CHILDREN'S CALENDAR: click here

STORY TIME

0-2 year olds = Tuesdays @ 10 to 10:30am

3-5 year olds = Tuesdays @ 11 to 11:30am

In addition, we offer many special children's programs throughout the year featuring guest artists and storybook characters. Our popular programs fill up quickly so please arrive early.

Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult when attending programs. Children under 8 cannot be left alone in the library and must stay with an adult during their visit.

Check at Children's Desk for additional activities!

For schedule details see our calendar of events

For a schedule of events at other Island Libraries,

click here.

CRAFTS

For 5-10 year olds. Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm.

TWEEN TIME

For ages 8 to 11. Wednesdays from 3 to 5pm.
Wii games or PG movies.

SUMMER READING

Each summer we offer a Summer Reading Program that is part of the Statewide Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library System. A different theme is presented each year that provides an incentive to keep children of all ages reading during the summer months. Children may set goals and keep track of the books they read in a log that is provided. Children are invited to our regular story times and to additional "special programs" of music and arts & crafts. Please check in the Children's Room and on our white board for the schedule of events that are appropriate for your child's age and interest. If you are planning to bring a large group to one of our events, please call ahead.

TUMBLEBOOK LIBRARY: E-BOOKS FOR E-KIDS!

TumbleBooks is a collection of online ebooks and games for kids. Library patrons have unlimited access from their home computers with internet access. Click on the TumbleBooks logo to connect.

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.

Ask Kids
www.ajkids.com

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

Baby Names
www.babynames.com
This database has over 4200 names.

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

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

National Chess Federation
www.uschess.org/

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT ISLAND LIBRARIES

Mondays

Story Time for Infants and Toddlers, 10:30am at the West Tisbury Library.

Tuesdays

Story Time (ages 0-2), 10:00-10:30am at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Stories and Songs (all ages), 10:30am at the Chilmark Library.
Story Time (ages 3-5), 11:00-11:30am at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Wednesdays

Toddler Story Time (ages 1.5-3), 10:30am at the Oak Bluffs Library.

Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5), 11:30am at the Oak Bluffs Library.

Tween Time (ages 8-11), 3-5 pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Thursdays

Story Hour (ages 3-5), 10:30am at the Edgartown Library.

Story Time (age 3 and up), 10:30am at the West Tisbury Library.

Story Hour (all ages), 3:30pm at the Aquinnah Library
Crafts (ages 5 and up), 3:30-4:30pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Fridays

Story Time for Infants and Toddlers, 10:30am at the West Tisbury Library.

Teen Gaming (grades 6-12), 3:30-5:00pm at the Vineyard Haven Library.

Saturdays

Stories and Songs (all ages), 10:30am at the Chilmark Library.
Toddler Time (ages 1-3), 10:30am at the Edgartown Library.

Story Hour and Art, 11:00 at the Aquinnah Library.

Crafts (all ages), 11:00am-3pm at the West Tisbury Library.

Monthly

Children’s Movies, at the Vineyard Haven Library.