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Wednesday, December 13:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Drop-in LEGO Club

Do you have a LEGO-crazy kid? They can meet up with fellow LEGO fans and play with the library’s stash. This is an opportunity for kids of all ages to get creative and build anything they choose. Kids can either work on their own creations, or build as a team.…Learn More

Thursday, December 29:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Friends of the Edgartown Library Monthly Meeting

To join this open meeting, please contact the library director.

Thursday, December 210:30—11:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Wiggle with the Words

Join Elyce in the Program Room for a movement-based storytime using fun props and interactive stories. This program is geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome. No registration necessary. Please note, all visitors over the age of two must wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times.

Thursday, December 23:15—4:15 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Edgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

CANCELED - [IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury

Kids can get their bodies moving on Thursday afternoons on the library lawn, weather permitting. This after school youth fitness program will offer healthy activities incorporating simple cardio, agility, and mind over matter drills. No registration necessary.…Learn More

Saturday, December 411:00 AM—12:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Micro RPG Gaming

Stop by the library on Saturdays this fall to stretch your social muscles and learn about a new way to interact with friends and family. Each week, Game Master Chris will take a look at a new, easy to learn micro role-playing game. There will be an in-person gameplay session run by Chris at 11am, and there will also be to-go game kits so players can also play at home.

Tuesday, December 77:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Organizer Jamie Novak: Stress-Proof Your Holiday Season

Make that list and check it twice! Join us for a holiday countdown program with Jamie Novak, organizing humorist and author of Keep This, Toss That, when she reveals the 7 simple organizational skills you’ll need to stay on top of this busy time. Jamie will help you get ready for an enjoyably stress-free and clutter-free holiday season and a very tidy new year!This program has been generously funded by the Friends of the Edgartown Free Public Library.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 89:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga (Make-Up Class)

Certified 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. During the long holds of restful poses, your muscles are allowed to release tension and welcome deep relaxation into the body and mind.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 83:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Drop-in LEGO Club

Thursday, December 910:30—11:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Wiggle with the Words

Thursday, December 93:00—4:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

For a link to join this open meeting, please contact the library director.

Thursday, December 93:15—4:15 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Edgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury

Thursday, December 97:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Martha's Vineyard in World War II: Presented by Thomas Dresser and Jay Schofield

To honor this week’s 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we’ve planned a special presentation about life on the Island in the Second World War. Authors Thomas Dresser and Jay Schofield will base their talk on their book Martha’s Vineyard in WWII, co-written with the late Herb Foster and published in 2014.…Learn More

Saturday, December 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Micro RPG Gaming

Saturday, December 1112:00—4:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Library Open House

The Friends' Annual Poinsettia Sale is back! Stop by for some holiday cheer during the library's Open House, and purchase a beautifully wrapped poinsettia plant. Plants are $5 each, and all sales benefit the Friends. There will also be a family craft, a raffle, grab-and-go refreshments, and a screening of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King on our big screen.…Learn More

Saturday, December 1112:00—4:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Drop-in Holiday Card & Gift Tag Making

Visit the Children's Room during our annual Open House and make a special holiday card or gift tag. This activity will also be available as a to-go craft. The library will also host a Teddy Bear as part of the Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite Fundraiser.…Learn More

Saturday, December 113:00—4:45 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Movie Screening: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

From the Dutch National Ballet, a delightfully ingenious adaptation of the beloved “Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky, presented on the library’s big screen. All are welcome. Please note, all visitors over the age of two must wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times.

Sunday, December 129:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

Tuesday, December 147:00—8:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Cassatt, Morisot, Valadon: Women Painters in Paris with Janet Mandel

Despite their relative obscurity, many women painters reached impressive heights of creative achievement and professional success in 19th through early 20th century Paris. Art historian Janet Mandel’s lavishly illustrated talk will examine the lives and the works of three of these exceptional artists: Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot and Suzanne Valadon.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 153:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Drop-in LEGO Club

Thursday, December 1610:30—11:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Wiggle with the Words

Thursday, December 163:15—4:15 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Edgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury

Thursday, December 165:00—6:30 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Chef Look Cooks: Italian Wedding Soup

Don’t have an Italian grandma to hand down delicious family recipes? Never fear, Chef Look will teach you a classic. Italian Wedding Soup, named for the perfect “marriage” of greens and meat, has a rich broth, tender and juicy chicken-ricotta meatballs, and a nourishing veg.…Learn More

Saturday, December 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Santa Visit

Santa is visiting the library! This event will take place outside in the Children's Room garden space, weather permitting. Take a photo with Santa, and take home a holiday-themed craft bag.

Saturday, December 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

[IN PERSON] Micro RPG Gaming

Saturday, December 182:00—3:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539

CANCELED - [IN PERSON] Reading and Book Signing: Steve Ewing, Waterfront Poems

Note: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. A new book from poet Steve Ewing is cause to celebrate. And you won’t want to miss his in-person reading and signing of this unique illustrated book of poems. As Steve describes it: “Waterfront Poems are some of my reflections on growing up and working my whole life on Edgartown harbor.…Learn More

Sunday, December 199:00—10:00 AMZoom

[ONLINE] Restorative Yoga

Sunday, December 196:00—7:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Celtic Duo Stanley and Grimm Holiday Celebration

Celtic duo Stanley & Grimm (fiddler Nikki Engstrom and singer/guitarist Sean Brennan) bring on the holidays with a Celtic music celebration. Their lively interpretations of jigs, reels, and holiday songs will have you up and dancing in your living room.…Learn More

Monday, December 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom

[ONLINE] Movie in Focus: Film Discussion Group (Barbara)

Until 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