August 2021

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Sunday, August 19:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

[ONLINE] Restorative YogaCertified yoga instructor Jelisa Difo leads a weekly online class in Restorative Yoga, a practice that allows you to slow down, restore, and relax your body through passive stretching.
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Monday, August 210:00 AM—5:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Monster Mondays

monster monday graphicJoin library assistant Chris on Monday mornings throughout the summer for Edgartown Public Library’s “Monster Mondays,” a summer reading series where viewers take a look at classic monsters throughout history and fantasy.

Monday, August 25:00—6:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] IGI Mobile Market

IGIEvery Monday from 5pm-6pm, the IGI Mobile Market will set up in the Edgartown Library's large parking lot to sell locally grown produce and eggs at reduced prices. The market also offers a selection of lightly processed, Island-made items, often using local ingredients.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 310:00 AM—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Animal Spotlight: Adopt a Stuffed Animal

Stuffed animalsVisit the library every Tuesday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag with your own stuffed animal to keep and read to. The bag will also include a fact sheet about your animal, as well as a list of book suggestions.

Tuesday, August 31:30—2:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Tony the Pony

Come to the Children's Room outdoor garden area and see Tony the Pony do some tricks and teach you about horses! (weather permitting)!

Tuesday, August 36:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish

Johnny HoyEnjoy free music every Tuesday evening on the library's front lawn. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic or just come for the show. The Edgartown Library campus is mask-friendly. Come see the Island’s favorite party band. Bring your dancing shoes!Supported by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Martha’s Vineyard Bank.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 47:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Author Talk: Emma Brodie, Songs in Ursa Major (the romance of Joni Mitchell & James Taylor)

[ONLINE] Author Talk: Emma Brodie, Songs in Ursa Major (the romance of Joni Mitchell & James Taylor)Inspired by the pop icons of the 70s and 80s (Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carol King, and Carly Simon, among others), Emma Brodie’s delectable new novel, Songs in Ursa Major, is an auspicious debut. Brodie brings us into the heart of the music industry, the heart of an Island family (Bayleen Island, a thinly disguised Martha's Vineyard), and the heart of an exceptionally talented young woman.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 59:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Friends of the Edgartown Library Monthly Meeting

[ONLINE] Friends of the Edgartown Library Monthly MeetingTo join this open meeting, please contact the library director.
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Friday, August 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Get Crafty with Kerith

Join library assistant Kerith in the children's outdoor garden area at the library for a different craft every week, while supplies last. Please note some crafting materials (paint, crayons, scissors, glue) will be shared by the group.
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Sunday, August 89:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

[ONLINE] Restorative YogaCertified yoga instructor Jelisa Difo leads a weekly online class in Restorative Yoga, a practice that allows you to slow down, restore, and relax your body through passive stretching.
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Monday, August 910:00 AM—5:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Monster Mondays

monster monday graphicJoin library assistant Chris on Monday mornings throughout the summer for Edgartown Public Library’s “Monster Mondays,” a summer reading series where viewers take a look at classic monsters throughout history and fantasy.

Monday, August 95:00—6:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] IGI Mobile Market

IGIEvery Monday from 5pm-6pm, the IGI Mobile Market will set up in the Edgartown Library's large parking lot to sell locally grown produce and eggs at reduced prices. The market also offers a selection of lightly processed, Island-made items, often using local ingredients.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 1010:00 AM—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Animal Spotlight: Adopt a Stuffed Animal

Stuffed animalsVisit the library every Tuesday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag with your own stuffed animal to keep and read to. The bag will also include a fact sheet about your animal, as well as a list of book suggestions.

Tuesday, August 106:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Jeremy Berlin Trio

Jeremy Berlin TrioEnjoy free music every Tuesday evening on the library's front lawn. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic or just come for the show. The Edgartown Library campus is mask-friendly. Come listen to jazzed-up standards and improvisations with Berlin on keyboard, Taurus Biskis on drums, and Eric Johnson on bass.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Author Talk: Award Winning Writer James Lapine, Putting it Together

[ONLINE] Author Talk: Award Winning Writer James Lapine, Putting it TogetherJoin us for a behind-the-scenes look as Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and director James Lapine talks about his new book Putting it Together, How Stephen Sondheim and I Created “Sunday in the Park with George”, their groundbreaking 1984 Broadway musical.…Learn More
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Friday, August 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Get Crafty with Kerith

Join library assistant Kerith in the children's outdoor garden area at the library for a different craft every week, while supplies last. Please note some crafting materials (paint, crayons, scissors, glue) will be shared by the group.
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Sunday, August 159:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

[ONLINE] Restorative YogaCertified yoga instructor Jelisa Difo leads a weekly online class in Restorative Yoga, a practice that allows you to slow down, restore, and relax your body through passive stretching.
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Monday, August 1610:00 AM—5:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Monster Mondays

monster monday graphicJoin library assistant Chris on Monday mornings throughout the summer for Edgartown Public Library’s “Monster Mondays,” a summer reading series where viewers take a look at classic monsters throughout history and fantasy.

