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Oak Bluffs Board of Health
Oak Bluffs Board of Health
For more information about this semi-monthly meeting, please contactMeegan LancasterOak Bluffs Health Agentmlancaster@oakbluffsma.gov508-693-3554 x127
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Social Security Applications & J1 Student Orientation
Social Security Applications & J1 Student Orientation
Intrax Work Travel (intraxinc.com) and the Social Security Administration representatives will be on island on May 26 and June 15 to help J1 students fill out their SS paperwork to work in the United States this summer.Any members of the public who need to replace or update their social security card are welcome to bring … Read More
Game Night at the Barn
Game Night at the Barn
Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
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Walk with Us!
Walk with Us!
Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. We'll walk up Pacific Avenue, continue to Washington Park (near Our Market), then continue past the beach club and around the Chop. Walk is approximately 4 miles and will take about an hour and a half. Ground … Read More
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POSTPONED – DATE TBD – I Am Enough : a conversation with Keisha Lance Bottoms
POSTPONED – DATE TBD – I Am Enough : a conversation with Keisha Lance Bottoms
A conversation with Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta. For more information, contact Sara Redd at 404-263-6688.
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
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
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Saturday Stitchers: Modern Quilt Guild & More
Saturday Stitchers: Modern Quilt Guild & More
Stitches are the fundamental elements of sewing, knitting, embroidery, crochet, and needle lace-making, whether by hand or machine. Practitioners of all types of fiber arts are welcome to come work in the meeting room. All levels are welcome, but no formal instruction is provided. Come share your passions and talents with like-minded folk. Free & … Read More
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Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
This is an accessible, "no floor" style of yoga using seated and standing postures only.30 minutes dedicated to exploring breathing techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to yoga and stretching Think of this as a class to soothe the nervous system and create space in the body. *You're welcome to stay for all or part of the practice.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Film Screening – Academy Award Nominee
Film Screening – Academy Award Nominee
Join Anne McDonough to watch an Oscar-nominated favorite!Partly inspired by the early-life adventures of film and TV producer Gary Goetzman, pinballs between seemingly random episodes, taking us from a teenage fair (where John C Reilly cameos as Herman Munster) to the Encino hills via fiery motorcycle stunts with movie stars (Sean Penn as a William Holden-esque screen veteran) … Read More
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POSTPONED Tie-Dye for Teens
POSTPONED Tie-Dye for Teens
Please note - this event has been postponed to Wednesday, July 20 at 2-3PMFor ages 12-18. Bring your own shirt or use one of our items. Limited capacity. Pre-registration required. Call the library at 508-693-9433 or email mlynch@clamsnet.org
Library Friends of Oak Bluffs
Library Friends of Oak Bluffs
The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday 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 Wednesday of the month). Contact "Library Friends of Oak Bluffs" at:LibraryFriendsOB@gmail.com orLibrary Friends of Oak … Read More
Free Legal Assistance – Harvard Legal Services Center
Free Legal Assistance – Harvard Legal Services Center
Come to this outreach event with Sam Lowry, a Student Advocate at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School to learn about free legal services. The Center offers free legal assistance for veterans and low-moderate income individuals, but this event is open to the public and free for anyone to attend, even if you … Read More
Online Poetry Workshop
Online Poetry Workshop
https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96773768046?pwd=emtPdUJ0d25HNk40WTM4R0N2WWwrZz09 Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, 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 and … Read More
Game Night at the Barn
Game Night at the Barn
Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
4 events,
Walk with Us!
Walk with Us!
Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. We'll walk up Pacific Avenue, continue to Washington Park (near Our Market), then continue past the beach club and around the Chop. Walk is approximately 4 miles and will take about an hour and a half. Ground … Read More
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Back by popular demand! Christina will introduce us to the movements and rhythms of Salsa Suelta Cubana, a form of salsa dancing from Cuba danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana incorporates various styles and forms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Class size is limited to 15 … Read More
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Family Fishing at the OB Fishing Pier
Family Fishing at the OB Fishing Pier
For families. Join Librarian Jonathan on the OB fishing pier. Equipment and supplies provided.
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Oak Bluffs Library Open House
Oak Bluffs Library Open House
The entire community is invited to enjoy refreshments, activities for all ages, and music performed by the band Serendipity, a mainstay of the Vineyard music scene. Come in and see all the great things the library is up to!
