Inter-library Delivery has Resumed!
Statewide delivery between libraries has now resumed, so library cardholders can again request items from any CLAMS library for local pickup in Vineyard Haven. Delivery is operating on a reduced schedule, and it may take up to two weeks for requested material to arrive. If you need something immediately that is available at another island library, you may wish to make arrangements to pick up at the library where the item is available. All island libraries now offer contactless pickup services.
You may find that some recently published items are not yet available, since book orders were delayed or cancelled due to COVID-19. You can place a hold and we will notify you when your requested material becomes available. New books are being added to the collection daily, and we will be getting extra copies of in-demand items!
Follow the steps below to request books, movies, magazines and audiobooks and safely pick them up at Vineyard Haven Library. More information including a helpful video can be found on our website at http://vhlibrary.org/contactless.shtml
Select and request items including Books, Movies, & Audiobooks:
Schedule no contact pick up:
- We will contact you to schedule pickup when your hold is ready
- Requests will be fulfilled in the order they are received
- We will do our best to fill same day holds placed by 11am
Collect your items:
- Visit the library during your scheduled time slot
- Wear a mask and maintain social distance of 6 feet
- Be prepared to show your CLAMS Card or other ID
- Our pickup area is located inside the library's entry vestibule
We can only pull library materials that you’ve put on hold in advance. We cannot fill walk-up requests at this time.
Returns
Items may only be returned in our curbside book drop only. Please do not return library materials in the hold pickup area. Returned items will be quarantined for up to one week before being checked in, so there will be a delay of up to 10 days between the date of return and when the item is removed from your CLAMS account. Martha’s Vineyard libraries are always fine free, and no late charges will accrue.
Safer at Home
The Center for Disease Control has indicated that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. These patrons may designate a family member or friend to pick up materials, or arrange for home delivery (available on a temporary, limited basis). Contact the Library Director at (508) 696-4210 x111, or email vhpl_delivery@clamsnet.org for more information.
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NY Times Book Review Editor Pamela Paul
On Thursday, July 9th at 5pm, The Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund will present a free virtual event with New York Times Book Review Editor Pamela Paul. Attendance is limited, so please register to receive an invitation to participate online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3fReRs7
Pamela Paul is the editor of the New York Times Book Review and oversees books coverage at the New York Times, which she joined in 2011 as the children’s books editor. She is also the host of the weekly Book Review podcast for the Times. She is the author and editor of five books, including My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot Ensues, and How to Raise a Reader, co-authored with Maria Russo. Her work has appeared in the Atlantic, the Washington Post, the New York Times Magazine, Time, the New York Times Education Life, the Economist, Vogue, Psychology Today, and other national publications.
This event will be presented as a conversation facilitated by Vineyard Haven seasonal resident Maureen Sullivan, a widely-recognized leader and educator in the library profession and past president of the American Library Association.
The Vineyard Haven Public Library Building Fund, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization, formed in 2018 to raise funds for improvements to the library building at 200 Main Street. |
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Upcoming Virtual Programs on Zoom
While the library building 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.
11 am Wednesday June 24th
Online: Getting Fabric Folds Right In 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.
12 pm Monday June 29th
Online: Advance Care Planning with Healthy Aging MV
HAMV is offering a virtual 90 minute session to share and discuss information on advance care planning, the process by which an individual lets his or her wishes be known about end-of-life care as well as taking the time to reflect on what matters most to us. Facilitators will share how advance care planning is done and how these conversations can occur. The session will be interactive so you can ask questions and hear others thoughts on the subject. For more information and additional workshop dates, visit the Healthy Aging website.
4 pm Monday June 29th
Online: I Love the French Riviera with Constance Sable
Professional tour guide Constance Sable will take us on a tour of her favorite region in France. How did the southern coast of France become the fabled “French Riviera”, the “it” place to be? What attracted artists such as Chagall, Matisse, Renoir and Picasso to live and work here? Do you know the story behind Monaco’s royal family? A culinary school graduate and a Cape Cod tour guide, Constance has a particular interest in the food and local culture of the places she visits. Presentation will be in English (for the most part).
5 pm Tuesday June 30th
Online: Poetry Drop In with Donald Nitchie
Join us via Zoom for “Poetry Drop-In” led by Island poet, Donald Nitchie. Participants will read and discuss two or more poems from classic and contemporary poets, and then use those poems as models for in-class writing exercises. Writers will be encouraged to read their writing, but it is not required.
5 pm Thursday July 9th
Online: How to Raise a Reader with Pamela Paul
Save the date! The Vineyard Have Library Building Fund will present a free online event with Pamela Paul, editor of the New York Times Book Review and co-author of "How to Raise a Reader." This event will be presented as a conversation facilitated by Maureen Sullivan, past president of the American Library Association. Register: https://bit.ly/3fReRs7
7 pm Friday July 10th
Online: Family "Nailed It!" With Cakes by Liz
Join us online for a fun family baking competition where your team has 45 minutes to replicate a "Cakes by Liz" cake. Registration is required for this event that will take place online via Zoom. A week before the event, all registrants will receive an email with specific details on how to participate. Register: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=VH&curName=nailedit
1:30 pm Thursday July 16th
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 Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. A limited number of print copies will be available for pickup at the library soon. Unlimited eBook copies are available to VHPL cardholders on Overdrive (login required).
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.)
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Weekly Children's Room Newsletter
Our Children's Librarian 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://bit.ly/37NMsA3
Our Virtual Summer Reading Program will begin Monday, June 29th! For program announcements follow our Kids & Young Adults Facebook Page, check out our new YouTube channel!
Want to see more fun activities? Check out our Kids & Young Adults Facebook Page, and visit our website for access to digital library resources just for kids.
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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
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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/.
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Programming at Vineyard Haven Public Library is supported by the Friends of the Library and by bequests from Ruth Redding and Stephen C. Luce.
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