Wednesday, October 2, 2024

October Library Events

Apologies for the technical difficulties with our event calendar this week. For information or to register for library events, follow links below or email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org.

IN PERSON AT THE LIBRARY, NO REGISTRATION NEEDED

Science & Nature Book Club
3 pm Wednesday, October 2nd
The Science and Nature Book Club will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM to discuss nonfiction books about science and nature. This month we are reading The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries From a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben. 

Book Talk: Dust is the Only Secret 
6 pm Tuesday, October 8th
Interplay of poetry & science, Fan Ogilvie, Ursula Goodenough, Janet Holladay.

Book Sale Benefit at 15 Church Street (Not at Library) 
10 am - 2 pm Saturday, October 12th
Friends of the Library Book Sale to benefit the capital campaign!

Movie Night: Thelma
6 pm Tuesday, October 15th
2024 comedy hit rated PG13. Popcorn and lemonade served. 1h 37m

Library Renovation Info Session
6 pm Wednesday, October 16th
Update on the renovation & addition project planned for 2025.

Vineyard Haven Public Library Book Group
2 pm Thursday, October 17th
Come enjoy a lively discussion in a casual "hybrid" format--both in person at the Library and via Zoom. This month we are reading and discussing North Woods by Daniel Mason.

Hiking New England 
6 pm Tuesday, October 22nd
Join Jeff Romano for a presentation on hiking opportunities across New England.

Hike the Camino de Santiago 
6 pm Tuesday, October 29th
Join Polly Simpkins for a presentation about this ancient pilgrimage.

Drop-In Mah Jong 
Weekly, 2 to 4 pm Saturdays
No instruction provided, so best for experienced players. Please bring your Mah Jong card. No registration required.

Chair Yoga with Kat 
Weekly, 11:15 am Mondays
Yoga With Kat's continuing weekly sessions of Chair Yoga, one of the most gentle forms of yoga. No  registration necessary. 

VIRTUAL EVENTS 
Register with links below or email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org

Resume & Cover Letter Best Practices REGISTER
2:00 pm Monday October 7th

Elections Perspectives in a College Classroom with Prof Rachael V. Cobb REGISTER
2:00 pm Monday October 7th

MV Poetry Reading Group
To register, email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org
10 am Monday, October 7th
The Martha's Vineyard Poetry Reading Group meets the first Monday of each month at 10 AM via Zoom. No qualifications, except a love of poetry. 

Ways to Have a Green Holiday Season with Sarah Robertson-Barnes REGISTER
7:00 pm Monday October 7th

Reading Toni Morrison with Professor Phil Weinstein  
To register, email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org
Wednesdays at 7pm, Oct 9th, Oct 23rd, Nov 6th, Nov 20th, Dec 4th & Dec 18th.
6-part Zoom seminar in partnership with Swarthmore Lifelong Learning.

Tick Ecology & Tickborne Diseases, Part II 
To register, email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org
3:30 pm Wednesday, October 9th 
With Biologist Patrick Roden-Reynolds and Epidemiologist Lea Hamner on Zoom

Art History Series: Faith Ringgold--Artist, Author, Educator, Organizer REGISTER
10:30 am Thursday October 10th

African Art Series (Virtual) Monthly, 2nd Sunday REGISTER
2:30 pm Sunday October 13th African Art in the medieval world

Art History Series: Women Impressionist Painters REGISTER
10:30 am Thursday October 17th

Environmental & Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet REGISTER
7:00 pm Monday October 21st

The Origins and Evolution of Project 2025 with Professor Brian Conley REGISTER
7:00 pm Wednesday October 23rd

Great Travels Writing Workshop with Caroline Joy Adams 
To register, email vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org
3:00pm October 25th on Zoom
Ignite your creative energies and get started writing

Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont REGISTER
7:00 pm Monday October 28th

CHILDREN AND TEENS, NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
 
Storytime with Weezie 10:30 am Mondays
Held outdoors in the library courtyard in nice weather, or in the program room in case of rain. Best for ages 3-5 but all are welcome!

Drop-in Lego Build Club, 3 to 5 pm Wednesdays
Make creations with Legos, Magnatiles, or Dinosaur bones.
No lego program October 9th

Crafts with Jennifer, 3:30 to 5 pm Thursdays
Thursday, October 3: Glitter Bug Taxidermy
Thursday, October 10: Haunted Ginger Bread Houses
Thursday, October 17: Glow Lanterns
Thursday, October 24: Decorate a Tote
Thursday, October 31: Spooky Movie and Craft

Drop-In Toddler Tumble Time, 10:30 am to noon Saturdays
Toddler playgroup using our big soft blocks and tunnels.

Magic Show & Lesson 
Saturday October 26th Time TBA
Daniel Milstein will perform a sleight of hand magic show and then teach kids 8+ some tricks! Daniel is a specialist in sleight of hand with experience teaching, practicing, and writing about magic. 

Halloween at the Library
5-8 pm Thursday, October 31st
The Library will be open special evening hours for Halloween! Take a break from trick-or-treating and enjoy cider and candy provided by the Friends of the Library. (Computers and other services may not be available after 5 pm.)

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