The new catalog goes live on Monday Feb. 27.

Patrons will be unable to add holds on Feb. 24, 25, and 26.

When you log into your CLAMS account on Feb. 27, you will need to know the last four digits of your phone number in order to log in. Please call 508-645-3360 to confirm your phone number on file.

You will also need to know your 13 digit library ID number (located under the barcode on your card). If you don't know your number, call 508-645-3360 and we can give you your ID number.

Once you are logged in, you will receive an email verification. If you don't have an email address, call us at 508-645-3360 and we can verify for you.

You will be locked out of Overdrive/Libby, Kanopy, and other eResources. Once you are logged back into your CLAMS account, you will be able to get back into your eResource accounts. You will not lose your status or any items within these apps.

The Chilmark Free Public Library is pleased to offer individuals, groups, or organizations the opportunity to display their art exhibits. 
Goals of the exhibits in the library include:

- Supporting community cultural and artistic activities
- Encouraging individuals to contribute to the appreciation of the arts
- Broadening horizons by presenting a wide range of art, collections, or displays
- Nourishing intellectual, aesthetic, and creative growth
- Reaching non-traditional library patrons

Exhibitions typically run for 3 weeks in the summer and 1 month during the rest of the year. The summer is defined as June, July, and August.

Email [email protected] for the application and rules. or call 508-645-3360 for more information.

New Adult Programs

Please email [email protected] to sign up, get Zoom invite, and/or ask questions. 

Explorations on Sustainability with the Chilmark Library

Questioning everyday decisions, actions, and habits helps create awareness and stewardship rather than blind consumerism and waste. Join the Chilmark Library as we explore ways to include sustainability in our everyday lives with this series of in-person and virtual talks and workshops.

Planning a Permaculture Garden with IGI, Saturday, March 25, 2:00 PM at IGI Farm, with Roxanne Kapitan
Energy Resiliency & Climate Change, Saturday, April 15, in person with Robert Hannemann.
Backyard Bees II, Saturday, April 22, 4:00 PM, online with Steve Judd, beekeeper.
BiodiversityWorks Natural Neighbors, Wednesday, May 17, 5:00 PM, in person with Rich Couse.

Email [email protected] to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360

Wednesdays, 2-4 PM:  March 8^th,  April 12^th,  May 10^th: Songwriting Workshop Series.
This workshop explores ways in which we can facilitate this interaction between our thoughts and feelings to create songs. Get that song out of you and into the airwaves! Join in this exciting songwriting opportunity led by Peter Halperin, who brought down the house at the Chilmark Jam last November.
Please contact [email protected] for Zoom link or come in person to the Program Area at the VHPL.

SESSION 2 March 8^th:
What makes a “good song lyric” and “good song music” can only be understood in terms of how they interact with each other. Most great songs are made either from great poems or great pieces of music. It is how they come together that makes a successful song. Members will write a complete song in week 2.

Saturday, March 11, 1:00 PM: Writing for Young People: Join our Group!
 Are you working on a picture book, Middle-Grade, Young Adult story, or nonfiction for young people? Or, have you always wanted to? Join our monthly virtual group and share your work, critique, and discuss favorite books in today’s and yesterday’s marketplace. Come experience the joy that is creating stories for kids. All levels welcome! Facilitated by Tracy Thorpe, programs coordinator at the Chilmark Library and MFA, Creative Writing for Young People, Lesley University.

Email [email protected] to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.

Saturday, March 18 at 4:00: Ayurvedic Self-Care Practices for the Spring

Ayurveda has its roots in ancient India. It is among the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, dating back over 3,000 years. Ayurveda is an elemental science, offering a framework of holistic healing which connects the individual to the qualities and rhythms of nature. Each season of the year presents us with an increase in certain qualities in the environment, therefore in order to maintain balance, we must adjust our diets and lifestyles accordingly. Join us prior to the Vernal Equinox for this workshop where we will explore balancing diet, lifestyle, and delicious recipes for self-care practices for Spring.

Sonja Josephson is a Kripalu certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. She is the founder of Seasons of Life Ayurveda. In her work, she incorporates her knowledge of Western herbalism with the framework of Ayurveda. Sonja specializes in offering individual Ayurvedic consultations and group workshops. Her offerings aim to uncover the innate wisdom and intuition of her clients.

Jaqueline Foster is an Ayurvedic chef and founder of Food That Resonates.

In person. Email [email protected] for more information.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360

Four Fabulous Women Artists (You Probably Never Heard Of) : Art Talk Series with Janet Mandel. Virtual.

Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 PM: Augusta Savage
Augusta Savage overcame poverty, racism, and gender discrimination to become a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance. Her sculptures celebrated African American culture, and her work as an arts educator and political activist catalyzed social change. This talk will explore Savage’s lasting legacy by examining her remarkable life and affecting works, as well as those of the younger artists she inspired.
Email [email protected] to sign up and receive the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Vineyard Haven and Chilmark Public Libraries.

Saturday, March 25, 2:00: Planning A Permaculture Garden with Roxanne Kapitan of Garden Wisdom.

Learn the basics of planting a permaculture garden including site selection, soil considerations, plant choices and how it’s different than organic gardening. At the IGI Schools Garden at the West Tisbury School. Meet at 2:00 in the school parking lot, 401 Old County Road, West Tisbury.

