Friday, November 14, 2025

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at Martha's Vineyard Libraries

Vineyard Haven library holiday hours:

Closing early at 1pm on Wednesday November 26th
CLOSED Thursday November 27th & Friday November 28th
OPEN Regular hours Saturday & Sunday 

Join us for Storytime @Grace Church at 10:15am Monday 11/24 & Tuesday 11/25

Free Tickets For Interactive Polar Express at the MV Film Center!

 Free Tickets For Polar Express @ Film Center!

One showing only, 11 am Sunday December 7th  



Free Tickets will be Available Starting November 15! 

Come kick off the holiday season with a free interactive showing! Viewers will get prompts and props to interact with the film! Free tickets available through the Film Center Website while supplies last,  limit 4 per family. Sponsored by the Friends of Vineyard Haven Library and the MV Film Society.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

NOAA Fisheries in the Northeast: What's Happening in the Waters Around MV


The Vineyard Haven Public Library is pleased to welcome Nicole Cabana, Deputy Director of NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) for a presentation on what's happening in the waters around our island. This event will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2nd at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, located at 51 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven (above Tisbury Town Hall). Free and open to the public. No registration required.

NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a federal agency. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for providing the scientific information and tools necessary for productive, sustainable, and healthy marine ecosystems and coastal communities in our region. Some of the high profile topics in this region include protection of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and offshore wind development. These and other topics will be discussed.

Nicole Cabana is Deputy Director of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) in Woods Hole. She has been at the NEFSC since 2018, when she reported as a NOAA Corps Officer in the Chief of Staff role. In 2020 she retired from the NOAA Corps and stepped into a civilian role as the NEFSC Deputy Director. She has an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology, a Masters degree in Engineering, and certificates in Geographic Information Systems and Project Management. She is also a dual rated pilot, certified to fly both fixed and rotary wing aircraft and seaplanes. 

During her 20 years of service in the NOAA Corps, Nicole served in a broad range of operational, staff, and leadership positions. She operated NOAA Ships in both the Atlantic and the Pacific, served as a divemaster, and flew NOAA aircraft on a variety of scientific missions spanning from the equator to the arctic. As Deputy Director she oversees the Center’s five labs, 400+ staff, and scientific research to support productive, sustainable, and healthy marine ecosystems and coastal communities in our region.  

For more information, please contact the library at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211.


Saturday, November 1, 2025

“A Musical Explosion!” featuring Allie & Paryss

The Vineyard Haven Public Library is pleased to welcome musical duo Allie & Paryss for “A Musical Explosion” of Rockin’ Soul and Jazz. This performance will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18th at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, located at 51 Spring Street in Vineyard Haven (above Tisbury Town Hall). Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Allie & Paryss are a dynamic and versatile husband-and-wife musical duo that bring a captivating blend of soul, passion, and musicianship to every performance. Allie’s powerhouse vocals deliver deep, soulful melodies, while Paryss masterfully showcases his skills on lead and acoustic guitar, creating an unforgettable musical experience.

Trained by top professionals, Allie & Paryss have performed at venues across the United States, sharing the stage with award-winning artists. From the charm of local venues on the island of Martha’s Vineyard to grand stages nationwide, the duo seamlessly adapt their sound to any setting. With their deep musical connection and professional expertise, Allie & Paryss transform every event into a soulful, engaging, and memorable celebration of music.

For more information, please contact the library at vhpl_programs@clamsnet.org or (508) 696-4211.