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April 2025
LIBRARY CLOSED Monday, April 21 for Patriots' Day
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Boston Children's Museum Passes
Did you know? The library offers reduced admission passes to the Boston Children's Museum. Each pass admits up to four people at half-price admission (reduced from $22 each). Children under age one are free.
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Edgartown's Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 7pm at the Old Whaling Church.
Edgartown's Annual Town Elections will be held on Thursday, April 10 from 10am-7pm at Town Hall.
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Friends' Monthly Meeting
Friday, April 4
9:30am - 10:30am
Hello! If you're reading this, you're already a Friend of the Library. The Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library is a vibrant and passionate association of volunteers whose mission is to raise funds to support the library's outstanding programming. Much of the programming you'll read about below is generously funded by the Friends. Please consider becoming a member today by clicking here.
Join us! The Friends' next monthly meeting will be held in person at the library and also accessible via Zoom on Friday, April 4th at 9:30am. All are welcome to attend!
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International Film Night
Thursdays
6pm - 8pm
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Every Thursday evening, we’re showing stellar films from around the world. In April, join us for cinema set in Ireland and the United Kingdom. All films are shown with English subtitles. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be served.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Meet Vineyard Power
Friday, April 4
11am - 1pm
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Want to learn how to make your home or business more energy-efficient? Vineyard Power will be offering a drop-in tabling session at the library to discuss options that work for you. They can help you get a no-cost home energy assessment, rebates for energy-efficient home heating appliances, assistance in adopting renewable energy resources, and other incentives available as our island transitions away from fossil fuels. Bring your latest electric bill or account number to sign up for an assessment.
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Local Consumer Info Clinic
Saturday, April 5
11am - 12:30pm
| | Join the MV Mediation Center at the library for a Local Consumer Info Clinic. This clinic aims to raise awareness in our community about consumer issues, and provide opportunities for citizens to learn more about their rights as consumers. This program will feature a specific presentation on housing mediation, in addition to other topics. MV Mediation Center will also answer questions, conduct intakes, and distribute informational materials for attendees. | | | |
Opera Club: Wagner’s Lohengrin
Sunday, April 6
1pm - 5pm
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Filmed live in 2016 at the Dresden State Opera, this production of Wagner's Lohengrin proved to be a night of magic, with the superstar singers Piotr Beczala in the title role and Anna Netrebko as Elsa. Beczala's Lohengrin was declared "nothing short of spine tingling" by Opera News, and the Guardian hailed Netrebko, singing her first ever Wagner role, as "utterly at home in Wagner's Romantic universe." Conductor Christian Thielmann, who had persuaded the singers to attempt Lohengrin, is in the pit.
Sung in German with English subtitles, the opera runs 4 hours, plus a brief intermission. All adults are welcome.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Mah Jongg Instruction for Beginners (or a Refresher)
Tuesdays, April 8 & 15
Thursdays, April 10 & 17
1pm - 3pm
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Learn or review the fundamentals of American Mah Jongg, a social, challenging game that requires practice, strategy, and some luck! You will become familiar with the National Mah Jongg League rules while gaining an understanding of the basics, the tiles, reading the card, the Charleston, and gameplay. Meet new people and have fun learning this three-to-four-player game. This four-part class is taught by seasoned Mah Jongg instructors Erica Dinerman and Sue Trani.
Registration is required.
Please note: attendance at the first class is required for participation. You will be automatically registered for all four classes when you sign up, as each class builds on the previous one.
For more info and to register, click here.
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The Remarkable History of Penikese Island
Tuesday, April 8
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Penikese Island, a 75-acre wildlife sanctuary at the southwest end of the Elizabeth Islands, has played many roles throughout its rich history. Once home to a natural history summer school and later a leper colony, it now serves as a vital refuge for endangered seabirds. For 150 years, botanical surveys have been conducted on the island, documenting its ecological changes.
