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, June 20th - Closed for Juneteenth (observed)
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 supported 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, June 23rd at 9:00am, followed by their annual meeting at 10:00am, and all are welcome to attend. Both meetings will take place at the library.
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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Board Room Dedication Ceremony |
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[In Person] Board Room Dedication Ceremony
Saturday, June 11
2:30pm
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Please join us for the dedication of the library's board room in honor of the late Herb Foster. While on the Board of Trustees, Herb was an unwavering champion of the library whose constant support and positivity left a lasting impression on the board, the staff, the Friends, and all who love the library.
Light refreshments will be served.
📸 Eli Dagostino
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[In Person] Movement for Wellness, with Tessa Permar
Mondays (no program on 6/20)
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 wellbeing. 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.
Classes will be on June 6, 13, and 27.
Please note: there will be no class on June 20.
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)
Thursdays
8am
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Colleen Macsuga will be teaching 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.
Classes will be on June 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Please note: there will be no class on 6/30.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Native Gardening, with Angela Lucky
Saturday, June 4
10:30am
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In this presentation, Angela will discuss the importance of native plants and how we can shift our perceptions to create ecologically productive gardens and promote biodiversity. We will be learning about how to help wildlife and plants move, mate, pollinate, and thrive.
This program was developed in partnership with BiodiversityWorks, the Village and Wilderness Project, and the Martha's Vineyard Vision Fellowship.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Salt Water Wednesdays
Wednesday, June 8
4pm
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Sign up for this monthly hands-on 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 (or shellfish) for dinner, but also the knowledge of how to process your next catch. This month we will be learning how to filet a fluke, a lovely light fish that is easily the star of any meal.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Foster Care Informational Evening
Thursday, June 9
5pm
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Successful foster parents come from all walks of life, and represent all types of families. Join us for a casual informational evening where we will not only hear from representatives of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, but also from parents and children who have fostered and been fostered. Learn about how you can provide stability, comfort, and routine for a child in our community. Free childcare and snacks will be provided.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] The U.S. Slave Song Spirituals Choir
Saturday, June 11
3pm
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The Slave Song Project brings history alive in an approachable way for modern audiences to celebrate the courage and resilience of the human spirit. The choir is led by Jim Thomas, the founder and president of the Spirituals Choir, and member of the UUSMV. The U.S. Slave Song Project (USSSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about authentic U.S. slave songs. U.S. slave songs (also known as Negro spirituals) are true American folk music, and were sung by slaves between 1619 and 1866, when the last slaves were freed.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[Online] Night Visions: American Art After Hours, with Janet Mandel
Monday, June 13
7pm
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Nocturnal images have been central to the development of modern art. Leading American artists of different aesthetic traditions and working in a range of media have been inspired by the unique challenges of picturing the night. Mysterious and provocative, the darkness is experienced as liberating, allowing artists to express personal truths in poetic ways. This presentation will demonstrate how visual artists (much like writers and musicians) have found the transformative power of the night to be magical and compelling.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] iPad Workshop, with Kathy Lavieri
Wednesday, June 15
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] Film Screening: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (Sweden, 2011)
Thursday, June 16
7pm
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Shining a new light on first-hand footage of the Black Power movement, this documentary connects America’s past with our present and addresses racial issues we still face as a nation. Featuring interviews with Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists central to the movement, the film won accolades from the African-American Film Critics Association, the Sundance Film Festival, and others.
This film is being shown as part of the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration weekend.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Film Screening: Miss Juneteenth (United States, 2020)
Saturday, June 18
1pm
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A former beauty queen and single mother prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant. Director Channing Godfrey Peoples tells the story of a mother held back by life circumstances, and the continuous journey to push forward and make a better life for her and her daughter.
This film is being shown as part of the Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration weekend.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[Online] Chef Look Cooks: Spring Pea Risotto and Seared Fish
Thursday, June 23
5pm
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This month, Chef Chris Look will be perusing the local farm stands and fish markets in preparation for this culinary classic. Chef Look says, “You'll feel like a true professional as we work together to tackle this standby in the fine dining scene. This wonderfully creamy risotto, studded with fresh spring green peas and the sharp flavors of parmesan and lemon, will be a treat to the senses. As the fish sears perfectly in the pan, I’ll provide the how-to, so you'll feel as if you're ‘on the line’ working with this decadent dish.”
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Author Discussion and Book Signing:
Full by Julia Spiro
Saturday, June 25
4pm
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Julia Spiro will be discussing her newly released novel Full, followed by a book signing. The story follows Ava Maloney, a health and fitness influencer escaping Los Angeles for a luxury wellness retreat on Martha's Vineyard, where she believes she can get everything back on track. No fans will be the wiser to the real reason for her visit: with the help of the other guests, staff, and a supportive local, Ava begins regaining control of her body, her mind, and her life. Except someone is onto her, threatening to expose the secret she’s hidden for so long.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Film Screening and Discussion with Producer James Egan: Wild About Harry (United States, 2009)
Wednesday, June 29
7pm
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Set in 1973 and inspired by the true-life events of co-writer and director Gwen Wynne, Wild About Harry tells the story of the havoc that is wreaked in a teenage girl's life when she discovers her widowed father is gay. The film captures the homophobia of the time set against a backdrop of small-town America on Cape Cod, and utilizes emblematic music expressing the artistic and experimental freedom of the early 70s.
Alternately funny and heartbreaking, this thought-provoking family comedy is as relevant today as it was in the 1970s when America was in the midst of social upheaval as it redefined the meaning of love and family.
We will be joined by James Egan, producer of the film, and his husband Dan Perdios, author of A Golden Retriever and His Two Dads: An Adventure on Cape Cod, which chronicles working on the set of Wild About Harry.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Author Visit: Vikki Young
Saturday, June 18
10:30am
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Author Vikki Young will be visiting the library to read her book, A Girl of Color, the story of an African American girl that loves colors of all kinds and finds beauty everywhere.
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Summer Reading Program
Starts Monday, June 27
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Starting June 27th, 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] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Monday June 6 & 13
(no program on 6/20 or 6/27)
3:10pm - 4:10pm
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Kids can get their bodies moving on the library lawn, weather permitting. This after-school youth fitness program will offer healthy activities incorporating simple cardio, agility, and mind over matter drills. No registration necessary. For kids 8 and older.
Fit Camp will be on June 6 & 13.
Please note: there will be no program on 6/20 or 6/27.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Drop-in
Play-Doh Group
Tuesdays
10:30am - 12pm
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Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys in the Children's Room. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. |
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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.
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[In Person] Drop-in LEGO Club
Wednesdays
3pm - 5pm
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Do you have a LEGO-crazy kid? They can meet up with fellow LEGO fans and play with the library’s stash. This is an opportunity for kids of all ages to get creative and build anything they choose. Kids can either work on their own creations or build as a team.
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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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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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Community Service Opportunities |
Does your child want to make a difference in the community? The Children's Room provides many flexible opportunities for volunteer work. Volunteering in the Children's Room can also count toward community service requirements for school.
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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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[In Person] Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays
(no program on 6/3)
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 June 10, 17, and 24.
Please note: there will be no program on June 3.
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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, June 8
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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