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Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Library closures this month:
Monday, October 9 - Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Questions?
Please CLICK HERE to visit our website and learn more.
Still have questions? We’re here to help. Please call us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org with your inquiries or special requests.
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The wide array of programs at the Edgartown Library are funded in large part by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library. The Friends are a volunteer organization whose mission is to raise funds and support the library and its programs. To make a donation to the Friends, please click here.
Want to join? The Friends' next monthly meeting will be held in person at the library on Thursday, October 5th at 9:30am. All are welcome to attend.
To learn how to sign your child up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a partnership with the Friends that provides free books to children from birth through age five, click here.
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Support the Friends with your own piece of vintage library history!
All proceeds from this $5 limited edition, vintage-designed Edgartown Public Library card will support library programming. Love your current barcode? No problem - we can easily match your vintage card to your existing barcode. Each card comes with its own handy carrying sleeve for easy storage, just like the old days. Inquire about yours at the circulation desk today!
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Drop-in Mah Jongg
Mondays (no program on 10/9)
1pm - 3pm
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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 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.
An instructional session will be held on Monday, October 23 from 1-3 pm.
Please note, there will not be a drop-in session on Monday, October 9.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Wednesdays
3pm - 5pm
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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 (no class on 10/18)
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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This class will explore Restorative Yin postures done close to the ground to promote deep rest and encourage physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace and focuses on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available; if you have your own, please bring them with you.
Please note, there will not be a class on Wednesday, October 18.
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Vinyasa Power Yoga (all levels)
Saturdays
9am - 10am
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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. All levels are welcome; each pose is guided from the foundation to the full expression.
If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. A limited number of yoga mats and props are available.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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“Let Freedom Read!” Statewide Read-In
Tuesday, October 3
10am - 12pm
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During Banned Books Week, libraries across the Commonwealth will celebrate the freedom to read with a Statewide Read-In. Stop by the Edgartown Public Library for a silent read-in and demonstrate your support in the fight against book bans. We will provide comfortable seating in our front lobby and will serve hot apple cider, coffee, and donuts for read-in participants (while supplies last). A selection of banned books will be on display for you to browse, read, and check out.
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[Online] 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wednesday, October 4
Wednesday, October 18
9:30am - 10:30am
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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!
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.
To register, click here and select the date you'd like to attend.
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Ukulele Jam Session
Tuesday, October 10
Tuesday, October 24
4pm - 5:30pm
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Join in for a ukulele jam session every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 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.
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How to Research Real Estate Records in Dukes County
Tuesday, October 10
10:30am - 12pm
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This in-person seminar led by Register of Deeds Paulo DeOliveira is designed for new users and those who already have a basic understanding of the Dukes County real estate resources that are available online, but want to become more proficient at navigating them. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Printed resources will be available. Registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library and the Dukes County Registry of Deeds.
For more info and to register, click here.
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Eclipse Glasses Giveaway
Saturday, October 14
10am - 2:30pm
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On October 14th, we will have a limited supply of eclipse glasses available near the front desk for patrons of all ages to view the annular solar eclipse. The eclipse will be partially visible in the afternoon, with its peak around 1:25 pm.
For more information on viewing the eclipse safely, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/
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Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga, with Molly Flam
Tuesdays, October 17, 24, & 31
10:30am - 11:30am
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This prenatal and postpartum yoga class is for anyone who is pregnant or 6 weeks to 12 months postpartum. Non-crawling babies may attend. The class will focus on tools for relaxation, stretching, and strengthening in the neck, hips, shoulders, and lower back to ease pain and discomfort and deepen the mind-body connection.
Limited yoga mats and props are available; if you have your own, please bring it with you.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Tech Time at the Anchors
Wednesday, October 18
11am - 12pm
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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.
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[Online] Author Talk: When the World Didn’t End by Guinevere Turner
Wednesday, October 18
6pm
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Guinevere Turner’s memoir vividly recalls her unconventional upbringing in the Lyman Family cult. The isolated, hierarchical cult (made up of a network nation-wide of communes, including one on Martha's Vineyard) was led by the charismatic “Lord” Mel Lyman, who preached about the dangers of everyone outside their
community, and an impending apocalypse. Slowly, Turner comes to understand the depth of the
Family’s deception, and eventually embarks on a journey away from the cult and toward a successful screenwriting career (American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page, and most recently, Charlie Says).
