Want to learn how to make your home or business more energy-efficient? Vineyard Power will be at the Edgartown 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 electric account number to sign up for an assessment.

Experience the wonder of the New York City Ballet’s iconic performance on the big screen. Featuring beloved melodies by Tchaikovsky and choreography by George Balanchine, this Christmas classic is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

The Opera Gala from Baden-Baden (filmed in 2016) starts off with vocal fireworks and never lets up. Tenor Jonas Kaufmann leads a superb cast of singers through a program that includes works from Puccini, Mascagni, Verdi, Wagner, and other greats. The cast includes Anja Harteros (soprano), Ekaterina Gubanova (mezzo), and Bryn Terfel (bass-baritone). Maestro Marco Armiliato conducts the Badische Staatskapelle. The gala runs approximately 2.5 hours, with intermission. Shown with English subtitles.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Public Library.

Do you have questions about using your laptop, smartphone, iPad, or other devices? The Edgartown Library is partnering with the Edgartown Council on Aging to provide tech time sessions every month at the Anchors. Call 508-627-4368 to sign up for a 20-minute session.

You can also stop by the library during our open hours for tech help, or schedule a tech appointment by clicking here.

Beach BeFrienders is a collaboration between the Vineyard Conservation Society, Island Libraries, Island DWPs and the MV Refuse District, and is dedicated to tending our beloved Island beaches.

Join us every fourth Saturday to clean up an Island beach. Beach BeFriender official cleanup kits are available at the library, and disposal is free at any Island transfer station.

Click here for more details.

Come hungry to our next in-person Chef Look Cooks program that's all about batters. A sweet and savory side dish that goes with so many classic holiday offerings, cornbread is a very versatile batter. It can be baked in loaf pans, cast iron pans, or even small madeleine cookie molds to make tasty treats for all sorts of applications. Join us live at the library as we learn how to make a basic batter, and explore some simple changes we can make to bring it to new levels of deliciousness.

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.

Come to the library every Monday for our drop-in Mah Jongg sessions. These sessions do not include formal instruction, but they will provide a chance to practice what you have learned! Experienced players are encouraged to join. Mats, tiles, and cards will be provided, but please bring your own if you have them. 

Note: there will be no program on December 25th or January 1st.



This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

Ukulele players of all ages and levels are welcome. Brief instruction will be included, with an emphasis on strumming and having fun. The group will provide a few extra ukuleles, but please bring your own uke (or other stringed instrument) if you have one.

The library also has two ukuleles available for patrons to borrow using their library card. Please contact us or inquire at the circulation desk to learn more.

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.