Sept 10th Vineyard Haven's "Writer's Row," a Literary Walking Tour

 PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO SUNDAY, SEPT 10th

Take a stroll through Vineyard Haven and West Chop and hear stories about some great American writers who lived there: William Styron, Lillian Hellman, John Hersey, and Art Buchwald, with sprinkling of neighbor Mike Wallace. This tour features the former homes (from a distance along Main Street) and favorite haunts of these amazing accomplished writers, their friendships and Vineyard stories. Tour ends at the 1790’s historic graveyard on West Chop where 4 of the 5 writers are buried! Led by Native Islander and Amateur Historian Wayne Nichols. No registration or sign up required. Meet in front of the Bandstand at Owen Park off Main Street, Vineyard Haven, 4:30 to 6 pm, Sunday September 10th 3rd. 

New! Walk & Talk Book Club

Leave the screen and take a stroll with the Walk & Talk Book Club! Vineyard Haven Public Library and Cape Cod Municipal Health Group (CCMHG) have collaborated to offer this out & about program that will get our minds and bodies going. 

We meet at the small parking lot just north of the Riverhead Disc Golf Park and walk the 3 mile (paved) loop. Walk & Talk begins at 11:00 am.  All state COVID protocols will be followed. Please wear your masks and adhere to social distance requirements. Weekend and Weekday sessions will be offered to fit everyone's schedule.

Topical Books will be made available on each subject at the library…or read something from your personal collection. Join us to stretch your minds and legs and leave the screens behind!

Monthly Dates & Discussion Topics:

APRIL - FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Thursday April 22nd or Saturday April 24th

MAY - COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION
Thursday May 27th or Saturday May 29th

JUNE - SUN & TICKS
Thursday June 24rh or Saturday June 26th

JULY - STRESS MANAGEMENT 
Thursday July 22nd or Saturday July 24th

Please contact ccmhgmvwellness@gmail.com or library program coordinator amcdonough@clamsnet.org with questions.