Edward Schulman's expressionistic paintings of cityscapes, seascapes, and grouped figures will be on display in the library's program room for the month of September, and available to view during library open hours.

From the artist: "My work ranges over a multitude of subjects, with a concentration in figure work, poses, and dance, emphasizing movement and joyfulness."

Learn the fundamentals of American Mah Jongg, a social, challenging 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.

Please note: participants must attend the first class and should be able to commit to all four classes, as each class builds on the previous one.

For more info and to register, click here.

Join us for a serene yoga class under the moon and stars at Bend in the Road Beach. YogiJay will teach "sleep yoga," a guided practice that leads to a deep state of relaxation and healing. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mats, blankets, or towels with you. Contact the library if you require directions.

Registration is required.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library and the Friends of the Oak Bluffs Public Library.

For more info and to register, click here.

Film nights are back! 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 bellow for more details.

• September 19: The Taste of Things (France, 2023)
• September 26: Perfect Days (Japan, 2023)
• October 3: Amerikatsi (Armenia, 2022)

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

Birder, photographer, and educator Heather Wolf will be discussing her latest book, Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are. In this talk, Heather will discuss how to find and identify more birds by picking a "patch," a place close to home where you can watch birds often. She'll be giving tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a "classroom" to become a better birder, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you. For more information, click here.

Registration is required.

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

For more info and to register, click here.

You have an iPad and you’re excited to use it—but where to begin? Or perhaps you’d just like to refresh your skills and learn a few new tricks? Kathy Lavieri, a technology trainer with over twenty years of experience working with adult learners, will hold an in-person iPad workshop.

Registration is required.

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. September's challenge is "a debut book by a Massachusetts author."

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 quahogs.

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.

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.

No registration required.

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

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. September’s beach cleanup location is West Tisbury (Lambert’s Cove, Long Point, and Cedar Tree Neck).

Click here for more details.

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.

Please note: participants are expected to be able to commit to all five workshops.

Registration required.

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

For more info and to register, click here.