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New Programs

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All events in-person unless otherwise noted.

New Programs!
Winter Crafts
Join us for some DIY winter crafting fun! These adult crafting sessions are open to all skill levels and feature practical projects that you can use as gifts, or to use at home. All materials provided!
Thursday 12/1 - 4:00pm Gnome Ornaments 
Saturday 12/10 - 1:00pm Wreath Making 
Wednesday 12/14 - 4:00pm Potato Stamp Gift Wrap 
Tuesday 12/20 - 5:00pm Personalized Photo Coasters

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

Paint Night at the Barn, Bowl & Bistro (OFF SITE)
Friday, December 2nd - 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

World Cup Match Live Viewing: Brazil vs. Cameroon
Friday, December 2nd - 2:00pm
We will be showing the live World Cup match between Brazil and Cameroon in our meeting room!

Family Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Saturday, December 3rd 2:30 - 3:30pm
Empower your kids to know what to do in emergencies.
Practice the knowledge in a game your family will play together. 
Ready2Help ready.gov/game
First 7 families receive a free first aid kit!
Brought to you by Oak Bluffs Public Library and Martha's Vineyard Community Services.
Questions? Call 508-693-9433 or email [email protected]

Falmouth Academy Information Session
Tuesday, December 6th 4:00 - 5:30pm
Admissions reps, current faculty, and current students will discuss the academic and extracurricular program and answer questions from prospective families.

For more information, please contact Sarah L. Knowles, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at [email protected]. 

Winter Performance - West Tisbury Congregational Church Handbell Choir
Thursday, December 8th - 5:00pm
We welcome the West Tisbury Congregational Church Handbell Choir for their winter performance at the Oak Bluffs Library. Their music will include Holiday selections with discussion of techniques and history.  Please come and enjoy the festive occasion and listen to simple, yet exciting Holiday music.

The W. Tisbury Congregational Church Handbell Choir is a group of amazing musicians who gather weekly to rehearse beautiful music, share laughter and embrace each other in fellowship.  The Handbell choir plays 3 1/2 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and 3 octaves of Suzuki Hand chimes.  They have been actively playing as a group for 8 years with a Covid sabbatical for 2 years.  They are thrilled to be back together playing music and bringing joy to those who come to hear them play. The choir currently consists of 9 ringers including the director. The Handbell Choir performs on the 3rd Sunday of every month for Worship in addition to playing out in the community, especially during the holiday season. 

Cookie Exchange
Saturday, December 10th 3:00-3:45pm
Love baking cookies but too busy to get around to make all of your favorite cookie recipes? Join us for the OB Library Cookie Exchange! You'll head home with a variety of cookies and other holiday confections to share with your family this holiday season. We'll play jazzy tunes and make hot apple cider to set the holiday mood!
Come to the library with four dozen cookies of a specific type to make sure there's enough to go around. From there we will mix and match cookies so everyone gets to try them all! Please bring a recipe card of ingredients to display with your cookies so that participants with food allergies can be fully informed.

BYOC - Bring your own container!
Registration is required so that we can do cookie math.

Please call 508-693-9433 or email [email protected]

Energy Efficiency Information Session
Tuesday, December 13th 4:00 - 5:45pm
Calling all Islanders!
Want to learn how to make your home energy efficient with Vineyard Power and the Mass Save program picking up 75% to 100% of the cost? Join Dion Alley from Vineyard Power for information and assistance signing up at your local library.

All we need is you and your latest electric bill, we’re here to help!

MVALP Class Visit
Thursday, December 15th 6:30 - 8:00pm 
Oak Bluffs Public Library has long partnered with Martha's Vineyard Adult Learning Program (MVALP) to offer resources that support English language learning and Citizenship study materials for those interested. 

For more information about the resources we offer, come to library anytime and view our Citizenship Corner on the second floor, or visit our webpage: https://oakbluffslibrary.org/citizenship-assistance/ 

For information about enrolling in MVALP, please see their website for details: https://mvalp.com/

Foster Parent Information Session
Saturday, December 17th - 11:00 - 1:30pm
If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you can learn more about the process by stopping by this informational meeting. Join to learn about how you can help solve the huge need for foster parents on the Cape and Islands. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
Saturday, December 17th 2:30 - 400pm

Adult/ Teen Teams
Family Teams- Mix of Kids and Adults
Pre-Registration Required
For questions and to register call 508-693-9433 or email [email protected]

Community Potluck - This Month's Feature: Ginger!
Wednesday, December 21st 5:30 - 7:30pm

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 December 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 ring in the Winter Solstice. 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]

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.

Walk with Us! 
Thursdays  -  8:15 – 9:30am

Join us for a walk around East Chop! We'll start at the library's Pacific Avenue entrance at 8:15am. Walk is approximately 3.25 miles and will take about an hour and a fifteen minutes. Ground is mainly flat, but can be uneven in sections. Weekly on Thursdays. Weather dependent.

Magic: The Gathering Gaming Club 
Fridays, 1st and 3rd 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.

November Highlights

Cooking with Brent was a huge hit in November. Classes included sweet potato chickpea curry, creamy tomato bisque, homemade pie dough, and more!

Tap with Hannah on Saturdays has been very popular, with more
tappers coming back each week!

During the general election we gave kids that came along with their caregivers the option of sitting out at our picnic tables with Hannah to do word searches, coloring pages, and other activities!

David Two Arrows Vanderhoop's talk and workshop, The Truth About Thanksgiving was a night of profound healing and learning for our community. Participants learned the history that they were not necessarily taught in school.