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Monday, January 2Closed
Edgartown Free Public Library
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Tuesday, January 310:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Play-Doh Group
Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys in the Children's Room. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.4
Wednesday, January 49:30—11:00 AMZoom
[ONLINE] 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are seeking a new career direction, unemployed, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "encore career", this networking group is perfect for you!
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, join us in a professional networking forum conducted in a safe and comfortable environment that's conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 410:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Coffee and Conversations Parent Group
Join other parents and parenting specialists for coffee and light refreshments as we talk about the daily joys and challenges of parenthood. The MV Family Center will provide a child watcher for the younger children as they explore a new topic every week through our Discovery Days program, which will be taking place concurrently in the Children's Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 410:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Discovery Days at the Library
Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center on Wednesday mornings. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. This program is held concurrently with the Coffee and Conversations Parent Group, click here for details.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 43:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Cindy Bonnell, master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs boardroom here at the library. Knitters and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and expert advice.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 43:15—4:15 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday 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 More5
Thursday, January 59:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
Friends of the Edgartown Library Monthly Meeting
The Friends' monthly meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of the month at 9am and take place at the library. All are welcome to attend.Thursday, January 510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown 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. 6
Friday, January 63:00—3:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Karate 101 Lesson
Lisa Belcastro from Action Karate will be leading a beginner's karate lesson for kids ages 8-12.7
Saturday, January 79:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn More8
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Monday, January 910:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Paint Group
Drop in and free-paint using our collection of finger paints and paintbrushes. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.Monday, January 93:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Monday Matinees: MLK/FBI (2020, USA)
During the month of January, we will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements as a civil rights activist. This film uncovers the extent of the FBI’s surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , based on newly discovered and declassified files, utilizing a trove of documents obtained through the Freedom of Information act.…Learn More10
Tuesday, January 1010:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Play-Doh Group
Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys in the Children's Room. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.11
Wednesday, January 1110:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Coffee and Conversations Parent Group
Join other parents and parenting specialists for coffee and light refreshments as we talk about the daily joys and challenges of parenthood. The MV Family Center will provide a child watcher for the younger children as they explore a new topic every week through our Discovery Days program, which will be taking place concurrently in the Children's Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1110:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Discovery Days at the Library
Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center on Wednesday mornings. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. This program is held concurrently with the Coffee and Conversations Parent Group, click here for details.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 113:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Cindy Bonnell, master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs boardroom here at the library. Knitters and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and expert advice.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 113:15—4:15 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday 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 More12
Thursday, January 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown 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. Thursday, January 124:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
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The Board's monthly meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month at 3pm and take place at the library, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome to attend.13
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Saturday, January 149:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 149:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn More15
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Monday, January 16Closed
Edgartown Free Public Library
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Tuesday, January 1710:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Play-Doh Group
Create and play using our collection of Play-Doh and sculpting toys in the Children's Room. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.18
Wednesday, January 189:30—11:00 AMZoom
[ONLINE] 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are seeking a new career direction, unemployed, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "encore career", this networking group is perfect for you!
Every first and third Wednesday of the month, join us in a professional networking forum conducted in a safe and comfortable environment that's conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Coffee and Conversations Parent Group
Join other parents and parenting specialists for coffee and light refreshments as we talk about the daily joys and challenges of parenthood. The MV Family Center will provide a child watcher for the younger children as they explore a new topic every week through our Discovery Days program, which will be taking place concurrently in the Children's Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Discovery Days at the Library
Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center on Wednesday mornings. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. This program is held concurrently with the Coffee and Conversations Parent Group, click here for details.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 183:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Cindy Bonnell, master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs boardroom here at the library. Knitters and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and expert advice.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 183:15—4:15 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday 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 More19