Today, the Penikese Island School uses this living classroom to inspire environmental literacy and stewardship. Kimberly Ulmer, executive director of the Penikese Island School, will discuss the island’s remarkable legacy and its ongoing contributions to conservation and science education.
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Poem in Your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 10
10am - 5pm
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Every April, for Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by reading and sharing poems with others. Stop by the library's circulation desk to pick up a copy of a poem, carry it in your pocket, and share it with others. Poems by local writers will be included in our selection. If you would like your poem to be considered for inclusion, please submit it by April 7th to programs@edgartownlibrary.org.
For more information about Poem in Your Pocket Day, click here.
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Drop-in Tech Help at the Anchors
Friday, April 11
12pm - 1pm
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Do you have questions about using your laptop, smartphone, iPad, or other devices? The library is partnering with the Edgartown Council on Aging to provide drop-in tech help every month at the Anchors during their Friday Café.
You can also stop by the library during our open hours for tech help, or request an appointment by clicking here.
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Sound Bath with Trish Ginter
Saturday, April 12
11:30am - 12:30pm
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A sound bath creates an environment that allows you to pause and deeply listen, immerse yourself in sound, and offer your mind and body moments of reprieve and restoration. This experience will be led by Trish Ginter, who will use crystal singing bowls as well as other instruments to create a soundscape that will help you relax and explore deep listening.
Limited yoga mats and blankets are available; if you have your own, please bring them with you.
Registration is required.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
For more info and to register, click here.
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Codium is Odious: Dealing with Marine Invasives
Tuesday, April 15
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Not sure what to do with that pile of green seaweed? Learn about a codium removal pilot program led by the town of Aquinnah and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). We will discuss the outcomes of this pilot program, and how this information can be applied to other Island towns.
This talk is part of the Down Island Coastal Pond Series, a collaboration between Friends of Sengekontacket, Lagoon Pond Association, Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, and Tisbury Waterway, Inc. Please contact Nina Ferry Montanile with any questions at nina@mvshellfishgroup.org.
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Chef Look Cooks - Chris’s Picks: Reuben Meatloaf with Colcannon and Gravy
Thursday, April 24
2pm - 3:30pm
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In this series, we're following Chef Look on an exploration of some of his favorite foods. Meatloaf holds the honor of being Chris’s number one food, but it’s closely followed by a good grilled Reuben. This month he’ll combine the two into one dish and pair it with colcannon (a mixture of creamy mashed potatoes and cabbage) topped with an onion soup gravy.
Registration is required.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
For more info and to register, click here.
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[Online] Build It, Build It Better: Poetry Workshop with Donald Nitchie
Friday, April 25
4:30pm - 6pm
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In this monthly writing workshop with poet Donald Nitchie, participants will have an opportunity to create their own poem, prompted by a selection of poetry which will be read at the beginning of the workshop. Poets will also have a chance to read and discuss their own poem during the second half of the workshop, although there is no pressure to share. This workshop is perfect for beginning writers or anyone curious about writing in groups.
Once registered, you will receive the workshop materials by email.
Registration is required.
For more info and to register, click here.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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12 Months 12 Books Book Club
Tuesday, April 29
3pm - 4pm
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Join us in taking on the 2025 Reading Challenge! All year long, book group participants may select a book of their choosing based on each month's theme, and we'll get together to discuss our selections. Theme-related book recommendations for this month are offered here, but participants may select any book related to the theme. April’s challenge is “a book about books, bookstores, or libraries.”
Bookmarks with monthly themes are available at the circulation desk. For more information and to sign up, click here.
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Vineyard Poets Read
Tuesday, April 29
4pm - 5pm
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Join us for an afternoon of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Light refreshments will be served. Details about featured readers will be published on our calendar at edgartownlibrary.org.
