Tuesday, February 28, 2017

New Extended Hours for Monthly Mini Book Sales


The Friends of the Library hold monthly "mini" book sales on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Proceeds benefit children's programs and other library services sponsored by the Friends. Beginning in March, sales will start at a new time and will be held for extended hours, from 11am to 3pm.

Upcoming Sale Dates:
Saturday, March 18th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, April 15th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, May 20th, 11am-3pm

Storytimes Now on Tuesdays & Wednesdays!

Beginning in March, Vineyard Haven Library will be offering storytime programs on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30am. The Tuesday morning "Tales for Tots" Storytime  is best for ages 3 and up, and the Wednesday morning "Wee Ones" Storytime will be geared towards children younger than age three.

Note: The new program times replace our previous 10am and 11am Tuesday storytime programs.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Opportunity to Serve on the Library Board of Trustees

The Vineyard Haven Public Library Board of Trustees anticipates that there will be an opening on the Board for fiscal year 2018. Any Tisbury resident who is a registered voter is eligible to run for this office. Nomination papers are now available from the Town Clerk's Office and must be returned by March 20th, 2017 in order to appear on the ballot. For more information, please contact the Tisbury Town Clerk at (508) 696-4215.

The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for financial oversight, policymaking, and long-range planning for the Vineyard Haven Public Library. The Trustees meet at 5:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information about the Vineyard Haven Library please contact the Library Director at (508) 696-4210 x111. A Public Library Trustee Handbook is available online from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners:
http://mblc.state.ma.us/advisory/trustees/2015_Pocket_Guide.pdf

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

February 9th Library CLOSED - Programs Rescheduled

Due to the weather forecast, Vineyard Haven Library will be closed for the day on Thursday February 9th.