Join other parents and parenting specialists for coffee and light refreshments as we talk about the daily joys and challenges of parenthood. The MV Family Center will provide a child watcher for the younger children as they explore a new topic every week through our Discovery Days program, which will be taking place concurrently in the Children's Room (see Kids Programs below for details).

Registration is required for child watch.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library and The Martha’s Vineyard Family Center.

For more info and to register, click here.

Colleen Macsuga leads a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. 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. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of mats available for use. All levels are welcome; each pose is guided from the foundation to the full expression.

Registration is requested.

Classes will be on January 7, 14, 21, and 28.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

For more info and to register, click here.

If you are seeking a new career direction, unemployed, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "encore career", this networking group is perfect for you!

Every first and third Wednesday of the month, join us in a professional networking forum conducted in a safe and comfortable environment that's conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and one-on-one coaching guidance. This program will continue through June, and there will be a new topic covered in each session.

Registration is required.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, in participation with over 60 other Massachusetts public libraries.

For more info and to register, click here.

Speechcraft is a workshop series that will help you develop your presentation skills through practice and by studying the materials provided. Participants will gain confidence in all aspects of communication, including written and impromptu speeches, body language, and listening.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please note, your registration is a commitment to attend all four workshops in this series.

Workshop dates are January 17, 24, 31, and February 7.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

For more info and to register, click here.

Join Chef Look as he celebrates Lunar New Year with a classic night market treat. During the New Year celebration, sticky rice is usually featured in a sweet cake called nian gao. We’ll take the glutinous rice that makes up the cake flour and instead create a sticky, savory street food classic. Marinated chicken, mushrooms, and classic Chinese flavors will combine to create a perfect hand-sized treat that you can dip in a sweet peanut-based sauce.

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.

Stop by the library on what would have been actress Patricia Neal’s 97th birthday to enjoy some cake and coffee and check out the library’s newly acquired gift: a commissioned portrait of Ms. Neal that made its way from the National Arts Club in New York City to our library, where it now appropriately presides over our film section.

No registration required.

This event has been generously sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

Do you love steamed dumplings, potstickers, and pierogies, but think it’s just too hard to make the dough and filling at home? Good news! Chef Look is here to show you how easy it is to whip up some dumpling dough at home, just in time to celebrate Lunar New Year. He’ll also mix up a classic meat-based filling and show you a few ways to fill and seal your dumplings. Participants will also be sent home with a recipe for the perfect dipping sauce.

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.

Television news has undergone some remarkable transformations over the decades. Brian Rose, professor of Communications and Media Studies at Fordham University, will give a presentation on the history of broadcast television, including the Camel News Caravan, Walter Cronkite, and the 24/7 news cycle. We will learn about MSNBC and the Fox News Channel, which introduced a more partisan approach to news coverage that would have enormous implications for American political life. The talk will also look at these sweeping changes and examine the impact (both positive and negative) of television journalism over the past seven decades. 

Registration is required.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown, West Tisbury, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, and Oak Bluffs Public Libraries.

For more info and to register, click here.

Calling all performance artists, musicians, and poets! The Edgartown Library will be hosting an open mic night on the last Wednesday of every month. This will be a space to practice, encourage, and connect with other artists. Come work on the performance of a new song, practice a monologue for an upcoming play, or tell a story you would like to share; there will even be room for movement to perform a dance piece. Or just come to watch, listen, support, and connect with our creative community. Performances will be capped at 8 minutes.

Registration is required for all performers.

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

For more info and to register, click here.

Does your gut suffer from digestive issues, ranging from mild inflammation to debilitating gut problems? Come to this presentation with Functional Registered Dietitian Ana Cristina, where she'll discuss dietary and lifestyle approaches to healing your gut and getting to the root of your discomfort. 



Registration is requested.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

For more info and to register, click here.

Ring in the Year of the Rabbit (which symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture) by sending kind sentiments in red envelopes to the people you care about.

Traditionally, these ornate envelopes are filled with crisp bills, but in these trying economic times, we will be filling them with something just as precious: personalized notes offering kind words, luck, and prosperity. Join Nis Kildegaard for a lesson in letter writing with antique typewriters. We will provide stationery, stamps, and of course, the customary red envelopes to send positive thoughts to the important people in your life. All supplies and typewriters will be available to use until Thursday, February 2nd in our Program Room. 

No registration required.

This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.