Registration required, please email tthorpe@clamsnet.org for the Zoom invite.
This program is sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Library Association.
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Why Not the Key of C?: Talk and Piano Accompaniment, with Adele Dreyer
Saturday, October 21
2pm
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In this musical talk featuring live piano accompaniment, Adele Dreyer will explore the question of why composers use the "black keys". Adele will discuss each of the twelve musical keys and their unique uses in composition, followed by a performance of a piece for piano in each key. Her performance will feature works by Chopin, Schubert, Bach, and other beloved composers. | |
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Both Sides Book Club: A Smoke and a Song, with author Sherry Sidoti
Tuesday, October 24
4pm
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A Smoke and a Song is Sherry’s story of her quest to make meaning out of the memories embedded in her body. Told with tenacity, tenderness, and wry humor, Sherry stumbles towards self-actualization, spiritual awakening—and, despite it all, love. This is a story steeped in art and spirituality that explores the complexities of trans-generational maternal bonds, attachment, loss, and leaning into our wounds to find wisdom.
The author will be joining us in discussion of her poignant memoir this month. To place a hold on the book, click here.
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Chef Look Cooks - The Batter Series: Waffles
Thursday, October 26
3pm - 4:30pm
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Come hungry to our next in-person Chef Look Cooks series that's all about batters. This month we’ll whip up a versatile waffle batter that works as a great base for a number of different culinary experiments. Chef Look will talk about the key principles for making a successful waffle, and will encourage you to experiment at home by proving just how resilient the batter is to additions and substitutions. He’ll also discuss the different kinds of waffle irons, and show off the two he proudly calls his own. There will be a seasonally appropriate batter to celebrate the fall harvest.
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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Fix-It Clinic: Repairing Guitars, with Andy Herr
Saturday, October 28
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Are you interested in learning how to repair or string a guitar, but don’t know where to start? Bring your guitar to our drop-in “fix-it” clinic with musician and guitar repair expert Andy Herr, where you can have your guitar strung, repaired, and tuned.
No regiatration required.
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Beach BeFrienders Beach Cleanup at Eastville Beach
Saturday, October 28
8am - 10am
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Beach BeFrienders is a collaboration between the Vineyard Conservation Society, Island Libraries, Island Departments of Public Works, and the MV Refuse District, and is dedicated to tending our beloved Island beaches.
The final cleanup of the season will be held at Eastville Beach. Dairy Queen ice cream coins are offered to participating children under 12. Beach BeFriender official cleanup kits are available at the library, and disposal is free at any Island transfer station. Click here for more details.
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Halloween Treat Drop-In
Tuesday, October 31
10am - 5pm
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Musical Mondays
Mondays (no program on 10/9)
10:30am
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Join us for a music circle featuring classic songs. Kids will get to explore different instruments and props to encourage movement and creativity. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Please note, there will be no program on Monday, October 9.
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Drop-in Play-Doh Group
Tuesdays
10:30am - 12pm
| Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys in the Children's Room. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. | |
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Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Wednesdays
3pm - 4pm
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Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday afternoons. This after-school youth fitness program will offer healthy activities incorporating simple cardio, agility, and mind-over-matter drills. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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Wiggle with the Words Storytime
Thursdays
10:30am
| 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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Sign Language for Kids
Fridays
10:30am
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Story Walk at Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary |
This self-guided activity takes place at the Sheriff's Meadow Sanctuary and is for children of all ages and their caregivers.
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Book Besties
Let us find the perfect books for your child
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Too busy to make requests and browse online? Let us do the choosing for you! Just fill out this form with some details about your child's reading preferences, and our talented library staff will place items on the hold shelf for you to pick up.
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Free Extended WiFi
Get connected with free outdoor WiFi from the Edgartown Library. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to enjoy free internet access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can enjoy the library's WiFi from the comfort of your car in both of our parking lots, or, when the weather agrees, outdoors, where there is plenty of seating.
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Lendable Technology
Chromebooks
Chromebooks run 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 from the Edgartown Library to get internet on the go.
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Library Card Signup
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
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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.
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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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