Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Vineyard Haven Library Gains National Recognition
We're happy to share that the Vineyard Haven Public Library has been named one of 256 "star" libraries (out of 7,513 rated) in Library Journal's annual national rating of public libraries. The rating is based on four public service indicators from 2009 data collected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This year there are 8 "star" libraries in Massachusetts, also including West Tisbury Library on Martha's Vineyard. More information is available in the November 1st issue of Library Journal, on the Web at http://features.libraryjournal.com/star-libraries/
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Sunday Programs Include Play Reading, Crafts for Grownups
The Friends of the Library have invited the Peter H. Luce Play Readers to perform a reading of 4 short comic plays from the collection "All in the Timing" by David Ives, directed by Leslie J. Stark, on Sunday, November 13 at 2pm. The reading is free and refreshments will be served.
SURE THING is a classic of contemporary comedy: Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas onthe way to falling in love. THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into "a Philadelphia," a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for. His only way out of the dilemma? To ask forthe opposite of what he wants. VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber's axe he's discovered in his head. MERE MORTALS eavesdrops on a lunch hour on a girder 50 stories over the street, as three construction workers share increasingly amazing secrets of their past.
Beginning Sunday, November 6th at 2pm, the library will offer a monthly crafts program for "grownups". This month we will be making GOURD CANDLES, great for your Thanksgiving centerpiece or as a hostess gift. Bring your melon ballers and old candle stubs. Everyone 12 and older is welcome to participate. Contact Jennifer at the library for more information.
SURE THING is a classic of contemporary comedy: Two people meet in a cafe and find their way through a conversational minefield as an offstage bell interrupts their false starts, gaffes, and faux pas onthe way to falling in love. THE PHILADELPHIA presents a young man in a restaurant who has fallen into "a Philadelphia," a Twilight Zone-like state in which he cannot get anything he asks for. His only way out of the dilemma? To ask forthe opposite of what he wants. VARIATIONS ON THE DEATH OF TROTSKY shows us the Russian revolutionary on the day of his demise, desperately trying to cope with the mountain-climber's axe he's discovered in his head. MERE MORTALS eavesdrops on a lunch hour on a girder 50 stories over the street, as three construction workers share increasingly amazing secrets of their past.
Beginning Sunday, November 6th at 2pm, the library will offer a monthly crafts program for "grownups". This month we will be making GOURD CANDLES, great for your Thanksgiving centerpiece or as a hostess gift. Bring your melon ballers and old candle stubs. Everyone 12 and older is welcome to participate. Contact Jennifer at the library for more information.
Art in the Stacks: Jo Scotford Rice
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library are pleased to present an exhibit of artwork by Jo Scotford Rice. The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours throughout the month of November.
Ms. Rice has a bachelor’s degree of fine arts from Ohio Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in art education from Case Western University and the Cleveland Institute of Art, a master’s in expressive arts therapy from Lesley University, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has taught art at the secondary and university levels in Ohio and on Martha’s Vineyard.
"Art in the Stacks" is an initiative of the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library, to provide individual artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art at the library throughout the year.
Ms. Rice has a bachelor’s degree of fine arts from Ohio Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in art education from Case Western University and the Cleveland Institute of Art, a master’s in expressive arts therapy from Lesley University, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has taught art at the secondary and university levels in Ohio and on Martha’s Vineyard.
"Art in the Stacks" is an initiative of the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library, to provide individual artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art at the library throughout the year.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Teens -- Get Your Voice Heard at VHPL!
Want kinds of programs do YOU want to see at the library? What books are YOU reading? Any new games YOU want the library to buy? Get your voice heard at VHPL. The Teen Advisory Group is a great way to get involved in the library and in your community. Email Sarah at yalibrary@gmail.com to sign up, or get more info.
Meetings would include, talk of recent book releases, program ideas, technology, and who doesn't love FREE food? Tell your friends, and email, yalibrary@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Art in the Stacks: Wilfrid Dantis
The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library are pleased to present an exhibit of paintings by Haitian artist Wilfrid Dantis. The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours throughout the month of October.
Wilfrid Dantis is a self-taught artist from Port-au-Price, Haiti. He began his painting career in Haiti as a street artist in the Haitian vernacular. As he gained more skill and was exposed to different kinds of painting he developed a powerful style of his own.
Wilfrid enjoys painting scenes from everyday Haitian life; often his canvases depict the hard work and challenges faced each day by the "common people". Mr. Dantis says, "Sometimes I put onto the canvas things that I've experienced in my life, and it is through my paintings and their vivid colors that I can express myself, share my culture, and offer the stories of my country. I hope to convey something of the Haitian spirit."
"Art in the Stacks" is an initiative of the Friends of the Library, to provide individual artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art at the library throughout the year.
Wilfrid Dantis is a self-taught artist from Port-au-Price, Haiti. He began his painting career in Haiti as a street artist in the Haitian vernacular. As he gained more skill and was exposed to different kinds of painting he developed a powerful style of his own.
Wilfrid enjoys painting scenes from everyday Haitian life; often his canvases depict the hard work and challenges faced each day by the "common people". Mr. Dantis says, "Sometimes I put onto the canvas things that I've experienced in my life, and it is through my paintings and their vivid colors that I can express myself, share my culture, and offer the stories of my country. I hope to convey something of the Haitian spirit."
"Art in the Stacks" is an initiative of the Friends of the Library, to provide individual artists an opportunity to show their work, and for library patrons to enjoy art at the library throughout the year.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Sunday Hours Resume Beginning October 16th!
Sunday, October 16th, will be the first Sunday of the season that the library will be open. The library will be open from noon-4pm throughout the winter, except for a few holiday weekends.
The library will be presenting a variety of special programs on Sunday afternoons. Visit our website or stop in the library to view a detailed calendar of events!
The library will be presenting a variety of special programs on Sunday afternoons. Visit our website or stop in the library to view a detailed calendar of events!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Great News for Kindle Users! Free Library eBooks are Now Available for Your Device!
The Vineyard Haven Public Library is pleased to announce that our downloadable eBooks are now compatible with the Kindle eReader. This update allows most existing eBooks in the library’s collection to be read on all Kindle devices or by using free Kindle apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and other mobile devices.
Here is the process for checking out a library eBook for Kindle:
Here is the process for checking out a library eBook for Kindle:
- Visit the CLAMS ‘Virtual Branch’ website: http://clamsnet.lib.overdrive.com/
- Browse and "check out" a Kindle book, using your CLAMS library card number.
- Click the ‘Get for Kindle’ button. This opens the Amazon.com website. You may be required to sign in with your Amazon.com account if you are not already logged in.
- Select a Kindle device or Kindle reading app. Click the ‘Get library book’ button and sync your device or app to download the book, or choose to send it to your device via USB.
- An active Wi-Fi connection is required for wireless delivery to a Kindle device. If your Kindle is not Wi-Fi capable or you do not have an active Wi-Fi connection, read Amazon’s instructions for transferring files via USB.
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