Concert: Shawan Rice brings New Orleans and Neo-Soul to The Vineyard
New Orleans based soul singer Shawan Rice joins the library from our gazebo to bring her beautiful music. Bring a blanket or chair and pull up to our South Lawn to enjoy a few hours of soul music.
Lego and Magna-tile
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. Duplos, original size Legos and Magna-tiles will be provided. We also have instructions for Lego designs for those who prefer this kind of play. Drop in anytime between 3 … Read More
Board Game Night
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
Sankofa Festival
In 2016, the Oak Bluffs Public Library celebrated the first week of August with an African American Literature and Culture Festival in honor of the Oak Bluffs Power of Place permanent exhibit in the The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The next year, the library received a sizable donation of African American … Read More
Sankofa Festival: Yoga On The Beach with Christopher Sims
Christopher Sims offers his beautiful practice to open our festival each morning. This is a free class at Inkwell Beach from 8AM-9AM. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water.
Yoga Palooza
Fun with yoga, mindfulness, music and a story. Join friends at the Oak Bluffs Public library and have fun moving through yoga poses. Ages 5-10 years old.
Family Fishing
Meet librarian Jonathan on the OB fishing pier. Equipment and supplies are provided. For kids and their families. No prior experience necessary. Drop in event.
Sankofa Festival: Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar Book Discussion
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
Seasonal Kids Crafting
New seasonal craft every week. Drop in fun for most ages.