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.
A credible, evidence-based program developed by Stanford University with broad experience and demonstrated results in a variety of settings, populations and chronic conditions. This course aims to address the specific concerns of those living with chronic health conditions such as: High Blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, diabetes, and Parkinson’s. Friends, … Read More
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w1ZDaE-whc Signing the Alphabet (8:27 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFv_mLwBvHc Here are a few other helpful videos, if interested:"The first 150 … Read More
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
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
Join us for an author talk with Trevor Singleton for his book, The Doorways of Life. Any decision you make in life is a doorway. Whether you can see or hear what's on the other side, you still need to make a choice. The question becomes, what is the doorway in front of you and how … Read More
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
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.
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Join us for an artist & author talk with Dawn Tree. Dawn will talk about her graphic novel, Tulsa's Black Wall Street: A Modernized Revelation as well as the art she is showing during the Sankofa Festival in the Oak Bluffs Library's meeting room. About the Book: Tree's book discusses the 1921 Race Massacre and brings the history to … Read More
Ignite your creativity with Balebe's Waist Beading Workshop! Join us for an afternoon waist beading where you will learn about beading and it's connection to numerology, color theory, design, intention setting. Each participant will leave with their own! For more information on Balebe head to https://balebe.com/homeRegistration is required as supplies are limited (20 people maximum). … Read More
Join us for a Plant Walk starting at the Oak Bluffs Library with Alexis Nikole Nelson aka @blackforager. This walk and discussion will focus on foraging and plant identification of species found in Oak Bluffs. Alexis Nikole Nelson is an American forager, cook, and internet personality. She maintains the TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page … 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
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5- 5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the children's room.
Join Hannah for a very special tap class to discover your inner tap dancer! This class will be dedicated to The Nicholas Brothers and the famous inspiration they had on the tap world.Class will include a warm-up, instruction to basic tap steps and vocabulary. We will end each class with some fun, light choreography that … Read More
A presentation put on by the Northeastern Bouve School of Health Sciences discussing Northeastern Admissions.For more information email b.byrne@northeastern.edu
In celebration of the Sankofa Festival for African American history and culture, the OB Library and the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs have arranged for a fully narrated walking tour of the Highlands Area of Oak Bluffs with the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard. Space is very limited for this free tour, so registration … Read More
Emma's Postcard Album; Black Lives in the Early Twentieth Century uses a young Black woman’s postcard correspondence from 1906 to 1910 to tell a larger story about American life more than a century ago. The text is richly illustrated with photographs and hundreds of full-color "Golden Age" postcards—and would engage audiences whether they’re interested in Black history or … Read More
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or tthorpe@clamsnet.org for more information.
Join our panel of 4 writers who are committed to their craft and have been friends since 2005. Moderated by Toni Kaufman, President of MV NAACPAuthors:Victoria Christopher Murray -The Personal Librarian, The First Ladies,New York Times Bestselling Author, NAACP Image AwardTiffany L. Warren - The Favorite Son, All the Things I Meant to Tell You, Don't Tell A SoulRenee … Read More
Travel Among the Cosmos with Mark Alan Lovewell and the Libraries of Martha’s Vineyard Join veteran stargazer Mark Alan Lovewell and discover the wonders of the cosmos in our summer night sky. Meet at the Riverhead Field Disc Golf on Barnes Road. Writer, photographer, and folk singer Mark Alan Lovewell, a Renaissance man of many … Read More
Inspired by the Ralph Lauren Patchwork Jeans collection. Anna Marie D’Addarie will teach slow stitching techniques. Bring your own jeans or use denim provided by Chicken Alley Thrift Shop. Hand sewing and other materials provided. Preregistration required as space is limited. Email hburbidge@clamsnet.org or call 508-693-9433
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.
