Free admission to MV Museum

MV Museum unveiled its newest exhibit, "Your Town, Our Island." To celebrate the museum is inviting Oak Bluffs residents to visit for free this Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 am to 5 pm. In addition to free admission, the museum is offering discounted memberships should you decide to join.
Learn about Oak Bluffs and what makes us unique.
The museum is located at 59 School Street, at the corner of Cooke Street, in Edgartown. For more information call 508-627-4441 or visit www.mvmuseum.org.

Reflections of Our World Art Show

Artist and environmentalist Michael Wooley's work is now on display through October in the library's Meeting Room. Illustrations, undersea photography, and collages all show the wonders of our planet. The work is peaceful and serene with touches of whimsy in unexpected places. A beautiful addition to our library. Stop by and view the astounding world as seen through Michael's eyes.

Tom Dresser talk cancelled

Tom Dresser had to cancel his talk on Thursday, Sept. 30. We are sorry to disappoint all those who were looking forward to hearing Tom talk about his new book.

Writers resources

Our library is an excellent place to begin your writing career. The Writer's Group meets every Thursday morning and is now taking new members.
An excellent resource is Ploughshares, a literary journal published by Emerson College. The journal features new writing and is guest-edited. For more information visit their website: www.pshares.org or pick up an issue of the journal in the library. If you visit the website be sure to check out the blog by Greg Schutz. He came to our library last winter to give a talk.

Art to feed the tired soul

If you need a lift, visit our Meeting Room and see the paintings on display. You will feel the artist's joy through vibrant colors and images of his native Haiti. Artist Wilfrid Dantis was greeted by guests at his Art Opening and Reception on Sept. 9. It was a wonderful evening.
His work will be on display for all to enjoy through September.

Tom Dresser: Author's Talk Sept. 30, 6:30 pm

Tom Dresser will be back to talk about his new book, "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard: From Enslavement to Presidential Visit." Don't miss this informative evening. Tom brings history to life.
Q&A follows. Books available for sale. Refreshments.

Friday, Sept. 3 Library closed

The library and all public buildings in Oak Bluffs will be closed Friday, Sept. 3.

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Tom Dresser TALK CANCELLED DUE TO STORM

Yes! Tom Dresser is back for a third time to discuss his new book African Americans on Martha's Vineyard: From Enslavement to Presidential Visit.

Friday, Sept. 3, 11 am

Tom's previous visits were capacity crowds and we had to turn people away. So here is your chance to meet Tom and learn all about this wonderful book.

All Black and White and Wonderful

Join us for Movie Night, Thursday, Sept. 2, 6 pm for the Film Noir classic, Laura. Otto Preminger directed this 1944 film starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, and Clifton Webb. A young Vincent Price plays a romantic leading man.

The popcorn is free! Don't miss it.