Email [email protected] to sign up of for more information.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM: How To Supplement Your Income Buying & Selling Household Contents.

Virtual. Is it possible to make money while having fun? Ask any Antiques Dealer and they’ll most likely say, “Yes”. While the antiques & collectibles market has softened in recent years, bargains still abound. In this program, Mike & Sue Ivankovich will show you how you can supplement your income, regardless of age or experience. They’ll review not only what to buy, but where to buy it. Throughout the program they’ll share more than 25 ways and places you can Buy & Sell, while also providing ideas, tips, strategies, and vignettes. 

Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the antiques & collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM in Philadelphia PA. Mike is also a professional GPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in appraisals for estate, insurance, inheritance, divorce, insurance claim, non-cash charitable donation, or other legal purposes., He has been named Pennsylvania's “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers.

Email [email protected] to sign up and get the Zoom invite.

Wednesday, March 29, 3:00 PM: Tea Club

Join our monthly tasting and talk with teas from around the world. Pick up your tea previous to our discussion, and either brew beforehand or brew during our monthly Zoom meeting where we will discuss the taste, origin, history and producer of the specific tea in hand (or cup.)  March’s tasting is Masala Chai from Darjeeling.

Email [email protected] to sign up, receive your tea, and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.

Technology help by appointment on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Bring your tablet, ereader, computer, phone, or any questions about library technology services. Call the library at 508-645-3360 or email [email protected] to reserve an appointment.

Art Shows Are Back!

Join the Children of the Chilmark School for a reception on Thursday, March 9, at 2:45 PM.

Youth Services

Join Jenna from Circuit Arts at the Chilmark Library for a morning dance party on Tuesday March 7 at 11 AM! We will be reading stories, playing pretend, and using our bodies in fun ways.

Recommended for children aged 1 to 5. Free! In collaboration with Circuit Arts.

Tuesday March 7 @ 11 AM. Call 508-645-3360 for more information.

Join Caroline on Wednesday March 8 at 12 PM for a bird feeder craft. We will make bird seed feeders to feed our feathered friends during the last month of winter.

Free! All supplies provided. For families and supervised children. 

Wednesday March 8 @ 12 PM. Call 508-645-3360 for more information.

Join Caroline on Saturday March 11 at 11 AM at the Chilmark Library for a Harvest of the Month themed storytime. This month's harvest is eggs, and there will be free eggs and recipes available to take home. This event is first come, first served. The storytime is geared towards children aged 2 to 6 but is open to all ages. No registration required; free and open to the public.

Organized in collaboration with Island Grown Initiative (Visit igimv.org). This storytime is part of a rotating Harvest of the Month Storytime. Check out the upcoming planned storytimes at the West Tisbury, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven libraries.

Saturday March 11 @ 11 AM. Call 508-645-3360 for more information.

Unleash your inner author! Play fun writing games, read your own work aloud, and begin your memoirs on Tuesday 3/14 at 3 PM. This event is for children aged 8 to 12. Space is limited; call 508-645-3360 to register. Free!

Tuesday March 14 at 3 PM. Call 508-645-3360 to register.

Join us every Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Chilmark Library Meeting room to play with LEGOs. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

Join Caroline on Saturdays at 11 AM for an in-person story time. This event is free and open to the public, but the stories and songs are geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. 

Masks are required for all patrons aged 2+, regardless of vaccination status. Children aged 10 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Did you know that 85% of what we learn, we learn by listening? Give kids access to their favorite books on the audiobook player built just for them. No downloads or internet needed.

Simply plug in headphones and press play. Learn more at playaway.com/audiobooks/kids

Borrow their favorite audiobooks today at the Chilmark Free Public Library. Our brand new collection includes favorite kid titles: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Warrior Cats, and more!

Virtual Resources

Libby: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
Libby is an Overdrive app designed to make borrowing and enjoying eBooks and audiobooks easier than ever. Try it out on your smartphone or tablet! Download it for free from your app store, and log in using your library card number and PIN.

Kanopy: chilmark.kanopy.com
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for West Tisbury Library cardholders.  Download the free app from the app store or log in through your browser. Kanopy allows you 20 borrows per month. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films, and more! Log in with your library card number and PIN.

Visit https://www.chilmarkma.gov/referenceeresources/read for free access to the NY Times and the Washington Post.

Complimentary access to NYTimes.com and WashingtonPost.com is sponsored by the Martha's Vineyard Library Association.

The Martha’s Vineyard Library Association has partnered with Brainfuse, a national online education company, to provide free online tutoring and homework help to all Martha's Vineyard library cardholders. The program is available seven days a week to anyone with a library card issued by any of the six Martha's Vineyard libraries. Click here to learn more about Brainfuse and get started!

Martha's Vineyard Library Association presents Creativebug! This online service provides access to thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists! Click here to get started, log in with your library card number, and get crafting!

oducing a new digital database for children and kids: ComicsPlus! Read comics on your digital device wherever or whenever. No holds, no waitlists, no borrowing limits. Read ALL the comics and graphic novels! Patrons must have a Chilmark library card to register (a library card that begins with 1600000) for ComicsPlus. Click here to register today!