The internet is filled with tricky content, and it can be hard to know what news and information to trust. Learning the difference between misinformation from trustworthy information is a needed skill for all to develop, especially tweens and teens who spend hours online. As we approach another Presidential year, digital media literacy is more essential … Read More
Cornell University presents a lecture from esteemed professor visiting the Vineyard. For more information, please contact Deborah Arrindell at 301-643-7339 or cornell79@icloud.com
New student produced 15 minute documentary that touches on issues important to Youth including gun violence and mental wellness. After the film we will have questions and answers and a panel discussion. The film is owned and produced by the students and the City of East Orange New Jersey summer work experience program. This event is … Read More
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w1ZDaE-whc Signing the Alphabet (8:27 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFv_mLwBvHc Here are a few other helpful videos, if interested:"The first 150 … Read More
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
For Ages 12-18. How is Henna made? What are some basic design techniques? Each participant will have a chance to make a design on themselves or a friend. Each participant will also receive a henna design from the professional artist. Limited capacity. Pre-registration required.
Alumni play a key role in the prosperity and growth of their institutions. Learn and discuss innovative and transformative giving models to grow university giving and enhance your alumni engagement. Presenters- 1) Crystal W. Boyce, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) 2) Danielle D. Blackwell, Associate Vice … Read More
Engage in a dynamic conversation exploring financial fundamentals. Certified Financial Planner™, Rasheem Banks, uses his extensive knowledge and more than 12 years of experience with Fidelity Investments, to provide a creative discussion that defines critical money concepts to ensure individuals learn and leverage appropriate investment strategies. With the rapidly changing economy, these insights are essential to establishing and maintaining our legacies. Join us to … Read More
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.
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
Diana Lynch, Esq., CEO & Owner of Alma de Samaná Golf Resort and Residences will lead a discussion about the documentary entitled, "Reclaiming Destiny- the Making of Alma." It is the first Black-owned international luxury golf resort in the Dominican Republic. The resort will be developed on land originally settled by emancipated Americans who 200 … Read More
Engage in a dynamic conversation exploring financial fundamentals. Certified Financial Planner™, Paulson Edum, as he shares insights on holistic strategies to wealth planning for all individuals. Paulson is committed to partnering with clients to help them clarify, obtain, and understand their specific financial goals. With the rapidly changing economy, these insights are essential to establishing and maintaining our legacies. Join … Read More
Join us for the film screenings of Bonnie Boswell. Bonnie Boswell is the executive producer of Bonnie Boswell Presents: “Saving Moms,” a feature-length documentary on maternal health in America that premiered on KCET in March, “Bonnie Boswell Presents: A Conversation with Pastor James Lawson and Attorney Bryan Stevenson,” “The Powerbroker: Whitney Young’s Fight for Civil … Read More
The MV Modern Quilt Guild is open to all levels of quilters and all who are interested in hand sewing. Our Saturday Stitching get togethers are free and open to the public. For information on the Saturday projects email: mvquiltkat@gmail.com.
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5- 5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the children's room.
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or tthorpe@clamsnet.org for more information.
The story of a man coming into his own by coming home. Since he was a boy, Bill Eville knew he wanted two things in life: to be a writer and a father. Join us for a talk with local author, Bill Eville on his new book Washed Ashore.
Oneeka Williams is a urologic surgeon, storyteller, writer and children's book author known for her series Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo. Dr. Williams has a commitment to the community as a teacher and mentor inspiring all children. She has a special interest in inspiring girls towards a love and joy in science. Brought to you by The … Read More
Oneeka Williams is a urologic surgeon, storyteller, writer and children's book author known for her series Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo. Dr. Williams has a commitment to the community as a teacher and mentor inspiring all children. She has a special interest in inspiring girls towards a love and joy in science. Brought to you by The … Read More
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.
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
Suesan Stovall, a multi dimensional artist, has chronicled the lives of the homeless in Los Angeles in photographs. She will talk about her personal experiences with people living on the streets.
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w1ZDaE-whc Signing the Alphabet (8:27 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFv_mLwBvHc Here are a few other helpful videos, if interested:"The first 150 … Read More
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
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Suggested for Ages 1.5- 5 but all ages welcome. Outside of the library lawn- Rain location in the Children's room
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.
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.
