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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
They Came, They Ran & Walked,
They Supported the Library
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Friends of the Edgartown Library's third annual Pennywise Path 5K Run/Walk -- held on Labor Day, Sept 7 -- a terrific success. Proceeds from this event support the public programs of the Edgartown Library.

More than 70 runners ran and strolled along the winding route through the woods along Pennywise Path, into town and to the campus of the Edgartown School next to the new library building. It was a beautiful day, and a great event.
New Film Series 
Begins Oct. 13


Weekly movies at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights are back at the Edgartown Library, and our first series of this new season is entitled Hot Docs, featuring powerful and engaging examples of the documentary film genre. Please remember, this is an adult program.

Here's the October lineup:
 
10/13 Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
Based on Lawrence Wright's book, this award-winning documentary highlights the Church's origins, from its roots in the mind of founder L. Ron Hubbard to its rise in popularity in Hollywood. Directed by Alex Gibney.

 
10/20  Whitey: United States of America v James J. Bulger (2014)
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger examines the story of South Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger, including his sensational trial.

 
10/27 Please Vote for Me (2007)
Filmmaker Weijun Chen offers a witty look at political campaigning for "class monitor"  in a Chinese elementary school that slyly reflects the current US political season.
Getting Crafty with Donna: Weekly Knitting,
And Cake Decorating for Halloween
 
Donna Blackburn's Cake-of-the-Month program continues at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Donna will guide you through the techniques you'll need to decorate a Halloween-themed cake. Please sign up by calling in or visiting the library desk. You'll need to bring one nine-inch layer of cake -- all other materials are provided.

And whether you're an experienced knitter with a project you need help with, or a beginner yearning to learn, Donna's knitting group on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. is the place for you. Bring knitting needles size 7 or 8; practice yarn is provided. (Please come to the side entrance). Call with any questions:  508-627-4221.
Opera Club Presents
Verdi's  Otello on
Sunday,  Oct. 11

The library's Opera Club meets at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, to enjoy a matinee screening of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece, Otello, filmed live at the Metropolitan Opera. Placido Domingo and Renee Fleming play the star-crossed lovers, and James Morris portrays the scheming Iago in this production conducted by James Levine.

All adults are welcome to this free program (enter by the library's side door).
Norse Mythology, Star Wars
and Halloween Crafts:
October in the Children's Room

The school year is back in full swing now, and Saturday afternoon programs punctuate that rhythm through the month of October here at the library. Here's the schedule:

Saturday October 3, 3 pm:
Get ready for Rick Riordan's
Norse mythology book,  
The Sword of Summer 

Celebrating the release of Mr. Riordan's new book on Oct. 6, join us to watch a webcast of the trailer featuring the author. Hear a reading of the first chapter. Discover the Norse Myths, check out some rune stones and make some of your own. Help us map where the first adventure takes place in Boston. Try some of our pastries shaped like Freya's Cats. 


Saturday October 10,  2-4 pm:  "Star Wars Reads Day"  
Watch the Star Wars spoof "Hardware Wars." Try drawing some Star Wars vehicles or make your own Lego future star wars vehicles.

Saturday October 17, 3 pm: 
 Going Batty at the Library
Watch "Magic School Bus: Going Batty," and make your own bat to take home.  

Saturday October 24,  3 pm: 
Halloween  Short Movies
Watch Monsters vs. Aliens:  the Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space and  Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween on the library's big screen, with popcorn served for all.

Saturday October 31, noon to 2 pm: Halloween Crafts
Make a spooky Halloween craft project, and Trick or Treat at the Library.

Wednesdays all through the month: Story Hour is held at the library at 10:30 a.m. with story readings, songs and Mother Goose rhymes. (Please enter by the side entrance.)
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.