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The Chilmark Library of Things is a collection of games, tools, consumer electronics, and more that you can check out with your library card! All items go out for two weeks.
Examples of items currently in our collection:
- Birding kit, with binoculars and device to recognize bird calls
- Handheld camcorder
- Gardening kit with a gloves, tools, and a sample of seeds
- Ukulele
- Electric keyboard
- Bongos
- Bocce ball set
- Spikeball set
- And much more!
Stop by the library today to check out an item! These items can be placed on hold at the Chilmark Library.
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Creativebug is a collection of arts and crafts video tutorials, giving you on-demand access to expert instruction in drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking, and more.
Each of Creativebug’s high-quality videos includes an in-depth description, a materials list, transcript, and community discussion section. With new classes added daily, you’ll never run out of amazing things to make!
With Creativebug, you can turn your crafting dreams into reality. Click here to get started today!
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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!
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Technology help by appointment on Thursdays 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 cdrogin@clamsnet.org to reserve an appointment.
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Wifi Hotspots are back at the Chilmark Library! Hotspots are available for CLAMS patrons to borrow for two (2) weeks. Hotspots are available first-come, first served with no immediate renewal. Hotspot must be picked up and dropped off at the Chilmark Library.
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Please email Adult Programming Coordinator Tracy Thorpe at tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up, get Zoom invite, and/or ask questions.
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Saturday, May 7, 2:00 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 tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360
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Wednesday, May 11, 1:00 PM: Eat This Not That, with Jill Patterson, RDN
Virtual. Good nutrition can positively impact our immune system, health, well-being, productivity, performance, and prevent certain chronic diseases. With so much misinformation about nutrition on the internet, this program provides science-based nutrition information delivered in a fun way. Participants will learn how to create a personalized nutrition plan that will provide them with maximum health, energy, and performance results. Equip yourself with the strategies that will provide solutions.
Jill Patterson is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer. She specializes in employee wellness and school nutrition and is passionate about helping people live their happiest healthiest lives
Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360
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Saturday, May 14, 4:00: Adult Craft: Graduated Specimen Box
In a one-session virtual class, learn to craft a hanging specimen box with treasures that you have curated. We’ll supply the box, you supply the specimens. Limited class size.
Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up, and get your box, materials list, and the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.
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Monday, May 16 at 7:00 PM: Birdscaping: Home Sweet Habitat
Virtual Program. This beautifully illustrated program, hosted by Joan Butler of Enchanted Gardens, explores the importance of creating welcoming habitats for birds through thoughtful landscape choices, including native plants vital for food and nesting sites. Learn about the benefits and joys of creating beautiful layered gardens designed for avian- and human!
A Master Gardener, Joan has been an enthusiastic gardener for over 30 years, and believes gardens should invite you to linger in the world outside your door. Her gardens have been included on several garden tours, and feature exciting plant combinations and dramatic horticultural specimens, Joan holds a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School, has worked as a horticulturist, and is a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is also a member of the Garden Consultants Council and an accredited Flower Show Judge.
Virtual. Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Edgartown, Chilmark, West Tisbury, and Vineyard Haven Libraries.
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Thursday, May 26, 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.) April’s choice is a green tea, Xinyang Maojian from the Henan Province of China.
Email tthorpe@clamsnet.org to sign up, receive your tea, and get the Zoom invite.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.
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April 23—May 18: Art Exhibit: Walker T. Roman
Born in 1990, Walker T. Roman lives and works in the United States. He studied at Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduating in 2012, receiving multiple awards.
His current monochrome gestural paintings are informed by highly specific material choices such as single pigment acrylics and polypropylene surfaces. By a process of omission, and reducing image-making to its most basic elements, he explores themes of transcendence, impermanence, and uncertainty.
Masks are required inside the library. 508-645-3360 for more information.
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May 21—June 8: Art Exhibit: Susan Bienen Johnson
WINDOWS
UP-ISLAND ~ OFF-ISLAND
The up-island paintings of Menemsha show window views through shacks and cottages,
with glimpses of water and landscape beyond, and reflections that sometimes
include my own figure. Off-island, in Brookline, I paint windows too — views across my
neighborhood landscape in changing weather and seasons.
Born and raised in New York City, Susan graduated from the High School of Music and Art
and Brandeis University, and studied Interior Design at the Boston Architectural College.
Masks are required inside the library. 508-645-3360 for more information.
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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!
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For all pre-teens and teens: Come by Alex's Place at the Y on Friday May 13 from 2 to 3:30 PM! Each library table will have different giveaways and there will be a raffle to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
The Chilmark Library table will be making seed balls to sow wildflowers around the island!
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LEGO club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem solving, spatial reasoning, and teamwork are some of the skills your child will learn while playing with LEGOs.
Join us every Wednesday from 2:30 PM to 3 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.
Masks are required for all patrons aged 2+, regardless of vaccination status. Children aged 10 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Join Caroline on Saturdays at 11 AM for a fun and fantastic story time! This weekly story time is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. We will sing, dance, and read new stories together.
There is no registration, but attendance is limited to first come, first served. Call the library at 508-645-3360 for more information, or email cdrogin@clamsnet.org.
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Subscription boxes have gained popularity over the years and provide consistency and convenience. While many current subscription boxes can cost $30+ a month, the Chilmark Library would like to offer this to our patrons for free! This subscription box will be offered monthly to kids and teens ages 8+ who register in advance. There are 15 spots available, and a waiting list if those spots fill up.
To receive a subscription box for the month of June, registration is open from May 1 through May 20. If you are already subscribed, you do not need to resubscribe.
To register or learn more information, please visit bit.ly/chilmark-book-box. This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Chilmark Free Public Library.
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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!
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Brainfuse HelpNow offers personalized academic assistance in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science), a 24/7 Writing Lab, academic content and practice tests for skills-building (including SAT preparation), and much more. Please note that you will need to create a username and password.
Use your library card to get free live online homework help. Visit https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=CFFE2362&ss=&r=
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Daily fun for the whole family! These activities promote early literacy and help your child build strong reading skills. Check back in next month's newsletter for more activities.
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We are open for adult and YA (12+) browsing and express services during all regular hours for visits lasting up to 30 minutes. In addition to browsing and checking out adult and YA books and DVD sections, express services include print/fax/copy/scan, hold pick-up, and reference requests.
Masks covering nose and mouth will be required for ages 2+ regardless of vaccination status.
HOURS:
Sunday/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
Holds Pickup
Holds will be available for pickup INSIDE during our regular hours. Items are available to pick-up on a cart next to our self-checkout computer. Your items will be labeled with the first 3 letters of your last name and the last 4 digits of your barcode. Bring your library card with you to use the self-checkout. You will receive an email the day your item is ready. Porch pickup will continue by request. Please let us know if you'd prefer to pick up your items outside. Call us at (508) 645-3360 or email us at chil_mail@clamsnet.org
CHILDREN'S ROOM BROWSING AND APPOINTMENTS
The children's room is open for browsing, excluding school appointment times.
Children's Room Hours:
Sunday/Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, open browsing
Wednesday: 10:30 - 12:30 Closed for school appointments; 12:30 - 6:00, open browsing
Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, open browsing
Friday: 10:30 - 1:30 Closed for school appointments
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM, open browsing
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Call us at (508) 645-3360 or email us for assistance or with any questions at chil_mail@clamsnet.org. We are here to help!
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