CONTACTLESS PICKUP STILL AVAILABLE
 
The Oak Bluffs Library continues to provide contactless pickup. Request materials by emailing [email protected], calling 508-693-9433, or logging in to your CLAMS account. Please visit the library website for more information.

EVENT DETAILS

All events in-person unless otherwise noted.

Artist of the Month!
Marston Clough
Artist Reception: Saturday, January 21st 1:00 - 2:30
An Islander by birth, and now by choice, I take pleasure in the beauty that surrounds us. A
microbiologist, then a high school science teacher, I started exploring art as an adult, starting with
drawing, then printmaking before turning to oils, now my primary medium. I paint both real and
imagined landscapes, outside and in my studio.

Website: www.Marstonclough.com
Instagram: @marstonclough
https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/marston-clough

New Programs!
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00am
The Oak Bluffs Library welcomes Lorrane Menezes for January Chair Yoga. This class aims to improve patron's flexibility, concentration and strength while remaining accessible to all. Lorrane is a certified yoga teacher on the island who has taught classes at Yoga on the Vine, the Y, and private sessions.

Winter Crafting Series
Winter crafts are back again! Join us each week in January as we tackle a new craft that you'll love to have at home!
Wednesday, January 4th at 3:30pm - Vision Boards
Thursday, January 12th at 5:00pm - Making Salves with Bloom Wellness MV
Sunday, January 15th at 2:00pm - Fleece Hats
Thursday, January 26th at 4:30pm - Driftwood Jewelry Holders

Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Email [email protected] or Call 508-693-9433

Conversation Circle
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month to practice your English language skills over conversation and refreshments. Good for speakers of all languages, ages, and proficiency levels, including Native English speakers. Celebrate the cultural and linguistic differences of our diverse community. 

 Email: [email protected] or call 508-693-9433 with questions  

Salsa Suelta Cubana with Christina Montoya
Thursday, January 5th at 5:00pm
Thursday, January 19th at 5:00pm
Back by popular demand! Known as Casino dancing in Cuba, this class will explore basic rhythms and movements of this style and related styles, as well as touch on history and culture. No partner necessary.

Class size is limited to 15 attendees and registration is required. To register, please email [email protected]

American Sign Language Classes
*Starts January 10th*
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Did you know that the Vineyard had its own sign language that was used from the early 18th century to 1952? On MV, hearing people and Deaf people were seen as equals, and this form of sign language was used island-wide by people of all hearing abilities. 

Join Donna Jancsy during her 4 workshops in January for a beginner's introduction to ASL. Each week participants will master new vocabulary, learn signs to a song, and hear the deep history of ASL on Martha's Vineyard. 

Donna is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult), an RN, and has a bachelor’s degree in ASL/English interpreting. No registration is required for this class. For questions, email [email protected] or call 508-694-9433.

Special Programs!
Fix It Clinic
Saturday, January 7th 1:00 - 3:30

Do you have items in need of repair? A hole in your sock? A toaster that won't pop? Bring it down to our Fix It Clinic, and we'll try to repair it together. 

Encouraging our community to mend, reuse and recycle our items, bring the broken back to life, and create less waste. 

Paint Night at the Barn, Bowl & Bistro (OFF SITE)
Saturday, January 7th - 7:30pm
Join us at The Barn, Bowl & Bistro for a night filled with creativity, fun and drinks! You'll be guided in creating a masterpiece on canvas that you get to take home with you! All supplies provided (except drinks) For guests aged 21+. 

Registration is required, email [email protected] or call 508-693-9433

Butterfly, Butterfly Documentary Showing
Tuesday, January 10th at 5:00pm

Documentary showing (40 minutes) followed by a discussion with producer Petra Lent and director Len Morris, who will also be sharing an update on his Kenyan Schoolhouse program, by way of 15 minutes of footage from his travels to Kenya last month. 

