Journalist Miles Marshall Lewis joins us at the library to discuss his book, "Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar" A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record … Read More

Amina Jordan-Mendez is an Arts Facilitator, Community Organizer and Poet-Performer of Western Massachusetts.  For over 10 years Amina has created and led arts integration, culturally responsive leadership, and wellness workshops.  Amina has coordinated projects and performed with community-based organizations, and state agencies.  With clinical and holistic training within emotional, cultural and mental health sectors, Amina’s poetry and facilitation ground at the … Read More

The Poetic Black Poet’s Story on Origins and Triumphant Path of the Negro SpiritualsThis workshop led by Robert Zachary creates a platform around the profoundness of a culture born from struggle.  It works in the poetic Black Poet’s mission as bards unto the people and coincides with the same historical setting of the Negro Spirituals. … Read More

Born and raised in Uganda, Godfrey Muwulya started performing African dance and music at the age of five. Here he will lead a performance and workshop.In 2005 he joined Ndere Troupe, the foremost Uganda Culture Troupe, where he became the lead instrumentalist and dancer. He left Ndere Troupe in 2008 to pursue his solo career … Read More

Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month.Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself.Children under 14 should be accompanied by an … Read More

 PORCH STORIES  Award winning, International  Storyteller, Singer, Arts Educator, celebrates summer with stories about cultures and creatures, earth and ocean from the African Diaspora and beyond. For kids ages 3-10 and their families. Therese Folkes Plair, graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, has beena performing artist since grade school, and an arts' educator since 1990.Ms. Plair has been a visiting artist for the … Read More

Please join us in a book talk with authors Richard Taylor and Tom Dresser as they discuss their new book "Black Homeownership On Martha's Vineyard". Martha’s Vineyard has always been a unique island and vacation destination, made even more diversewith the arrival of Black homeowners in the nineteenth century. Early landowners included the formerly enslaved Charles … Read More

Cornell Alumni meeting nc452@cornell.eduNataki CorneilleDirector, Diversity Alumni ProgramsCornell University, Office of Alumni Affairs

Join us for a conversation with Andrew W. Mellon Director, Kevin Young and Deputy Director, Dr. Michelle Commander of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. These two leaders will share updates about the Museum, discuss the impact of their collections including the histories shared in the Museum’s Power of Place exhibition, … Read More

About 50-60 alumni from Cornell will be attending. One table for check inMaximum chairs set theater stylePodium/microphoneScreen/projectorSignage at the front of the library

Open Tap Class Time where you can practice with others! While Hannah is away on maternity leave we invite you to join in peer support every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 AM.We will have guest instructor Sarah Safford on June 5July 3, 17, 24August 7, 14This class is generously funded by the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs.Registration is … Read More

Dr. Vincent Battles leads this workshop for individuals who are underemployed, unemployed, misemployed, or (dis)employed.At some point in a wage earners’ career, the individual will likely experience unemployment, (dis)employment, underemployment, or misemployment. These circumstances can evoke a range of emotions, including relief, anxiety, rejection, hopelessness, or denial.AI has transformed how job seekers find and land … Read More

Christopher Sims, who has long given the gift of his Yoga teachings to the Inkwell Beach for many summers, has graciously offered his practice to our patrons for this 90-minute class.Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Email: oakb_mail@clamsnet.org508.693.9433

Join us for a panel, where law meets the dynamics of modern life. Discover the legal implications shaping our digital workplaces, gain clarity on social media policies, and enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities and actionable insights.Presented bv Ogletree Deakins

Come to the Oak Bluffs Library for a game night for adult board game enthusiasts! We'll be playing games like Evolution, Settlers of Catan, coup, racehorse dominos, and dominion.Sessions will be held 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, and 8/23 in the conference room of Oak Bluffs Library (with the exception of 8/8, which will be in the meeting room). Our first session will be … Read More

Ages 9 and up.  A Chance In The World: An Orphan Boy, A Mysterious Past, And How He Found A Place Called Home is Steve Pemberton's story of seeking the truth of his racial identity after a challenging childhood in foster care inspires kids to have hope. About the Author Steve Pemberton is Chief People … Read More

Explore the world of body strength training in this beginner-friendly class geared for women and taught by Strong Martha’s Emily Mizer. Whether you're new to fitness or looking to level up, this class caters to all levels of experience. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an inclusive and supportive environment where … Read More

Explore the world of body strength training in this beginner-friendly class geared for women and taught by Strong Martha’s Emily Mizer. Whether you're new to fitness or looking to level up, this class caters to all levels of experience. Join us on the second Saturday of each month for an inclusive and supportive environment where … Read More

🚀 Meet the Astronauts at Oak Bluffs Library! 🌟 Join us on Saturday, August 10, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for an out-of-this-world event! 🌠 👨‍🚀 Pioneering Black Astronauts Bernard Harris, Jr., Leland Melvin, Joan Higginbotham, Charlie Bolden, Robert Curbeam, and Victor Glover will be there to inspire and share their incredible journeys. 🌎🌕 📸 Get signed photos and books, and learn how … Read More

Welcome to the realm of Dungeons and Dragons! Embark on a journey of imagination and camaraderie in this introductory program. Learn the basics of character creation, delve into the mechanics of the game, and uncover the secrets of storytelling as you venture through mystical lands and face thrilling challenges. Guided by our novice dungeon master, … Read More

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Many people say that Martha's Vineyard is their "happy place". However, what happens when you leave your "happy place" to go back to the "real world"? Is there a shift in your entire vibe? Some encounter this shift as they're packing their suitcases at the end of their stay, while others encounter it on the … Read More

Open Tap Class Time where you can practice with others! While Hannah is away on maternity leave we invite you to join in peer support every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 AM.We will have guest instructor Sarah Safford on June 5July 3, 17, 24August 7, 14This class is generously funded by the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs.Registration is … Read More

Celebrate Illumination Night by painting your very own lantern! Pre-registration* required. 10:30am, 11:30am & 2pm For ages 3+ and teens.