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
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
Known as Casino dancing in Cuba, this class will explore basic rhythms and movements of this style and related styles, as well as touch on history and culture. No partner necessary. Class size is limited to 15 attendees and registration is encouraged. To register, please email hburbidge@clamsnet.org or call 508-693-9433
Javaka Steptoe is an award-winning New York Times top 10 Best Selling Author/Illustrator of children’s books. His many honors include the 2017 Caldecott Medal and the Corretta Scott King Illustrator Award for the best-selling picture book biography, Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Join us for a special reading of RADIANT CHILD. … 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
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 or email hburbidge@clamsnet.org for more information.2023 Dates:May 13thJune 10thJuly 1stAugust 19thSeptember 9th
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5- 5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the children's room.
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or tthorpe@clamsnet.org for more information.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault, award winning journalist, will speak about her latest book called My People. It is a collection of 50 years of chronicling the civil rights movement and much more that has transpired since then.
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.
Enjoy the music of this award winning band based out of New York. Owen Park has great views of the harbor and the space for your kids to run around. Bring a blanket to relax or "your dancing shoes" to boogie. We are celebrating all of our summer reading participants and library patrons old and … Read More
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w1ZDaE-whc Signing the Alphabet (8:27 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFv_mLwBvHc Here are a few other helpful videos, if interested:"The first 150 … Read More
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
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Suggested for Ages 1.5- 5 but all ages welcome. Outside of the library lawn- Rain location in the Children's room
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.
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.
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
Known as Casino dancing in Cuba, this class will explore basic rhythms and movements of this style and related styles, as well as touch on history and culture. No partner necessary. Class size is limited to 15 attendees and registration is encouraged. To register, please email hburbidge@clamsnet.org or call 508-693-9433
Beach BeFrienders is a collaboration with Vineyard Conservation Society, Island Libraries, Island DWP's and MV Refuse District, dedicated to tending our beloved Island beaches. Join us every 4th Saturday, from 8-10 am, where we meet to clean up an Island beach. Here's the schedule so far: May 27 - Aquinnah: Philbin June 24 - Chilmark: … Read More
Book a free personalized one-on-one session with us today! Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you get the most out of your library experience. We offer computer and personal electronic device assistance in the form of one-on-one help sessions, tailored to your specific needs.Our scheduled sessions run every Saturday from 10am-12pm, lasting between 30 … Read More
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5- 5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the children's room.
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or tthorpe@clamsnet.org for more information.
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.
A traditional African dance class for families, presented by Talent Plus. Dr. P. Qasimah Boston, who has over 40 years of experience in teaching, is the class instructor.
Want to learn ASL? Come drop in on our conversational practice group! No experience necessary, but before joining the practice group please check out the linked videos. Learn this First! 10 Things You Need to Know About ASL (7:23 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w1ZDaE-whc Signing the Alphabet (8:27 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFv_mLwBvHc Here are a few other helpful videos, if interested:"The first 150 … Read More
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
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Suggested for Ages 1.5- 5 but all ages welcome. Outside of the library lawn- Rain location in the Children's room
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.
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.
Ken Gloss, who is also a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop (www.brattlebookshop.com), which goes back to circa 1825. He is a second-generation owner. Ken will talk about and show some of his favorite finds and describe some of the joys of the "hunt," … Read More
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
Join Hal Garneau for a trip back in time as he shares more than 120 vintages photos of Oak Bluffs (Cottage City) in full 3D. After a brief history and explanation of stereo photography, Hal will take you on an illustrated history of Oak Bluffs from its Camp Meeting beginnings in 1835 through its emergence and … 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
Book a free personalized one-on-one session with us today! Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you get the most out of your library experience. We offer computer and personal electronic device assistance in the form of one-on-one help sessions, tailored to your specific needs.Our scheduled sessions run every Saturday from 10am-12pm, lasting between 30 … Read More
Join us for energetic, song-filled storytimes! Geared to ages 1.5- 5 years old but all ages are welcome. Outside on the library lawn. Rain location inside the children's room.
Join Hannah for a tap dance class to discover your inner tap dancer! Class will include a warm-up, instruction to basic tap steps and vocabulary. We will end each class with some fun, light choreography that will keep you tapping until the next class.No experience is necessary, and a limited number of tap shoes will … Read More
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or tthorpe@clamsnet.org for more information.
Come join Chess Club at its new home at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.Email hburbidge@clamsnet.org for more information