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Debbie Strauss, at left, and Elyce Bonnell.
Staff News from Your Library

Her colleagues at the Edgartown Library bid goodbye and good wishes at the end of May to our circulation supervisor of the past two years, Debbie Strauss (pictured in green at right). Elyce Bonnell (pictured appropriately as Wonder Woman in this image from Halloween) celebrated the fifth anniversary of her employment at the library on June 1, and simultaneously stepped into the circulation supervisor role.

Our director since June of 2012, Jill Dugas Hughes, announced last month that she will be leaving the library at the end of August and moving with her family to New York State. Jill has ably ushered the library through a period of challenging transition -- the construction of our $10 million new library building.  For the next three months she will continue in her current role, overseeing day-to-day operations, serving as the Project Director for the soon to be opened library building project, helping the Board of Trustees to search for and select a new Library Director, and ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership. She will continue to work with the library until the completion and transition to the new library, set to open this fall -- and we wish her all the best in whatever she undertakes next.  
Library Hours

Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Adele Dreyer Offers Free Piano Workshop for Children
Intro to Piano, an introductory lesson for kids age 7 to 11, will be offered here at the library at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8. 

Join pianist and teacher Adele Dreyer for an afternoon of games and fun with piano.  Adele is a member of New England Piano Teachers Association and holds a degree and advanced work in Music Theory and Pedagogy. She has nearly 40 years of experience teaching, giving workshops, and recitals for students.  

Pre-registration is required to take part in this free program. No prior piano experience is necessary. Space is limited to 6 students.
Opera Club at the Library
Meets to Enjoy Rossini Classic 

The Edgartown Library's Opera Club gathers at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, for a screening of the comic opera classic, The Barber of Seville, by Rossini -- as filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera. From the brilliant overture to the dazzling performances of Kathleen Battle and Leo Nucci, this production is a delight. Refreshments will be served.  Please note, this is an adult program.
Book Group Meets June 17

The Edgartown Library book group meets at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, to discuss the Jodi Picoult novel, "Leaving Time." It's a book unlike anything else this popular author has written -- exploring issues of  grief, memory, and motherhood through the unlikely lens of elephant behavior.

We have copies of the book available at the library desk, and gatherings of the  group are open to all. The book club, led by Director, Jill Dugas Hughes, meets monthly.
Free Program
Offers Insights
Into College
Admissions

In a free program at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, college admissions 

specialist Deena Maerowitz will lead parents and students through the twists and turns of the admissions process. She will cover topics including what to do when, admissions priorities, extra-curriculars, financial aid, testing and essays, and finding the best college fit.
Island Author Tom Dresser Gives Free Talk June 24

Author Tom Dresser.


Here at the library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24,

Vineyard author Thomas Dresser will read from and answer your questions about his new book, A History of Martha's Vineyard, the eighth in his island history series. Books will be available for purchase.
 
Friends of the Library Hold Annual Meeting June 24  

Every library should be as lucky as the Edgartown Library in having the active, creative and supportive Friends organization we enjoy. The group will be holding its annual meeting at The Anchors, just down the hill from the library, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, and all are invited to attend and learn more about the organization and its work. There will be music, refreshments, reports on activities of the Friends, updates on the building project -- even opportunities to join this wonderful band of library supporters. Everyone is welcome.
June Events in the Children's Room

The Children's Room has a busy calendar of Saturday events this May, leading up to the grand opening celebration (on June 27) of the Vineyard libraries' summer reading initiative. Here's the  lineup: 



Saturday, June 6, 2 pm: Join us for a super LEGO Make-It Party from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Children's Room today. There will be plenty of LEGO building materials for all ages. Drop in and create a project to put on display here at the library.




Saturday, June 13, 3 pm: The Teddy Bears Picnic, a popular library tradition, will be held this afternoon on the front lawn. If the weather is wet, we'll gather in the Children's Room. Bring your favorite stuffed toy, and something to sit on if you wish, and join in the celebration.





Saturday, June 20, noon to 4 pm: Drop in anytime this afternoon and make your Dad a mug for Father's Day. We'll have all the supplies on hand for this craft project program -- all you need to bring is your imagination.




Saturday, June 27, 11 am: The public libraries of Martha's Vineyard launch this summer's reading program with an appearance by entertainer "Jungle Jim" at the New Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. The performer will present his "Superhero Training Program" for children from ages three through 10 years. Admission is $3 per person, plus a dollar for face-painting if you're in the mood.
Please Help the Friends, Who Help Us

All our programs at the Edgartown Library are supported by the Friends of the Edgartown Library, who have their own page on our website. We hope you'll consider supporting or joining the Friends today.