Library Journal awarded star ratings to just 14 Massachusetts libraries in 2021, and three of them are on Martha's Vineyard.

The Oak Bluffs Public Library will be closed until at least Feb. 18 after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19, the library announced.

All six Martha's Vineyard libraries are now offering free, real-time online tutoring to assist parents and students during this unusual school year.

All six Martha's Vineyard libraries will begin offering contactless pick-ups next week. Book drops are open now.

Nina Ferry is the reference librarian and the head of adult technology services at the Oak Bluffs Public Library.

“The first two weeks were a scramble as to how we were going to contact patrons and stay connected,” Ms. Ferry said, referring to the shut-down order.

Part of that scramble was transferring a large number of their materials and services into a digital medium. Individuals can still obtain library cards if they’re interested in any of the library’s newly purchased digital services which include e-books, e-audiobooks, videos and music.

Starting in January, library fines are expected to be a thing of the past in Oak Bluffs after the town selectmen agreed to eliminate fines for overdue books.

For the past eight weeks, a group of 15 Brazilian natives have been meeting at the Oak Bluffs Public Library to learn beginners level English language skills.

In a small but joyful ceremony at the Oak Bluffs library Monday night, eight adult students graduated from a free, 10-week beginner English class. The library offered the course through grant funding.