New Adult Programs

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

Tuesday, December 5, 2:00-5:00: Fruit and Spice Garland, A Drop-In Craft for All Ages
 
Brighten up your home during the darkest nights of the year with a fragrant dried fruit and spice garland-- a fun seasonal activity for all ages! No sign up required. Materials provided.
 
Email [email protected]  for more information.
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360
 
The Long Game: The Longevity Series. Six Monthly Lectures on Extending our Health Span, with Jim Lobely.

All talks begin at 4:00 PM. The Longevity Series with Jim Lobely is a six month lecture series where we will explore the concept of deep health, a holistic approach to well-being 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 with the option to view on the screen at the Chilmark Library.

Smart Body – Healthy Brain: Movement for Brain Health (12/6)  Moving is one of the best things we can do for our brains. This lecture focuses on 4 important areas of cognition – executive function, attention, memory, and processing speed – and how each of these can be strengthened through specific types of movement. I’ll explain the science, show you how to maximize the brain health benefits of your current workout, and discuss other practices that have been shown to contribute to cognitive longevity.

Eating for Longevity (1/3) In this session we explore 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 renowned Mediterranean diet. We'll dive into practical examples of what a longevity-focused meal looks like, discuss supplements that boost our "longevity genes," and explore the potential benefits of intermittent fasting.

Stress, Sleep, and Recovery (2/7) We know that sleep is essential for so many aspects of our long-term health, and yet it seems the least tractable of the longevity practices. In this session, 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 a certified personal trainer and longevity coach in private practice in Northampton, and 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
 
Saturday December 9 at 3:00 PM: Fire Cider Workshop with Laurisa Rich
 
A folk recipe, there are countless variations in fire cider’s ingredients. Aside from apple cider vinegar and honey, fire cider recipes typically include ingredients such as horseradish, ginger, turmeric, citrus, and herbs. Fire cider is used as a natural remedy against the flu and common colds, additionally, it may help relieve nasal congestion, support digestion, warm the body during cold seasons, and boost immunity. Learn to make fire cider for yourself and stay healthy this winter!

Please email [email protected]  to register for this class. Ingredients provided, but please bring a quart Mason jar with lid to class.
 
Laurisa Rich of Chilmark is a former sailor, preschool teacher, and lifelong student of using herbs and food for medicinal purposes.
 
Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360.

Saturday, December 16, at 3:00 PM, on the 250th Anniversary of The Boston Tea Party: Historic Island Figure Mrs. Sarah Allen Hosts Tea and Politics at The Chilmark Public Library.
 
With the passage of the Tea Act in 1773, political tensions are high on Martha’s Vineyard - and nowhere more so than in the busy port of Holmes Hole, where Mrs. Sarah (Chase Daggett) Allen is raising her blended family and running a tavern on the waterfront. What will happen to the Colony’s economy with all of these new tariffs and taxes being imposed by the Crown? How will Island families be affected by the growing unrest among the New Englanders with divided loyalties? Mrs. Allen will make the arduous trek to Chilmark to host an 18th-century tea at the Chilmark Public Library, where she will discuss the events surrounding one of the most notorious episodes of Revolutionary War history on the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Bohea Lapsang, the tea dumped into Boston Harbor, will be served in 1773 style.
 
Norah Van Riper is a current resident of Holmes Hole and lives right down the street from where the Allen house originally stood. She has been in the living history business for more than twenty years, portraying a variety of women (known and unknown) from the Middle Ages through the American Civil War and has personally thrown tea into Boston Harbor on December 16th. She will be available to answer questions as a modern historian following the in-character portion of the program.
 
In person. Email [email protected]  for more information.

Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chilmark Library. 508-645-3360

Youth Services

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!