No More Book Donations
Please do not leave any books at the shed at the West Tisbury School or at the West Tisbury Library. All of our Storage is FULL!

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.

FRIENDS OF THE WEST TISBURY LIBRARY FEBRUARY BOOK SALE 

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.

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: [email protected].

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: [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th  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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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 [email protected] to set up an appointment. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes, once a week. 

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 [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th , 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 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 [email protected] to receive a Zoom link. 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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: [email protected]. No sign up required.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16th 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 [email protected] to sign up.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th 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. 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 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 [email protected] to join.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22cd, 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 [email protected].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th , 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th , at 3 PM:  JAZZ FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION with DAVE KISH

•••   Join us at the West Tisbury Library for an in-person documentary screening and discussion hosted by WMVY Radio’s Dave Kish. Please contact the library for the film title and more info: [email protected], 508-693-3366. There will be a Q&A and discussion to follow. Free and open to the public!

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