Edgartown Books will be on site to offer books for sale by local poets.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Home Energy Solutions with Vineyard Power
Thursday, May 1
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Join Vineyard Power for this presentation about how you can lower energy costs and access renewable energy solutions for your home. In partnership with Cape Light Compact and all six Island municipalities, Vineyard Power is your local support through the Mass Save program, offering no-cost home energy assessments, affordable weatherization upgrades, and rebates for energy-efficient heating systems and appliances. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
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Drop-in Mah Jongg
Mondays, 1pm - 3pm (no program on 4/21)
These sessions will provide a chance to practice your skills and get together with other players, and do not include formal instruction. Experienced players are encouraged to join. Mats, tiles, and cards will be provided.
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Drop-in Knitting with Cindy Bonnell
Wednesdays, 3pm - 5pm
Master knitter Cindy Bonnell presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons. Experts and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and advice.
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Restorative Reset with Jelisa Difo
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This class explores Restorative Yin postures done close to the ground to promote deep rest and encourage relaxation. Appropriate for all levels. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available; if you have your own, please bring them with you.
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Vinyasa Yoga with Colleen Macsuga
Saturdays, 9am - 10am
Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience. Limited yoga mats and blankets are available; if you have your own, please bring them with you.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Blackout and Cutout Poetry Workshop
Thursday, April 3
3pm - 4pm
| Get creative at this hands-on poetry workshop in the Program Room, led by Programs Coordinator Claudia Taylor. We will cross out and cut out words from magazines and books and use them to create our own original poems. Geared toward ages 11-14, but all are welcome. | | |
Reusable Bag Craft
April 14 - April 19
10am - 5pm
| Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by making a reusable tote bag to carry your library books. We will provide the bags and the markers for you to decorate! | | | | | |
Spring Holiday Centerpiece Craft
Saturday, April 19
10am - 5pm
| Visit the library during open hours and make a creative spring holiday centerpiece using the library's wide selection of crafting supplies. | | |
Musical Instrument
Petting Zoo
Mondays
10:30am - 11:30am (no program on 4/21)
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Do you have little ones who are curious about musical instruments? Join us in the Program Room to experiment and play with different instruments every week. All ages welcome.
Please note: There will be no program on 4/21.
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Discovery Days
Wednesdays
10:30am - 11:30am
| Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. | | |
Wiggle with the Words Storytime
Thursdays
10:30am - 11am
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Join Elyce in the Program Room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories and songs. This program is geared toward ages
1-5, but all are welcome.
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Big Little Muscles with Abbey
Fridays
10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us for this program focused on promoting physical health for young children. Led by Abbey Entner, we will start with opening stretches and movement, then open play with tumble toys and music. Geared toward ages
1-5, but all are welcome.
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Connect to Free WiFi
Get connected with free outdoor WiFi at the Edgartown Library. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone and enjoy free internet access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Check out a Hotspot or Laptop
Chromebooks
Chromebooks run on the Chrome operating system and use Google services such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
WiFi Hotspots
Need internet access? Check out a mobile WiFi hotspot to get internet on the go.
For more information, click here.
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Get a Library Card
For information on how to sign up for a library card, click here.
To apply for a library card online, click here.
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Browse New Library Materials
Click on the lists below to find our newest and most popular titles. Please contact us if you need assistance putting items on hold - we are always happy to help.
New Adult Fiction
New Adult Nonfiction
New DVDs
| | Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program | | |
Support our local Vineyard League by recycling ink jet cartridges. The League of Women Voters of Martha’s Vineyard has drop boxes for collecting used printer inkjet cartridges in all six towns, including at the Edgartown Library. Cartridges are sent to a recycler, keeping them out of landfills. Please note, inkjet cartridges are the only kind that can be accepted.
Questions? Contact Irene Ziebarth at 202-680-8076 or ireneziebarth@gmail.com.
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There are several digital services you have access to as an Edgartown Library patron, and as a Massachusetts resident. From listening to audiobooks, to streaming Oscar-winning films, to getting free access to the New York Times online, check it all out by
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email: info@edgartownlibrary.org
website: edgartownlibrary.org
phone: 508.627.4221
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