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

Face masks are encouraged when visiting the library. Masks may be required when attending indoor programs and at any time when COVID-19 community level is high.
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! 
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 26th Fortune Cookies and Paper Lanterns; Feb 2nd: Shaving Cream Marble Paper.

Take the Community Survey 

The Tisbury Master Plan Committee invites you to help shape our Town’s future! Tisbury is creating a new Master Plan with a long-term vision, goals, and policies, and a ten-year action plan. Your contribution to the planning process will help Tisbury set goals and priorities for conservation and development.
Pick up a printed survey at the library, or complete it online

Register for Commercial District Presentations
The second public workshop for the Tisbury Commercial District Visioning process will present design alternatives for the future of the waterfront, downtown, and B2 State Road commercial districts. The design ideas presented in this workshop will build on public input gathered during a series of community workshops held in Tisbury on October 21-22, 2022. These meetings cover the same content. Please feel free to register for one or both gatherings, both of which are virtual (on Zoom).

February 13, 2023 5 - 7 pm 2/13:
https://tinyurl.com/TisburyCommercialDistricts2-13

February 16, 2023 6:30 - 8:30 pm
https://tinyurl.com/TisburyCommercialDistricts2-16

For more information on the Tisbury Master Plan, visit www.tisburymasterplan.com

Upcoming Programs for Adults

[In-person, Outdoors] 3 pm Wednesday January 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. Rain or shine, no sign up necessary. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions. Sponsored by Vineyard Haven Library and BeWell-MV.

[Online] 6 pm Wednesday January 25th
A Century of American Short Stories with Phil Weinstein (part 5 of 6, Edward P Jones)
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] 5 pm Thursday 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] 11 am Sunday, January 29th
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

[In-person] 11:15 am Monday January 30th
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.

[Online] 6 pm Tuesday 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.

[In-person or online] 6 pm Thursday February 2nd
Great Decisions Discussion Group Session One: Energy Geopolitics
The Great Decisions group will meet on Thursday evenings for eight weeks beginning February 2nd. Before the meeting, participants are encouraged to watch a short video and read an article from a briefing book created by the Foreign Policy Association, covering specific challenges facing our global community. The group then meets (in-person or on Zoom) for discussion. A limited number of briefing books are available for purchase at the library, and copies are available for in-library use. To register for the series, please click here.  For a complete list of meeting dates and topics, visit: http://vhpl.blogspot.com/2023/01/great-decisions-foreign-policy.html

[In-person] 3 pm Sunday, February 5th
Adult Crafts: Marble Paper
Make some marble paper for valentines or other arts and crafts projects. Fun and easy! Materials are provided and 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.

[Online] 6 pm Tuesday February 7th
Four Fabulous Women Artists You Probably Never Heard of: Florine Stettheimer
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  Wed Mar 22nd (Augusta Savage) and Wed Apr 19th (Ruth Asawa).

[In-person or online] 2 pm Wednesday February 8th
Songwriting with Peter Halperin SESSION 1 of 4
This exciting songwriting opportunity wil be led by Peter Halperin, who brought down the house at the Chilmark Jam last November. This program will run both in person and via Zoom, but will not be recorded. Session 1: Songs harness the power of preconscious feelings and thoughts in the form of music and words. We will explore techniques to tap into this reservoir and “invite” songs to come. Members will capture at least a fragment of a song with music and lyric everyday. Continues monthly, contact the library for more info and to register.

[In-person or online] 2 pm Thursday February 16th
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 . Please contact [email protected] for Zoom access, or attend in-person.

[Online] 6 pm Tuesday February 21st
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.

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