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LIBRARY HOURS
Mondays-Wednesdays: 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursdays: 9 AM - 6 PM
Fridays: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sundays: 12 - 4 PM
The library will be closed Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents' Day.
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MEETING ROOMS
Private meeting rooms can be booked for 45 minutes beginning at the top of the hour, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a reservation. Reservations must be made online here.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, @2:00 PM WEST TISBURY AND YOU!
••• The West Tisbury Library welcomes the community to join in an informal discussion and dialogue about what town government is all about. It’s easy to assume that everything is taken care of and no more input is needed, but in reality West Tisbury depends on the energy, ideas, and time its residents contribute as members of its various boards and committees. How does it actually work? How can you make a difference?
Participants in this discussion will include West Tisbury Administrator Jen Rand, Town Clerk Tara Whiting, town moderator Dan Waters, and others, who will talk about local politics and how to get involved. Come meet neighbors and get information on how to participate in town government and politics.
Refreshments will be served. This program is hosted by the West Tisbury Task Force Against Discrimination. The Task Force was formed in early 2021 in part to recognize and encourage diversity in West Tisbury. Its 2022 survey of town board and committee members found that a large majority of them were over 60 and white – and that many committees were eager for new members. This event is a step toward encouraging more residents to participate in running the town.
Free childcare will be provided during this event in the West Tisbury Library’s Children’s Room.. Please contact the library in advance to sign up for childcare: 508-693-3366 or wt_mail@clamsnet.org
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FRIENDS OF THE WEST TISBURY LIBRARY FEBRUARY BOOK SALE
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In celebration of Black History Month, the Friends of the West Tisbury library will hold a book sale during the month of February. We invite you to explore resources on African American history, learn about noteworthy Black figures and their contributions and purchase books by Black authors. We have curated a large number of hard and soft covered fiction, nonfiction and children's books available for sale. All hardcover books are $3.00, all soft covered books are $1.00, and all children's books are priced as marked. Books will be available on a cart on the main floor of the library and cash only payment should be made in the donation box provided.
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LEARNING LAB
••• Teens and kids ages 12+ are invited to the Young Adult Room after school for Learning Lab. Learning Lab is open Mondays-Fridays from 3-5pm. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Hearn with any questions: lhearn@clamsnet.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
All library events are free and open to the public. For more information about our events, visit our website. If possible, please contact the library at least one day before an online program you would like to attend to allow for tech help should you need it: wt_mail@clamsnet.org.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 7:30 AM: CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS (online via Zoom)
••• All levels and ages are invited to chair yoga and meditation led by Jason Mazar-Kelly (YogiJay) on Wednesdays. In this class, participants will be guided through seated and moving meditations utilizing the support and assistance of a chair. All you will need for this class is an armless chair and a place to put it. Please click here to sign up.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, at 10:30 AM: TRADITIONAL STORYTIME (in-person)
••• Children’s librarian Mikaela will be hosting a weekly in-person storytime. Families are invited to come listen to and enjoy books, both new and old, with some songs thrown in the mix. This storytime is designed for toddlers and young kids, but all ages are welcome! No sign up required.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, from 11 AM - 1 PM: DIGITAL NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE (in-person, by appointment)
••• Digital Navigation Technology Assistance is available by appointment Wednesdays from 11am-1pm. Do you need help navigating the internet, using a smartphone or tablet, or other technology questions? Email rrooney@clamsnet.org to set up an appointment. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes, once a week.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 , at 3 PM: VIRTUAL REALITY FOR TWEENS & TEENS (in-person)
••• Join us Wednesdays from 3-5 pm for VR in the Young Adult Room. The library’s Oculus VR will be set up for 10-15 minute of use per person with age appropriate games. This program is for ages 10-18. Please sign-up once you arrive.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, at 4:30: POETRY DROP-IN WITH DONALD NITCHIE (ON-LINE VIA ZOOM)
••• Join us on Zoom for “Poetry Drop-In” led by Island poet, Donald Nitchie! These free workshops are hosted by the West Tisbury Library and will be held on alternating Wednesdays, from February 1 until March 29th, at 4:30pm. In this class, participants will look at and discuss several classic or contemporary poems (which will be emailed beforehand), and then be given a writing exercise based on each poem. At the end, writers will be encouraged to read their writing, but it is not required. Please email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to receive a Zoom link.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, at 6 PM: MV QUILT GUILD MEETING (in-person)
••• Join the MV Modern Quilt Guild on Wednesdays. The MV Quilt Guild is always open to new members. Email Katherine Long for more info: longkat@comcast.net. No sign up required.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 11:30 AM: WINTER WELLNESS CLASS (online via Zoom)
••• Join Shanta Gabriel's new weekly class, "Winter Wellness: Brighten Up the Darkest Season." Learn easy techniques to feel more ease and equanimity during unstable times, new ideas and opportunities for life, and strengthen intuition and connection to the inner self. We will also practice stress release tools, calming the nervous system, and more. Email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to sign up.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, at 4 PM: Film Screening with Director Len Morris: Butterfly, Butterfly
••• Join us at the West Tisbury Library for a documentary screening with local film director and producer Len Morris. Len will present his newest film, Butterfly, Butterfly (running time 38 minutes). Butterfly, Butterfly (2022) documents a personal journey of remembrance through thirty years of filming children all over the world.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 at 7:30 AM: YOGA CLASS WITH JASON MAZAR-KELLY (online via Zoom)
••• Join our weekly all-levels Kripalu Flow Yoga led by Jason Mazar-Kelly (Yogijay). Classes focus on soothing the nervous system through a combination of movement, breathwork, and meditation. This class is accessible to all levels and is a fun way to wake up while starting the day with a sense of peace in these times of uncertainty.
