on the BPL website:
https://www.bpl.org/learning-tools/online-courses/

Register for a BPL eCard to use LinkedIn Learning:
https://apps.bpl.org/ecard

Upcoming Programs for Adults

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

[Online] 6 pm Wednesday January 11th
A Century of American Short Stories with Phil Weinstein (part 4 of 6, Louise Erdrich)
Philip Weinstein, the Alexander Griswold Cummins Professor of English Emeritus at Swarthmore College, will present a six-part seminar discussing short story collections from six American writers. These programs will be held online via Zoom. Visit the library website for more information including dates and reading assignments. We are also hosting a small group viewing of the Zoom sessions at the library, please RSVP if you'd like to join us in person. Videos of previous sessions can be viewed online: https://vimeo.com/showcase/10017344

[Online] 11 am Sunday, January 15th - March
Summer of Drawing Replay with Elizabeth Whelan
On Sundays January through March 2023, the Library will replay videos from 2022's "Summer of Drawing" series with artist Elizabeth R. Whelan. This series concentrates on overall technique, composition, skills, and concepts. Join your hosts Elizabeth Whelan and Anne McDonough on Zoom as we revisit all that great classes from last year! Whether you missed last year's classes, want a refresher, or just want to hang out, register here and join any or all sessions: Register

[Online] 9 am Tuesday January 17th
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.

[Online] 6 pm Tuesday January 17th
Memoir Writing with Caroline Joy Adams
We know you have a story to tell. Whether you are currently working on your memoir project or just starting, Caroline Joy Adams will help you find focus and set you on your path. Caroline will lead one session per month for 4 months Jan 17th, Feb 21st, March 14th and April 11th.

[Online] 6 pm Wednesday January 18th
Four Fabulous Women Artists You Probably Never Heard of: Suzanne Valadon
Chilmark and Vineyard Haven libraries present a virtual art talk series with Janet Mandel. 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 history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues. Series continues Tues Feb 7th (Florine Stettheimer), Wed Mar 22nd (Augusta Savage) and Wed Apr 19th (Ruth Asawa)

[Hybrid] 2 pm Thursday January 19th
Library Book Group
Come enjoy a lively discussion online! Monthly book selections are available as Overdrive eBooks as well as in print format via request. Everyone is invited to join us. Book club selections include contemporary fiction and the occasional memoir or non-fiction. Everyone is invited to join us. This month's selection is "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Please contact [email protected] for Zoom access, or attend in-person. 

[In-person] 10:15 am Saturday January 21st
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library always welcome new members! Volunteers and those who are interested in knowing more about the Friends meet at 10:15 am one Saturday each month. Join the Friends 

[In-person] 11:15 am Monday January 23rd
Yoga with Kat : Chair Yoga for Arthritis
Chair Yoga is 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. These sessions will focus on yoga for people who are seeking relief from arthritis. In-person in the basement meeting room. No class on Jan 16th.

[Online] 5 pm January 26th
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: A Virtual Talk with Jeanne Schumacher
Whole grains are grains that haven't had their bran and germ removed by milling; therefore, all of the nutrients remain intact. They are excellent sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. Refined grains are milled, a process that strips out both the bran and germ to give them a finer texture and longer shelf life. Learn more about the differences, the impact on your health, and why so many people suddenly have a gluten intolerance. Jeanne Schumacher, M.Ed., Ed.D., earned her doctorate in science and education, has taught for over 35 years, and earned her Nutrition Certificate through eCornell - Center for Nutritional Studies. Sponsored by CLAMS libraries. Register

[Online] 6 pm January 31st
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's herb is Aleppo Pepper. 

New Books Available This Week

Here's a sample of the new fiction and nonfiction titles recently added to the library's collection! Visit the new books page on our website, updated weekly, to keep up with what's new.

Click Here to view the Vineyard Haven Public Library Weekly Newsletter - January 11, 2023.