Please note: An Edgartown Board of Health Mask Advisory was voted into effect on 5/18/22. In accordance with the most recent CDC guidance and the fact that Dukes County is currently classified as high risk for COVID transmission, the Edgartown Board of Health strongly advises that individuals wear masks when indoors or in enclosed spaces serving the public, or when unable to maintain social distance, regardless of vaccination status.
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Library closures this month:
Monday, July 4th - Closed for Independence Day
Questions?
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Still have questions? We’re here to help. Please call us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org with your inquiries or special requests.
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The wide array of programs at the Edgartown Library are funded in large part by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library. Please consider supporting the Friends today by clicking here.
The Friends' next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 9:00am, and all are welcome to attend.
To learn how to sign your child up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a partnership with the Friends that provides free books to children from birth through age five, click here.
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[In Person] Movement for Wellness, with Tessa Permar
Mondays (no program on 7/4)
10am
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Tessa Permar has taught movement for over 15 years and draws from traditions of yoga, tai chi, Pilates, modern dance, acrobatics, Capoeira, and voice work. Participants will be led through a series of gentle exercises to release tension and connect to each individual’s personal range of motion and sense of well-being. This workshop encourages exploration of movement, gentle strength-building, and connection to music. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of mats available for use. All body types, abilities, and levels are welcome.
Registration is requested.
Classes will be on July 11, 18, and 25.
Please note: there will be no class on July 4.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Saturdays
9am
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Colleen Macsuga leads a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of mats available for use. All levels are welcome; each pose is guided from the foundation to the full expression.
Registration is requested.
Classes will be on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Film Screening: Sound of Metal (USA, 2019)
Tuesday, July 5
7pm
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Ruben (Riz Ahmed) is the drummer in a punk-metal duo with his girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke). When Ruben begins to intermittently lose his hearing, his musical life seems over. At Lou’s insistence, Ruben reluctantly enters a retreat for the deaf, and struggles with giving up his true passion. Director and co-writer Darius Marder lays forth important questions about identity and the barricades ableism has created.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Kimchi for Beginners, with Rizwan Malik
Saturday, July 9
10:30am
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Whether you're a fan of this staple of Korean cuisine, a fan of pickling and fermentation, or you just want to try something new, join us for this workshop led by Reference and Technology Librarian Rizwan Malik. He'll guide you through a non-traditional method that produces a kimchi that balances spice and umami to create a beautifully potent and unique flavor.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Sounds Like Summer
Tuesdays starting 7/12
6:30pm
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Enjoy live music on the library lawn! Bring a blanket and make it a picnic, or just come for the show. There's a different band weekly, and all shows are free and family friendly.
July 12 - The Jaywalkers: Come see roots and rock covers performed with a twist as Barbara Puciul, Jessie Leaman, and Don Groover kick off our music summer series.
July 19 - Joel Harrison: Relax with jazz guitarist, composer, singer, song writer, and man of many musical talents, Joel Harrison.
July 26 - Rose Guerin & Friends: Enjoy one of the Island's most prolific and captivating voices.
These performances are generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Martha’s Vineyard Bank.
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[In Person] Salt Water Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 13
4pm
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to gut and fillet a fish? Sign up for this monthly workshop where you will learn about all aspects of Island seafood, from preparation to the ecological importance of buying local. You'll leave with not only a filet for dinner, but also the knowledge of how to process your next catch. This month we will learn how to filet and scale black sea bass, a highly sought-after fish for its delicious, meaty fillets.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Modern Dance for Life, with
Naomi Goldberg Haas and The Yard
Thursday, July 14
1pm
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Enjoy moving with full expression and purpose in a class that integrates the thinking body with the emotional body. Emphasis will be on correct alignment, articulation, and connected movement. The class also includes a floor work section informed by Pilates mat strengthening. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of mats available for use.
Registration is requested.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library and The Yard.
