Send an email to programs@edgartownlibrary.org to register for this class.

The Martha’s Vineyard Food Waste Initiative is planning to ask Island towns to allocate funds for a regional food waste composting system at their respective 2022 annual meetings. According to Eunice Youmans, Island Grown Initiative's food waste initiative director, the Island’s biggest export is garbage; about 19,000 tons a year. Of that, she estimates 6,500 tons is food, and costs the Island about $740,000 annually.

Join Ms. Youmans for a presentation on the proposed Island-wide food waste composting system, and learn about the environmental and financial benefits of the plan.

Request the link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

We’re celebrating National Poetry Month in a big way at the Edgartown Library. The first of our four poetry programs this month will be an open screening of Beyond the Mask, a documentary on the life and legacy of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, the first African American to achieve national fame as a writer.

There will be an open screening of the film from Thursday, April 8- Monday, April 12. Email us for the link.

On Saturday, April 10, writer, director, and co-producer Frederick Lewis will speak about Dunbar’s legacy and take your questions.

The screening and the conversation with the filmmaker are co-sponsored by the Chilmark, Vineyard Haven, and West Tisbury libraries.

Request the link to the film and the Zoom link to the filmmaker's talk at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

View the trailer for the film here.

Our monthly cooking series continues with chef Christopher Look creating delicious dishes live from his own kitchen. A professional chef for almost twenty years, Chris is one of the most imaginative cooks we know, and his affable personality makes him a natural teacher. Get a preview of Chris’s style on his library food blog Trash Panda.

This month Chris will prepare his version of a Swiss classic, Chicken Cordon Bleu. Stuffed with melted cheese, savory mushroom duxelles, and topped with a tangy mustard cream sauce, this dish will put the inevitable leftover Easter ham to delectable use. Cook along with Chris or just enjoy the show.

Request a link to join the fun at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

Join us for an evening of jazz standards and improvisation from the keyboard of Jeremy Berlin. Best known for his playing with the Island’s great party band, Johnny Hoy and the Blue Fish, Berlin is a jazzman at heart. Relax in your living room and enjoy his dazzling playing live via Zoom. Please note the 8pm start time.

Email us at programs@edgartownlibrary.org for the link.

Poet and teacher Donald Nitchie is back via Zoom to coach you in creating poetry. Whether you are a practiced writer or have never written a poem (or fit somewhere in between), this workshop will inspire you. Participants will read and discuss two or more poems from classic and contemporary poets, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises.

Please note that all are welcome, but space is limited. Email us for the link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

The late Mary Oliver remains one of our country’s most loved and quoted poets. Using accessible and precise language, her poetry considers the connection between nature and the spiritual world.

In this introduction to the poet, presenter Andrea Brandeis explores Oliver’s biography, her deep relationship with the natural world, and how that connection is expressed in her poetry. We will read and discuss some of the Oliver’s greatest work from her book, Devotions.

Join us for this special evening by requesting the link at: programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

It was almost exactly a year ago that we presented Fan Ogilvie and Arnie Reisman in the library’s first ever live Zoom program. An audience gathered from all over our Island, state, and country. We even had listeners from South America!

From their living rooms to yours, Fan Ogilvie and Arnie Reisman will read from their own poetry and share a few poems from other poets that they just can’t keep to themselves.

Request the Zoom link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org for a front-row seat.

After this long winter, we are all ready to celebrate spring. Resident pianist Adele Dreyer will perform a program of songs that epitomize the season of warming sun, budding flowers, gentle rain, and awakening love. Spring it on!

Request the link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

Until the day comes when we can enjoy films together again on the library’s big screen, we’re hosting a monthly virtual film group. View our movie of the month (free on Kanopy or Hoopla) and we’ll meet to discuss it via Zoom. Bring your impressions and opinions. Virginia Munro will choose the films and facilitate the group.

The Return (Vozvrashchenie) is a tense, emotionally gripping tale about two young brothers whose father has returned to the family after a twelve-year absence. Set in contemporary Russia, the impressive film debut of director Andrey Zvyagintsev begins as a road movie and steadily moves into the geography of suspense. This film is available to stream for free on Kanopy.

