Thanksgiving Pop-Up Book Sales to Benefit the Library

The Friends of Vineyard Haven Library will hold a Book Sale the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29th and 30th, at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven. Sale hours are 10am to 2pm both Friday and Saturday. This is a great opportunity to stock up with great deals on books for your holiday gifts and seasonal reading -- and all sales will benefit the Library's Capital Campaign. 

Sales will be held at the Friends' pop-up shop in the Landmarks Building at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven. Please use street parking and do not park in the 15 Church Street parking lot. Sales are cash or check only.

Tisbury Beach Cleanup, Friends Book Sale this Saturday 10/26!

Tisbury Beach Cleanup is this Saturday October 26th from 8-10am!

Join Beach BeFrienders & Tisbury Waterways, Inc. (TWI) this Saturday, Oct 26th to tend to Tisbury's public beaches. Sign-in anytime between 8-10am for bags & gloves (or bring your own!) at the following locations:

~ Lagoon Pond Landing on Beach Rd 

~ Owen Park 

~ Tashmoo Opening 

~ Lake Street Landing 

Following Beach Cleanup, be sure to visit the Friends of the Library's pop-up book sale at 15 Church Street (Landmarks Building) from 10am to 2pm Saturday, Oct 26th. Mention Beach Befrienders and recieve one free book with your purchase! 

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library capital campaign. Sales are cash or check only, and please do not park in the 15 Church Street parking lot.

 

Book Sale Benefit for Library, at 15 Church Street

The Friends of Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold a pop up book sale on Saturday October 12th at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven, to benefit the Library Capital Campaign!

Popular fiction, biographies, cookbooks, children’s books, and more. Sales are cash or check only. Please use street parking and do not park in the 15 Church Street parking lot.

Book donations will not be accepted during the sale, or at the library. If you have donations for future book sales contact the library to schedule dropoff.

Book Donation Drive at 15 Church Street Saturday September 28th

 

This Saturday September 28th from 11am to 2pm, at 15 Church Street in Vineyard Haven! Bring your like-new books to the Friends of the Library book drive! 

Guidelines: books should be less than 5 years old in good to excellent condition only, including popular fiction and recent nonfiction for all ages. We are not able to accept reference books, academic titles, textbooks, bibles, book sets such as encyclopedias, or any items with odors or visible damage.

Please Note: Book donations can be made at other times by appointment, contact the library for information. Please note donations will NOT be accepted at the library, only at 15 Church Street.

Coming soon: Book sales to benefit the library will be held in October, dates to be announced!
 

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library grew out of the Library League which began in 1878. The Friends encourage public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, support activities for both adults and children, and provide various volunteer services. For more information or to join, visit: https://vhlibrary.org/friendsjoin.shtml

BOOK SALE BENEFIT THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

 BOOK SALE BENEFIT THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Save the Date! Book Sale to Benefit the Library at 11 Pine Tree Lane



A local family is holding a book sale benefit for the library on Saturday November 25th from 9am to 3pm. The sale will be held at the residence at 11 Pine Tree Lane, Vineyard Haven, and all proceeds from the sale will go to the Vineyard Haven Library Building Fund.

PLEASE NOTE BOOK DONATIONS FOR THE SALE ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Friends Mini Book Sale FREE Day December 15th!

Each month the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library hold "mini" book sales to raise funds for children's programs and other initiatives. This month, instead of offering books for sale, the Friends will be liquidating excess stock from their monthly book sales for the bargain price of free!

The free book day will be Saturday, December 15th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Free books for children, adults and teens will be given away. The Friends will also be selling their reusable library tote bags for $2 each, which can be used to bring your free books home and also make great stocking stuffers and can be used as gift wrap.

To learn more about the Friends of the Library or to become a member, visit http://vhlibrary.org/libraryfriends.shtml

Friends Mini Book Sale FREE Day December 16th

Each month the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library hold "mini" book sales to raise funds for children's programs and other initiatives. This month, instead of offering books for sale, the Friends will be liquidating excess stock from their monthly book sales for the bargain price of free!

The free book day will be Saturday, December 16th, from 10am to 2pm. Free books for children, adults and teens will be given away. The Friends will also be selling their reusable library tote bags for $2 each, which can be used to bring your free books home and also make great stocking stuffers and can be used as gift wrap.

Spring Schedule Changes

The Vineyard Haven Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning April 16th. Sunday hours will resume after Columbus Day. The Library and other Town offices will be closed for the day on Monday April 17st due to the Patriots Day holiday. 