Thursday, January 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown 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. Thursday, January 195:00—6:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
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[ONLINE] Chef Look Cooks: Lo Mai Gai (Steamed Sticky Rice Pouches)
Join Chef Look as he celebrates Lunar New Year with a classic night market treat. During the New Year celebration, sticky rice is usually featured in a sweet cake called nian gao. We’ll take the glutinous rice that makes up the cake flour and instead create a sticky, savory street food classic.…Learn More20
Friday, January 2012:00—2:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Patricia Neal Portrait Unveiling
Stop by the library on what would have been actress Patricia Neal’s 97th birthday to enjoy some cake and coffee and check out the library’s newly acquired gift: a commissioned portrait of Ms. Neal that made its way from the National Arts Club in New York City to our library, where it now appropriately presides over our film section.…Learn More21
Saturday, January 219:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 219:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 212:00—4:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Homemade Dumplings, with Chef Look
Do you love steamed dumplings, potstickers, and pierogies, but think it’s just too hard to make the dough and filling at home? Good news! Chef Look is here to show you how easy it is to whip up some dumpling dough at home, just in time to celebrate Lunar New Year.…Learn More22
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Monday, January 2310:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Paint Group
Drop in and free-paint using our collection of finger paints and paintbrushes. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.Monday, January 233:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Monday Matinees: Selma (2014, USA)
During the month of January, we will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements as a civil rights activist. Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote.…Learn More24
Tuesday, January 24Closed
Edgartown Free Public Library
Tuesday, January 24All DayEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
The library will be closed all day for staff training.Tuesday, January 247:00—8:00 PMZoom
[ONLINE] And That's the Way It Is: A Look Back at 70 Years of TV News, with Brian Rose
Television news has undergone some remarkable transformations over the decades. Brian Rose, professor of Communications and Media Studies at Fordham University, will give a presentation on the history of broadcast television, including the Camel News Caravan, Walter Cronkite, and the 24/7 news cycle.…Learn More25
Wednesday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Coffee and Conversations Parent Group
Join other parents and parenting specialists for coffee and light refreshments as we talk about the daily joys and challenges of parenthood. The MV Family Center will provide a child watcher for the younger children as they explore a new topic every week through our Discovery Days program, which will be taking place concurrently in the Children's Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Discovery Days at the Library
Come to the library for this joint program with the Family Center on Wednesday mornings. Caregivers and children will read, discover, and explore a new theme together each week. This program is held concurrently with the Coffee and Conversations Parent Group, click here for details.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 253:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Drop-in Knitting Group, with Cindy Bonnell
Cindy Bonnell, master knitter, presides over a sociable group of knitters on Wednesday afternoons in the upstairs boardroom here at the library. Knitters and aspiring knitters of all levels of experience are welcome to bring their projects and drop in for support, inspiration, and expert advice.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 253:15—4:15 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Fit Camp with Bonnie Kingsbury
Kids can get their bodies moving on Wednesday 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 MoreWednesday, January 256:00—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
CANCELED - [IN PERSON] Open Mic Night at EPL
Calling all performance artists, musicians, and poets! The Edgartown Library will be hosting an open mic night on the last Wednesday of every month. This will be a space to practice, encourage, and connect with other artists. Come work on the performance of a new song, practice a monologue for an upcoming play, or tell a story you would like to share; there will even be room for movement to perform a dance piece.…Learn More26
Thursday, January 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomEdgartown 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. Thursday, January 264:30—5:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Supporting Your Gut Health, with Ana Cristina Lewis
Does your gut suffer from digestive issues, ranging from mild inflammation to debilitating gut problems? Come to this presentation with Functional Registered Dietitian Ana Cristina, where she'll discuss dietary and lifestyle approaches to healing your gut and getting to the root of your discomfort.…Learn More27
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Saturday, January 289:00—10:00 AMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Vinyasa Power Yoga, with Colleen Macsuga (all levels)
Colleen Macsuga will be teaching a Vinyasa class that is therapeutic, creative, and powerful. Vinyasa (a practice designed to help you heal while keeping you in peak physical shape) incorporates elements of strength building, making it a dynamic experience.…Learn MoreSaturday, January 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Lucky Red Envelope Letters for Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Rabbit (which symbolizes longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture) by sending kind sentiments in red envelopes to the people you care about.
Traditionally, these ornate envelopes are filled with crisp bills, but in these trying economic times, we will be filling them with something just as precious: personalized notes offering kind words, luck, and prosperity.…Learn More29
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Monday, January 303:00—5:00 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Monday Matinees: King in the Wilderness (2018, US)
During the month of January, we will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements as a civil rights activist. Focusing on the final two years of his life leading up to Dr. King's assassination on April 4, 1968, this film includes some never-before-seen footage of interviews with some of those closest to King interspersed with historical archives during a period of his life.…Learn More31
Tuesday, January 315:30—7:30 PMEdgartown Free Public LibraryEdgartown Free Public Library26 West Tisbury Road, Edgartown, MA, 02539
[IN PERSON] Speechcraft: A Four-Session Intro to Public Speaking, with Cheryl Burns
Speechcraft is a workshop series that will help you develop your presentation skills through practice and by studying the materials provided. Participants will gain confidence in all aspects of communication, including written and impromptu speeches, body language, and listening.…Learn More