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Destiny Arianna Artist Reception
Destiny Arianna Artist Reception
For the majority of her life, Destiny Arianna has walked unapologetically in her Black and Indigenous identity. Her nana, Grace Holman (Swan Song), was a Wampanoag woman, born and raised on the island. Arianna has spent every summer in Oak Bluffs since she was born and is a proud member of the Chappaquiddick Tribe of … Read More
Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
This is an accessible, "no floor" style of yoga using seated and standing postures only.30 minutes dedicated to exploring breathing techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to yoga and stretching Think of this as a class to soothe the nervous system and create space in the body. *You're welcome to stay for all or part of the practice.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Kenya Talk with 100 Humanitarians International
Kenya Talk with 100 Humanitarians International
Join us for an inspirational hour as Jim Powel and Cindy Miller share their experiences in Kenya as they accompanied 100 Humanitarians International serving the people there.689 Million people live on less than $1.90 per day, we are trying to change that one family at a time.Lives have been changed – You will meet Mercy … Read More
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Two Travel Talks: Sublime and Ridiculous
Two Travel Talks: Sublime and Ridiculous
Library staffers Jonathan Burke and Anna Marie D’Addarie go head to head with dueling travelogues about their polar-opposite vacations. Jonathan went winter trekking in the frozen New England mountains while Anna Marie cruised to Alaska enjoying an ultra luxury suite. Which vacation would you choose?
Jellyfish Craft
Jellyfish Craft
For Ages 5+. Make a jellyfish aquarium while learning jellyfish fun facts and information about plastics pollution.
Broadway Dance Through the Ages with Hallie Brevetti
Broadway Dance Through the Ages with Hallie Brevetti
An accessible dance class with a short warm-up, a brief history of the musical of the day, and a fun piece of choreography in the style of the show. Think of it as a workout class for musical theatre nerds! Available to all body abilities.
Cottage City Historic District
Cottage City Historic District
For more information about this monthly meeting, please contact Alexa ArietaBuilding Office AdministratorTown of Oak BluffsPO Box 1327Oak Bluffs, MA 02557508-693-3554 Ext 123buildingadmin@oakbluffsma.gov
Cottage City Historic District
Cottage City Historic District
For more information about this monthly meeting, please contact Alexa ArietaBuilding Office AdministratorTown of Oak BluffsPO Box 1327Oak Bluffs, MA 02557508-693-3554 Ext 123buildingadmin@oakbluffsma.gov
Game Night at the Barn
Game Night at the Barn
Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
5 events,
Walk with Us!
Walk with Us!
Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. We'll walk up Pacific Avenue, continue to Washington Park (near Our Market), then continue past the beach club and around the Chop. Walk is approximately 4 miles and will take about an hour and a half. Ground … Read More
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Back by popular demand! Christina will introduce us to the movements and rhythms of Salsa Suelta Cubana, a form of salsa dancing from Cuba danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana incorporates various styles and forms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Class size is limited to 15 … Read More
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Storywalk for Families
Storywalk for Families
Anytime between 11-3pm. For those in strollers- age 7. Starting at the library, walk along a route and enjoy a story written and illustrated by OB kindergarten students.
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club
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
2 events,
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Back by popular demand! Christina will introduce us to the movements and rhythms of Salsa Suelta Cubana, a form of salsa dancing from Cuba danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana incorporates various styles and forms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Class size is limited to 15 … Read More
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Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
This is an accessible, "no floor" style of yoga using seated and standing postures only.30 minutes dedicated to exploring breathing techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to yoga and stretching Think of this as a class to soothe the nervous system and create space in the body. *You're welcome to stay for all or part of the practice.
Ocean Collection
Ocean Collection
For kids of all ages. Be a scientist and start your own collection of non-living items along the shore. Water shoes recommended. Lagoon Pond at 57 Shirley Ave, Oak Bluffs.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
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Storytime on the Beach
Storytime on the Beach
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Suggested for Ages 1.5- 5Eastville Point Beach facing the Vineyard Sound
Tie-Dye for Teens
Tie-Dye for Teens
For ages 12-18. Bring your own shirt or use one of our items. Limited capacity. Pre-registration required. Call the library at 508-693-9433 or email mlynch@clamsnet.org
Online Poetry Workshop
Online Poetry Workshop
https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/96773768046?pwd=emtPdUJ0d25HNk40WTM4R0N2WWwrZz09 Poetry Drop-in classes: where we read and discuss two or more poems, 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 and … Read More
Game Night at the Barn
Game Night at the Barn
Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
The Summer Night Sky: Travel Among the Cosmos with Mark Alan Lovewell
The Summer Night Sky: Travel Among the Cosmos with Mark Alan Lovewell
Join veteran stargazer Mark Alan Lovewell in two sessions and discover the wonders of the cosmos in our summer night sky.July 20 - Chilmark LibraryAugust 3 - Riverhead Disc Golf Course Writer, photographer, and folk singer Mark Alan Lovewell, a Renaissance man of many talents, enjoys sharing his passions for folk singing, journalism, photography, sailing, … Read More
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Walk with Us!
Walk with Us!
Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. We'll walk up Pacific Avenue, continue to Washington Park (near Our Market), then continue past the beach club and around the Chop. Walk is approximately 4 miles and will take about an hour and a half. Ground … Read More
Library Friends Book Sale
Library Friends Book Sale
Find the best deals on used books in town this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the world-famous Library Friends of Oak Bluffs book sale! You don't want to miss out on these truly outrageous deals on books for all ages. All sales help support the Library Friends, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. LFOB provides funding for … Read More
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Library Friends Book Sale
Library Friends Book Sale
Find the best deals on used books in town this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the world-famous Library Friends of Oak Bluffs book sale! You don't want to miss out on these truly outrageous deals on books for all ages. All sales help support the Library Friends, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. LFOB provides funding for … Read More
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Historic Cemetery Tour with Tom Dresser
Historic Cemetery Tour with Tom Dresser
Join local historian Tom Dresser for a fun, informative & not-at-all-scary cemetery tour.We will meet outside at Pacific Avenue entrance (cemetery-facing side) of the Oak Bluffs library. Tour takes about an hour and is about a mile in distance. Weather dependent. Call 508-693-9433 for more information.2022 Dates:Saturday, May 21Satuday, June 25Saturday, July 23Saturday, August 13Saturday, … Read More
Library Friends Book Sale
Library Friends Book Sale
Find the best deals on used books in town this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the world-famous Library Friends of Oak Bluffs book sale! You don't want to miss out on these truly outrageous deals on books for all ages. All sales help support the Library Friends, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. LFOB provides funding for … Read More
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Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
Breathing and Supported Stretching with Hallie Brevetti
This is an accessible, "no floor" style of yoga using seated and standing postures only.30 minutes dedicated to exploring breathing techniques and 30 minutes dedicated to yoga and stretching Think of this as a class to soothe the nervous system and create space in the body. *You're welcome to stay for all or part of the practice.
Mini Baseball Clinic with MV Sharks
Mini Baseball Clinic with MV Sharks
For ages 5-11. Meet a few Sharks players and run drills with wiffle balls & bats. On the library lawn.
The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions (book reading)
The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions (book reading)
(book presentation) From their forthcoming book, The Black Families Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race, the presenters share insights on how IECs and Black families should approach the ever-evolving college admission landscape as it pertains to Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), predominantly white institutions (PWIs), and cultural understanding surrounding … Read More
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Anime Club
Anime Club
Get together, meet new people and watch anime! Snacks and bubble tea available while supplies last. Upstairs in the Conference Room. Anime selection will be for teens 12 - 18.
Teen Mystery Night
Teen Mystery Night
While enjoying snacks, become a detective in this crime-solving interactive game. Search for clues in three scenes to help solve the mystery. For Ages 12-18.
5 events,
Storytime on the Beach
Storytime on the Beach
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Suggested for Ages 1.5- 5Eastville Point Beach facing the Vineyard Sound
Shell Creatures Craft
Shell Creatures Craft
For ages 3+. Shape playdoh into a soft body and select a shell to house your sea creature.
Game Night at the Barn
Game Night at the Barn
Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm, and newcomers are always welcome.
3 events,
Walk with Us!
Walk with Us!
Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. We'll walk up Pacific Avenue, continue to Washington Park (near Our Market), then continue past the beach club and around the Chop. Walk is approximately 4 miles and will take about an hour and a half. Ground … Read More
Museums & Mocktails – HBCU MV Legacy Week
Museums & Mocktails – HBCU MV Legacy Week
Celebrate 5th Annual HBCU MV Legacy Week! Join “Museums & Mocktails™”, a live, interactive conversation/TALK and virtual TOUR of art collections from Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. View artwork from HBCU permanent collections, current exhibitions, and examine the lives of artists to learn about their intriguing careers. The volume of artwork spans the gamut of … Read More
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Storywalk for Families
Storywalk for Families
Anytime between 11-3pm. For those in strollers- age 7. Starting at the library, walk along a route and enjoy a story written and illustrated by OB kindergarten students.
3 events,
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Back by popular demand! Christina will introduce us to the movements and rhythms of Salsa Suelta Cubana, a form of salsa dancing from Cuba danced without a partner. Often danced in small or larger groups, Salsa Suelta Cubana incorporates various styles and forms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance traditions. Class size is limited to 15 … Read More
Hybrid : The Southernization of America book talk with Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker (at the VHPL and via Zoom)
Hybrid : The Southernization of America book talk with Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker (at the VHPL and via Zoom)
NOTE: This event take place at the Vineyard Haven Library'The Southernization of America: A Story of Democracy in the Balance' written by Frye Gaillard and Cynthia Tucker.In 1974 John Egerton published his seminal work, The Americanization of Dixie. Pulitzer Prize-winner Cynthia Tucker and award-winning author Frye Gaillard carry Egerton’s thesis forward in The Southernization of … Read More