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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:
Friday, November 11th - Closed for Veterans Day
Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th - Closed for Thanksgiving
(open regular hours on Saturday, November 26th)
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. Please consider supporting the Friends today by clicking here.
Want to join? The Friends' next monthly meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 3rd at 9:00am, and all are welcome to attend. Please email info@edgartownlibrary.org for the link to the meeting.
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!
Purchase this limited edition vintage-designed Edgartown Public Library card for $5; all proceeds 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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[In Person] Monday Matinees
Mondays
3pm
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In celebration of National Native American Heritage month, we will be showing several films that not only highlight Indigenous peoples' experiences, but were created by them as well. These films explore aspects of American culture and identity that have been influenced by Native Americans. Click on a title to learn more. No registration required.
These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Saturdays (no class on 11/12)
9am
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Colleen Macsuga leads 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. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of mats available for use. All levels are welcome; each pose is guided from the foundation to the full expression.
Registration is requested.
Classes will be on November 5, 19, and 26.
Please note, there will be no class on November 12.
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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[In Person] Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Wednesdays starting 11/9
3pm
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Master knitter Cindy Bonnell presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs Conference Room at the library. Experts and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and advice.
No registration required.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Walk and Talk with Nurse Lila Fischer
Tuesday, November 8 (rain date: 11/15)
Tuesday, November 22 (rain date: 11/29)
10am
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Join us for an autumn walk, during which you'll get the opportunity to discuss your health concerns and get motivated to stay active with public health nurse Lila Fischer. The group will meet outside of the library and walk approximately 2 miles at an easy pace.
No registration required.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Tech Time at the Anchors
Wednesday, November 9
11am - 12pm
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 slot.
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] Pollination Ecology: How We Can Help the Bees, with Larry Dapsis
Thursday, November 10
5:30pm
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Honey bee colonies, both locally and nationally, have been suffering catastrophic losses. During this Zoom program, entomologist Larry Dapsis will review honey bee biology and the factors responsible for these losses, and inform viewers about what they can do to help.
Registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
For more info and to register, click here.
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[In Person] Holiday Wreath Making Workshop, with Emily Becker
Tuesday, November 15
5:30pm
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Add a festive and elegant touch to your home by learning how to make your very own wreath. This hands-on workshop will be taught by Programs Coordinator Emily Becker. All supplies will be provided, and you will leave with a personalized decorative wreath to hang on your front door or in your home.
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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[Online] Chef Look Cooks: Pumpkin Biscuits & Gravy with Dijon Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Thursday, November 17
5pm
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Leftovers and Thanksgiving are simply a match made in heaven. Join us as Chef Look dives into a fabulous breakfast-for-dinner rendition of biscuits and gravy. Accompanying pumpkin biscuits will be a tasty turkey bacon gravy. To bring it all together, he’ll roast butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, then glaze them with a dijon vinaigrette, which makes for a wonderful side that you can prepare for the big day as well.
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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[In Person] Sounds of Autumn Concert Series
Saturdays starting 11/19
6:30pm
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Enjoy an evening of music performed by local musicians in our Program Room.
Lucas Ostinato Trio
Saturday, November 19 @ 6:30pm
A beautiful and enchanting mixture of traditional Brazilian music and jazz.
The Black Eyed Susans
Saturday, November 26 @ 6:30pm
Gather the family and dance into the evening with one of the Islands most beloved bands. An energetic mix of swing and blues will get you tapping your feet to the beat.
Maryse Smith
Saturday, December 3 @ 6:30pm
With her captivating vocals and acoustic guitar, singer-songwriter Maryse Smith will be performing music from her newly released album.
No registration required.
These performances are generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library and the Martha’s Vineyard Bank.
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[In Person] Open Mic Night at EPL
Wednesday, November 30
6pm - 7:30pm
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Calling all performance artists, musicians, and poets! The Edgartown Library will be hosting an open mic night on the last Wednesday of every month. This will be a space to practice, encourage, and connect with other artists. Come work on the performance of a new song, practice a monologue for an upcoming play, or tell a story you would like to share; there will even be room for movement to perform a dance piece. Or just come to watch, listen, support, and connect with our creative community. Performances will be capped at 8 minutes.
Registration is required for all performers.
This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
For more info and to register, click here.
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Library Book Boxes
A monthly library subscription service
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Book boxes are back! Want to find your next good book, plus get some cool items to keep? Sign up for the library's monthly subscription box for kids and teens ages 8+. Here's how it works:
- Fill out the subscription form on our website (the form will go live on November 15, with limited signups available).
- Wait. This is the hard part! Subscriptions will be filled at the beginning of each month.
- Pick up your Book Box at the library. Participants will receive an email when their box is ready for pickup. Each box will contain two library materials, and the rest is yours to keep.
- Return the library materials after a month, then fill out a new form to sign up for the next month!
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Truck-Themed Storytime
Friday November 4
10:30am
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[In Person] Holiday Toy Swap
Saturday November 19
10:30am - 12pm
| Need to make room for new toys this holiday season? Bring new or gently used toys that your kids have outgrown, and swap with other families. This is a great way to recycle toys and reduce waste. Please note: No drop-offs are allowed, and please bring home what you don't swap. Toys for all ages are encouraged. | |
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[In Person] Make It Mondays
Mondays
10am - 4pm
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Drop by the Children's Room crafting area and create a different project every week. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Join us for a special Thanksgiving centerpiece Make It Monday craft on Nov. 21: We will provide the supplies to make your own centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table.
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[In Person] Drop-in
Play-Doh Group
Tuesdays
10:30am - 12pm
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[In Person] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Wednesdays
3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday afternoons on the library lawn, weather permitting. This after-school youth fitness program will offer healthy activities incorporating simple cardio, agility, and mind over matter drills. No registration necessary. For kids 8 and older.
This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.
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[In Person] Wiggle with the Words Storytime
Thursdays
10:30am
(no program on 11/3 or 11/24)
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Join Elyce in the Program Room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories. This program is geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome.
No registration necessary.
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[In Person] After School Board Games
Fridays
2:45pm - 4:30pm
(no program on 11/11 or 11/25)
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Come play board games with your friends in the children's room every Friday after school. Play old favorites, or try something new! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
No registration necessary.
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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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CLAMS and Library Services | |
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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Get the CLAMS
Library App
The CLAMS app lets you browse collections, manage your account, add a digital library card, and more. It also includes special features like integrated NYT bestseller lists and Coming Soon titles. Take a tour of the app with Chris by clicking on the video.
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Library Card Signup
For information on how to sign up for a library card, 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.
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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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