Summer Reading for Kids, Teens, and "Grownups" at the Vineyard Haven Library

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Registration for the Summer Reading Program at the Vineyard Haven Public Library begins Monday, June 24th, 2013. Children may visit the Children's Room at the library to sign up, log the books they read, and earn prizes including a T-shirt and gift certificates from local businesses. Teens ages 12 to 18 can register online. Teens who register online can visit the library circulation desk to claim a special prize, just for signing up.

The Martha's Vineyard Library Association will be hosting events for children of all ages to kickoff the Summer Reading Program. On Saturday, June 29th at the Vineyard Haven Public Library, Andy & Veronica Fish will lead a free Kid's Comic Workshop for ages 8–12 from 1:00 – 1:30 pm, and a free Japanese Manga Workshop for ages 13 & up from 3:00 – 3:45 pm. On Saturday, July 6th, Vanessa Trien will perform at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury at 11am. This family event will feature singing, dancing, face painting, and all around fun. Admission is $3; face painting is $1.

Other free programs for children that are planned for the summer include musical story times with Ellen Hoffman on Tuesday July 16th at 10am and 11am, a concert by Ellen Allard for ages 4 and up on August 13th at 11am, and a workshop and performance by the Cape Cod African Dance & Drum on Thursday, August 8th at 3:30pm. These events are made possible by a contribution from The Anderson Foundation. Additional special guests planned for children's programs include author Molly Lesnikowski, Kathy Forrester, Joyce Maxner, Phyllis Vecchia, storybook character Amelia Bedelia, Felix Neck, and Gus Ben David and his wild animals. Details will be available at the library and on our website, www.vhlibrary.org.

For the third year, the Vineyard Haven Library is offering a Summer Reading Program for “Grownups”. Adults who read a book a week (8 books July through August) will be eligible to win a gift certificate and other prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To participate, patrons should create an online account by visiting the library homepage. Patrons may log the books they read over the summer, write reviews, and register for prizes.

The summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Programs for children are supported by the Friends of the Library and are free for participants.

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3rd Annual Friends of the Library Group Art Show

This June the Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will host an exhibition featuring new work from 16 Vineyard artists. The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours from June 4th – June 14th. A reception will be held on Tuesday, June 4th, from 5 - 8pm. This event is free and open to the public. This year's show has been curated by Francine Kelly, and the program designed by Cowgirl Graphics.

This year's featured artists include: Laura Beebe, Harvey John Beth, Barbara Bodin, Marston Clough, John Crelan, Joe Doebler, Phyllis Dunn, Rob Hammett, Susan Johnson, Clara Kisco, Jennifer Langhammer, Bill O'Callaghan, Robin Tuck O'Callaghan, Lauren Petkus, Kathy Poehler and Christopher Wright.

The library has a collection of artworks that are displayed throughout the year, including 12 paintings by Vineyard artist Captain John Ivory. In addition, the "Art in the Stacks" space features rotating monthly exhibits managed by the Friends of the Library.

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library encourage public understanding of the Library's vital role in the community, support activities for both adults and children, and provide various other volunteer services. The mission of the Friends is to support the Library, to build a partnership between the Library and the community, and to advocate for quality library service.

New Dates for History of Opera Series - Updated

Due to unforseen circumstances, the History of Opera series with Susan Grunthal that was originally scheduled for May 30th and May 31st has  been postponed. 

The next classes will be offered on Thursday June 20th at 7pm, covering Rossini, and on Saturday June 22nd at 2pm, covering Donizetti and Bellini.

Additional events in the series will be scheduled for September, featuring Verdi and Puccinni.

Art in the Stacks: Joe Palermo - Extended Through June

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library are pleased to present an exhibit of watercolors by Joseph Palermo this month. The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours throughout the months of May and June.

Born in Canada and a former resident of New Jersey and Florida, Mr. Palermo relocated to Edgartown three years ago. the 91-year-old, self-taught artist has been painting for more than 75 years, often producing a painting a day. His show at the library represents a small sampling of recent work, featuring Vineyard landscapes and coastal scenes, including several depictions of island lighthouses.

“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.

Friday March 29th: CLAMS Network Outage RESTORED

The CLAMS network is not in service today. Patrons will need their library card in order to check out materials. Patrons will not be able to search the CLAMS catalog, renew or request items through their online account, or checkout eBooks and audiobooks through Overdrive until service is restored. Thank you for your continued patience.

Public access computers and Internet at the Vineyard Haven Library are working.

UPDATE: CLAMS and Overdrive service has been restored.

Art in the Stacks: Renee Balter

The Island Theatre (acrylic) by Renee Balter

The Friends of the Vineyard Haven Public Library will feature the work of island artist Renee Balter, beginning Wednesday April 3rd, 2013. The exhibit will be on display during regular library hours through May 3rd, as part of the “Art in the Stacks” program.

The show will be a retrospective of sorts. Ms. Balter has chosen to exhibit work that reflects her whimsical and detailed view of the island landscape over the years. Beginning with the popular pen and ink drawing, “Lucy Vincent Beach” circa 1978, the show will include a variety of media and styles, including original paintings, mono prints and giclee prints.

Ms. Balter’s work has been shown at the Cousen Rose, Dragonfly and Featherstone Galleries in Oak Bluffs.  She has recently become a member of the Arts District in Oak Bluffs and is working and showing her work from her studio/gallery at the corner of School Street and Gorham Avenue that adjoins the District.

“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.

Friday March 22nd: CLAMS Network Outage RESTORED

The CLAMS network is not in service today. Patrons will need their library card in order to check out materials. Patrons will not be able to search the CLAMS catalog, renew or request items through their online account, or checkout eBooks and audiobooks through Overdrive until service is restored.

Public access computers and Internet at the Vineyard Haven Library are working.

UPDATE: CLAMS and Overdrive are working again, thank you for your patience.