We are profoundly proud to announce that Claudia Taylor, the library's programs coordinator, has been chosen as the new Martha's Vineyard Poet Laureate for 2024-2026.

A reception will be held at Featherstone Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 8th at 4PM. Please join us to celebrate Claudia and her remarkable achievement.

Bravo, Claudia!

Want to visit more farms this summer? The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society has created farm passports for the summer. Stop by participating libraries (Aquinnah, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury) to pick up one for yourself or your family. Visit eight farm stands or markets, stamp your passport, and return to a participating library before the end of August to receive a prize! All ages are welcome to participate.

To view a map of local farms, click here.

This workshop, led by LGBTQ+ consultant and workshop leader Ali Kane, encourages individuals at all levels of understanding to learn about the foundational principles of gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ allyship. Ali will discuss what it means to be LGBTQ+ and how you can be a better ally for your community, so that all feel welcome to be their authentic selves.

Registration is required.

This program is funded by the Sturbridge Public Library, Charlton Public Library, and Southbridge Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries.

For more info and to register, click here.

Join the Edgartown Public Library for a picnic on the lawn in celebration of Juneteenth. Chef Look will be cooking on the grill, serving up a family-style lunch accompanied by live music from Andrew Sue Wing, a Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist specializing in R&B. This a family-friendly event and is free and open to the public.

This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.

Join Library Director Lisa Sherman in taking on the 2024 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. June’s challenge is “a book that inspired a film or television series.”

The 2024 Reading Challenge is brought to you by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. It gives people of all ages in Massachusetts a chance to set and meet the goal of reading a book each month in a specific category and to share their experience within their reading community. Participating readers can enter to win prizes. Bookmarks with all monthly themes are available at the circulation desk. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to shuck an oyster, clam, or scallop? Sign up for this workshop to learn all aspects of Island shellfish, from preparation to the ecological importance of buying local. You'll leave with not only some delicious shellfish, but also with the knowledge of how to process your next harvest. This month, we will be learning how to shuck some of our island's finest bounty: local oysters.

Please note: consuming raw or undercooked seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Registration is required.

Thank you to the Edgartown Shellfish Department for donating shellfish for these programs.

For more info and to register, click here.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the filming of Steven Spielberg's Jaws, shot in 1974 on location all over the Vineyard to bring to life the fictional Amity Island. To celebrate, the Edgartown Board of Trade is hosting events throughout the weekend as part of Amity Week. The Edgartown Library is partnering with a photo scan-a-thon to capture and archive photos taken during the movie's filming in order to share Jaws history with the public. Bring your photographs to the library anytime during open hours, and we'll scan them into a central database that will document this significant cinematic period in island history.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Edgartown Board of Trade.

In this community workshop taught by award-winning dance teacher and choreographer Naomi Goldberg Haas, you will learn the fundamentals of modern dance. Move your body and express yourself in an environment that is welcoming and open to all levels.

Registration is required.

This program is generously funded by The Yard.

For more info and to register, click here.

Join professional artist and art educator Jennifer Burkin for a group acrylic painting class. You will create your own painting inspired by the work and techniques of Georgia O’Keefe. This is a chance to explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills. All materials will be provided, and all levels are welcome, including beginners.



Jennifer has been an artist and an art educator for over thirty years. She lives in Chilmark, where she creates art and teaches drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media to both children and adults.

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.

Learn or review the fundamentals of American Mah Jongg, a socially engaging 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 game play. Come meet new people and have fun learning this three-to-four-player game.

Registration is required.

Please note: you must be able to commit to all four classes, as each class will build on the previous one. Classes will take place on Mondays in June (June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th).

This program is 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 will not include formal instruction, but they will provide a chance to practice your skills and get together with other players! Experienced players are encouraged to join. Mats, tiles, and cards will be provided.

This adaptive yoga class, taught by Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) and offered in collaboration with Island Autism Group, is designed for every body and every ability. We will explore gentle and relaxing poses that are adaptable to all levels and needs. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available.

This program is generously funded by Island Autism Group.

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.

Please note: there will be no program on June 19.

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. Limited yoga mats and blankets are available; if you have your own, please bring it with you. All levels are welcome.

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