Historic Boats of New England

On Tuesday, July 16th at 6 pm, join us at the library for a presentation on “Historic Boats of New England” with author Tom Verde. Each boat has a tale to tell, from the fabled history of the cat boat, the first fiberglass sailing yacht, and a NY ferry boat repurposed as a houseboat to a Down East rum runner, racing rivalries in the Sound, the French love affair with American boat designs, and the Jazz Age era of luxury yachting. In this presentation, author Tom Verde will recount the colorful stories of some of the forty classic and unique New England vessels featured in his book, In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England.

Tom Verde is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Yankee Magazine, and on National Public Radio. He is the author of Maine Ghosts and Legends: 30 Encounters with the Supernatural (Down East Books) and In a Class All Their Own: Unique and Historic Boats of New England (Globe Pequot Press).

This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library.

Summer Reading for Children and Teens!

Visit the library beginning on Tuesday June 18th, 2024 to sign up for our annual Summer Reading program for children and teens!

Children’s Summer Learning
Children can participate in Summer Reading by doing a Summer Reading Challenge Sheet. Complete a level and win a prize! Contact the Children’s room for more info!

Teen Summer Learning
Teens can win prizes by picking up a scratch-off ticket, up to once a day when they check out a book. Contact Young Adult Librarian Jennifer for more info!

Summer Programs
Check out our summer calendar for all the fun events at the library this summer including weekly storytimes, crafts, and special events!

Summer Reading is Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For more information contact the Children's Room at (508) 696-4211 x114

 

 

 

Art in the Stacks Exhibit Featuring Collage Paintings and Other Works by Local Artist, Gimili Glavin

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library are pleased to present an exhibit of collage paintings and other works by local artist Gimili Glavin, on display in the lower level of the library from June 7 - July 6, 2024 during regular library hours. 

Gimili Glavin is an independent fine-art artist at Peacegate Art Studio on Martha's Vineyard. Her work includes surrealist paintings, collage and sculpture, incorporating both natural and man-made elements to create a three dimensional effect. More information about Gimili Glavin and her artwork can be found on her Facebook page, Gimple Natrix.

Art in the Stacks is an initiative of the Friends of the Library to provide artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art throughout the year. Artists interested in showing their work at the library may contact us at 508-696-4210 or by emailing lshick@clamsnet.org.

“The Tick Talk” with Public Health Biologist, Patrick Roden-Reynolds

On Tuesday, July 2nd at 6:00 PM, the Vineyard Haven Library will present “The Tick Talk,” a conversation with Patrick Roden-Reynolds, Public Health Biologist for the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration and Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program.

This in-person presentation will cover the basics of tick ecology and behavior, including the most important and effective prevention tactics, as well as updates on lone star ticks, Alpha-gal syndrome, and other current topics. Question and answer period will follow the talk.

As Public Health Biologist and Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program, Patrick Roden-Reynolds’ work focuses on education and surveillance of vector-borne diseases and their vector populations.

The Martha’s Vineyard Tick-borne Illness Reduction Initiative (aka the Tick Program) is part of the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, a project funded by the Massachusetts Department of Health to fortify local public health monitoring and delivery. 

The MV Tick Program is dedicated to reducing the number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses on Martha’s Vineyard through education, advocacy and cooperation with other organizations and individuals.

The Tick Talk will be held in-person at the library. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the library at (508) 696-4211 or vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org, or consult the library website: https://www.vhlibrary.org/