Request the link at programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

Spring is here, and what better excuse to play in the dirt than creating an inviting shady retreat? In this richly illustrated lecture, we will explore a variety of intriguing gardens with expert gardener and horticulturist Joan Butler of Enchanted Gardens. Joan will show us design tricks and strategies to light up shady corners, highlight unusual plants that thrive in low-light conditions, and demonstrate the creative use of art objects, seating, and water features.

Request the link for this inspiring and instructive presentation by emailing programs@edgartownlibrary.org.

ABOUT JOAN BUTLER: Joan has been an enthusiastic gardener and plant collector for over 35 years and believes gardens should invite you to linger in the world outside your door. The gardens on her half-acre suburban property have been included on several garden tours and feature exciting plant combinations, dramatic horticultural specimens, and extensive collections of native plants, hosta, and epimedium. She holds a BA in Geology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School. She is a Master Gardener, a horticulturist at Weston Nurseries, and is a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is a member of the Garden Consultants Council, the New England Hosta Society, and is an accredited Flower Show Judge. Joan has presented programs at flower shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as at numerous garden clubs, horticultural societies, and professional organizations.

Join Kerith on her travels at https://sites.google.com/view/eplblog/home

Come to the Children’s Room pickup window during open hours on April 1st, 2nd, or 3rd and pick up a clue sheet. Find clues while walking around the library lawn. Once you find all the clues, return to the pickup window to receive your goodie bag of eggs!

The Edgartown Public Library and Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation are partnering to bring you a new storybook walk every month! Pick up a craft bag related to the story at the Children’s Room pickup window during our open hours (Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm), then head to the Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary to go on the walk.

This is a self-guided activity for children of any age and their caregivers. For more information, click here.

Pick up your reading log from the Children’s Room pickup window or print it out at home. Keep track of the books you read (or have read to you) and bring your log back to the window to receive a stamp. Collect stamps to earn prizes!

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.

Do you have a home daycare or homeschool pod in Edgartown? Reach out to Elyce to sign up for this service. Hand-selected materials and craft bags will be delivered to your door on Wednesdays up to 4 times per month. Email info@edgartownlibrary.org for more info.

Available for iOS and Android.

The Edgartown Library issues library cards free of charge to all Massachusetts residents and property owners. Applicants visiting the island may apply for an out-of-state card, which has a one-time $10 fee, and may check out up to 10 items. To apply for a library card, fill out a Library Card Application and either email it to us at info@edgartownlibrary.org or drop it off during curbside pickup hours. 

Stop by the library anytime during curbside pickup hours and present your photo ID in order to pick up your library card. If you need any assistance, please email us at info@edgartownlibrary.org.

There are several ways to sign up: fill out the Home Delivery Request Form, send an email to info@edgartownlibrary.org, or call 508-627-4221 with your request for library materials.

Chromebooks run the Chrome operating system and use Google services such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Each Chromebook comes in a laptop bag with a mouse and a power cable.

Chromebooks can be checked out for 2 weeks. To place a hold, either visit the online catalog or contact us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org, and we'll be happy to place the hold for you.

For more details, please read our Chromebook lending policy.

Need Internet at well? Ask about our mobile hotspots, below.

Need internet access? Check out a mobile WiFi hotspot from the Edgartown Library. WiFi hotspots are wallet-sized devices that broadcast wireless internet in a 30-foot radius and can connect up to 10 devices. They work anywhere with Verizon coverage, so you can take it on the go. For full details on checking out a WiFi hotspot, click here, or call the library for more details at 508-627-4221.

Call or email the library to sign up, or click here to make an appointment.

Explore the world from the comfort of your home with full reproductions of National Geographic Magazine (1888-present) and National Geographic Traveler (2010-present), as well as searchable collections of books, maps, images, and videos.

To start exploring, click here.

Dive into the archive here.

Browse their music catalog here.

Log in to AtoZ World Foods here.