MV Library Association Update

All six of your island libraries are working together on a phased plan to reintroduce library services that have been suspended due to the current public health crisis. We are consulting with local public health officials as well as following guidance created specifically for libraries for safe handling of circulating materials.

In Phase I of the state reopening plan, libraries are allowed to provide contactless pickup and delivery of library materials. We will plan to introduce these services when we are able to meet the mandatory safety standards outlined in the state reopening plan, and have sufficient available supplies and staffing to safely provide these services. We will be working with our local boards to determine a timeline for providing these services in the coming weeks. 

Live, Virtual Programs on Zoom

While the library is closed we'll be offering online workshops using the video meeting platform Zoom. To register or for more information, RSVP to our Program Coordinator Anne McDonough at amcdonough@clamsnet.org, or leave a detailed voice message including a callback number at 508.696.4211 x116. After you RSVP, you'll receive a welcome email containing the information you need to access the workshop. Attendance for all programs may be limited and you will need internet access to participate.

9 am Tuesday May 19
Online: Conversation en Francais
Join our weekly French conversation group. All levels are welcome. For more language learning support try Mango Languages, an online language-learning system available to library cardholders.

11 am Wednesday May 27
Online: Composition Tips & Tricks for Drawing and Painting
Vineyard Haven Library is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Whelan's art programs on Zoom will continue weekly at 11 am on Wednesdays throughout the summer. These events are held on the Zoom meeting platform, so an email address and internet access are required. Sign up online, or call the library to receive the Zoom access information.

1:30 pm Thursday June 18th
Online: Library Book Club
Everyone is invited to join the library's monthly book group for a lively online discussion. This month's selection is 'The Women's Hour: the great fight to win the vote' by Elaine Weiss. Available as an Overdrive eBook: https://clamsnet.overdrive.com/media/3348755

For information on virtual library programs being offered statewide, visit the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners calendar of virtual programs!

Learn how to use  Zoom on the Zoom Channel on Youtube! Videos created by Zoom staff will show you how to sign up for a free account, download Zoom software on your computer and the Zoom app on your phone, as well as learn the ins and outs of scheduling, joining, and participating in meetings. (If you need more help, contact the library to set up a Zoom practice session with one of our librarians.)

Creativebug Featured Project for May

Join us every month, at your leisure, for a featured project on our new arts and crafts video platform “Creative Bug”.  This month’s choice is “Basic Line Drawing: Flowers.” 

All you need is an internet capable device, paper, and a pen or pencil. One tip, if you don’t have a printer just download the “draw from a photo” pdf to your screen. We’d love to see your projects and share them with your permission. 

Create your Creativebug account by visiting this link and entering your 13 digit library card number:
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/marthasvineyard

If you need help with Creativebug or any of our digital library resources, please email us at vhpl_mail@clamsnet.org, or give us a call at (508) 696-4210 -- leave a detailed message and a librarian will return your call.

Access to Creativebug is sponsored by the Martha's Vineyard Library Association and available to all Martha's Vineyard CLAMS Cardholders.

Check out our Staff Picks for May! 

The following books and streaming video choices are recommended by our library staff, Amy, Anne, Emily, Jennifer, Kasia, Lagan, & Polly!

• The Farewell
• The Last Black Man in San Francisco
• Harmontown - Finding Humor and Community with Dan Harmon
• Worlds of Ursula K Le Guinn
• The Art of Self Defense
• The Disaster Artist
• Swiss Army Man
• Becoming Astrid

• Reverie by Ryan La Sala
• From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

• Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon 
• A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel
• Bloodchild and other stories by Octavia Butler
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia

• The Second Mountain: A Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks
• The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri 
• The Women's Hour by Elaine Weiss (June Book Club Pick!)
• Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life  Ruth Franklin 
• The Five: Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

Virtual Library Field Trip with Tisbury Police!

Last week Officer Max and his mascot buddy "Tashmoo" stopped by the library for a visit, and heard our Children's Librarian Emily read a story! If you missed this live online event, you can find the video on the Tisbury Police Facebook page! 

Emily is sending out a new weekly email newsletter for families. To sign up, email Emily at elapierre@clamsnet.org, or just reply to this email and ask to be added to the children's email list. You can follow this link to view this week's issue: https://mailchi.mp/0ded759b352f/kids05152020-2719976

Want to see more fun activities? Check out Emily's Facebook Event (Click "going" within the event for daily updates), and visit our website for access to digital library resources just for kids.

Download the CLAMS Library App!

CLAMS is proud to introduce the new CLAMS Library Network app! Available for iOS and Android, this app has a broad range of features and functions that will make your library experience a whole lot simpler.

Our app makes it easy to browse our collection, get details on items, make a selection, place a hold for later pickup, and even renew items previously checked out. You can check out eBooks and eAudiobooks with the touch of a button, then listen to them in the Libby or OverDrive app.

Available now in the App Store and Google Play
Search for the CLAMS Library Network to download to your mobile device.

This app replaces the current app which is no longer supported as of May 1

Contact Us

Call: (508) 696-4210 - leave a message and your call will be returned
Email:  vhpl_mail@clamsnet.org 
Hours:  Monday-Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM

For the latest information on library services and programs, visit our website http://vhlibrary.org/ or follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/vhlibrary/.

Please do not return any items currently checked out until the library reopens -- all due dates will be extended and no charges will accrue.