This Spring, Vineyard Haven Library will be offering storytime programs on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30am. The Tuesday morning "Tales for Tots" Storytime  is best for ages 3 and up, and the Wednesday morning "Wee Ones" Storytime will be geared towards children younger than age three.

The Friends of the Library have announced new extended hours for their monthly "mini" book sales, which will now be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am to 3pm. Proceeds benefit children's programs and other library services sponsored by the Friends.

Upcoming Sale Dates:
Saturday, April 15th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, May 20th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, June 17th, 11am-3pm

New Extended Hours for Monthly Mini Book Sales

The Friends of the Library hold monthly "mini" book sales on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Proceeds benefit children's programs and other library services sponsored by the Friends. Beginning in March, sales will start at a new time and will be held for extended hours, from 11am to 3pm.

Upcoming Sale Dates:
Saturday, March 18th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, April 15th, 11am-3pm
Saturday, May 20th, 11am-3pm

Friends Mini Book Sale FREE DAY December 17th

Each month the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library hold "mini" book sales to raise funds for children's programs and other initiatives. This month, instead of offering books for sale, the Friends will be liquidating excess stock from their monthly book sales for the bargain price of free!

The free book day will be Saturday, December 17th, from 10am to 2pm. Free books for children, adults and teens will be given away. The Friends will also be selling their reusable library tote bags for $2 each, which can be used to bring your free books home and also make great stocking stuffers and can be used as gift wrap.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration on National Readathon Day

On Saturday, May 21st from 10:30am to Noon, Vineyard Haven Public Library will host a party to celebrate the first year of the "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program at the Library. At the event, the Library will be recognizing current readers and welcoming new participants. There will be refreshments and playtime for preschoolers, and parents who enroll their child in the program will receive a gift and be entered to win a door prize.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced, do-it-at-home early literacy program started by the 1,000 Books Foundation, whose objectives are to promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers and to encourage parent and child bonding through reading. Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for beginning to learn to read when they enter kindergarten.

To participate, parents or other caregivers visit the Library to register their child, at any age before they enter kindergarten. Each family will receive a reading log to record the books read together, and will receive rewards for every 100 books read, including passes for overdue fines, gift certificates, or other small prizes including books. There is no charge to participate and the Library provides everything you need to complete the program, including an easy-to-use iPhone App.

Since Vineyard Haven Library launched the program last spring, nearly 50 families have signed up, and at least three children have completed the program by reading 1,000 books, including Juniper Begin and Milo Agnew, both 2 1/2 years old.

The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Vineyard Haven Public Library has been funded by a grant to the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library from the Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard. More information about the program can be found on the Library’s website.

Saturday May 21st is also National Readathon Day, a day dedicated to the joy of reading and giving, when readers everywhere can join together to read and raise funds in support of literacy. That afternoon from 2-4pm, the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will hold their monthly mini book sale. In the spirit of Readathon Day, all books in the sale will be free, although donations to the Friends of the Library will be gratefully accepted and used to fund children's programs at the library.

December Programs for Adults

Sunday, December 6, 1-3 pm
Adult Crafts: Pom Poms
Adults and teens age 12 and up are invited to come and learn a variety of pom pom making techniques suitable for a multitude of projects. Great for gift toppers, holiday decor, an even gifts. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and materials are provided.

Tuesday, December 8, 7 pm
Arnie Reisman: Clara Bow Died for Our Sins
Arnie Reisman is an award-winning writer, producer and performer whose work has appeared on television, radio, film, in various publications and theater. He is the second Poet Laureate of Martha's Vineyard and will be presenting his first book of poetry and photography, Clara Bow Died for Our Sins. Books will be available from the author and refreshments will be served.

Thursday, December 10, 6-7:45 pm
Vision Council Meeting
The Tisbury Planning Board has formed the Tisbury Vision Council to coordinate community participation in the implementation of the Tisbury Vision Plan and welcomes participation by all residents and business owners. The Council will focus on the attainment of vision goals through the hosting of meetings and workshops.

Sunday, December 13, 12-4 pm
Mini Book Sale FREE DAY!
Today only, the Friends of the Library will be liquidating excess stock from their monthly mini book sales for the bargain price of free! Includes free books for children, adults and teens.  The Friends will also be selling their reusable library tote bags for $2 each, which can be used to bring your free books home and also make great stocking stuffers and can be used as gift wrap.

