LIBRARY HOURS**
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 10:30 - 5:00
WEDNESDAY: 10:30 - 6:00
THURSDAY: 10:30 - 5:00
FRIDAY: 10:30 - 1:30
SATURDAY: 10:30 - 5:00

Closed on Tuesday, January 2 in observance of
New Year's Day

Closed on Tuesday, January 16 in observance of
Martin Luther King Day

New Adult Programs

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

The Long Game: The Longevity Series. Six Monthly Lectures on Extending our Health Span, with Jim Lobely.

All talks begin at 4:00 PM. With Jim Lobely. A six-month lecture series where we will explore the concept of deep health, a holistic approach that encompasses the five pillars of longevity: movement, nutrition, cognition, connection, and sleep. We'll delve into the science of aging and look at strategies for building a practice that optimizes our chances of living healthier for longer. All classes will be virtual.
Eating for Longevity (1/3)  The vital connection between metabolic health and longevity. Discover the recommendations of leading scientists and nutritionists on eating for longevity with a special focus on the Mediterranean diet. Practical examples given of what a longevity-focused meal looks like, and discussion of supplements that boost our "longevity genes," and explore the potential benefits of intermittent fasting.
Stress, Sleep, and Recovery (2/7) Sleep is essential for so many aspects of our long-term health, and yet it seems the least tractable of the longevity practices. We’ll unravel the intricate relationship between stress, sleep, and recovery, and how they impact our well-being. We’ll talk about how stress can disrupt your sleep patterns and hinder your body's ability to recover effectively, and discuss practical strategies to manage stress levels, improve sleep quality, and optimize the recovery process.

Jim Lobley is the founder/director of The Long Game, an online learning and training platform for longevity. He is also a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute, and has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy from NYU.
Email [email protected] to sign up and receive the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Chilmark and Vineyard Haven Libraries. 508-645-3360

Saturdays in January, 1 -3 PM: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27: Printmaking Without a Press with Jennifer Burkin.

Join artist and art educator Jennifer Burkin for this four-week program on beginning printmaking without a press. No printing or drawing experience is required. We will explore printing with water soluble inks using Speedy Cut, Styrofoam, and other materials to create an image on a plate, ink it, and print on a variety of papers. Come prepared to experiment and play with the possibilities. Limited to eight participants. Please wear old clothes, or apron/smock. In person at the Chilmark Library. Free and open to the public.

To register email [email protected].

Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Public Library.

Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 PM: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Spark Joy Lifestyle with Kerri Adams

Virtual. Ring in the New Year and tackle one of the top resolutions - organize and declutter!
Certified KonMari Consultant, Kerry Adams, will teach us what the KonMari Method is, and how to successfully implement the method into your life, developed by Marie Kondo, world-acclaimed Japanese organizer and author of the best selling books, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, and “Spark Joy”. Learn to focus your intention, discover what supports your goals and respectfully leave behind the things that don’t, and organize your home so you’ll never have to do it again. Tidying is a special event leaving you the time and space to do more of what you love. Contact [email protected] to sign up.

Kerry Adams became the first Certified KonMari Consultant in Massachusetts, guiding clients on their personal journeys to transform their homes to one of calm simplicity, lower volume, serenity, and efficiency.

In partnership with Centerville, Chilmark, Yarmouth Port, Vineyard Haven, Falmouth, and Provincetown Public Libraries

Wednesday, January 24, 4:00 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.)  January continues our tasting of Japanese tea with Akira Matcha.
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

Art Shows

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.

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 Chilmark 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!

Introducing 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!