What legal strategies are available to students attending higher institutions of their choice after the Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action. Dean of Howard University School of Law Roger A. Fairfax Jr. leads a panel.

This seminar will address the current litigation that seeks to limit the opportunities for minorities to exercise their right to vote guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and restated in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Former Assistant Attorney General Wanda Moore Esq will moderate.

The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) will honor the 10th anniversary of the murder of Mike Brown and the Ferguson Uprising through a powerful discussion with activists who were on the ground in Ferguson during this critical time.  The panel discussion will feature Chelsea Fuller, Senior Director of Communications at M4BL;  Montague Simmons, Director of … Read More

Come to the Oak Bluffs Library for a game night for adult board game enthusiasts! We'll be playing games like Evolution, Settlers of Catan, coup, racehorse dominos, and dominion.Sessions will be held 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, and 8/23 in the conference room of Oak Bluffs Library (with the exception of 8/8, which will be in the meeting room). Our first session will be … Read More

Lisa M. Fairfax, University of Penn Law Scool professor, moderates.

The Irish Black Alumni on the Vineyard in partnership with the Oak Bluffs Public Library are thrilled to welcome three-time Emmy award-winning author, lawyer (ND JD '94), and television host Sunny Hostin. With her New York Times bestselling Summer Beach series, Hostin aims to make beach reads more inclusive and spotlight historically Black communities. The third and final installment … Read More

CANCELED this week._______________________Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month.Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself.Children under 14 should be accompanied … Read More

Open Tap Class Time where you can practice with others! While Hannah is away on maternity leave we invite you to join in peer support every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 AM.We will have guest instructor Sarah Safford on June 5July 3, 17, 24August 7, 14This class is generously funded by the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs.Registration is … Read More

Join Dr. James E. Laws and Toni Ford in conversation about his novel, The Patriarch. It is 1959. In a small town in segregated Virginia, the races collide in the courtroom and thebedroom. A young Black girl is raped by a member of a powerful white family. The Black familypatriarch fights the Klan, the judicial system … Read More

Christopher Sims, who has long given the gift of his Yoga teachings to the Inkwell Beach for many summers, has graciously offered his practice to our patrons for this 90-minute class.Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Email: oakb_mail@clamsnet.org508.693.9433

Tom and Joyce Dresser discuss their new book,  A Culinary History of Martha’s Vineyard , which sets the table for dining habits from Native Americans to early colonists.  As Marnely Murray wrote in the Foreword, “In this inviting book, we embark on a culinary journey through time, tracing the gastronomical footprints left by generations past and present on this island.”  She … Read More

Come to the Oak Bluffs Library for a game night for adult board game enthusiasts! We'll be playing games like Evolution, Settlers of Catan, coup, racehorse dominos, and dominion.Sessions will be held 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, and 8/23 in the conference room of Oak Bluffs Library (with the exception of 8/8, which will be in the meeting room). Our first session will be … Read More

A presentation and open discussion of Jeff Burnett's on-going historical and archaeological study of the Highlands area of Oak Bluffs

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Ignite your child's passion for STEM and teamwork with Vineyard Power’s two-day solar car race program! Designed for kids aged 8-11, this hands-on experience combines fun and learning as they build and race their own solar-powered cars. Kids will not only develop engineering skills but also gain valuable insights into renewable energy and sustainability. Sign … Read More

What happens when Boston’s 1971 International Women’s Day marchers turn LEFT ON PEARL Street in Cambridge, to seize and occupy a Harvard-owned building for a women’s center, on land sought by the largely African-American Riverside neighborhood for affordable housing? How and why did hundreds of women of diverse backgrounds decide to take a radical, collective … Read More

Open Tap Class Time where you can practice with others! While Hannah is away on maternity leave we invite you to join in peer support every Wednesday from 8:15-9:00 AM.We will have guest instructor Sarah Safford on June 5July 3, 17, 24August 7, 14This class is generously funded by the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs.Registration is … Read More

Ignite your child's passion for STEM and teamwork with Vineyard Power’s two-day solar car race program! Designed for kids aged 8-11, this hands-on experience combines fun and learning as they build and race their own solar-powered cars. Kids will not only develop engineering skills but also gain valuable insights into renewable energy and sustainability. Sign … Read More

Christopher Sims, who has long given the gift of his Yoga teachings to the Inkwell Beach for many summers, has graciously offered his practice to our patrons for this 90-minute class.Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Email: oakb_mail@clamsnet.org508.693.9433

The Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest returns this year on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, with performances at the Old Whaling Church (89 Main Street, Edgartown, MA) featuring fierce, phenomenal and fabulous women in Jazz, Blues, Latin and Contemporary Music. As part of a special initiative, the festival has partnered with the … Read More