Vineyard Haven Library will be CLOSED for carpet cleaning on Saturday, December 23rd. Other MV libraries are open on Saturday, but may be closing early. All MV libraries will be CLOSED for the holidays on Sunday December 24th & Monday December 25th.
Vineyard Haven Library will be OPEN regular hours on Tuesday December 26th
As we starting counting down the days to the new year, it's time to look back at all the wonderful books published in 2023 and gather the collective wisdom of critics as to which stand out from the crowd. Here is our annual compilation of "best books" lists from newspapers, websites and radio stations. If you still need a suggestion, check out our Shelf Service page on our website, or stop by the library at any time!
The New York Public Library's Best Books of 2023
The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2023 (To access New York Times online click HERE and enter the code c59d2806040934a2. Then create a username and password for unlimited 3-day access. Renew your three day pass by returning to the library website. You may use this login and password for every future visit to the New York Times online.)
Winners of the 2023 National Book Awards
Publisher's Weekly Best Books of 2023
The Washington Post's 10 Best Books of 2023
Teens Top Ten from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens 2023
Publisher's Weekly Best Books of 2023 for Children
School Library Journal's Best Picture Books of 2023
The new issue of Martha's Vineyard Magazine includes a feature article on former mariner turned folk artist, Captain John Ivory, whose paintings can be seen at the Vineyard Haven Public Library.
https://mvmagazine.com/news/2023/11/13/john-ivory%E2%80%99s-last-command
The talk by Jane Slater mentioned in the article was recorded and can be viewed on the library's Vimeo page: https://vimeo.com/765105772
