Full Time & Part Time Positions at Vineyard Haven Library

Vineyard Haven Library is hiring!

CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN. Creative and organized individual needed to provide outstanding customer service in a busy public library. The position performs professional work in planning, implementing and managing a comprehensive program of service to children and families, which includes but is not limited to collection development; planning and executing programs for children and caregivers; reader’s advisory and reference service; and computer support and instruction. Requires Bachelor’s Degree with coursework or experience with children's literature, child development, and library services for children. Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent preferred. Full-time (40 hours/week) year-round schedule includes evenings and weekends. Permanent year-round position with full benefits under union contract, salary range $58,956 -$73,706. Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume and cover letter to pbennett@tisburyma.gov by June 14 2024.  EOE.

SEASONAL Part-time/Substitute Library Aide to assist with summer programs for children and teens such as storytimes and crafts. $24.44 per hour. Variable schedule up to 20 hours per week may include some weekend and evening hours. Two or more years of college and experience working with children and families is preferred. Qualified applicants should submit resume and application by June 1 2024.  EOE.

Apply online:

https://towntisbury.seamlessdocs.com/f/Employment_Application_Revised_3_19

Culinary Series Sponsored by the Library Friends!

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are kicking off summer programming with a series of special culinary events, to be held in-person at the library.

All events are free to attend, but may require advance registration, and class size may be limited.
 

Film Screening: The Taste of Things [In-person] 6 pm Thursday May 30th This sumptuous award-winning period love story set in France in 1889, follows the life of Dodin Bouffant as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. 2 hours 16 minutes. In French with Subtitles. Rated PG-13.

History in Crust: Pastry and Power in 17th-Century New England [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 4th Food historian Paula Marcoux will share stories of the first colonial pastries—one French and one English—baked on the shores of Massachusetts. You’ll learn what is known of their bakers, the singular situations in which the baking occurred, the most probable types of ovens to have been used, and best of all, how the pies were likely to appear and taste.

Cheese 101 with MV Cheesery [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 11th Join us for a "Cheese 101" workshop where you can ask a monger your most burning cheese questions and sample artisanal cheeses! Presented by Morgen Schroeder of Martha's Vineyard Cheesery and Catboat Coffee. Registration required - REGISTER HERE

Induction Cooking with Cathy Walthers  [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 18th Local chef and cookbook author Catherine Walthers will demonstrate using an induction cooktop and talk about the advantages, for cooking, health, and the environment. The class will include a cooking demonstration with food samples.  Registration required - REGISTER HERE

A Culinary History of Martha's Vineyard [In-person] 6 pm Tuesday June 25th Martha's Vineyard is a culinary melting pot, with Native Americans, Blacks, European settlers and Azoreans contributing to a diverse culinary history. Local authors Tom and Joyce Dresser share the history, ingredients, recipes and images of this flavorful island. Book signing and refreshments to follow the talk.

Enjoy books? You will enjoy being a Friend of the Library! Annual dues of $25 to provide financial support for the library and its programs. Volunteer opportunities are also available -- volunteering is an great way to meet island neighbors while helping to support the library! Our monthly meetings are open to all, so come and learn what you can do to support and help.

For more information or to join the Friends, download our brochure and membership application.

Tisbury Town Meeting May 28th at the High School Performing Arts Center

Town Meeting at the High School Performing Arts Center May 28th

The Tisbury Annual & Special Town Meetings will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 28th, at the MV High School Performing Arts Center. Visit the Town of Tisbury's website to view the warrants.

ARTICLE 5, TO FUND VARIOUS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT PROJECTS, includes funding for the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Vineyard Haven Public Library Courtyard, that will be part of the Library's Renovation and Addition project starting in FY2025.