The Children's Room at Vineyard Haven Library is open daily, no appointment needed.

• Capacity limits may be in place in the Children's Room. When the Children's Room is at capacity no one else may enter, and browsing time may be limited to 15 minutes if others are waiting.
• Children under age 8 must be accompanied at all times by an adult caregiver.
• Remember to bring your library card, or download the CLAMS Library Network App, available for Apple and Android devices.

Please feel free to call ahead if you are looking for specific items. Don't have time to browse? Not quite sure what you are looking for? Fill out this form and Children's Librarian Emily will curate a personalized book bag for you for scheduled pickup.

To protect the unvaccinated and those at risk for serious illness, face masks are highly encouraged when visiting the library. Masks are required for ages 5 and up when attending indoor programs, for reference and tech help appointments, and at any time when COVID-19 community level is high.

If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or shortness or breath, please postpone your visit until you are feeling better.

Storytime is back! Reservations may be required. For in-person programs check out our Monthly Calendar.

For eBooks and streaming video just for kids, go to our Kids Digital Library page

For updates on programs and services, follow us on Facebook, and sign up for our email newsletters!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 27th!

Visit our summer reading page to learn how to participate!

LIVE TUTORING, TEST PREP,AND HOMEWORK HELP

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 after authenticating with your library card number.

Live online tutoring is available every day from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

Visit the library to register your child, at any age before they enter kindergarten, for this free do-it-at-home program! Your child will receive a reading log to record the books you read together. For every 100 books you read, your family will receive fun rewards!

INTERNET RESOURCES

Caldecott Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=CALDECOTT

Newbery Medal Winners
http://library.booksite.com/7460/nl/?list=NEWBERY

Ask Dr. Math
forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math
Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service for math students and their teachers.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
bensguide.gpo.gov

Martha's Vineyard High School Library
http://www.mvrhs.org/library/index.html

Tisbury School
http://www.tisbury.mvyps.org/

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT ISLAND LIBRARIES

Aquinnah Library
Chilmark Library
Edgartown Library
Oak Bluffs Library
West Tisbury Library