Please click here to sign up.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, at 10:30 AM: MUSIC CLASS FOR CHILDREN (in-person)
••• Come join a weekly child centered music time with Maryse Smith. Instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well! No sign up required to attend.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, at 11:30 AM: VIRTUAL BALANCE CLASS (online via Zoom)
••• Kanta Lipsky will continue her virtual Balance Classes on Mondays and Fridays at 11:30 AM. In this class, we will explore ways to strengthen our connection to the earth and increase our bodies’ ability to maintain good balance. A chair will be necessary for some of the movements. Email wt_mail@clamsnet.org to join.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, from 10:30 AM - 3 PM: FAMILY CRAFT TABLE (in-person)
••• Drop by on Saturdays for family crafts in the Children's Room. These weekly crafts will be available from 10:30am-3pm (or until supplies run out). No sign up required.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 , at 10:30 AM: ADULT COMMUNITY DANCE CLASS (in-person)
••• Join Jesse Keller Jason's in-person dance class on Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. Each class includes a guided warm-up, upbeat movement sequences, and space for the dancers’ own creativity. All levels are welcome! No sign up needed to attend.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 , at 2:30 PM: MV COMMUNITY SEED SWAP (in person)
••• Join us at the West Tisbury Library the Martha’s Vineyard Community Seed Library’s Annual Seed Swap! Bring any open-pollinated/heirloom seed packets or saved seed to swap and share or donate to the seed cabinet. Don’t have seeds to swap? Check out seeds from the seed library collection, learn about germination testing, and get answers to your gardening questions! This event is presented by Island Grown Initiative, Polly Hill Arboretum, West Tisbury Library, Whippoorwill Farm, and local home gardeners.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 at 3:30 PM: CONCERT FEATURING PETER HALPERIN (in person)
••• Come to the West Tisbury Library for a live performance featuring pianist Peter Halperin. This event is free and open to the public.
Peter will perform a set of selected original songs written over the past 52 years to the present.
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Monday FEBRUARY 6, at 3-5 PM: SWITCH GAMES IN THE YA ROOM (in person)
••• On Mondays from 3-5pm, join us for Switch Games in the Young Adults Room. This program is for ages 8+. Free and open the public!
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, at 10:30 AM: LIBRARY EXPLORERS PLAYGROUP (in person)
••• Come to a weekly playgroup designed for all ages! Toys, art supplies, and books will all be available for play and exploration. Library Explorers will meet weekly on Tuesdays throughout January. This event is presented by the WT Library and the MV Family Center. No sign up required.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, at 5 PM: KNITTING GROUP (in-person)
••• All are welcome to join the library’s Knitting Group on Tuesdays at 5pm. Join librarian Lyn for a relaxing hour of creativity and conversation. Help yourself to supplies provided by the library or bring your own supplies from home or another project you are working on. This group is open to adults and teens, and all levels are welcome. No sign up is required.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 4:30 PM (ON-LINE via ZOOM)
••• West Tisbury Poet Laureate Tain Leonard-Peck will lead a series of poetry writing workshops on alternating Wednesdays. This workshop focuses on building the fundamentals of crafting poetry, through analyzing original pieces submitted by workshop participants. Bring a poem you’ve previously written or try your hand at a new prompt. Prompts and themes will be provided to spark your creativity. Come explore poetry in an inclusive, welcoming environment! Please email your poems in advance to tainleonardpeck@gmail.com.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 4:30 PM: ON THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY- A TALK WITH TOM DRESSER (in person)
••• Local author and world traveler Thomas Dresser will give a presentation about his recent walking adventure through Scotland. Come join us for this in-person talk and learn about the author’s recent hike along the West Highland Way. There will also be a short video presentation created by Tom about his trip. This event is free and open to the public.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 3:30 PM: TEEN ACRYLIC CLASS-MODERN MASTERS WITH JEN BURKIN (in person)
••• Come to the West Tisbury Library for an acrylic painting class for ages 12-18. This class will be led by Jen Burkin, and all supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Email lhearn@clamsnet.org to sign up.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, at 2:30 PM: SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ CONCERT (in-person)
••• The public is invited to a live, in-person jazz concert at the West Tisbury Library. Pianist Jeremy Berlin, bassist Eric Johnson, and drummer Tauras Biskis will pay tribute to their beloved friend, pianist/composer/arranger John Alaimo, who passed away in December, 2021. They will perform some of John’s favorites in the Jazz repertoire, including some of his originals and unique arrangements.
