Black History Month - Displays & Resources

The Martha's Vineyard chapter of the NAACP has created a display at the library to honor former presidents of the local chapter and to commemorate the centennial celebration of the NAACP. The display is located on the top floor of the library near the stairs. You can learn more about the NAACP of Martha's Vineyard by visiting their website at http://www.mvnaacp.org.

The library has also created a display consisting of materials related to Black History Month, including the highly acclaimed African American National Biography, Africana, The Underground Railroad: an encyclopedia of people, places and operations and Harlem Renaissance Lives. These resources are very helpful for students doing homework assignments, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about black history.

Please come to the library and visit these two displays celebrating Black History Month.

Veterans' Day Display

Please come to the library and see our book displays that have been created in honor of Veterans' Day. The displays include information about the Veterans' History Project, an effort to collect first-hand accounts by United States Veterans from the following wars: World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The project was created by the United States Congress:
http://www.loc.gov/vets/vets-home.html


Just a reminder, on Wednesday, November 11 the library will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day.

New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks and More for Lifelong Learners!

Do you want to learn a new skill or hobby? Are you interested in learning more about an important life issue such as health & wellness, finances, or finding jobs & volunteer opportunities? Or do you want to borrow the newest DVDs, Audiobooks, and Large Print materials?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then come to the library to see a display of the latest library materials for lifelong learners! A list of the materials will soon be added to the library's lifelong learners web page.

Many of these new library materials were purchased using grant funding through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funds from LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), a Federal source of library funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

New Art Display at the OBPL!

Amos Group Photography Exhibit at the Oak Bluffs Public Library

Samplings of photographs taken by four students who attend The Rebecca Amos Institute are on display at the Oak Bluffs Public Library during the month of February. Instructor Janice Baer brought her students, Tracy Devine, Vanessa Grant, Hayley Panek, and Amanda Tate to various spots around the Island to inspire their photographic efforts. Please come to the Library during its open hours and enjoy the creative works of these four talented artists!


Click here to see pictures of the exhibit

Biographies, MV Hurricanes, Fishing Derby, and more!

Come to the Library and see our latest and greatest Library & Book Displays:

Visit our "Who's Life Is It Anyway?" Book Display and find Library materials concerning the lives of fascinating people!

Or take a look at our "Hurricanes & Martha's Vineyard" exhibit to learn more about some of the powerful storms that have affected the Island's people, towns, and landscape over the years! There is more information in the Reference Department that will help you and your family prepare for future hurricanes and natural disasters.

It is also the season for the annual Fishing Derby, the Library staff has created a display of related materials along with some brief information about the Derby.

Finally, don't forget about Banned Books Week! There are bookmarks and information packets near the Library's Catalog Computers and in the Reference Department. Celebrate your freedom to read today!

Triad Club Display!

The Library would like to thank the Martha's Vineyard Museum and Susan Wilson for contributing materials to the Triad Club Display (by the staircase in the upstairs of the library).

The materials were on display during the month of August, and library patrons enjoyed viewing the collection and reading Susan Wilson's article, For 70 Years, the Triad Club of Oak Bluffs Was a Forum For Members' "Improvement", which appeared in the Dukes County Intelligencer (August 2007 Edition).

You can learn more about other topics related to local history by visiting the Library and reading a book from our Martha's Vineyard Collection!

New Photography Book Displays!

Have you seen our new photography books displays yet? Downstairs there are books about digital photography, famous photographers, photograph collections, and much more that you can browse, check out and take home if you would like.

Upstairs there are some wonderful photography books and old photographs (1870-1888) from our Martha's Vineyard Historical Collection on display for your viewing pleasure!

National Library Week - April 15-21

In the spirit of National Library Week here is a list of ten services that you may not have known are available at your library. Also check out the Library Calculator to see how much money you save when you take advantage of library services!

10 Great Library Services You May Not Have Known About!

• Use the library’s website to place holds on the latest books, DVDs, CDs, and more!


• Download Free Audiobooks at Home!


• Renew books & manage your library account from home using our website!


• Learn about fun & educational library programs on our website and online calendar.


• Movie Nights - on a giant projection screen!


• Individual Computer Help Lessons.


• Request materials from libraries in Massachusetts and across the Country!


• Get homework help & answers to all of your questions at the Reference Desk!


• Read a huge selection of newspapers & magazines online.


• Use your laptop to surf the net at the library - We have WIFI!

Celebrate National Jazz & Poetry Month!

Come see our great National Jazz & Poetry Month display in the downstairs of the library! We have a great collection of jazz and poetry materials for you to check out.

For the month of April we will be playing Jazz music during our Wednesday morning Coffee Times (10am-11:30am) for your enjoyment! Drink, Eat, Discuss Jazz Music & More!

In the upstairs of the library we have a display of Martha's Vineyard poets & poetry created using our Martha's Vineyard Historical Collection.

Learn some interesting local poetry history by viewing the display case by the reference desk, and check out our great collection of Shel Silverstein books (many of which are signed) and more in our conference room.

New Library Displays!

Come to the library soon and see the new book displays for the month of March!

• Think Spring (a collection of outdoor activity, gardening, birding books and more!)
• Teen Tech Week (in the Young Adults' Department)
• Newspapers in Education Week (items from our MV Collection & other library resources related to the Island newspapers, editors, writers, etc...)