Monday, August 165:00—6:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] IGI Mobile Market

IGIEvery Monday from 5pm-6pm, the IGI Mobile Market will set up in the Edgartown Library's large parking lot to sell locally grown produce and eggs at reduced prices. The market also offers a selection of lightly processed, Island-made items, often using local ingredients.…Learn More

Monday, August 167:00—8:00 PMZoom

[Online] Birding Talk with Robert Culbert

[Online] Birding Talk with Robert CulbertIsland birding expert and “Bird News” columnist for the Gazette, Rob Culbert will talk about the status of migration (which species are coming, which are going) in addition to giving tips on bird identification. Best of all, he’ll take your questions.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 1710:00 AM—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Animal Spotlight: Adopt a Stuffed Animal

Stuffed animalsVisit the library every Tuesday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag with your own stuffed animal to keep and read to. The bag will also include a fact sheet about your animal, as well as a list of book suggestions.

Tuesday, August 176:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Missis Biskis

Missis BiskisEnjoy free music every Tuesday evening on the library's front lawn. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic or just come for the show. The Edgartown Library campus is mask-friendly. Come see this alt-country band, with Ellen Biskis’s soaring vocals. Supported by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Martha’s Vineyard Bank.
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Thursday, August 1910:30—11:30 AMZoom

[ONLINE] iPad Workshop with Kathy Lavieri

senior with tabletYou have an iPad and you’re excited to use it - but where to begin? Or perhaps you’d just like to refresh your skills and learn a few new tricks? Kathy Lavieri, a technology trainer with over twenty years of experience working with adult learners, is here to help.
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Friday, August 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Get Crafty with Kerith

Join library assistant Kerith in the children's outdoor garden area at the library for a different craft every week, while supplies last. Please note some crafting materials (paint, crayons, scissors, glue) will be shared by the group.
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Saturday, August 213:30—4:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] The Pinkletinks in Concert

[IN PERSON] The Pinkletinks in ConcertFamilies are invited to the library's front lawn (weather permitting) to see the Island’s popular kid rock band, the Pinkletinks. They'll perform classic children’s songs in a rock-band format, at a volume appropriate for children’s ears.
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Sunday, August 229:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

[ONLINE] Restorative YogaCertified yoga instructor Jelisa Difo leads a weekly online class in Restorative Yoga, a practice that allows you to slow down, restore, and relax your body through passive stretching.
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Monday, August 2310:00 AM—5:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Monster Mondays

monster monday graphicJoin library assistant Chris on Monday mornings throughout the summer for Edgartown Public Library’s “Monster Mondays,” a summer reading series where viewers take a look at classic monsters throughout history and fantasy.

Monday, August 2311:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Film Discussion Group: Daughter of Mine (Italy, 2018)

Daughter of mine posterUntil the day comes when we can enjoy films together again on the library’s big screen, we’re hosting a monthly virtual film group. View our movie of the month (free on Kanopy or Hoopla) and we’ll meet to discuss it via Zoom. Bring your impressions and opinions.…Learn More

Monday, August 235:00—6:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] IGI Mobile Market

IGIEvery Monday from 5pm-6pm, the IGI Mobile Market will set up in the Edgartown Library's large parking lot to sell locally grown produce and eggs at reduced prices. The market also offers a selection of lightly processed, Island-made items, often using local ingredients.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 2410:00 AM—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Animal Spotlight: Adopt a Stuffed Animal

Stuffed animalsVisit the library every Tuesday throughout the summer to pick up a mystery bag with your own stuffed animal to keep and read to. The bag will also include a fact sheet about your animal, as well as a list of book suggestions.

Tuesday, August 246:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Jon Zeeman Band

ZeemanEnjoy free music every Tuesday evening on the library's front lawn. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic or just come for the show. The Edgartown Library campus is mask-friendly. Come see guitar hero Zeeman rock his original tunes and classic rock. Supported by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and Martha’s Vineyard Bank.
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Wednesday, August 257:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Tick Talk

tickField Biologist Richard Johnson will speak on the Island’s tick problem, tick-borne illnesses, and their prevention. Mr. Johnson, who for years has done field surveys on the Vineyard as part of the mission of his project, said recently that the “Lone Star” tick has really taken hold on the Island, and presents its own unique set of symptoms.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 265:00—6:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Chef Look: Chillin' & Grillin’

[ONLINE] Chef Look: Chillin' & Grillin’Summer cooking means the thrill of the grill to Chef Chris, and he’ll share his tips and techniques for cooking up whatever looks best at the farm stand. Register for his program below. This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.…Learn More
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Friday, August 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Get Crafty with Kerith

Join library assistant Kerith in the children's outdoor garden area at the library for a different craft every week, while supplies last. Please note some crafting materials (paint, crayons, scissors, glue) will be shared by the group.
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Sunday, August 299:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

[ONLINE] Restorative YogaCertified yoga instructor Jelisa Difo leads a weekly online class in Restorative Yoga, a practice that allows you to slow down, restore, and relax your body through passive stretching.
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Monday, August 3010:00 AM—5:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Monster Mondays

monster monday graphicJoin library assistant Chris on Monday mornings throughout the summer for Edgartown Public Library’s “Monster Mondays,” a summer reading series where viewers take a look at classic monsters throughout history and fantasy.

Monday, August 305:00—6:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] IGI Mobile Market

IGIEvery Monday from 5pm-6pm, the IGI Mobile Market will set up in the Edgartown Library's large parking lot to sell locally grown produce and eggs at reduced prices. The market also offers a selection of lightly processed, Island-made items, often using local ingredients.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 316:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Joanne Cassidy & Friends

[IN PERSON] Sounds Like Summer: Joanne Cassidy & FriendsEnjoy free music every Tuesday evening on the library's front lawn. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic or just come for the show. The Edgartown Library campus is mask-friendly. Come see popular Island vocalist Cassidy team up with top players to perform R&B and American roots music.…Learn More