Beginning on Tuesday, November 24th, the library will be hosting a Paul Newman "Film Festival." We will show classic Paul Newman films from all decades of his work. There will be comedies, dramas, and mysteries. The films will feature other stars including his wife, Joanne Woodward, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross, George Kennedy, James Mason and Jackie Gleason.
Our series has been sponsored by the Newman's Own Foundation, who have generously provided popcorn, lemonade and other treats for your enjoyment. The series will continue on Tuesday evenings through December 29th. All screenings begin at 7pm. A complete schedule of films is available at the library.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Events This Week: Cooking Class, Book Sale, and Art Quilts
Just in time for cold weather comfort, Ellen Eisenberg will be sharing her recipe for chicken soup with matzoh balls. Join us on Wednesday, November 18th at 7pm for this free program.
On Saturday, November 21st from 1pm-3pm, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their monthly "mini" book sale. The Friends have recieved lots of new books since the last sale so you can get started on your holiday shopping and support the library children's programs and other work of the Friends.
On Sunday, November 22nd the Friends will present a free program starting at 2pm. Author Nora Nevin and photographer Harvey Beth will talk about the Haiti PeaceQuilts Project and their new book, "Patience to Raise the Sun: Art Quilts from Haiti and their Power to Change Women's Lives". Refreshments will be served following the talk. The "Sunday with Friends" program series will be offered monthly through the winter.
On Saturday, November 21st from 1pm-3pm, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their monthly "mini" book sale. The Friends have recieved lots of new books since the last sale so you can get started on your holiday shopping and support the library children's programs and other work of the Friends.
On Sunday, November 22nd the Friends will present a free program starting at 2pm. Author Nora Nevin and photographer Harvey Beth will talk about the Haiti PeaceQuilts Project and their new book, "Patience to Raise the Sun: Art Quilts from Haiti and their Power to Change Women's Lives". Refreshments will be served following the talk. The "Sunday with Friends" program series will be offered monthly through the winter.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Early Closing November 17th
The Library will close early at 6:30pm on Tuesday, Nov. 17th. All public access computers will be shut down at 6pm.
Tisbury voters are reminded to attend the Special Town Meeting at the Tisbury School auditorium at 7pm that evening. The Warrant is available for preview in the library and on the Tisbury Town Website.
Tisbury voters are reminded to attend the Special Town Meeting at the Tisbury School auditorium at 7pm that evening. The Warrant is available for preview in the library and on the Tisbury Town Website.
Spend your Sundays With Friends!
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will be presenting the first of their Sunday afternoon programs for the season on Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm. Author Nora Nevin and photographer Harvey Beth will be speaking about the Haiti PeaceQuilts Project. Nora and Harvey have both contributed to the new book “Patience to Raise the Sun: Art Quilts from Haiti and their Power to Change Women’s Lives.” Learn how a few Vineyarders and their friends are trying to make a difference in the poorest country in the western hemisphere! Light refreshments will be served following the talk.
The PeaceQuilts Project is enabling Haitian women to earn a living through meaningful, creative work -- improving their lives and those of their families. The first model quilt-making cooperative is located in Lilavois, Haiti, just outside the capital of Port-au-Prince. Here, women from the community are producing one-of-a-kind original art quilts informed by Haitian imagery. They earn a daily wage plus a portion of the sale price when their quilts sell. PeaceQuilts, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, is an outgrowth of the Martha's Vineyard Fish Farm for Haiti Project, helping the poor of Haiti since 1998.
The Library will be open from noon to 4pm on Sundays throughout the winter, and the “Sunday with Friends” program series will be offered monthly. The Friends of the Vineyard Haven
Public Library is a volunteer organization that encourages public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, supports activities for both adults and children, and provides various other volunteer services.
The PeaceQuilts Project is enabling Haitian women to earn a living through meaningful, creative work -- improving their lives and those of their families. The first model quilt-making cooperative is located in Lilavois, Haiti, just outside the capital of Port-au-Prince. Here, women from the community are producing one-of-a-kind original art quilts informed by Haitian imagery. They earn a daily wage plus a portion of the sale price when their quilts sell. PeaceQuilts, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, is an outgrowth of the Martha's Vineyard Fish Farm for Haiti Project, helping the poor of Haiti since 1998.
The Library will be open from noon to 4pm on Sundays throughout the winter, and the “Sunday with Friends” program series will be offered monthly. The Friends of the Vineyard Haven
Public Library is a volunteer organization that encourages public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, supports activities for both adults and children, and provides various other volunteer services.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Programs This Week: Film Screening, and Dr. Sheldon Hackney
On Tuesday, November 3rd at 7pm, the library will be showing a film. This sleeper stars Kathy Bates, Rupert Everett, Dan Ackroyd, Jonathan Price and Lynn Redgrave with cameos by Julie Andrews and Barry Manilow. This delightful mix of comedy, mystery, tragedy, and drama follows Grace Beasley (Kathy Bates) who in the face of her failing marriage, and the death of her favorite pop star, learns the value and limitations of "unconditional love".
On Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm, Dr. Sheldon Hackney will present a talk entitled "The Concept of Freedom and the American National Identity." The library closes at 5:30 that evening but will reopen at 6:30pm so this event can be presented in the main room of the library. Dr. Hackney is the David Boies Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, with special interests in the history of the South since the Civil War, the 1960s, and the American identity. He has served as president of both Tulane and the University of Pennsylvania.
On Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm, Dr. Sheldon Hackney will present a talk entitled "The Concept of Freedom and the American National Identity." The library closes at 5:30 that evening but will reopen at 6:30pm so this event can be presented in the main room of the library. Dr. Hackney is the David Boies Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, with special interests in the history of the South since the Civil War, the 1960s, and the American identity. He has served as president of both Tulane and the University of Pennsylvania.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Preschool H1N1 Vaccination Clinic October 31st
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital will hold a free H1N1 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Oct. 31st from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. This clinic is ONLY for children born between August 31, 2004 and April 30, 2009 who are NOT enrolled in the public schools.
Parents of preschoolers are encouraged to download and complete one form for each child from the hospital’s Web site, mvhospital.com, before the clinic tomorrow, however, no preregistration is required and forms will be available at the clinic.
Parents of preschoolers are encouraged to download and complete one form for each child from the hospital’s Web site, mvhospital.com, before the clinic tomorrow, however, no preregistration is required and forms will be available at the clinic.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
November Dates to Remember
The library will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday on Wednesday, November 11th. An All-Island Seasonal Flu Clinic will be held at the high school that day.
The library will close early at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 17th, so that staff and patrons can attend the Tisbury Special Town meeting at 7pm at the Tisbury School Auditorium.
The library will be open from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and will be closed on Thanksgiving day and the day following. The library will be open regular hours both Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
The library will be presenting a variety of special programs throughout the month. Visit our website or stop in the library to view a detailed calendar of events!
The library will close early at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 17th, so that staff and patrons can attend the Tisbury Special Town meeting at 7pm at the Tisbury School Auditorium.
The library will be open from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday, November 25th, and will be closed on Thanksgiving day and the day following. The library will be open regular hours both Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.
The library will be presenting a variety of special programs throughout the month. Visit our website or stop in the library to view a detailed calendar of events!
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