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[In Person] Author Talk: Noah's Rejects by Rob Kagan
Thursday, July 14
6pm
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In this very personal memoir that takes place on the tiny island of Chappaquiddick, things are not always as they appear. It looks like paradise, it feels like paradise…it should be paradise. But for Rob Kagan, a summer-home caretaker, it’s a struggle to live amongst so much beauty while surviving so much dysfunction. Rob will be reading colorful stories from his new memoir, followed by Q&A and a book signing.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] iPad Workshop, with Kathy Lavieri
Tuesday, July 19
10:30am
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You have an iPad and you’re excited to use it - but where to begin? Or perhaps you’d just like to refresh your skills and learn a few new tricks? Kathy Lavieri, a technology trainer with over twenty years of experience working with adult learners, will hold an in-person iPad workshop.
Registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Disability Pride Party
Wednesday, July 20
7pm
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Celebrate Disability Pride Month with food, music, and dancing. Chef Look and McCaull Reid will be cooking up a delicious dinner, and DJ Smooth B is working the turntables with hits from the past and present to get our bodies grooving. Honor the pride we feel in our communities and the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a party for ALL. For more information on the ADA, please visit https://adaanniversary.org/
The library is an ADA-compliant facility. A quiet space will be provided with sensory-friendly items, as well as a designated outdoor space for service animals. Please contact programs@edgartownlibrary.org to request any additional accommodation needs.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] The Summer Night Sky, with Mark Alan Lovewell
Wednesday, July 20 at the Chilmark Library
Wednesday, August 3 at the Riverhead Field Disc Golf Course
8:30pm
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Join veteran stargazer Mark Lovewell and discover the wonders of the summer night sky. Learn how to identify the constellations and view the beginning of the Perseids meteor shower.
This program has been generously funded by the Libraries of Martha's Vineyard.
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[Online] Chef Look Cooks: Fresh Ground Burgers with Grilled Fries and Veggies
Thursday, July 21
5pm
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This month Chris will be using a specialty tool that could be your next kitchen purchase: he's exploring the world of meat grinders, and will try his hand at making hamburger meat from the most unexpected of ingredients. He’ll talk fat to meat ratio, grind size, and will go over the concepts used in making good sausage. He'll also grind shiitake mushrooms into a burger to satisfy those who prefer a vegetarian option.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] The Post-Covid College Admissions Process, with Liz Benedict
Wednesday, July 27
5:30pm
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The pandemic has had a significant impact on the college admissions process. When many colleges went SAT/ACT-optional, the floodgates opened and upended the status quo. If you've got questions, Liz Benedict, founder of Don't Sweat the Essay, has the answers. Join her for a talk and Q&A about how to handle what's changed in the world of college applications post-Covid. Liz will also discuss how students can prepare for applying to college.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Visit the library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and receive an Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program welcome bag and reading log. Keep track of the books you read (or have read to you) and bring your completed log back to the library to receive a stamp. Collect stamps to earn prizes!
The Summer Reading program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, as well as our sponsors at Edgartown Meat & Fish, Dairy Queen, Edgartown Pizza, and Rosewater Market.
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[In Person] Fishing 101 with Janet Messineo-Israel
Friday, July 8
10:30am
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Kids of all ages are welcome to join guest speaker Janet Messineo-Israel to learn about the basics of fishing. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. |
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[In Person] Make Artistic Fish Prints
Friday, July 15
10:30am
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Learn about the biology of some of our local fish species from the Martha's Vineyard Fisherman's Preservation Trust while making artistic fish prints. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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[In Person] The Pinkletinks
Tuesday, July 19
11am
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Families are invited to the library's front lawn (weather permitting) to see the Island’s popular kid rock band, the Pinkletinks. |
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NEW [In Person] Mural Mondays
Mondays
10am - 5pm
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Kids of all ages are welcome to drop in and explore our under-the-sea mural to learn about the different sea creatures. “Adopt” a stuffed sea creature to take home (while supplies last). For each animal adopted, the Friends of the Edgartown Library will make a donation to the Ocean Conservancy.
