In this five-week writing course taught by award-winning writer and instructor Moira Silva, writers are invited to tell their own unique story. These workshops will include a blend of exercises, readings, and discussions. All genres are welcome, with an emphasis on memoir writing. By the end of the workshop, writers will leave lighter in spirit and richer in purpose. Bring an existing project or a blank notebook. No experience is required.

Registration required.

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

For more info and to register, click here.

Every week, we’ll be showing stellar, award-winning international films from recent years. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be served. Click on the titles below for more details.

• October 3: Amerikatsi (Armenia, 2022)
• October 10: The Monk and the Gun (Bhutan, 2023)
• October 17: The Teachers' Lounge (Germany, 2023)

Please note: there will be no program on 10/24 or 10/31.

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

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.

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Join us for a discussion with author Dianne C. Braley about her new novel, The Summer Before. A Q&A, book sale, and signing will follow the discussion, with books provided by Edgartown Books. Light refreshments will be served.



Madeline and Summer are more than best friends—they’re sisters in everything but blood. But Summer has a dark secret: someone close has been hurting her, and when the truth emerges, it shatters their world. Six years after the trial, Madeline is a haunted young woman in Boston, tormented by guilt and betrayal. On the brink of suicide, she embarks on a journey to confront the past, heal, and reclaim her life.

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

Join Dan Martino, founder of Cottage City Oysters, for a discussion of his debut book, The Oyster Book: A Chronicle of the World’s Most Fascinating Shellfish, From Early Humans to Climate Solutions. The talk will be followed by an oyster shucking demonstration, where attendees may sample and compare some tasty 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.

Thank you to Cottage City Oysters and the Edgartown Shellfish Department for donating oysters for this program.

Learn all about historic shipwrecks south and east of Massachusetts with retired U.S. Coast Guard captain Greg Ketchen. This region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic, with over 3,000 wrecks here since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic. The presentation will include an overview of shipwrecks, their causes, and the evolution of response resources and programs.

For more information, click here.

Registration is required.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries.

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

Join visiting scientist Bryan Horsley from MASSTC (Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center) for a discussion on future pathways for wastewater with the goal of reducing ecological damage. Local experts will be on hand to discuss septic alternatives available for Island homeowners to help protect our fragile coastal ecosystems.



This program is part of the Down Island Coastal Ponds Speaker Series, offered by the Friends of Sengekontacket, Lagoon Pond Association, Tisbury Waterways Inc., and the Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group.

Beach BeFrienders is a collaboration between the Vineyard Conservation Society, Island libraries, Island DPWs, 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. October's beach cleanup location is Tisbury (Lagoon Landing, Owen Park, and the Tashmoo Opening).

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Professional artist and art educator Jennifer Burkin teaches this group acrylic painting class. You will create your own painting inspired by the work and techniques of Richard Diebenkorn. 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.

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.

Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand-in-hand. Join author, presenter, and lighthouse expert Jeremy D’Entremont for some fascinating and haunting tales about historic lighthouses across New England. Click here to browse Jeremy D’Entremont’s books in CLAMS.



For more information, click here.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, in collaboration with other Massachusetts libraries.

For more info and to register, click here.

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. October’s challenge is “a book about a time in history you’d like to know more about.”

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.