On Thursday, August 13th at 7pm, Dr. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a MacArthur prize-winning sociologist, and the author of the new book "The Third Chapter: Risk, Passion, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50," will be speaking at the library. There will be a reception following the lecture and her book will be available for purchase through the Friends of the Library. The library will be closing early that evening (6 pm) to set up for the lecture in the main room of the library.
This library program is made possible by the Library's EqualAccess grant, funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Friends Road Race
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual 5k Run/Walk for the Library & 1/2 Mile Fun Run for Kids. This event will take place at the library on September 13th. The 5k will start at 10 am; the Fun Run for Kids (13 & under) will start at 9:45 am; and registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Registration forms are available at the library. You can also sign up online at www.needtorace.com, or download and print registration form.
There will be prizes for all ages, and proceeds from this event will help support library programs sponsored by the Friends.
Registration forms are available at the library. You can also sign up online at www.needtorace.com, or download and print registration form.
There will be prizes for all ages, and proceeds from this event will help support library programs sponsored by the Friends.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Book Club Recommendations
While you're waiting your turn for the latest bestseller, why not check out one of the books recommended by The Vineyard Haven Library Book Discussion Group? A printed list of these titles is available from the library circulation desk.
The Group meets at 1:30pm on the third Thursday of each month to talk about a fiction or nonfiction book selection. This month's book is "The Air We Breathe" by Andrea Barrett.
The Group meets at 1:30pm on the third Thursday of each month to talk about a fiction or nonfiction book selection. This month's book is "The Air We Breathe" by Andrea Barrett.
Monday, July 13, 2009
An Afternoon with David McCullough
On Sunday July 12th, a crowd of more than 250 gathered in the library garden for an event honoring author David McCullough. Mr. McCullough read "Voyagers", a chapter from his unfinished book on Americans in Paris.
In his opening remarks, Mr. McCullough commented on the importance of libraries, and also noted that this was the first time he has performed a public reading of an unfinished book.
At the reception following the reading, attendees shared homemade cookies and lemonade provided by the Friends of the Library, who sponsored this event. Additional coverage of this event appears in a front page article of the July 14th edition of the Vineyard Gazette.
In his opening remarks, Mr. McCullough commented on the importance of libraries, and also noted that this was the first time he has performed a public reading of an unfinished book.
At the reception following the reading, attendees shared homemade cookies and lemonade provided by the Friends of the Library, who sponsored this event. Additional coverage of this event appears in a front page article of the July 14th edition of the Vineyard Gazette.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
A New Way to Learn a Language!
The Vineyard Haven Public Library now provides a new way to learn a language! Mango Languages is an online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills. A library card, computer and Internet access are required to access the system from home. Library patrons have access to six language courses: French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and English for Brazilian Portuguese Speakers. To get started, visit the library homepage and click on the Mango icon to begin!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Getting Into Genealogy
On Friday, July 10th, from 10am-noon, the library will offer a free class called "Getting Into Genealogy". This two-hour workshop will provide sufficient information about how to get started in genealogy and family history. The workshop will be presented by Patricia M. Stano-Carpenter, President of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.
Please register online through the library event calendar, or contact the library (508) 696-4210.
The library is offering the class as part of the EqualAccess Grant Program, funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Library recently used grant funds to purchase the Ancestry Library Edition database, a genealogy database for use by library patrons, and a new collection of genealogy books.
Please register online through the library event calendar, or contact the library (508) 696-4210.
The library is offering the class as part of the EqualAccess Grant Program, funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Library recently used grant funds to purchase the Ancestry Library Edition database, a genealogy database for use by library patrons, and a new collection of genealogy books.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Good News for iPod Users!
Upgrade to OverDrive Media Console version 3.2 and most titles in our WMA Audiobook collection will instantly become compatible with your iPod and other Apple devices for users with Windows PCs. OverDrive Media Console version 3.2 is free!
Titles in MP3 format are compatible with MAC computers and most portable devices including iPods. See the 'Plays on' icons next to each title for compatibility information.
OverDrive is a new collection of downloadable digital media available through participating libraries in the CLAMS network, including Vineyard Haven.
To get started, browse the OverDrive Digital Catalog, then use your CLAMS card to check out an audiobook, ebook, or music title to download and play on your home PC or portable audio device. Selected titles can also be burned to CD.
For more information, ask a Vineyard Haven library staff member, or visit the Digital Help section of the OverDrive website.
Titles in MP3 format are compatible with MAC computers and most portable devices including iPods. See the 'Plays on' icons next to each title for compatibility information.
OverDrive is a new collection of downloadable digital media available through participating libraries in the CLAMS network, including Vineyard Haven.
To get started, browse the OverDrive Digital Catalog, then use your CLAMS card to check out an audiobook, ebook, or music title to download and play on your home PC or portable audio device. Selected titles can also be burned to CD.
For more information, ask a Vineyard Haven library staff member, or visit the Digital Help section of the OverDrive website.
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