Please note: the library will be closed on Monday, July 4.
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[In Person] Discovery Days at the Library
Wednesdays
10:30am - 11:30am
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Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center on Wednesday mornings. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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[In Person] Wiggle with the Words
Thursdays
10:30am
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Join Elyce in the Program Room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories. This program is geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome. |
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NEW [In Person] Drop-in Craft
Saturdays
10:30am - 4pm
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Drop by the Children's Room crafting area and create an all-ages ocean-themed craft. Craft to change weekly. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
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Want to find out what new books can be checked out at the library? Take a look at our regularly updated lists of brand new children's books. From picture books to graphic novels to chapter books, we've got it all.
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Story Walk at Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary |
This self-guided activity takes place at the Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary and is for children of all ages and their caregivers.
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Book Besties
Let us find the perfect books for your child
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Too busy to make requests and browse online? Let us do the choosing for you! Just fill out this form with some details about your child's reading preferences, and our talented library staff will place items on the hold shelf for you to pick up.
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NEW [In Person] (Im)Provisions:
Brain Food & Fun
Tuesdays
3pm - 4pm
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Dive into the wonderful world of collaborative storytelling and creative thought with your peers, with Chris available to put you through your improvisational paces. Work out your quick thinking brain waves, and test the limits of your ability to create on the fly with a variety of improv games and exercises. Geared toward ages 8-16.
(Im)Provisions will be on July 5, 12, 19, and 26.
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[In Person] Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays
3pm - 6pm
Jump into adventure with the library's drop-in teen D&D program. Explore mysterious parts of a wide open world, become a hero, and protect your peace by using all of your considerable skills and weaponry. Get ready for a brand new adventure and find out everything you need to know to survive this strange new world by emailing Chris at clook@clamsnet.org. For ages 12-17.
A free DnD Beyond account is helpful, but not required. This program is drop-in, and signup is not necessary.
D&D will be on July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
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CLAMS and Library Services |
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Free Extended WiFi
Get connected with free outdoor WiFi from the Edgartown Library. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to enjoy free internet access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can enjoy the library's WiFi from the comfort of your car in both of our parking lots, or, when the weather agrees, outdoors, where there is plenty of seating.
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Lendable Technology
Chromebooks
Chromebooks run the Chrome operating system and use Google services such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
WiFi Hotspots
Need internet access? Check out a mobile WiFi hotspot from the Edgartown Library to get internet on the go.
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Get the CLAMS
Library App
The CLAMS app lets you browse collections, manage your account, add a digital library card, and more. It also includes special features like integrated NYT bestseller lists and Coming Soon titles. Take a tour of the app with Chris by clicking on the video.
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Library Card Signup
For information on how to sign up for a library card, click here.
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Browse New Library Materials
Click on the lists below to find our newest and most popular titles. Please contact us if you need assistance putting items on hold - we are always happy to help.
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Wednesday, July 13
11am - 12pm
Do you have questions about using your laptop, smartphone, iPad, or other devices? The Edgartown Library is partnering with the Edgartown Council on Aging to provide tech time sessions every month at The Anchors. Call 508-627-4368 to register.
You can also stop by the library during our open hours for help with tech-related issues.
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Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program |
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Support our local Vineyard League by recycling ink jet cartridges. The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard has drop boxes for collecting used printer inkjet cartridges in all six towns, including at the Edgartown Library. Cartridges are sent to a recycler, keeping them out of landfills. Please note, inkjet cartridges are the only kind that can be accepted.
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There are several digital services you have access to as an Edgartown Library patron, and as a Massachusetts resident. From listening to audiobooks, to streaming Oscar-winning films, to getting free access to the New York Times online, check it all out by
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email: info@edgartownlibrary.org
website: edgartownlibrary.org
phone: 508.627.4221
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