For the last 30 years, Island filmmaker Len Morris has filmed on every continent and across the U.S., observing the changes that have occurred, for better or worse, in children's human rights. Drawn from never-before-seen footage, his latest film examines child labor in American agriculture as well as in tobacco, coffee, and cocoa farming elsewhere. It considers the plight of children on the street or in prison, and the massive inequality that consigns some to forced labor and contributes to 13.7 million fleeing for their lives. A measure of the gains made through advocacy, and a look at a new generation of youth activists and leaders, this film is a personal salute to the beauty and resilience of children.

My Octagonal Seaside Garden
Saturday, January 14th at 10:30-12:00

Witness the creation of this fully perennial edible food forest from conceptual spark to manifestation. Created by Roxanne Kapitan of Garden Wisdom

Zoom link available, email [email protected] 

Community Potluck - featuring anything with Ginger!
Friday, January 27th 5:30 - 7:30
Come one, come all to our monthly potluck! Join OBPL staff and friends each month we get together and share dishes, featuring a new ingredient each time. Our January Community Potluck is everything Ginger!

Bring in your own special ginger-inspired dish to share along with your own plate, utensils, mug and napkin so that we can try to be as sustainable as possible. We're looking to share everything from mains to drinks to sides to desserts, so be as creative as you like!

We’ll play some winter-inspired tunes and make some hot apple cider to keep us warm and cozy. Please bring a recipe card of ingredients to display with your dish so that those with food allergies in their families can be fully informed. 

Registration is encouraged.  Please call 508-693-9433 or email [email protected]

Boarding & Day School Information Session
Saturday, January 28th 1:00 - 3:00
Come learn about an independent high school education! The Cambridge School of Weston's Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Rosanna Salcedo, joins us to share information about the many opportunities that exist at CSW, as well as providing general information about how to seek out, apply and afford a private high school education.

Come learn about:
- The application process
- Academic offerings and affinity groups / student clubs
- Financial aid / affordability
- Sports
- Identifying the right school for your child
- Q & A - Ask questions!

For more information, please contact island facilitator India Rose, [email protected]

Recurring Programs!
Library Friends of Oak Bluffs (in-person & ZOOM)
First Wednesday of the month  -  2:00 - 4:00pm
https://oakbluffs.zoom.us/j/91958592084

The Library Friends of Oak Bluffs provides funding for all library programs. The Steering Committee meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month to plan and carry out LFOB projects. We invite you to drop us a line, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings (1st Wednesday of the month). Contact "Library Friends of Oak Bluffs" at: [email protected].

Donations can be made anytime at: https://oakbluffslibrary.org/get-involved/friends-of-the-library/donate/

Game Night at the Barn (OFF SITE)
Wednesdays - 7:30 - 10:30pm

Come join us upstairs at the Barn Bowl & Bistro (13 Uncas Ave, Oak Bluffs) for a variety of board games and socializing. We meet weekly at 7:30pm on Wednesdays, and newcomers are always welcome.

Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club 
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month - 6:00 - 8:00pm

Come play Magic: the Gathering at the Oak Bluffs Public Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome. On the first and third Fridays of the month. Food and drink will not be provided, but feel free to bring your own as long as you clean up after yourself. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. For more information, please contact Marco Daniels at [email protected]

Tap Class with Hannah
Saturdays - 10:30 - 11:30pm

Join Hannah on Saturday mornings to discover your inner tap dancer! Class will include a warm-up, instruction to basic tap steps and vocabulary. We will end each class with some fun, light choreography that will keep you tapping until the next class.

No experience is necessary, and a limited number of tap shoes will be provided (size dependent). Although this class is geared towards adults, tap is fun for all ages, and a great way to get in touch with rhythm and musicality. 

Registration is encouraged. Email: [email protected] or Call: 508-693-9433

All Ages Chess Club 
Saturdays  -  2:00 – 3:30pm

Come join Chess Club at the Oak Bluffs Library! Chess is more popular now than ever. Are you looking for a partner, a challenge, a new move? Come and play at the library with a dedicated group of chess lovers in this fun and welcoming environment.