SANKOFA FESTIVAL
Join us for Sankofa Festival, an annual celebration of African American literature and culture at the Oak Bluffs Library. Head to our website for full calendar events and details.SANKOFA FESTIVAL LINE UPDAY 1: Thursday, August 3rd10:30 - 11:30 Black Business In A Tourist Economy with India Rose12:00 - 1:00 Your Personal Finance1:30 - 2:30 Reiki with Master … Read More
Library Volunteers
For students entering grades 6-9. Learn new skills, meet people and help the library.
Play Kitchen + Grocery Store
Come enjoy watching your kids be creative and solve problems! Play is the primary way kids learn and express themselves. For ages 2-6. Drop in between 10am-noon.
Black Business In A Tourist Economy with India Rose
India Rose, the founder of the MV Black-Owned Business Directory will speak about the challenges that face small businesses in our seasonal economy; and how the growth and impact of the Directory has become an essential resource/tool for Island BIPOC businesses to thrive.
Holistic Personal Finance
Holistic financial wellness looks to serve individuals and the needs that are unique to them. Join certified financial education instructor (CFEI) Chris for a workshop on how you can create your ideal lifestyle and make your money work for you. Please bring a notebook if you are able, if not the library will provide scrap paper. For more information … Read More
Reiki Healing Workshop
Join Reiki Master, Wakenda Johnson for a class introducing reiki. This group class will focus on the origins, benefits, and steps to integrate reiki into your everyday life. Whether you are interested in learning about reiki, or looking to hone in on your practiced skills, this class will have something for all. Registration is encouraged, … Read More
Lego Club
When playing with toys for building things, children learn while having fun. Creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and teamwork are skills your child can learn while playing with Lego bricks, Duplos, or Mega Bloks. Drop in anytime between 3 to 4:30 pm. Open to kids of all ages.
Interactive Art Collage Workshop
Join artist Dawn Tree as she leads an interactive art workshop with a focus on preserving history. The art workshop will include collaging techniques, painting and memory dialogue. This will include archived photos, personal photos brought by attendees, mixed media materials--i.e. flowers, keys, etc.Dawn Tree is a professional abstract surrealist artist and owner of a … Read More
Summer Lawn Series
We are excited to announce The Oak Bluffs Library's Summer Lawn Series!Each Thursday from 6:00-7:00 join us on the Library's South Lawn for live, local music. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, snacks and lay out on the grass while you listen to tunes. Fun for all ages. Enjoy artists such as Delanie Pickering, Johnny Hoy, Jaywalkers, … Read More
Family Fishing
For families. Join Librarian Jonathan on the OB fishing pier. Equipment and supplies provided.