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The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Thursday of each month to plan and carry out LFOB projects. We invite you to drop us a line, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings (1st Thursday of the month). Contact "Library Friends of Oak Bluffs" at:LibraryFriendsOB@gmail.com orLibrary Friends of Oak … Read More

During a challenging time when most people are limiting their travel,this talk takes folks along on a rollicking ride around New England—all in just one hour, and all from the comfort of their own home.Author of three books about New England and longtime “Chronicle”reporter Ted Reinstein is your tour guide as you go from Maine … Read More

New earlier time! Salsa Suelta Cubana goes virtual! Salsa Suelta Cubana is a form of Salsa dancing from Cuba that is danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana commonly incorporates various forms and styles of Cuban dance, including Afro-Cuban traditions and more recently elements of African American Urban … Read More

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/92442593354?pwd=T1JQMTZwWmFoMStoV0J6WldRZGZ6dz09Meeting ID: 924 4259 3354Passcode: 778198One tap mobile+13126266799,,92442593354# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,92442593354# US (New York)Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) … Read More

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing? Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners … Read More

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing? Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners … Read More

NY Times bestselling author Tougias to present “The Waters Between Us: Growing Up in the 1960’s and 70’s”. This true memoir was described by National Book Award Finalist Sy Montgomery as "Unforgettable" and "A song of praise to the outdoors".  It’s a chance for the audience to get a new look at what it was … Read More

Seinfeld celebration to commemorate the day of the final episode. Join us for a trivia challenge and maybe even an Elaine Dance-Off. Bring a BIG Salad, Junior Mints, Marble Rye & Pastrami, Black & White Cookies, and a piece of 100-Year-Old Cake and join in as we celebrate the Show about Nothing.──────────Oak Bluffs Library is … Read More

Seinfeld marathon to commemorate the day of the final episode. Join us for a trivia challenge, Elaine Dance-Off, a BIG Salad, Junior Mints, Marble Rye & Pastrami, Black & White Cookies, 100-Year-Old Cake & more surprises as we celebrate the Show about Nothing.

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/92442593354?pwd=T1JQMTZwWmFoMStoV0J6WldRZGZ6dz09Meeting ID: 924 4259 3354Passcode: 778198One tap mobile+13126266799,,92442593354# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,92442593354# US (New York)Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) … Read More

An exciting evening of Vineyard authors in conversation! Local writers T. Elizabeth Bell and Alice Early talk about their books, their writing styles, and anything else that comes up. Followed by q&a from the audience.T. Elizabeth Bell was raised outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A lawyer and long-time seasonal resident of the Vineyard, she currently splits her time … Read More

Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet OudolfA Film by Thomas PiperOpen screening from Monday, May 17- Sunday, May 23Meet the Filmmaker on Friday, May 21 at 2pm: https://zoom.us/j/93372274317?pwd=NmYxMmRJbjE0a0xmMFpvSlMwTEgxQT09An immersive and meditative documentary that reveals how the revolutionary landscape designer, Piet Oudolf, upends our conventional notions of nature, public space, and, ultimately, beauty itself. Filmmaker Thomas Piper will … Read More

New earlier time! Salsa Suelta Cubana goes virtual! Salsa Suelta Cubana is a form of Salsa dancing from Cuba that is danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana commonly incorporates various forms and styles of Cuban dance, including Afro-Cuban traditions and more recently elements of African American Urban … Read More

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/92442593354?pwd=T1JQMTZwWmFoMStoV0J6WldRZGZ6dz09Meeting ID: 924 4259 3354Passcode: 778198One tap mobile+13126266799,,92442593354# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,92442593354# US (New York)Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) … Read More

Make any recipe using this month's ingredient (May's Ingredient: Strawberries), save the recipe, and join us on Zoom to share and compare. Eating on camera encouraged! ──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/94168440934?pwd=bXZSc3NuTUtlNWVXcWoxTFZpdGlPdz09Meeting ID: 941 6844 0934Passcode: 886108One tap mobile+16465588656,,94168440934# US (New York)+13017158592,,94168440934# US (Washington DC)Dial by your location        +1 … Read More

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing? Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners … Read More

Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises (which are then read out loud but that is optional). Artists have their life drawing classes—why can’t writers have a similar kind of thing? Poetry Drop In is geared for everyone, beginners … Read More

The Trustees of Reservations will be hosting a free webinar on coastal resiliency in the face of climate change in anticipation of our Islands-focused State of the Coast report (to be released this summer). The 60-minute program will consist of a 20-minute presentation by a Trustees coastal director/ecologist, followed by 40 minutes devoted to Q&A and the opportunity for community members to … Read More

Join us via zoom or call in to chat about our Movie of the Month. May's movie is Weathering With You: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13621896Watch the movie anytime before the meeting, then join us to discuss. From Makoto Shinkai, the director of the global smash hit Your Name., comes a critically-acclaimed romantic drama set in the rain soaked streets of modern … Read More

Every Saturday night Carolina demonstrates how to make a new recipe from her home kitchen on Facebook Live. Join in at facebook.com/illuminateob──────────Oak Bluffs Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/92442593354?pwd=T1JQMTZwWmFoMStoV0J6WldRZGZ6dz09Meeting ID: 924 4259 3354Passcode: 778198One tap mobile+13126266799,,92442593354# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,92442593354# US (New York)Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) … Read More