Tuesday, December 15, 7 pm
Dean Rosenthal: Contemporary Classical Composer
Martha's Vineyard-based composer Dean Rosenthal will present a talk and presentation of his music, focusing on two of his contemporary pieces, Island and Stones/Water/Time/Breath. These works take different elements of Martha's Vineyard culture as inspiration, one focusing on an outdoor, site-specific performance piece in nature and the other engaging the Island community in a musical documentary work of sound art. Rosenthal will discuss these pieces and play recordings, share scores, and screen two short videos of the work. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and refreshments.

Wednesday, December 30, 7 pm
Long Point Five
Celebrate the New Year with a concert by Island repertory ensemble the Long Point Five, featuring John Schilling on trumpet, Jim Athearn on trombone, Julie Schilling on clarinet, Bud Larson on flute and Jeri Larson on piano.  Festive refreshments will be served.

Friends Mini Book Sale FREE DAY

Each month the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Library hold "mini" book sales to raise funds for children's programs and other initiatives. This month, instead of offering books for sale, the Friends will be liquidating excess stock from their monthly book sales for the bargain price of free!

The free book day will be Sunday, December 13th, during regular library hours from noon to 4pm. Free books for children, adults and teens will be given away. The Friends will also be selling their reusable library tote bags for $2 each, which can be used to bring your free books home and also make great stocking stuffers and can be used as gift wrap.

Book Sales Benefit Island Libraries

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library hold monthly "mini" book sales at the library, from 2-4pm on the third Saturday of each month. The July sale will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 2-4pm. Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, or $12 to fill a bag.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for August 15th, September 19th, and October 17th.

Some of our neighboring libraries will be holding annual book sales on the following dates during the summer:

Library Friends of Oak Bluffs
Thursday, July 23 & Friday, July 24 from 10am - 4pm and Saturday, July 25 from 10am - 2pm

Friends of the West Tisbury Library (at the West Tisbury School)
Friday, July 31 - Monday, August 3 from 9am - 3pm

Monthly Book Sales Resume, at a New Time

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library hold monthly "mini" book sales at the library on the third Saturday of each month, now at a new time from 2pm-4pm. The January sale will be held this Saturday, January 18th. Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, or $12 to fill a bag.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for February 15th and March 15th.

Book Sales Benefit Island Libraries

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library hold monthly "mini" book sales at the library, from 1pm-3pm on the third Saturday of each month. The July sale will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 1-3pm. Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, or $12 to fill a bag.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for August 17th, September 21st, and October 19th.

Some of our neighbor libraries will be holding annual book sales on the following dates during the summer:

Library Friends of Oak Bluffs
Thursday July 18 from 10am – 7pm
Friday July 19 from 10am – 4pm
Saturday July 20 from 10am – 2pm

Friends of the West Tisbury Library (at the West Tisbury School)
Friday, July 26 - Monday, July 29 from 9am - 3pm
(Sunday 1/2 price day, Monday free day)

Friends of the Aquinnah Public Library
Saturday August 3rd from noon - 4pm

Friends of the Library Booksales Held Monthly

The Friends of the Library hold "mini" book sales at the library, from 1pm-3pm on the third Saturday of each month. The March sale will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 1-3pm. Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, or $12 to fill a bag.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for Saturday, April 20th, and Saturday, May 18th, from 1pm-3pm.

Friends of the Library Booksales Held Monthly

The Friends of the Library hold "mini" book sales at the library, from 1pm-3pm on the third Saturday of each month. The January sale will be held on Saturday, January 19th from 1-3pm. Books are priced at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, or $12 to fill a bag.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for Saturday, February 16th, and Saturday, March 16th, from 1pm-3pm.

Monthly Book Sales Held 3rd Saturday of Each Month

The Friends of the Library hold "mini" book sales at the library, from 1pm-3pm on the third Saturday of each month. The September sale will be held on Saturday, September 15th from 1-3pm, with a "bonus" sale on Sunday September 16th from 9-11am.

Proceeds from these sales benefit library programs for children, and other library services supported by the Friends. Sales are also planned for Saturday, October 20th, and Saturday, November 17th, from 1pm-3pm.

5k Race, Kid's Fun Run, Plus "Bonus" Book Sale on Sept. 16th

On Sunday, September 16th, the Friends of the Library will host the annual Race for the Library. The 5k Run/Walk starts at the library with runners proceeding to the West Chop lighthouse and back. There will also be a 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids (13 & under). There will be prizes for winners in all age groups, and a raffle. 5k starts at 10 am; Fun Run for Kids starts at 9:45 am; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at the library or may be downloaded from our website, or you can register online.

The morning of the race, the Friends will also hold a "mini" book sale fundraiser from 9am until 11am. This is in addition to the regular monthly book sale that will be held on Saturday September 15th from 1-3pm.