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 , at 6:30 PM: WRITERS READ (IN PERSON)
••• This monthly event, led by Niki Patton, features community members reading short original prose pieces. Both fiction and nonfiction readings are welcome. Each reader is allotted eight minutes to read. Critique to follow reading is optional. Sign up to be a reader or listener at this event by emailing Niki at gaia1muse@gmail.com.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1:30-3 pm WRITING-THROUGH (in person)
••• Come share your thoughts through poetry and prose. Starting Wednesday, February 15th, join us at the Howe’s House/Up-Island Council on Aging for Writing Through, an international non-profit writing program. This in-person series uses writing as a tool to develop thinking skills, self-esteem, and enhance each individual’s voice. Led by Sue Guiney, founder of Writing Through. This five session course will meet from 1:30-3pm Feb. 15th, 17th, 22nd, and 24th, with a celebratory reading on Feb. 27th. Please sign up by emailing coa-staff@westtisbury-ma.gov.
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MVLA CLASSICS BOOK GROUP (online via Zoom)
••• Join the MVLA Classics Book Group on Zoom. We will read The Way We Live Now in January, Northanger Abbey in February, The Age of Innocence and Stories of Anton Chekhov in March, and O Pioneers! in April. Attend a discussion group on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings. Check out our FAQ page here! Please email Dee for more info or to sign up: dleopold@clamsnet.org.
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VIRTUAL RESOURCES:
The library offers many free resources that can be accessed online from home. Please email wt_mail@clamsnet.org with questions or for tech assistance.
Don't have a CLAMS card yet? Sign up for a free CLAMS eCard here or come see us at the library!
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EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
••• Libby: overdrive.com/apps/libby
Libby is an Overdrive app designed to make borrowing and enjoying eBooks and audiobooks easier than ever. Try it out on your smartphone or tablet! Download it for free from your app store, and log in using your library card number and PIN. Forgot your PIN? Reset it here.
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MOVIES/TV AND MUSIC
••• Kanopy: westtisbury.kanopy.com
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for West Tisbury Library cardholders. Download the free app from the app store or log in through your browser. Kanopy allows you 20 borrows per month. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more! Log in with your library card number and PIN.
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••• Hoopla: hoopladigital.com
Hoopla allows West Tisbury Library cardholders to download or stream movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and audiobooks on your computer or mobile device. Download the app or log in through your browser. Hoopla allows you 10 borrows per month. Log in with your library card number and PIN.
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CREATIVEBUG VIDEO CLASSES
••• Martha's Vineyard Library Association presents Creativebug! This online service provides access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists! Click here to get started, log in with your library card number, and get crafting!
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BRAINFUSE
••• The Martha’s Vineyard Library Association has partnered with Brainfuse, a national online education company, to provide free online tutoring and homework help to all Martha's Vineyard library cardholders. The program is available seven days a week to anyone with a library card issued by any of the six Martha's Vineyard libraries. Click here to learn more about Brainfuse and get started!
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Many programs will continue to be offered on Zoom throughout the winter. Patrons can access our Zoom events for free. Please contact at wt_mail@clamsnet.org if you need assistance.
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All program dates and times are subject to change. Please consult the library's
PROGRAMS CALENDAR or email wt_mail@clamsnet.org for details!
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The West Tisbury Library building is open!
Mondays-Wednesdays: 10 AM - 6PM
Thursdays: 9 AM - 6 PM
Fridays: 10 AM - 5 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sundays: 12 - 4 PM
The library will be closed Monday, February 20, in honor of Presidents' Day.
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