Fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction readings and workshops take place online from June 29 through July 3.
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.
His Majesty Tatabong Alexandre of the Lenale Ndem chiefdom in Cameroon is the special guest for the library's virtual Sankofa festival Friday.
Fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction readings and workshops take place online from June 29 through July 3.
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.
